Los Angeles Valley Toray Center, Ohr Elchanan Cha- bad, Yeshiva Gedolah, and Yeshiva University of Los Angeles tiave also establishied schools for those wishing to continue their Torah studies in high school YULA provides an extensive education for students who wish to continue their learning. There ore programs geared for those with fine Jewish backgrounds, and for those with linnited backgrounds. Additionally, there is a Kollel for young scholars who hove come to Los Angeles to serve on the staff of YULA and to pursue their own studies The Weisenthal Center for Holocaust Studies, affiliated with Yeshiva University, is the first major Holocaust cen- ter in the United States, Those involved in the center study, research, and analyze every possible aspect of the tragic holocaust in order to enlighten the public about this catastrophic event in human history YULA has also established Operation Outreach , a program designed to bring non-religious students on various college campuses closer to their heritage In addition to these schools of higher learning, there is also the Kollel Bais Avrohom, a branch of the Lake- wood Kollel, where men devote their time to Torah study. The Kollel offers classes to the community at large, as well as providing a setting for individual learn- ing The Orthodox educational institutions affilated with the Bureau of Jewish Education, are among the finest in the country. The elementary schools include Hillel He- brew Academy, Yavneh Hebrew Academy, Emek, Se- phardic Hebrew Academy, Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan, and Yeshivath Rav Isaacson (Toras Ernes), Secondary schools, including Yeshiva University High School (for- mally Rambom Torah Institute), Valley Torah Center, Yeshiva Gedolah, Bois Yaakov, and high school pro- grams of the Sephardic Academy and Ohr Elchanan have produced many fine scholars who hove contin- ued in the field of education The growth of the Orthodox community has brought about an abundance of kosher butchers, bakeries, groceries, restaurants, and caterers There ore also several mikvooth and shotnez laboratories, things that no Jewish community can be without Los Angeles also has a lorge number of Jewish ceme- taries and several Chevrot Kaddishot which involve dedicate d individuals who assume the responsibility of caring for the deceased until burial The Rabbinical Council of California was established to assist in any problems that may arise in the community There is also a Koshrut department of the RCC that supervises various products and businesses Los Angeles also has a large Sephardic community with its members coming from Turkey, Greece, Moroc- co, Spain, Iraq Iran, India, and many other Eastern European Countries, Their fascinating culture is an ad- ded richness to our Jewish community. The Los Angeles Jewish community has grown from a handful of Jewish inhabitants in 1841 to a thriving Jew- ish metropolis of over 700,000, making Los Angeles the second largest Jewish community In the United States B ' ezrat Hashem, we will continue to grow and to strengthen the bonds of Yiddishkeit throughout the city My Neighborhood When the Jewish population moved westward from Boyle Heights in the nineteen forties, the Fairfax area became the center of Jewish community life in Los Angeles This neighborhood is one of the few places in the United States where Jews can feel the true sense of tradition The shops of Fairfax accommodate the community with all the kosher and religious articles needed to maintain an observant life. On Erev Shabbot, the bak- eries and markets are teeming with people anxious to make their lost minute purchases before the Sabbath arrives Young Chosidim, eager to perform the mitzvot of the Torah, urge male passers-by to put on tefilin, while young women with covered heads distribute small brass candleholders to encourage Jewish wom- en to light Sabbath candles Israeli music con be heard from the outdoor loud speakers of the Jewish record store, and wishes for a good and peaceful Shobbat fill the air After the preparations for the day have subsided, it is at last time to relax and enjoy the upcoming Sabbath, My family watches as first my mother lights the Sab- bath candles, followed by my sister and me As we look onto the street through the large picture window in our dining room, we see families, groups of men in striemels , and young boys with pais and over- sized kippos hurriedly making their way to Friday even- ing services As my father rushes out to join them, he is soon engrossed in a discussion with the rabbis concern- ing various commentaries on the week ' s Torah portion The girls in my family bustle about our house, making last minute additions to the table setting Fresh flowers are placed on the table ' s center, along with salt for the chollah and the kiddish wine. When my father ar- rives home, the family sits down to enjoy the evening meal. After kiddish is recited, we watch through our window as the men walk briskly homeward to their families who ore eagerly awaiting their arrival. Watch- ing the members of our community, faithfully keeping the Sabbath, we understand the essence of Judaism individuals worshipping G-d, forming community united in religion and the observance of customs and tradi- tions that have been passed down throughout the centuries.
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