A community campaign hosted by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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Hosting a Jewish storytelling night for intergenerational connection

A Jewish storytelling night brings grandparents, parents, children and newer community members into the same exchange. Rather than presenting family history as…

A Jewish neighbourhood watch for community safety

Starting a Jewish neighbourhood watch program for community safety can combine the reassurance of familiar faces with a practical system for spotting concerns,…

Building a Jewish Travel Club for Local Heritage Discovery

The community campaign The Next Big Jewish Idea asks people to imagine stronger Jewish life, and local heritage offers a practical answer. Jewish heritage is…

Hosting a Meaningful Tu B’Av Singles Event

Tu B’Av is observed on 15 Av, beginning at sunset the previous evening and ending at sunset the following evening. A Jewish singles event can mark the day…

Organising a Jewish Community Short Documentary Film Festival

A practical guide to how to organize a Jewish community film festival on short documentary topics starts with a simple aim: give local voices a focused public…

A Jewish community workshop for bikes and families

Creating a Jewish community bike repair cooperative for needy families can turn a practical transport problem into a durable form of mutual aid. Families…

A Jewish workshop for making Shabbat beeswax candles

A Jewish workshop on making beeswax candles for Shabbat brings a familiar ritual into a shared, creative setting. Participants learn about the honeybee behind…

Start a Jewish Workshop on Eco-Friendly Shabbat Dishwashing

Cooking for Shabbat often brings large pans, serving dishes and practical challenges into Jewish homes. Participants may want to reduce water, energy use and…

Capturing Jewish life through community photography

Jewish life is often photographed at its loudest moments: bar mitzvahs, communal dinners, fundraisers and public gatherings. A community photography project…

A Jewish guide to starting a support group for Jewish educators

Starting a support group for Jewish educators begins with recognising that people who teach, mentor, lead programmes or support families often carry…