Two Jewish members of the state Assembly representing the Bay Area, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and&
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Jewish Caucus Statement on Sierra Club’s Decision to Reinstate Travel to Israel
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Sierra Club’s decision to reinstate travel to Israel.
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California Jewish Legislators Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Chair and Vice-Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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In Wake of Texas Hostage Standoff, California Legislative Jewish Caucus Announces Nearly $50 Million in Security Funding
Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced that the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has awarded nearly $50 million to nonprofit organizations across the state through the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
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Jewish Caucus Issues Statement on Passage of Ethnic Studies Legislation
“Today, the Legislature voted to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 101, legislation that would make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement in the State of California. This legislation enjoys broad support in the Legislature and is a top priority for our allies in the Latino, Black, Asian Pacific Islander (API), and Native American Legislative Caucuses..."
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Jewish and Latino legislators announce funding to renovate century-old synagogue in LA’s Eastside
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Breed Street Shul, once considered an epicenter of Jewish life in the wes
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Why California just gave the 100 year-old Breed Street Shul $15 million
A crumbling synagogue in a neighborhood long ago abandoned by the Jewish community just received
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Nearly $15 Million Approved To Renovate Breed Street Shul In Boyle Heights, Once The Center Of Jewish Life In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The century-old Breed Street Shul in Boyle Heights is
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State Legislators Secure Nearly $15 Million to Restore Historic Breed Street Shul in Boyle Heights
Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), in partnership with leaders from the Latino and Jewish communities, announced $14.9 million in state funding to renovate the century-old Breed Street Shul, a landmark of major historical and cultural significance in Boyle Heights.
New state budget gives boost to Bay Area Jewish community
The California Jewish Legislative Caucus this year was able to push through several of its