activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 16
- Birthright Israel and Post-Trip Reintegration Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOperates a Birthright Israel program staffed by Madrichim who lead trips to Israel and support participants’ post-trip reintegration into the Jewish community in Los Angeles.
- Birthright Israel trip leadership and reintegration support Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOperates a Birthright Israel program with Madrichim who lead trips to Israel and support participants’ post-trip reintegration into the Jewish community in Los Angeles.
- Community Security Initiative Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyProvides round-the-clock protection and emergency response training to Jewish institutions across Los Angeles to ensure safety and preparedness.
- Community Volunteer Engagement Community Service Event CoordinationOrganizes monthly service, learning, and advocacy events, including six annual Community Service Days that facilitate hands-on volunteer activities such as meal preparation for homebound patients, gardening at shelters, school beautification, and backpack filling for underserved children in partnership with social services organizations across Los Angeles.
- Community volunteer engagement Community Service Event CoordinationOrganizes monthly service, learning, and advocacy events, including six annual Community Service Days in partnership with social services organizations, featuring hands-on activities such as meal preparation, gardening, school beautification, and backpack filling for underserved children.
- Community-Building Programs for Jewish Families with Young Children Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsOffers programs including PJ Library book subscriptions, family camp experiences in Ojai, and parent nights out to strengthen community ties among Jewish families with young children in Los Angeles.
- Community-building programs for Jewish families with young children Jewish Identity and Community Engagement ProgramsOffers programs including PJ Library book subscriptions, family camp experiences in Ojai, parent nights out, and dedicated community spaces for mothers to strengthen Jewish family engagement in Los Angeles.
- Emergency Crisis Response for Global Jewish Communities Jewish Community Support ServicesProvides urgent, life-saving support to Jewish communities globally during crises, including in Israel and more than 70 countries worldwide.
- Kosher Meal Services for Seniors Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides weekday kosher congregate meals for seniors and daily meal delivery for homebound seniors in Los Angeles.
- Professional Networking for Jewish ProfessionalsOrganizes events and experiences for Jewish professionals to network, learn, volunteer, and build community through six industry-specific professional networks offering customized programming.
- Professional networking for Jewish professionalsOrganizes events and experiences for Jewish professionals to network, learn, volunteer, and build community through six industry-specific professional networks offering customized programming.
- Senior nutrition services Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides weekday kosher congregate meals for seniors and daily meal delivery for homebound seniors in Los Angeles.
- Wildfire Recovery and Rebuilding Support Wildfire Recovery Support ServicesProvides support to individuals impacted by wildfires in Los Angeles through recovery and rebuilding efforts.
- Wildfire recovery and rebuilding support Union and Mutual Aid Disaster ReliefProvides direct support to individuals impacted by wildfires in Los Angeles through recovery and rebuilding efforts.
- Wrap-Around Support for Vulnerable Community Members Jewish Community Support ServicesDelivers critical access to services and wrap-around support for vulnerable members of the Jewish community in Los Angeles and Israel, with global reach extending to over 70 countries.
- Wrap-around support for vulnerable community members Jewish Community Support ServicesDelivers critical access to services and comprehensive support for vulnerable members of the Jewish community in Los Angeles and Israel, including global crisis response.
advocacy · 2
- Civic Leader Missions to Israel Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOrganizes and hosts missions to Israel for elected officials and civic leaders from Los Angeles to foster civic engagement and international connections.
- Civic leader missions to Israel Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOrganizes and hosts missions to Israel for elected officials and civic leaders from Los Angeles to strengthen civic and diplomatic ties.
capacity building · 7
- Global Jewish community support infrastructure Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyBuilds professional and communal connections to support Jewish community initiatives in Los Angeles, Israel, and globally, enabling coordinated care and engagement across more than 70 countries.
- Global Teen Twinning Program Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOperates a school partnership program connecting 11 schools in Los Angeles with 10 partner schools in Tel Aviv and Vilnius to foster global Jewish youth engagement.
- Global Teen Twinning Program Jewish Community Security & AdvocacyOperates a program connecting 11 schools in Los Angeles with 10 partner schools in Tel Aviv and Vilnius to foster global Jewish youth engagement.
