Tag: Los Angeles
Jewish organizations celebrate Los Angeles adopting IHRA anti-Semitism definition
The Los Angeles City Council’s 11-0 vote on Tuesday to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s Working Definition of Antisemitism has drawn widespread praise.
Rabbi Meyer H. May, executive director of the Los Angeles-based...
Los Angeles Councilmembers call on city to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Two members of the Los Angeles City Council have called on America’s second-largest city to adopt the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism in response to recent anti-Semitic incidents locally.
The Goyim Defense League placed a banner...
California governor condemns anti-Semitism, blames Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday condemned the recent anti-Semitic incidents in Los Angeles, including a banner reading “Kayne is right about the Jews” on the Interstate 405 freeway.
“This weekend’s public display of anti-Semitic hate is another wake-up...
Recently resigned Los Angeles City Council president made anti-Semitic comments, audio reveals
Disgraced political leader Nury Martinez made anti-Semitic comments in an October 2021 conversation with Los Angeles City Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, the Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday, adding to the racism controversy surrounding...
Husband-and-wife tag team take over the bimah at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles
After only a week of dating, Erez Sherman and his girlfriend, Nicole Guzik, knew it was serious, but there was one potential problem: They both intended on being pulpit rabbis.
“When people date, they talk about their priorities,...
Los Angeles Holocaust museum secures $2.5 million in new state funding
California state lawmakers on Thursday announced $2.5 million in funding to support the expansion of Holocaust Museum LA, including for a new learning center pavilion and new programming for younger learners at the Los Angeles...
Los Angeles police offer security tips to Jewish leaders ahead of High Holidays
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz hosted a meeting on Sept. 1 at the Museum of Tolerance with presentations by members of the Los Angeles Police Department to Jewish leaders and community members regarding synagogue and...
Diversity shapes LA consulate’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism, show ‘true face of Israel’
The new mural on the wall of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles building, unveiled on Aug. 23, contains the State of Israel’s logo at the bottom of the artwork. Rather than a...
Israel’s consul general in LA strategizes with Christian leaders to fight anti-Semitism
Hillel Newman, Israel’s Consul General to Los Angeles, convened a meeting last week with a dozen influential pastors from across Southern California to address the rise in anti-Semitism and to strengthen ties with the...
Los Angeles Unified School District passes resolution condemning anti-Semitism
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) unanimously passed a resolution that denounced anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli rhetoric, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.
The resolution, which was passed on Tuesday, also called on the district to update its...