Articles by Tim Mckeegan

1) Learn More About One of the Older Cultural Institutions in Los Angeles, the Jewish Federation
The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles is a charitable organization that coordinates volunteers and donations from eighteen local and international charities. The Jewish Federation is a confederation made up of social agencies, charities, volunteer organizations, educational bodies and related groups. They tend to set periods where the local branches raise money for the local branches to disburse and... » read more

2) Los Angeles Synagogues: A Century Ago
The Breed Street Shul, which housed the Congregation Talmud Torah, has quite an interesting and significant history. Located at 247 North Breed Street in the Boyle Heights district on the Los Angeles River's east bank, he Breed Street Shul served a once thriving Jewish neighborhood in Boyle Heights that has since become predominately a Latino community. The property on Breed Street was purchased... » read more

3) An Understanding of "Kashrut" in the United States
According to Answers.com, the definition of Kashrut is the state of being Kosher and/or the body of Jewish dietary law. Of course, there are many more meanings to the word Kashrut or Kosher. It does not simply apply to food. It can be in the way people are treated. However, in this article I will focus on kosher foods in the United States to help make it easier to find a kosher restaurant in Los Angeles or... » read more

4) Jewish Education Scene in Los Angeles
Although the Israelis and the Jewish people have essentially been a migratory race, education has played an important role in their contribution to the world. Prior to the World Wars, some of the foremost intellectuals and academicians in Europe were the Israelis and Jews. Israeli scientists were much respected and sought after for their knowledge and acumen. In fact, it was these Israelis who gave... » read more

5) A Brief Background on Jewish Business in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles region of California is home to a Jewish population that is approximately 250,000 strong. Although this region is considered to be the most expensive and difficult area of California to undertake business activities, the vast Israeli Jewish population present here has more than overcome the regular barriers. They have made Los Angeles a thriving business hub, not just for the Jewish... » read more