Los Angeles

Israeli minister cancels LA speech due to protests and 'bad vibes'

Ofir Akunis, Israel’s science and technology minister and a member of PM Netanyahu’s Likud Party, was due to speak on Tuesday at an event at BioscienceLA, a Los Angeles-area center for life sciences.

By BEN SALES/JTA
01/06/2023

Gal Gadot receives outstanding achievement award in LA

The award was part of IAC and Israel’s Consulate in LA's official celebration of the Jewish states’ 75th anniversary of independence.

Conservative Ziegler rabbinical school to relocate to 'heart of Jewish life' in Los Angeles

The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies will occupy 7,700 square feet in a building that is also home to a bank and other businesses.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
16/05/2023
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris, France

Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates neighborhood pothole - or did he?

The former bodybuilder donned work boots, a leather jacket and sunglasses nostalgic of his role in "The Terminator" as he "killed the Predator" — or pothole. But his action sparked controversy. 

Israel needs to ‘change course,’ Rabbi Hier says

Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and CEO of the Simon Wiesenthal, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of the "Celebrate the Faces of Israel" event at Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

10/04/2023

HBO to spotlight Natalie Portman’s role in bringing women’s soccer to LA

“Angel City,” which is set to debut on HBO and stream on HBO Max in May, will tell the story of the team’s first season in the National Women’s Soccer League.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
31/03/2023
Jeopardy

This Jewish studies professor won $60,000 on “Jeopardy!”

The Jewish professor was later targeted with nasty emails, which she attributes to her doing well on the show and being a woman.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
25/03/2023

Former Beatles musicians will be on the next Rolling Stones album

It’s unknown when the album will be released but it’s reportedly nearing the mixing phase.

By DAVID MATTHEWS
23/02/2023
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