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Jewish Family Service LA is California’s Nonprofit of the Year

July 2024

Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA), the leading Jewish social services agency in Los Angeles, has been honored as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes from California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan of District 55, highlighting JFSLA’s impactful contributions to the Los Angeles community.

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Volunteer Spotlight

June 2024

Every Friday at the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center’s gym, JFSLA volunteer Lee Lahmy empowers seniors to stay active by sharing her fitness expertise and inspiring them with her optimistic outlook on life.

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New Intergenerational Cookbook Highlights Diversity and Connection

June 2024

“From My Family to Yours” is a true celebration of the intergenerational and multicultural connection. The more than 100 pages of culinary delights reflect the rich tapestry of cultural heritage within Los Angeles.

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California’s Aging Homeless Crisis Is Dire — Our Government and Leaders Must Act

June 2024

More than 85,000 Californians over the age of 50 are homeless on any given night. Nearly half of single homeless adults are aged 50 or older, and that percentage is increasing, with seniors now the fastest-growing segment of the homeless population.

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Dads Coming Together to Support each other Through Fatherhood

June 2024

Becoming a dad is a life-changing event, but still many new dads don’t have the support needed to help transition into fatherhood. In response, support groups like New Dads Connect at Jewish Family Services LA have filled in this gap.

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LA’s Cafe Europa helps build community and connection among Holocaust survivors

May 2024

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and a unique weekly gathering spreads joy among a vulnerable community of Jews in Los Angeles. Music fills the air in a room high above the Fairfax district, and the crowd dances to the beat.

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Kids, adults agree on wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2024

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month across the nation, which has been observed since 1949 and offers an opportunity for local groups and stakeholders to raise awareness about the causes of mental instability and tools for a better well-being.

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JFSLA Young Leaders Host Shabbat Fundraiser for Tools for School Program

May 2024

On April 12, the Jewish Family Service LA Young Leaders, in partnership with Leora in Beverly Hills and Gourmet Gatherings, hosted a memorable fundraiser that not only celebrated community but also supported a cause close to many hearts—the JFSLA’s Tools for School program. This program plays a crucial role in providing school supplies to students who are most in need within the Los Angeles area.

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JFSLA Shabbat

May 2024

The Friday night event, a sold-out dinner held at Beverly Hills café Leora, raised funds for Jewish Family Service L.A.’s Tools for School program, which provides school supplies and other essentials to students in need.

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Community and Resilience: Two Lessons for Purim

May 2024

The lessons and traditions of Purim seem especially meaningful this year. As we navigate a post-October 7 world, there is profound wisdom to be found in the ancient Scroll of Esther.