Israeli firefighters welcomed to Los Angeles The fires have so far have burned a total of 40,697 acres, caused 27 fatalities and destroyed 12,845 structures. JNS Staff Jan. 19, 2025
Israeli fire protection experts to assist with LA wildfires Delegation members will share experience gained from major forest fire blazes in Israel. JNS Staff Jan. 15, 2025
Antisemitic CUNY Law speaker resurfaces with LA fire blame on Israel Fatima Mousa Mohammed claims Gaza bombing impacted the global climate, and thus the Southern California blazes. Jan. 12, 2025
Los Angeles councilwoman updates Jewish community on ‘total loss’ of wildfires “The scenes on the ground are absolutely apocalyptic," Councilwoman Traci Park said. "It is a miracle that anything is still standing.” Jan. 10, 2025
B’nai B’rith launches disaster-relief fund for Los Angeles wildfire victims Fires destroy more than property, the head of the Jewish Federation Los Angeles told JNS. “They devastate memories, connections to places." Jan. 9, 2025
Israeli president saddened by ‘all those affected’ by LA fires “We are following with concern and admiration the heroic efforts of the first responders, firefighters, policemen, paramedics and volunteers," he said. JNS Staff Jan. 9, 2025
‘Just devastating,’ Jewish leaders say of Los Angeles wildfires “We lost an institution that people grew up at and had life experiences at,” Jason Moss, who leads the local Federation, told JNS. “All of it’s gone.” Izzy Salant Jan. 8, 2025
‘No one is more important’: Milken Family Foundation recognizes Jewish teachers “If you don’t have the best schools, you don’t have the best teachers,” said Richard Sandler, executive vice president of the foundation. Izzy Salant Dec. 11, 2024
They survived Oct. 7 … now they’re playing basketball in Los Angeles A team of Israeli high-schoolers from kibbutzim in the Gaza Envelope came to Los Angeles and were received with open arms by the community. Izzy Salant Dec. 9, 2024
