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Editorial illustration of blue, white and yellow Los Angeles apartment buildings beneath palm trees, with a For Rent sign, representing neighborhood rental costs.

Renting in Fairfax Costs $10,104 a Year More Than the Los Angeles Average, RentCafe Data Shows

RentCafe data puts Fairfax rent $10,104 a year above the Los Angeles average, with Pico-Robertson also higher and Hancock Park less costly than both.

The LA Jewish Home

2 days ago1 min read

Editorial illustration of palm-lined Los Angeles restaurant storefronts at dusk, with illuminated open signs and covered windows, representing kosher dining openings and closures.

New Kosher Restaurants Open From Pico to Beverly Hills as La Bottega Closes

Malka, Borekas, LevinSky, Fattoush and Smash House expand Los Angeles kosher dining, while La Bottega closes and rising costs put pressure on restaurants.

The LA Jewish Home

2 days ago3 min read

Editorial illustration of smoke rising from a damaged building on a rocky mountain summit, representing the fire at Bavaria's Eagle's Nest and the debate over its future.

Germany Debates Whether to Rebuild the Eagle's Nest After Fire Guts Nazi-Era Retreat

German officials and historians debate whether to rebuild, preserve or clear the fire-damaged Eagle's Nest as prosecutors investigate suspected arson.

The LA Jewish Home

2 days ago3 min read

Editorial illustration of homes and exposed wooden building frames on coastal hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean, representing rebuilding after the Pacific Palisades Fire.

Pacific Palisades Jewish Institutions Rebuild 22 Months After Fire, One Sanctuary at a Time

Kehillat Israel has reopened its sanctuary after the Palisades Fire, while displaced families and Chabad of Pacific Palisades continue their recovery.

The LA Jewish Home

2 days ago2 min read

Editorial illustration of an ambulance outside a palm-lined Beverly Hills estate at dusk, representing AFMDA's Los Angeles gala and dedication of new Magen David Adom ambulances.

AFMDA Los Angeles Gala to Honor Sharon Osbourne and Wilshire Boulevard Temple

AFMDA will honor Sharon Osbourne and Wilshire Boulevard Temple at its November 4 Beverly Hills gala, featuring two new Magen David Adom ambulance dedications.

The LA Jewish Home

Nov 11 min read

Illustration of a long banquet table from above with white linens, candles and an empty lectern at the head.

AJC Los Angeles Honors Stacy Phillips, Raises $900,000 at 44th Learned Hand Dinner

AJC Los Angeles honored family law attorney Stacy D. Phillips at the Skirball and raised $900,000 to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 262 min read

Illustration of voters walking toward a sunlit glass entrance on a hillside campus at golden hour, with a freeway curving below.

Skirball to Open as an LA County Vote Center on October 31

Any LA County voter can cast a ballot at the Skirball's Haas Conference Center from October 31 through Election Day, with free parking and Metro access.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 242 min read

A man in a dark T-shirt and cap is shown from behind with his hands cuffed outside a brick storefront, in an image circulating with unconfirmed reports about a confrontation at a Melrose Avenue kosher bakery.

Melrose Kosher Bakery Owner Handcuffed After Confrontation

Videos circulating in the Los Angeles Jewish community show the owner of Bella's Bread & Butter handcuffed outside the Melrose Avenue bakery after a reported confrontation; police records are not public.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 222 min read

Hand-drawn editorial illustration of two tall stacks of paper records on a desk, one blue-gray and one tan, beside a cup of pens, representing voter-registration files and California election-related cases.

Federal Authorities Arrest 11 in California; 28 Green-Card Holders Face Election-Crime Charges

Federal authorities announced election-crime charges against 28 California green-card holders. The defendants are presumed innocent, and a voter-roll lawsuit is separate.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 194 min read

Hand-drawn illustration of Noach holding a book beside a bearded figure standing in an ark, with the words 'Noach was/is a BIG Tzaddik.'

Surviving This Year’s Flood

Rav Moshe Weinberger explores Parshas Noach’s call to enter the teivah—finding refuge in Torah, prayer and teshuvah amid the modern flood of distraction.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 168 min read

House keys beside a small wooden home model, illustrating California Proposition 37 and proposed down payment loans for qualifying homebuyers.

Proposition 37: What California's Downpayment Loan Measure Would Mean for Jewish Families

Proposition 37 would create a state loan program for qualifying middle-income homebuyers. Here is what it could mean for Jewish families in Los Angeles.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 153 min read

A quiet school hallway with classroom doors and warm sunlight, illustrating the Milken Community School lockdown following a reported bomb threat later described as apparent swatting.

