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Hollywood Stars Unite at UCLA for Event Celebrating Jewish Ties to Israel
Hollywood stars including Dustin Hoffman and Gene Simmons gathered at UCLA for "Letters, Light and Love," a theatrical event celebrating Jewish ties to Israel on October 19.
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What happened
- 01Hollywood stars gathered at UCLA on October 19 for a production celebrating Jewish ties to Israel.
- 02The event, "Letters, Light and Love," raised funds for the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Center in southern Israel.
- 03Rabbi Noah Farkas noted the event's significance at UCLA, a site of past anti-Israel protests.
- 04Former hostage Eliya Cohen and survivor Ziv Aboud were featured speakers.
- 05The production included readings by actors and musical performances.
Organized by Jewish Federation Los Angeles, the production raised funds for the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Center, supporting victims of the October 7 attacks. The event, held at Royce Hall, was seen as a symbolic reclamation of a space where Jewish students had previously felt unsafe. Former hostage Eliya Cohen and survivor Ziv Aboud also shared their experiences, highlighting shared struggles.
The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.
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