July 2026
A Resume, a Job, and a New Beginning When Steven Stern retired after a 36-year career in the insurance industry, he was not interested in simply slowing down. He wanted to put his experience to work in ways that could help others move forward. He found that opportunity through the Life Skills Program, part of…
June 2026
JFSLA Honors Its Family of Volunteers Jewish Family Service LA’s annual Volunteer Appreciation brunch, held on June 11th at the Gunther-Hirsh Family Center, brought together more than 90 volunteers, staff, board members, family members, and friends to honor the people whose steady presence helps JFSLA serve vulnerable Angelenos across the city. This year’s honorees were…
Services for older adults in LA at risk as state leaders consider funding shift The Brief by Makenna Cramer for LAist The Jewish Family Service L.A. senior center in the Fairfax Village neighborhood provides hot lunches and activities for older adults. Group lunches, home-delivered meals and caregiver support programs are among the services that L.A.-area older…
Holocaust Survivors Day As part of Holocaust Survivor Day on June 4, Cafe Europa participants met with Maimonides School students to share their stories.
LA Sparks 🏀 Bring Wellness & Joy to JFSLA Movement, laughter, and community! Yesterday, the Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Center welcomed trainers from the LA Sparks for a special wellness event for seniors featuring fitness, dancing with Sparky, games, and fun for all. Thank you to the LA Sparks for an unforgettable afternoon—and to ABC7News for helping share…
How LGBTQ+ Seniors Are Building Joy and Community Through Project Rainbow By Josh AzevedoJune 22, 2026 Over 20 LGBTQ+ seniors gathered in West Hollywood this week for a Pride Month pizza party hosted by Jewish Family Service LA’s Project Rainbow, a long-running social support group centered on connection, storytelling, and companionship. Held at the West Hollywood Comprehensive Senior Center at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd.,…
Backpacks Full of Possibility Tools for School Returns With the new school year approaching, JFSLA’s Community Impact Network (CIN) and Young Leaders are once again preparing for our annual Tools for School initiative, helping ensure that under-resourced children across Los Angeles can start the year feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. This year, CIN…
JFSLA’s 33rd Annual Gala: A Night of Action and Impact On Thursday, June 4, more than 420 people gathered at the Skirball Cultural Center for Jewish Family Service LA’s 33rd Annual Gala, raising more than $1 million to support JFSLA’s vital programs and services. Centered on the theme Here for LA. Here for Good., the…
May 2026
Knots Of Love JFSLA’s Knots of Love knitting workshop is held weekly at the West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center. This crafting workshop is open to everyone, no matter your religious faith or background. Bringing crafters to a safe place to stitch together hope and being human. Grateful to Marina Goldshteyn, JFSLA Activity Coordinator and the…
Aging with Care, Connection, and Community As Older Americans Month reminds us, older adults across Los Angeles are navigating rising housing costs, health challenges, isolation, and the growing difficulty of getting through daily life safely and with dignity. Jewish Family Service LA’s Senior Services teams work every day to help older adults remain connected, supported,…
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