Los Angeles
One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Jewish leaders lament ‘woefully inadequate’ sentence of California man who killed Jewish activist
Attack on Jewish man outside Los Angeles synagogue investigated as hate crime
Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44
'Baby killer': Gal Gadot's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized
"Medieval antisemitic tropes like the blood libel are alive and well. Parts of humanity really haven’t progressed at all," Campaign Against Antisemitism wrote on X.
Jennifer Aniston’s home intruder held at gunpoint after ramming security gate
The suspect was quickly arrested by police and taken into custody without incident.
Police investigating homicides of two Israeli men, both found dead in LA homes
Two Israelis were murdered in separate cases in LA, one was beaten to death, and three suspects were arrested. Police probe both as homicides. No link confirmed.
Forget the egg and spoon! Los Angeles prepares for first ever sperm racing competition
The event will include live commentary and betting.
Israel, Romania sign landmark Olympic cooperation agreement
The agreement was signed by Yael Arad, Chair of the Olympic Committee of Israel, and Mihai Covaliu, President of the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee.
How losing homes in the Los Angeles wildfires re-traumatized Jews who escaped Iran
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: 42 years ago, Mahnaz, Firouz, and their then-small children had escaped the fanatic violence and persecution of Iran in the middle of the night.
Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history
On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"
Massive wildfire erupts in eastern California, sparking evacuations
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage so far. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
Gal Gadot receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
“I’m just a girl from a town in Israel and could have never imagined such a moment,” Gadot said.
US antisemitism task force to meet leadership of four major cities
The US Antisemitism Task Force is pressing city leaders to address discrimination in schools, as federal scrutiny over rising antisemitism intensifies.