- Leadership Development Programs Leadership Fellowship ProgramsRuns cohort-based leadership development programs, including a 15-month program with mentorship, networking, and a trip to Israel, and a 10-month program for mid-level civic leaders focused on multicultural collaboration in Los Angeles.
- Leadership development programs Leadership Fellowship ProgramsOffers a 15-month cohort-based leadership program with mentorship, networking, and an Israel trip, and a 10-month training program for mid-level civic leaders focused on multicultural collaboration in Los Angeles.
- Lions of Judah Recognition and Endowment Program Women and Girls' Empowerment GrantsRecognizes women who make an individual gift of $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign as Lions of Judah, supports over 800 members in Los Angeles, and enables the creation of permanent legacies through Lion of Judah Endowments with a minimum gift of $100,000.
- Lions of Judah recognition and endowment program Women and Girls' Empowerment GrantsRecognizes women who contribute $5,000 or more annually to the Annual Campaign as Lions of Judah, with over 800 members in Los Angeles, and supports the creation of permanent legacies through Lion of Judah Endowments starting at $100,000.
strategies · 33
how they think
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- Cohort-based leadership development with experiential components cohort-based leadership developmentDevelops emerging leaders through structured cohort programs that include mentorship, networking, and experiential learning—such as Israel travel—to build long-term community leadership capacity.
- Cohort-based leadership development with experiential components cohort-based leadership developmentBuilds future Jewish leadership through structured cohort programs that include mentorship, networking, and experiential travel to Israel.
- Community convening and collective action community_conveningLeverages partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to convene the Jewish community around shared needs, ensuring continuity and resilience.
- Community convening and partnership leadership community_conveningConvenes the Jewish community and leads collective action by leveraging partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to meet communal needs and ensure continuity.
- Community-engaged volunteering on social issues community-engaged volunteeringConnects community members to volunteer opportunities addressing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and environmental sustainability.
- Community-engaged volunteering rooted in values community-engaged volunteeringConnects individuals to volunteer opportunities through service projects that address social issues while enacting Jewish values like tzedakah and collective responsibility.
- Cross-community collaboration for systemic change cross_community_collaborationBuilds coalitions across Los Angeles with civic leaders and diverse groups to address systemic challenges affecting both the Jewish community and the broader public.
- Cross-community collaboration for systemic change cross_community_collaborationStrengthens relationships with civic leaders and builds diverse coalitions to address systemic issues impacting both the Jewish community and broader society.
- Educational engagement for communal involvement educational_engagementDeepens engagement—particularly among women—through educational programming and speaker events that connect participants to Jewish values and Federation initiatives.
- Educational engagement to deepen communal involvement educational_engagementDeepens engagement with Jewish values and Federation initiatives through educational programming and speaker events.
- Educator immersion and curriculum dissemination on Israel educator immersion and curriculum disseminationEquips educators with nuanced understanding of modern Israel through immersive missions and provides them with curricula to teach in diverse educational settings.
- Educator immersion and curriculum dissemination on Israel educator immersion and curriculum disseminationEquips educators with nuanced understandings of modern Israel through immersive missions and provides curricula for use in diverse educational settings.
- Experiential Israel engagement with reintegration support experiential reintegration modelReconnects young Jewish adults to community through immersive Israel experiences followed by structured reintegration support.
- Flexible giving models to increase participation flexible-giving-optionsFacilitates charitable giving through flexible payment options that lower barriers to contribution.
- Flexible giving to support philanthropic participation flexible-giving-optionsFacilitates charitable giving by offering flexible payment options, lowering barriers to participation in philanthropy.
- Holistic antisemitism response holistic antisemitism responseAddresses antisemitism through a comprehensive strategy that integrates prevention, response, and systemic engagement to protect and strengthen the Jewish community.
- Holistic antisemitism response holistic antisemitism responseAddresses antisemitism through a comprehensive strategy that includes prevention, response, and community resilience-building across multiple dimensions.
- Identity and connection as foundational strength identity_and_connectionLeverages Jewish identity and deep community connections as core, underlying assets to sustain and grow communal engagement and continuity.
- Inclusive family-centered engagement inclusive_family_engagementWelcomes diverse Jewish families regardless of background or identity through family-centered programming.
- Leadership development through training and investment leadership_developmentEnsures a vibrant future for the Jewish community by investing in diverse leadership development programs for emerging leaders.
