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The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ not-for-profit community campaign, The Next Big Jewish Idea, invites people to submit, share and vote on ideas…
Creating a Jewish Community Online Platform for Sharing Blessings is more than a digital noticeboard. It can be a trusted place where a thank-you becomes a…
A tallit is a garment of prayer, memory, and belonging. Its stripes, knots, and blessings can connect a person with family history while also expressing a…
A Jewish book club centred on Sephardic and Mizrahi literature can become much more than a monthly reading group. It can create a welcoming space for stories…
A Jewish volunteer corps for tutoring could turn spare time, professional knowledge and communal purpose into practical support for students facing educational…
A Jewish meditation and mindfulness group can offer a calm, practical way to deepen communal life. It may be a small circle in a synagogue room, a weekly…
A Havdalah campfire can turn the end of Shabbat into a warm, memorable gathering for several generations. The flames create a natural focus for singing,…
Jewish communities thrive when people can find one another easily. A Friday night dinner, a Hebrew class, a cultural festival, a welfare appeal or a young…
Purim is often remembered through noise, colour and sweet treats, yet its deepest appeal is practical community care. A shared baking session can turn the…
A Jewish community art show can turn a familiar hall, gallery, synagogue foyer or cultural centre into a place of conversation. It gives local artists a…