Police are currently pursuing a suspected drunk driver in Tarzana near White Oak and Oxnard. The chase began after reports of erratic driving. No injuries reported so far. Avoid the area.

As tensions rise overseas, Jewish Angelenos are feeling it at home. Once-safe spaces now carry a sense of unease. With hate on the rise, the community is calling for urgent support, protection, and solidarity, before it’s too late.

Vandals targeted the German Consulate on Wilshire with graffiti reading “Germany starves babies in Gaza.” LAPD responded around 7 a.m., but the suspects were gone. As Shmira, we recognize this not just as vandalism, but as a dangerous display of hate designed to provoke and intimidate.

Get ready, Los Angeles! The Silver Lake Jewish Festival returns Sunday, August 17, with live music by Zusha, kosher eats, cultural pride, and fun for the whole family.

Hatzolah of Los Angeles has revealed a striking new logo and brand identity, highlighting its vital role in emergency response with clarity, pride, and local flair.

The future of EV charging has arrived, and it’s dressed in neon and serving milkshakes. Tesla’s highly anticipated retro diner and Supercharging station at Orange and Santa Monica is almost here, blending 1950s flair with futuristic innovation

A Russian drone struck the vehicle of Rabbi Yosef and Chaya Wolff, Chabad Shluchim in Kherson, Ukraine, with their daughter inside. Miraculously, all three walked away unharmed. “We are alive because of a miracle,” said Rabbi Wolff.

That question hits different when you’ve just dunked yourself in a freezing mountain spring, eaten smoked fish with Russian strangers, and heard Rabbi Nachman’s wisdom translated off a cigarette-pack-sized book in the Judean hills. In this hilarious, heartfelt travelogue, one new grandfather finds himself schlepping diapers, dodging side mirrors on Bat Ayin’s rocky roads, and diving headfirst, literally and spiritually, into the depths of Israeli wonder.

Yeshiva University launches the nation’s first graduate degree in Medical Ethics & Halacha, where Torah meets modern medicine. This fully online, one-year program equips rabbis and professionals to tackle urgent real-world dilemmas with clarity, compassion, and halachic depth.

A musician playing in a New York bar pauses mid-show to ask for prayers and kindness after Israel strikes Iran. That night, he dreams of Rabbi Leibel Groner thanking him on behalf of the Rebbe. Days later, a woman emails, she lit Shabbos candles for the first time in 50 years because of his words. A spark in Poughkeepsie lit up the heavens.

“Every appointment feels like a tug-of-war between what I want and what they want to sell me,” writes one reader in Dear Wig Maker, a raw and relatable letter featured in Tallie’s new series, TNT by Tallie: The Wigs, The Woes, and the Woman Behind Them. From showroom tears to the search for a sheitel that honors both identity and mitzvah, this piece dives deep into the emotional realities of covering hair, and the stylists who actually listen.

Two 19-story housing projects on Wilshire Blvd. are at the center of new lawsuits against Beverly Hills, as developers claim their Builder’s Remedy applications were unlawfully denied. The city cites disqualifying changes; the developer says Beverly Hills is ignoring state law. As tensions rise, the legal fight highlights the broader war over housing in California. (Source: Beverly Hills Courier)

Shmira is responding to a wave of car break-ins and urges the community to avoid leaving valuables in vehicles overnight. They also encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, if you see something, say something.

A hate crime was reported on July 16 near Pico-Robertson. A white male suspect shouted antisemitic slurs and behaved aggressively before being detained by Beverly Hills Police. LA Shmira responded swiftly to the incident and coordinated with law enforcement to ensure community safety.

The LA community mourns the loss of Ido Giat Z”L, a beloved husband, father, and friend. Please help support his family with urgent needs including burial, medical bills, and basic living expenses. Donations are tax-deductible and deeply appreciated.

Guns & Moses, a Jewish action thriller from director Sal Litvak, opens nationwide this Friday, July 18, in 28 cities across the U.S. With a cast led by Mark Feuerstein and Christopher Lloyd, the film centers on Jews under attack who choose to fight back. Post-screening Q&As with the filmmakers will take place Sunday, July 20, at Laemmle Town Center Encino. Get tickets now before they sell out.

Explore the timeless power of Psalms in "Understanding Tehillim," a women-only class led by Rabbi Benchimol at Nessah Synagogue. Held every Wednesday at 11 a.m., this free weekly session offers a heartfelt dive into King David’s spiritual journey and the personal relevance of his words today.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s Sand Point on July 16, prompting a tsunami warning across the Alaska Peninsula and parts of the southern mainland. The quake, classified as a major seismic event, hit just after 12:30 p.m. local time, with officials urging vigilance as aftershock assessments continue.

Step back in time at our Vintage Israeli Dancing Night! On July 26, from 8 PM to midnight, join fellow dancers for a nostalgic evening filled with golden-era Israeli folk dances, music, and community. No partner needed—just ruach and comfy shoes. $15 admission.

A UC Merced study found that intensified immigration raids in June led to a 3.1% drop in private-sector jobs in California—one of the steepest in state history. Both citizens and non-citizens were impacted, with ripple effects on local economies. Researchers urge emergency relief efforts as undocumented workers remain unprotected and vital to California’s labor force.