ABOUT US

Our Team

Who We Are

The Heart of Iranian Jewish Life in Los Angeles

The Iranian American Jewish Federation of Los Angeles (IAJF LA) was founded in 1981 in response to the mass migration of Jews fleeing post-revolutionary Iran. For over four decades, IAJF LA has served as the central institution supporting the Iranian Jewish community in Southern California—preserving heritage, offering emergency support, cultivating education, and promoting civic engagement rooted in Jewish values.

Today, IAJF LA is powered by multigenerational leadership and a network of dedicated community members who volunteer their time, resources, and expertise across a range of committees. These include our Emergency Fund, Health & Wellness, Youth Programs, Public Affairs, and Dispute Resolution. Each committee reflects our mission to care for the community both spiritually and practically.

Our facilities host life‑cycle events, cultural programs, lectures, Torah classes, and social gatherings that foster Jewish continuity. Through print media like Shofar Magazine, in-person outreach, and digital programming, we continue to build bridges across generations and geographies—from Los Angeles to New York to Israel.

What began as a refuge has become a thriving center for cultural resilience, social responsibility, and Jewish identity. IAJF LA is where tradition is honored, voices are heard, and futures are shaped.

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Why We Exist

A Unified Voice for the Iranian Jewish Community

Our mission is to strengthen, protect, and uplift the Iranian Jewish community of Los Angeles through service, education, and cultural preservation. IAJF LA is committed to:

Preserving Jewish identity through Torah-based education and the transmission of Persian-Jewish traditions.
Providing direct support to individuals and families in crisis—offering emergency assistance for housing, food, healthcare, and recovery through a dignified, holistic approach.
Empowering future generations by fostering leadership, volunteerism, and cultural pride among our youth and young professionals.
Advocating for our community’s voice in local, national, and global forums—defending religious freedom and combating antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
Promoting health and well-being through seminars and community-led wellness initiatives in both English and Farsi.
Resolving internal conflict with compassionate, confidential mediation services that reflect Jewish and community values.

Guided by faith, unity, and a deep love for both Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael, IAJF LA remains a steadfast guardian of our community’s past, present, and future.