Jamie Lee Curtis:
'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'
Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.
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IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA
Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires
Fatima Mousa Mohammed, who infamously went on a diatribe against Israel at her CUNY commencement speech, blames climate change directly caused by the war in Gaza for the Los Angeles wildfires.
LA wildfires:
Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained
LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
Herzog:
'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'
Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.
Los Angeles Fire:
130,000 evacuated so far, at least five fatalities
Strong winds are driving the massive wildfire in Los Angeles onwards. At least five people were killed and a state of emergency has been declared in California.
Due to Los Angeles fires
Israeli actress Noa Tishby evacuated from her home
Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby says she was evacuated from her home in Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage in the area: I am speechless and following the news, like everyone else.
Los Angeles:
Death toll in wildfires rises to five
Eaton Fire, which is burning in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County in Southern California, claims five lives as it continues to rage. Officials say numerous homes and businesses have been destroyed.
Another synagogue destroyed:
Torah scrolls rescued from Chabad center during LA fires
Century-old Conservative synagogue burned to the ground in minutes, Chabad center damaged and loses its menorahs, in Palisades Fire.
Mandatory evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in Los Angeles
More than 30,000 residents in Los Angeles area are under a mandatory evacuation order as wildfire rages in Pacific Palisades.
Akiva announces Hanukkah concert in Los Angeles
Top Israeli star Akiva will perform at Los Angeles’s Wilshire Ebell Theatre on the 5th night of Hanukkah, December 29th, creating an evening of music and unity that blends soulful emotion with celebration and joy.
Antisemitism in USA:
Jewish businesses vandalized in Pico-Robertson, LA
Another night of broken glass for Jewish businesses in Pico Robertson, the most heavily Jewish neighborhood in America outside of New York. Local residents say attacks have made them prouder to be Jewish and refuse to be intimidated.
Sent to prison
Phoenix man sentenced for distributing guns used for hate crime
Phoenix man Eric Celaya sent to eight months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for his role in the shootings of two members of the Jewish community in West Los Angeles last year.
Los Angeles:
Geffen detained after holding up sign supporting hostage release
Singer Aviv Geffen detained by police after holding up sign, "Wish They Were Here," with symbol of struggle for hostage release, at David Gilmour's concert.
LAT owner killed Harris endorsement over Gaza war, daughter says
Nika Soon-Shiong, daughter of billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Soon-Shiong, says she was involved in decision not to endorse the Democratic candidate due to the war against Hamas, which she called a "genocide."
Judge against discrimination of Jewish students at UCLA
US federal judge attacks UCLA's policy to protect Jewish students and called it 'so unimaginable and so abhorrent.'
Los Angeles:
Anti-Israel protesters block highway, 9 arrested
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly shut down 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during rush hour, bringing traffic to a standstill.
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Hate crime suspected:
Hollywood synagogue vandalized for the second time in weeks
Security camera footage shows two men wearing hoodies stopping in front of the Kahal Ahavas Yisroel Synagogue, with one of them smashing the front windows with an unidentified object.
FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA
Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue.
Victim of LA synagogue attack says mayor refused to meet him
Man who was beaten during a violent antisemitic protest outside a Los Angeles synagogue says he was barred from press conference held by LA Mayor Bass to prevent him from making her look bad.
LA leading race to the bottom as America's Antisemitism Capital
The pogrom outside a synagogue is the latest event giving Los Angeles the lead in the race to bottom as America’s Antisemitism Capital.
What I saw at a terrorist rally outside a synagogue
“Billions of us will come and kill you.” They maced a Jew. And the Los Angeles police did nothing. Op-ed.
'Antisemitic and un-American'
Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue
US President condemns violence that occurred during anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue: Blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.
Chaotic scenes
Anti-Israel protesters surround synagogue in Los Angeles
Violent clashes ensued as anti-Israel protesters surrounded the building and prevented Jews from entering.
Investigation into AJU: No systemic harm at Conservative school
American Jewish University says investigation found no systemic sexism or homophobia at seminary.
Los Angeles:
Articles including anti-Israel views removed from student paper
LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war.
Anti-Israel encampment in LA cleared without incident
Attempt by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters to establish an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall is short-lived.
Suspect in death of Paul Kessler will stand trial
Judge rules there is enough evidence for anti-Israel demonstrator who struck elderly Jewish man with a megaphone during Los Angeles protest to stand trial for manslaughter.
Jewish UCLA student:
'Jews of LA said enough is enough'
Eli Tsives, a Jewish student at UCLA says Los Angeles Jews came to the campus to draw police to enforce the anti-Israel protesters who have been harassing him and other Jewish students.
