Jewish Professionals in California

The Jewish story of multicultural Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles Jewish Boyle Heights: Memories of Brooklyn Ave. The Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights has long been the crucible of the American immigrant, working-class experience. At one time people of dozens of nationalities and languages called this neighborhood home, and Boyle Heights was once the largest Jewish community west of Chicago. And Brooklyn Ave – today's Avenida Cesar Chavez – was it's main shopping corridor and thoroughfare. We will visiting just a few vital sites that tell the story of the area’s Jewish history: The Breed Street Shul – we will start our tour in front of the grand synagogue that was once the most respected Jewish house of worship on the west coast. It was one of more than 30 Jewish houses of worship in the neighborhood. We will also see the location of the first Jewish religious education institutions in Los Angeles. The original location of Canter’s Deli, as well as the location of other local Jewish bakeries and delis; where pickle and herring barrels once tempted each passerby. We will also see the original location various other Jewish business and institutions which are now located in other parts of Los Angeles. The Old Mount Sinai Clinic – learn about the early history of the two hospitals on the eastside, that would one day become today’s Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. The former site of the Monte Carlo Russian Turkish Baths. Jewish labor socialist organizing locations: Including the Jewish Labor Committee, Workmen’s Circle, International Ladies Garment Workers Union, as well as local anarchist and communist headquarters. The founding location of the Community Service Organization (CSO), we will learn how Jewish and Mexican local progressives helped built a multi-racial coalition and training-ground out of which the first generation of Mexican-American political and civil rights leaders would emerge. *Note: We will not be going inside of the Breed Street Shul, which is an inactive site; but instead focusing on the community surrounding this site. In this tour we will be retelling the story of how such a diverse immigrant community came together here in the first half of the 20th century. We will also discuss the great social challenges this community historically faced, and the movements they established. We will also discuss the forces of displacement which have historically changed the landscape of the community around us. All in order to understand the heritage of the community, as well as appreciate the challenges which are again being faced by this changing community today. This is my basic introduction to the history of history of Jewish Boyle Heights, with a special focus on the historic alliances and partnerships established here between the Jewish and Mexican American people in this very community. This is a wonderful event for the whole family to learn about the history of old Jewish Los Angeles! We will be meeting in front of the Breed Street Shul – Congregation Talmud Torah, at 11:45 a.m. in order to start our talk and walking tour promptly at 12-noon. There is limited street parking in the neighborhood. I recommend the city-run toll parking lot (682) just north of Avenida Cesar Chavez off of Breed Street, located on the east side of the street. PUBLIC TRANSIT: I also highly recommend people taking Metro E Line to our event, exiting at Soto Station and walking just one block west and one block north to our meeting location. Children 13 and under are free, please contact me to add them to my guest list. For current Boyle Heights educators and community activists, I will be offering a few spots on my guest list once again; please contact me at [email protected], as spaces are limited. This will be a small and intimate tour group, and it will once again fill-up quickly. So please sign up today! --- REMINDERS: There are no refunds or future credits for people who miss this event.

A week-long camp to develop strong building and programming skills essential for the FIRST LEGO League program. Dates: Monday, August 10- Thursday, August 13 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Jewish Community High School Cost: $350 Recommended Ages: Rising 6th - 8th Graders Simulated Tournament: SUPERPOWERED Robot Game (2022) Four-day EV3/FIRST LEGO League camp develops strong building and programming skills essential for the FIRST LEGO League program for students 9 to 14 years old. The previous year's FIRST LEGO League game (SUPERPOWERED) is used as a challenge to provide a fun activity while the students are learning. Students will be provided with a solid foundation in programming with the EV3 programming language. The class will largely be self-paced, with each group of students working to develop an understanding of the system and ultimately competing in a simulated FLL challenge by the end of the week. Experienced FLL students will have the opportunity to work deeper and develop a stronger set of problem-solving skills. The camp will be maxed at 12 students to allow a high degree of individualized experimentation and learning. All camps are taught by experienced instructor, John Hagen, who has been working with FLL Robotics Competitions since 2007. Need more info? Contact: JCHS Robotics teacher John Hagen

Start the school year with your game in top form with a basketball clinic led by JCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Marty Cohen! Dates: Monday, August 3- Thursday, August 6 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Jewish Community High School Cost: $350 Recommended Ages: Rising 5th - 8th Graders Get ready to hit the court before the school year tips off! Join Coach Marty Cohen, Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, for a fun, fast-paced basketball clinic designed for middle school athletes of all skill levels. Players will build fundamentals, sharpen skills, compete in drills and games, and have a great time in a supportive co-ed environment. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to level up, this clinic is the perfect way to start the season strong! This will be run as a co-ed program with students of any experience level welcome. The clinic will be limited to 12 players only. Need more info? Contact: JCHS Assistant Athletics Director Marty Cohen

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Located at the University of San Diego in San Diego, California, the Jewish Law Students Association represents a vibrant student community dedicated to exploring the rich intersection of Jewish heritage and legal scholarship. As a student-led organization within USD's law school, it serves as a welcoming space for law students seeking to connect with others who value both their cultural identity and their legal education. The Jewish Law Students Association embodies the University of San Diego's broader mission of developing compassionate and ethically-grounded legal professionals. Members of this organization benefit from a supportive community that encourages thoughtful reflection on how traditional values and contemporary legal practice can inform one another. By bringing together students who share these interests, the association creates meaningful opportunities for personal growth, professional networking, and intellectual engagement. Operating within San Diego's dynamic legal education landscape, the Jewish Law Students Association plays an important role in fostering inclusion and cultural awareness among the law school community. The organization recognizes that diversity of thought and perspective strengthens legal education and prepares future lawyers to serve their clients and communities with greater understanding and sensitivity. Through events, discussions, and collaborative initiatives, the association builds lasting connections among its members while contributing to a more inclusive and culturally-aware law school environment at the University of San Diego.

Jewish Law Students Association at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA is a vibrant student organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Jewish student community within the law school. JLSA recognizes that law school is not only about academic achievement but also about maintaining cultural identity and building meaningful relationships with peers who share similar backgrounds and values. At its core, JLSA empowers Loyola's Jewish students and welcomes others to participate in celebrating Jewish heritage through thoughtfully planned events and gatherings. The organization creates spaces where students can connect authentically, share experiences, and build friendships that extend beyond the classroom. These community-centered activities help counterbalance the intense demands of legal education by providing cultural grounding and social connection. The association plays an important role in enriching the broader Loyola Marymount University campus community. By contributing Jewish perspectives to campus-wide dialogues, JLSA helps foster a more inclusive and culturally aware educational environment. The organization demonstrates that diversity in the legal profession includes religious and cultural identity, and that law students benefit from engaging with multiple viewpoints and traditions. JLSA also serves as a mentorship and support network, connecting newer law students with upper division members who can offer guidance, encouragement, and practical advice about navigating law school successfully. This peer support system recognizes that having community members who understand both the challenges of legal education and the importance of maintaining cultural identity creates a more holistic and sustainable law school experience. For Jewish students in Los Angeles seeking community, support, and cultural connection during their legal education, JLSA offers an essential and welcoming home.