It shouldn’t be so hard to believe there are still Jews in our community who need support. It’s our responsibility to bring light to the story. Numbers and data matter. Stories we tell matter more.
I’ve stood outside Elat Market more times than I can count — grabbing cucumbers, beef for stew or just soaking in the pre-Shabbat buzz. But this time was different. It was late at night, and I was slowly driving down the alley behind the market as a volunteer for the 2025 Los Angeles Homeless Count.