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American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary

A spokesperson for AJU told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the school has no plans to release the report.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
20/06/2024

MLB veteran Kevin Pillar enjoys his place as a Jewish baseball star

Kevin Pillar ranks among the best Jewish hitters in many categories and has surpassed notable MLB career thresholds including 1,000 hits, 100 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 runs scored.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/06/2024

LA Academy Museum revises exhibit on Jews in Hollywood following criticism

The museum opened its first-ever permanent exhibit, a deep-dive on the Jewish pioneers that laid the groundwork for Hollywood, on May 19.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/06/2024

Genesis Prize marks tenth anniversary by honoring Barbra Streisand

The $1 million “Jewish Nobel Prize” was awarded to the iconic actor, director, producer, writer, and singer in recognition of her lifelong pursuit of social justice and being a “force for good.”

LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins, a new exhibit fixes that

The exhibit’s debut comes two and a half years after the museum’s opening, which sparked controversy among supporters and visitors for not including the industry’s Jewish beginnings.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
17/05/2024

Suspect in LA shootings of Jewish men in 2023 will plead guilty

The shooter researched kosher supermarkets before committing the attacks, and was influenced by an antisemitic flier he saw.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/05/2024

As police clear encampments at UCLA, Jewish students say pro-Israel violence undercuts them

Many schools with encampments have also experienced counter-demonstrations by pro-Israel students, but UCLA has stood out for the intensity and persistence of pro-Israel protests.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
03/05/2024

NYPD deploying resources to houses of worship, sensitive locations in city

The Los Angeles Police Department is also monitoring the developments between Iran and Israel, according to a post on X.

Family turns swastikas to flowers and butterflies to combat hate in viral TikTok video

The Santa Monica Police stated that they are “actively pursuing information to identify the suspect” who graffitied the swastikas across the city.

The LAPD trains foreign police: Does that enable human rights violations?

Some cities have reconsidered such partnerships in recent years, notably Durham, NC, which in 2018 passed a resolution barring its Police from receiving "military-style training."

By LIBOR JANY/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
01/04/2024
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