Los Angeles

Joe Biden: Adas Torah pro-Palestinian riot 'antisemitic' and 'un-American'

California Governor and Mayor of Los Angeles make their officials statements on the riot.

LA Synagogue riots show how US doesn't take anti-Israel threats seriously

Despite taking the time to prepare, LA's leadership failed to provide adequate security.

Pro-Palestinian protesters beat Jews outside of LA synagogue

A man holding a Palestinian flag can be seen physically fighting with a visibly Jewish man at the end of a video.

American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary

A spokesperson for AJU told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the school has no plans to release the report.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
20/06/2024

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

Kevin Pillar ranks among the best Jewish hitters in many categories and has surpassed notable MLB career thresholds including 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 runs scored.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/06/2024

LA Academy Museum revises exhibit on Jews in Hollywood following criticism

The museum opened its first-ever permanent exhibit, a deep-dive on the Jewish pioneers that laid the groundwork for Hollywood, on May 19.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/06/2024

Genesis Prize marks tenth anniversary by honoring Barbra Streisand

The $1 million “Jewish Nobel Prize” was awarded to the iconic actor, director, producer, writer, and singer in recognition of her lifelong pursuit of social justice and being a “force for good.”

LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins, a new exhibit fixes that

The exhibit’s debut comes two and a half years after the museum’s opening, which sparked controversy among supporters and visitors for not including the industry’s Jewish beginnings.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
17/05/2024

Suspect in LA shootings of Jewish men in 2023 will plead guilty

The shooter researched kosher supermarkets before committing the attacks, and was influenced by an antisemitic flier he saw.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/05/2024

As police clear encampments at UCLA, Jewish students say pro-Israel violence undercuts them

Many schools with encampments have also experienced counter-demonstrations by pro-Israel students, but UCLA has stood out for the intensity and persistence of pro-Israel protests.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
03/05/2024
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