How training helped me navigate the Los Angeles fires Peace of mind comes with proper preparation, and this is especially true when faced with evacuation orders. Aubrey Farkas Harris Jan. 20, 2025
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
From Iron Dome to FireDome: Israel’s answer to combating wildfires Israeli startup FireDome is developing an AI-driven defense system to protect property from blazes like those currently raging around Los Angeles. Jan. 16, 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
ZAKA offers assistance with California wildfires Israeli NGO IsraAID is also planning to send an emergency response team to support communities affected by the fires. JNS Staff Jan. 14, 2025
UN adviser says ‘all injustices are connected,’ of fires in Gaza, California Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur for Palestinians, wrote the post in response to an antisemitic publication. Mike Wagenheim Jan. 13, 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