- Multicultural civic leadership development multicultural civic leadershipDevelops civic leadership capacity through multicultural collaboration, equity training, and policy-focused programming to engage diverse leaders.
- Philanthropy grounded in Jewish values tzedakah_and_tikkun_olamBuilds a culture of giving among women through tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world), fostering communal responsibility.
- Professional network and cross-sector engagement professional_network_engagementEngages Jewish professionals through industry-specific networks and cross-sector events to strengthen community ties and expand participation.
- Professional network engagement for community building professional_network_engagementEngages Jewish professionals through industry-specific networks and cross-sector events to strengthen community ties.
- Reimagined, inclusive Jewish experiences reimagined_jewish_experiencesOffers accessible and inclusive Jewish programming with low barriers to entry to broaden participation across diverse identities.
- Reimagined, inclusive Jewish experiences reimagined_jewish_experiencesDesigns accessible and inclusive Jewish experiences with low barriers to entry, welcoming diverse families and identities to foster broader engagement.
- Strengthening Jewish identity and connection identity_and_connectionBuilds community resilience by emphasizing the foundational role of Jewish identity and interpersonal connections.
- Values-based collective volunteerism values-based serviceMobilizes collective action through Community Service Days that operationalize Jewish values via service.
- Values-driven community development values-driven community developmentAdvances Jewish life by integrating care for vulnerable populations with community building, leadership development, and antisemitism prevention, grounded in Jewish values.
- Values-driven community development values-driven community developmentAdvances Jewish life by integrating care for vulnerable populations with community building, leadership development, and antisemitism mitigation, grounded in Jewish values such as tzedakah and tikkun olam.
- Young adult philanthropy engagement young-adult-philanthropy-engagementEngages individuals under 40 in philanthropy through participation in the Annual Campaign, fostering early giving habits and communal investment.
- Youth and young adult philanthropy engagement young-adult-philanthropy-engagementEngages individuals under 40 in philanthropy through participation in the Annual Campaign to cultivate next-generation donors.
- Youth and young adult re-engagement through experiential travel experiential reintegration modelRe-engages young Jewish adults through immersive Israel experiences followed by structured community reintegration support to sustain connection.
named programs · 33
what they call their work
Ben-Gurion Society
A program for individuals aged 25-45 who donate at least $1,000 to the Annual Campaign, offering exclusive Federation events.
Bet Tzedek
Provides legal aid for Holocaust survivors to obtain reparations, and assistance with other legal issues like housing, consumer fraud, and elder abuse.
Birthright Israel Madrichim
Program that trains staff to lead young Jewish adults on Birthright Israel trips and support their connection to the Jewish community upon return to Los Angeles
Burial Assistance / Jewish Family Service
Provides financial assistance for burial costs to Jewish community members in need.
Café Europa / Jewish Family Service
Social clubs, care management, counseling, in-home services, reparations assistance, and financial aid for Holocaust survivors in Los Angeles
Café Europa / Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Offers services for Holocaust survivors including social clubs (Café Europa and Café Shalom), care management, counseling, in-home supportive services, reparations assistance, and financial aid.
Campus Impact Network
Addresses the BDS movement on campus, providing Jewish students with tools for leadership and activism, and connecting them with Jewish civic leaders.
Central Access
One-stop information and referral service for social services, community resources, and government programs for the Jewish community in Los Angeles
Child & Teen Mentoring Services
One-on-one mentoring relationships for children and teens in unstructured settings to provide support and friendship
Civic Leader Missions to Israel
Organizes trips for elected officials and civic leaders from Los Angeles to Israel to enhance collaboration and connection to Israel's democracy.
Community Leadership Institute (CLI)
15-month cohort-based leadership development program for Jewish individuals in Los Angeles, including mentorship, networking, and a trip to Israel
Community Service Day
Annual volunteer events held six times a year, engaging the Jewish community in hands-on service with social service partners across Los Angeles
Congregate Meal Sites
Kosher meal program for Jewish seniors, with on-site weekday meals and home delivery options including weekends
ETTA
Residential services and supervised Jewish homes for adults with special needs, including group homes and independent living options
Emergency Grants / Chai Lifeline
Cash assistance for Jewish households facing crisis due to a child’s life-threatening or chronic illness
Ezra Network
Individualized job search coaching and career counseling for members of the Jewish community
Family Camp
A program for families, offered in Ojai, as part of the NuBloom initiative.
