October 2024
Jewish Family Service LA stands in support of Propositions 3 and 6, both of which appear on this year’s ballot. Prop 3 would enshrine marriage equality in the California constitution. Prop 6 would amend California’s constitution to prohibit forced labor in state prisons. JFSLA’s mission and values guide us in our support of these propositions,…
On October 1, JFSLA’s social group for survivors of the Holocaust, celebrated Rosh Hashanah, discussed the meaning of the holiday and its blessings during such a difficult time, and heard Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz blow the shofar. Reported by ABC News.
As the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel and the beginning of a subsequent war arrives, many Southern Californians remain filled with grief, anger and, at times, hope. Jews find comfort through community, healing As Jewish people worldwide celebrate the High Holidays in October – including Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur – many are mourning…
The celebration included food and festive music at JFSLA’s Gunther-Hirsh Family Center in the Fairfax District. (photo courtesy of JFSLA) Jewish Family Service L.A. welcomed approximately 100 Jewish and non-Jewish members of the Los Angeles community on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The event, held in the Fairfax District…
The SOVA Valley Food Pantry in Van Nuys celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 20, unveiling a modernized facility equipped with advanced technology and increased choices for groceries. The upgrades include an improved structure, enhanced electrical system, new air conditioning and heating capabilities, an expanded roof and larger refrigerator and freezer units. These changes…
September 2024
On September 20, 2024, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) hosted the grand reopening of its SOVA Valley Food Pantry in Van Nuys. To effectively combat growing food insecurity among vulnerable Angelenos, the SOVA facility underwent significant capital improvements and upgrades prior to the ribbon cutting. “SOVA is one of Jewish Family Service LA’s core programs…
We will soon mark the one-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. While this is a particularly difficult time for the Jewish community, it is a crisis that has resonated and impacted individuals and communities across the globe. The approaching anniversary may bring up difficult feelings for you, such as numbness, sadness,…
Authority Magazine 5 Things You Need to Heal After Postpartum Depression Utilizing Resources — During my first pregnancy, I connected with Jewish Family Service LA’s New Parents Connect program and joined a Pregnancy Support Group. Once I had had my baby, after my cousin’s call, I reached out again and joined a postpartum support group. That group became something…
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, JFSLA welcomed approximately 100 Jewish and non-Jewish members of the Los Angeles community to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The event, held in the Fairfax District at JFSLA’s Gunther-Hirsh Family Center, encouraged community members to reflect on the past year and join in the rich traditions of the…
August 2024
Driving the missions of both Jewish Family Service LA and Valley Beth Shalom’s Early Childhood Center (VBS ECC) is the value of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world. This shared dedication to helping others motivated students and families at VBS ECC to successfully raise funds for JFSLA. When VBS ECC staff learned about JFSLA’s impactful work from…
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