3 days ago · Israel’s consul general in Los Angeles, Israel Bachar, who worked with the California government to arrange for and facilitate the Israeli delegation’s visit, told JI that Israel wanted to “share our expertise and some technology and know-how to come help the people,” in recognition of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Israeli government has offered to send aid to California to assist with the response to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, which have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least two dozen people, and said it would pay all expenses associated with that assistance, according to a letter obtained by Jewish Insider. “In light of the deep, long-standing friendship and alliance ...

4 days ago · Israel and California have nearly identical climates, with wet winters full of rain and a hot, dry summer season that lends itself to recurring blazes. But despite facing similar challenges, the ...

2 days ago · Los Angeles, California – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom met with clergy, staff, and board members of Kehillat Israel, the largest synagogue in Pacific Palisades, which still stands after the Palisades Fire wiped out the neighborhood. Kehillat Israel is home to almost one thousand Jewish families, a third of whom lost their homes in the fires.

Jan 12, 2025 · Humanitarian aid NGO IsraAID is preparing to send an emergency response team of volunteers and professionals to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Californian city Los Angeles.

Jan 23, 2025 · A member of the California Highway Patrol assigned to the Malibu incident base camp welcomes an officer from the IDF search & rescue unit, as California firefighters look on. In the choking ...

Oct 8, 2023 · A fault line emerged Sunday between California’s leading Democratic candidates for Senate in response to the surprise attack against Israel by militants from Gaza.

Dec 7, 2023 · The shipment to Israel arrived last month following coordination with Direct Relief — a California-based humanitarian aid organization — the Israeli Health Ministry, and IsraAID. The supplies to civilians in Gaza arrived earlier this week through coordination with Direct Relief.

Dec 6, 2023 · Debate rages as California city councils take a stand on the Israel-Hamas war. As some champion the resolutions, others say they fan the flames of hate.

Oct 19, 2023 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning a one-day visit to Israel this week to meet people affected by that country’s war with Hamas, stopping over en route to China where he will discuss policies to curb global warming.