Milken Lockdown After Bomb Threat Call Appears to Be Swatting, Police Say

LAPD says the bomb threat that briefly locked down Milken Community School appears to have been a swatting call; officers found no evidence of a threat.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 142 min read

Palm trees and the Pico-Robertson skyline at sunset in Los Angeles, accompanying a story about the neighborhood cleanup led by nearly 175 volunteers.

After Nearly 175 Volunteers Cleaned Pico-Robertson, What Comes Next?

Nearly 175 volunteers cleaned Pico-Robertson after Sukkot, clearing seasonal debris, litter and old signs across the neighborhood.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 132 min read

An open religious book before Jerusalem stone architecture and palm trees, illustrating Rabbi Kalman Topp's new chapter in Jerusalem.

After 17 Years at Beth Jacob, Rabbi Kalman Topp Begins His Jerusalem Chapter

After 17 years at Beth Jacob, Rabbi Kalman Topp’s next chapter is taking shape in Jerusalem

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 123 min read

A beam of warm light falls through a dark space onto golden particles, representing reflection and remembrance for Beverly Hills' proposed October 7 memorial.

Beverly Hills' October 7 Memorial: What Has Been Approved and What Still Needs to Happen

What is next for Beverly Hills’ proposed permanent October 7 memorial?

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 73 min read

Lend Without Interest: The Mitzvah Behind JFLA

The Torah commands us to lend without interest. Here are the sources, and the 26 zero-interest loans JFLA offers Southern California.

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 63 min read

Ahron Mertzbach, owner of AMIM Group, and Sruly Lev, CEO of LYO Group, stand together at the Givat HaShalvah Simchas Beis HaSho’evah event.

What Does It Take to Feel at Home in Eretz Yisroel?

At a Simchas Beis HaSho’evah in Givat Ze’ev, Givat HaShalvah offered families a glimpse of its vision for an Anglo-friendly Eretz Yisroel community built around belonging, planning, and connection.

Eric Narrow

Oct 64 min read

Two empty lecterns on a stage before an abstract Los Angeles skyline, representing the Bass and Raman mayoral forum at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Bass and Raman Put Jewish Safety, Gaza and BDS on the Record Before the Runoff

What Jewish voters heard from Bass and Raman at the September 29 Skirball forum

The LA Jewish Home

Oct 13 min read

EL AL Boeing 787 Dreamliner taking off above an airport runway, bearing the airline’s blue-and-white livery and Israeli flag on its tail.

El Al Launches Special Dubai Rescue Flights for Israelis

EL AL says it is operating special Dubai-to-Tel Aviv rescue flights for Israelis, with $249 Lite fares; passengers should expect security-related schedule changes and personal-item-only baggage rules.

The LA Jewish Home

Sep 301 min read

Illustration of guests gathered around a long outdoor table beneath a palm-framed sukkah at sunset, illuminated by strings of festive lights in Los Angeles.

Your Complete Guide to Sukkot in Los Angeles: The Best Events Happening Now (September 29–October 2, 2026)

From family fun and fire performers to sushi in the sukkah and a 22nd annual mystery tour, here is The LA Jewish Home’s neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Sukkot events across Los Angeles, September 29–October 2.

The LA Jewish Home

Sep 294 min read

Renting in Fairfax Costs $10,104 a Year More Than the Los Angeles Average, RentCafe Data Shows

New Kosher Restaurants Open From Pico to Beverly Hills as La Bottega Closes

Germany Debates Whether to Rebuild the Eagle's Nest After Fire Guts Nazi-Era Retreat

Pacific Palisades Jewish Institutions Rebuild 22 Months After Fire, One Sanctuary at a Time

AFMDA Los Angeles Gala to Honor Sharon Osbourne and Wilshire Boulevard Temple

AJC Los Angeles Honors Stacy Phillips, Raises $900,000 at 44th Learned Hand Dinner

Skirball to Open as an LA County Vote Center on October 31

Melrose Kosher Bakery Owner Handcuffed After Confrontation

Federal Authorities Arrest 11 in California; 28 Green-Card Holders Face Election-Crime Charges

Surviving This Year’s Flood

Proposition 37: What California's Downpayment Loan Measure Would Mean for Jewish Families

Milken Lockdown After Bomb Threat Call Appears to Be Swatting, Police Say

After Nearly 175 Volunteers Cleaned Pico-Robertson, What Comes Next?

After 17 Years at Beth Jacob, Rabbi Kalman Topp Begins His Jerusalem Chapter

Beverly Hills' October 7 Memorial: What Has Been Approved and What Still Needs to Happen

Lend Without Interest: The Mitzvah Behind JFLA

What Does It Take to Feel at Home in Eretz Yisroel?

Bass and Raman Put Jewish Safety, Gaza and BDS on the Record Before the Runoff

El Al Launches Special Dubai Rescue Flights for Israelis

Your Complete Guide to Sukkot in Los Angeles: The Best Events Happening Now (September 29–October 2, 2026)

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