Keeping our Community Connected

Weekly messages from Jason Moss, our Executive Director.

September 2, 2025

This op-ed was published Sunday in the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, and across other Southern California News Group platforms.

 

AB 715 Must Be Passed to Protect Jewish Students from the Rise of Antisemitism in California’s K-12 Schools

 

Recen…

August 26, 2025

It may sound shocking, but one of the many aspects I love about my job is that people in our community, as well as those I know outside of our community, feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and perspectives about the Jewish community with me. And in particular, both the rise of antisemit…

August 19, 2025

This week, like many other parents in our community, my daughter started school. While I am sure most parents are more excited about what lies ahead in this school year than their children, it is a year full of opportunities, possibilities, and a return to a more structured schedule. And to …

August 12, 2025

I am a Zionist and will not apologize for being one. I believe that Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state. I know that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and I firmly believe that Israel has a right to defend itself.

And… I’m incredibly concerned, annoyed, and frustrated that th…

August 5, 2025

Over the last several weeks, I’ve participated in a series of different meetings where the situation between Israel and Hamas has come up. These meetings have taken place with local school district staff, elected officials (or their staff), and other stakeholders. In each of these cases, w…