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Tag: Pasadena Jewish Temple

0 Communities Leadership

A synagogue that survived the Palisades fire has become a ‘refuge’ for many who lost their homes

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 10 Jan

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, uniquely survived the devastating fires that swept through the neighborhood, destroying numerous homes and buildings.

0 Communities Culture

When fire spread to West Hollywood, a rabbi's mom chose to grab candlesticks

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 10 Jan

Amidst the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Mushka Lightstone chose to save her family's Shabbat candlesticks, symbolizing the deep spiritual significance they hold.

0 Communities History

What a remarkable Torah rescued from Iran — then LA's fire — can teach about community amid devastation

Rob Eshman in Forward · 10 Jan

In the aftermath of the devastating Eaton Fire that destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilience of the Jewish community shines through the story of a remarkable Torah.

0 Communities Culture

Melissa Rivers Rescued Mom Joan Rivers’ Only Emmy from Devastating Palisades Fires

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 9 Jan

As devastating fires swept through Southern California, many, including Jewish celebrities, faced immense loss.

0 Communities Ethics

Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Jan

As devastating wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area, the local Jewish community is mobilizing to support those affected.

0 Communities Holidays

At least one synagogue destroyed as unprecedented wildfires rip through Los Angeles

Louis Keene in Forward · 8 Jan

Severe wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, a significant Conservative synagogue established in the 1920s, and threatened several other Jewish institutions including Kehillat Israel and Chabad of Pacific Palisades.