“From Generation to Generation”: The History of Jews Working for a Just Los Angeles  

A multigenerational crowd gathered at Jewish Family Service for a roundtable conversation on the history, present, and future of Jewish activism in Los Angeles. Rabbi Laura Geller, Professor Caroline Luce, Dr. Max Baumgarten, and moderator Rob Eshman helped us explore the legacy we inherit—and the urgent work that lies ahead. Together, we asked: What are the stories of Jews in Los Angeles organizing for dignity and change? And how might those stories guide us now? We traced a lineage of Jewish justice work in this city—grounded in memory, animated by hope—and reflected on what it asks of us today.