From Silos to Solidarity: Combating Antisemitism Together
The Federation and ADL Los Angeles are launching the Southern California Jewish Security Alliance (SCJSA) to combat antisemitism.
Hamantashen for HOPE and more ways to HELP Ukraine
You can help by BAKING: Hamantashen are a symbolic cookie for the holiday of Purim – a time of reflection about destructive megalomaniacs and triumph of good over evil. Ukrainians are, in real time, facing a modern-day Haman in Vladimir Putin. Let’s do what we can to help. FROM NOSHER at My Jewish Learning: To … Continued
Los Angeles Teens Changing the World: Tikkun Olam
Last year, I was honored to participate as a mentor in The Julie Beren Platt Teen Innovation Grants which are part of the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles’ LA Jewish Teen Initiative (LAJTI). During LAJTI’s 5th year, 42 teens participated in 16 projects. I was even able to TEAM TEEN MENTOR with Jonah Platt and Michelle Cait. … Continued
#LiveUnfiltered: Social Media is not the Enemy
Thank you to Carmen Rios and Ms. Magazine for publishing my article for Galentine’s Day! “Unfiltered: Why Jessica Abo’s Book is the Perfect Galentine’s Day Pick“ 2/13/2019 by LISA NIVER “Social media is not the enemy,” Jessica Abo said at a recent gathering of Jewish women in Los Angeles. “Loneliness is the enemy.” In that moment, I sat … Continued