In 2012, I moved to Los Angeles and immediately knew I wanted to write for the @jewishjournal and contacted David Suissa, the publisher. We met for coffee. He told me I should interview converts for the paper, which I did -- and I absolutely loved it.
Fast forward, I began freelancing for the JJ on a regular basis, and I got my first cover story on Mayim Bialik. I then did cover stories on Bill Maher and the legendary Shul on the Beach and many other wonderful places. I won awards for my coverage. I served as community editor for the paper for four years and wrote inspirational columns on my conversion, which ended up being the basis for my new memoir.
Fast forward, and today, thanks to my friend @orelayala and David Suissa, I am on the cover of the Jewish Journal. Thank you @jonahlightphoto for the beautiful headshot!
It's a dream come true.
I am so grateful.
Thank you Hashem for this incredible blessing.
Our cover story this week: “One Man’s Show” — Meir Fenigstein on his life’s work and the journey behind the Israeli Film Festival - The Jewish Journal.
At closing night of the 10th annual Israeli-American Council (IAC) Summit in Florida, two Israeli-American billionaires — on opposite sides of the American political spectrum — sat down for an interview moderated by Shawn Evenhaim, IAC Board Member and Chairman Emeritus.
Haim Saban, a well-known supporter of the Democratic Party and, during the 2024 election, Kamala Harris, and Dr. Miriam Adelson, a major backer of President Trump, discussed Israel’s standing with the U.S. government, the regional landscape and the influence of the Jewish community.
Saban warned about the U.S.’s lack of understanding regarding security assistance to Israel, emphasizing that it serves American interests as well. “We’re talking about $3.8 billion a year … agreed for 10 years on the condition that Israel spend all of it in the U.S.,” he said. “It subsidizes the entire defense industry, creates jobs, and even among lawmakers, awareness of this is low. It’s our role to keep reminding them how important this alliance is.”
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🔗 Read more through the link in bio.
Cover Story by @orelayala
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@elanscarr@iac_la@israeliamerican photos by @noamgalai