Academy Awards brace for pro-Palestinian protest
Several groups, including those within the film industry, have called to disrupt Oscar Sunday with protests for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
'They're giving a prize to the violent side'
Israeli speaker whose Berkeley event was canceled amid violence draws protest at LA Holocaust Museum speech.
LeBron James makes historic 40,000th career point
LeBron James has broken yet another NBA record by becoming the first player to score 40,000 points over the course of his career.
Revealed:
LA school board candidate promoted antisemitic book
Teachers union suspends campaign for Kahllid Al-Alim, school board candidate who promoted antisemitic book.
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Violinist injured in Gaza performs with Eden Hason
Mordechay Shenvald, a tank-crew man, who was wounded in Gaza and son of Rabbi Elazar Shenvald, head of the Hesder yeshiva in Modi'in, joined Eden Hason's US concert tour.
Los Angeles university campus sold to Jewish school
American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to nine charges
US President Joe Biden's son enters not guilty plea to nine felony and misdemeanor tax charges at a Los Angeles court.
Anti-Israel activists vandalize LA National Cemetery
During anti-Israel protest blocking major road in Los Angeles, protestors deface cemetery where about 100,000 US military veterans are buried with anti-Israel graffiti.
Jewish actor assaulted in Los Angeles
Beverly Hills 90210 actor Ian Ziering was surrounded and beaten by a group of individuals riding motorized bikes.
New York:
Anti-Israel protesters block road to JFK Airport
In another incident, major thoroughfare leading to the Los Angeles airport shut down by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.
Los Angeles:
Conservative synagogue moves services due to anti-Israel protest
Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest.
World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near LA
The mural, which was painted on a building owned by a Hollywood producer, calls for the release of the nearly 130 hostages held by Hamas.
Los Angeles:
75 arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters shut down highway
Protesters calling for ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war bring traffic to a halt on 110 Freeway, refuse to leave until handcuffed.
LA Police claim:
'Killing of Paul Kessler doesn't appear to be a hate crime'
Ventura County DA says killing of elderly Jewish man by anti-Israel protestor does not 'meet the elements of a hate crime.'
Suspect arrested in killing of Paul Kessler in LA
50-year-old man to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, but not a hate crime, after striking Jewish man in head and killing him.
Los Angeles:
Teachers who taught anti-Israel bias are removed from school
Los Angeles charter school says teachers who taught first graders about ‘genocide of Palestine’ will not return.
Los Angeles:
Woman charged with hate crime after ramming into synagogue
Los Angeles woman facing a hate crime charge after ramming her vehicle through the gate of a local synagogue and cultural center.
Brawl breaks out outside Gal Gadot's screening of Hamas film
Anti-Israel protestors chant for destruction of Israel at demonstration against showing of film documenting Hamas' massacre in LA.
Witness:
Attacker stalked elderly Jewish man before killing him in LA
Friend of 69-year-old Jewish man who was murdered at an anti-Israel protest says attacker was watching them, targeted the shorter man.
Suspect identified in death of Jewish man in Los Angeles
Suspect identified but no arrest in death of Jewish man at Israel rally, Ventura County sheriff says.
Los Angeles:
Footage sought of altercation which led to Jewish man's death
Ventura County Sheriff says suspect in death of Paul Kessler was questioned. Incident has still not been declared a hate crime.
Los Angeles:
Jewish man dies after being assaulted during protest
Eyewitnesses say Jewish man was attacked with a megaphone. He was rushed to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Los Angeles:
Suspect yells 'free Palestine' after invading Jewish home
Police say man invaded the home of a Jewish family and threatened to kill them because they were Israeli. Suspect caught, no one injured.
Los Angeles:
Police investigating burglaries of kosher restaurants
Los Angeles Police Department says five kosher restaurants were burglarized n the Pico-Robertson neighborhood on Saturday.
Los Angeles:
Jewish security group takes credit for neo-Nazi's arrest
A Jewish security group says it tipped off FBI about a neo-Nazi who said he wanted to kill Jews.
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Pilot dons tefillin after flight
The pilot of a flight from LA to New York put on tefillin after landing to say goodbye to the passengers.
Plan to sell American Jewish University LA campus falls through
$65M deal to sell American Jewish University’s LA campus collapses, throwing school’s finances into question.
Israeli man shot dead in Los Angeles
Victim was talking to suspect outside his home when the suspect suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him several times.
In Los Angeles, a new mural aims to help combat antisemitism
Anti-hate mural showcasing Jewish diversity goes up in L.A. neighborhood where antisemitic shootings took place.
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Israeli Minister attacked in Los Angeles
An angry protester trespassed on the pool where Ofir Akunis was sitting and began harassing the minister
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