Federation Missions
Organizes trips to various Jewish communities globally to showcase the Federation's work and connect participants with Jewish culture.
Girls’ Fitness Center
Offers mentoring and career planning assistance for young Jewish girls and women.
Global Teen Twinning Program
Program connecting Jewish teens in Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, and Vilnius through school partnerships to build global Jewish community relationships
Government Relations
Builds and strengthens relationships with civic and thought leaders, candidates, and elected officials to advocate for the Jewish community and Israel.
Hineni Society
For leaders who make a family gift of $100,000 or more to the Annual Campaign, offering exclusive events and opportunities to learn about the Federation's work.
Holy Land Democracy Project
Program sending educators to Israel to gain first-hand knowledge and deliver curated curricula about modern Israel to high school students in diverse LA schools
LA jBabies
A program under NuBloom connecting parents of babies with community connectors and resources.
Lion of Judah
An international sisterhood of philanthropic Jewish women who make an individual gift of $5,000 or more to JFEDLA’s Annual Campaign, promoting social justice, helping the vulnerable, and building Jewish identity.
Lion of Judah Endowment (Forever Lion)
Allows individuals to create a lasting legacy by endowing their annual Lion of Judah gift with a minimum gift of $100,000 or 20x their annual gift.
Momentum Moms
A community specifically for mothers, offered as part of the NuBloom initiative.
NuBloom
Community-building initiative for Jewish families with children under 12, offering gatherings, family camp, PJ Library, and parent support networks
PJ Library
A book subscription service for children, offered as part of the NuBloom program.
Susan S. Pritzker Series
A series of inspiring presentations for women, established by the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, to provide educational speakers and deepen connection to JFEDLA's work.
Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s philanthropy initiative offering leadership, giving circles, and events including the Lion of Judah program and Susan S. Pritzker speaker series
United Leaders Project
10-month leadership training program in Los Angeles that brings together civic leaders from diverse backgrounds to address equity, inclusion, and community challenges
United Leaders Project (ULP)
A 10-month leadership training program for mid-level civic leaders from diverse backgrounds in Los Angeles, focusing on leadership skills, equity, inclusion, and addressing pressing city issues.
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation Partner — Generously underwrites the Susan S. Pritzker Series.
- Ben-Gurion Society Partner — Collaborative program for young leadership and philanthropy engagement.
- Bet Tzedek Legal Services Partner — Offers legal aid to Holocaust survivors and others on issues including housing, consumer fraud, and elder abuse.
- Chai Lifeline Partner — Provides emergency grants to Jewish households facing crisis due to a child's life-threatening illness.
- JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA Network — NuRoots is a program under the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA, as indicated by the email contact nuroots@jewishla.org and shared branding.
- JVS SoCAL Partner — Collaborates with the Ezra Network to provide job search coaching and career counseling.
- Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Partner — Collaborates on services for Holocaust survivors including social clubs, care management, and reparations assistance.
- Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles Network — NuBloom is a program of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles.
- Jewish Federations of North America Network — Participates in JFNA Lion of Judah programming and the International Lion of Judah Conference.
- LA Couples Partner — Collaborative program for young leadership and philanthropy engagement.
- Los Angeles Jewish Community Network — Provides a community resource guide connecting individuals to services across the Los Angeles Jewish community.
- National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) Partner — Collaborative program for young leadership and philanthropy engagement.
- PJ Library Partner — Partners with PJ Library to provide book subscriptions for children.
- Repair the World Partner — Partner organization collaborating on immersive service programs for young adults in Los Angeles.
- Southern California Archdioceses Partner — Partners with the Holy Land Democracy Project to provide Israel education in religious and public schools across Los Angeles.
- State of Israel Government — Supports a secure State of Israel as part of its mission-driven work.
- The Collective Partner — Collaborative program for young leadership and philanthropy engagement.
- civic partners, elected officials, and other key leaders in our city Partner — Strengthens relationships with civic partners, elected officials, and city leaders to build coalitions and address systemic issues.
- local, national, and international partners Partner — Collaborates with local, national, and international partners to advance community needs and Jewish continuity.