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Wandering Jewish LA
The Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights has been in the headlines recently because of fights over displacement and gentrification. But it has an inspiring history of inclusion dating back a century. Jews lived alongside Latinos, African-Americans, Japanese, Russians and many other first- and second-generation immigrant communities, and found common purpose in shared struggles.
Boyle Heights was known in the first half of the 20th century as a culturally diverse hotbed of radical politics, with a rich history of labor organizing, anti-Nazi and anti-fascist activism, and political reform pursued by a coalition of Jews, Latinos and other minority groups.
Jews began leaving Boyle Heights for suburban neighborhoods in the west side after the second World War, because redlining of the mixed, politically left-leaning community made it difficult to purchase homes and establish a middle-class life. The construction of freeways was another disincentive to remain there. The community is now more than 95 percent Latino, and has become the latest flashpoint in a regional struggle over housing affordability.
Avishay Artsy (producer of KCRW's Design and Architecture, and a writer for the Jewish Journal) will lead a walking tour that introduces you to the buildings and people that make up the rich tapestry of Boyle Heights.
Other participants will include Steve Sass (president of the Jewish Historical Society of Southern California), Irv Weiser (former board member of the Boyle Heights Historical Society) and Shmuel Gonzales (community organizer and historian with Pico Union Project).
This event is sponsored by the Jewish Journal, KCRW, California Humanities, and the Jewish Historical Society of Southern California.
Parking available on Breed Street just north of Cesar Chavez (behind the Bank of America at 2305 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033).
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LocationBreed Street Shul Project (View)
247 N Breed Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Attendees
Susan S.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 13, 2016 12:11 AM |
Raymond S.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 13, 2016 12:11 AM |
Melody L.
Los Angeles , CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 5:39 PM |
Ted M.
Los Angeles , CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 5:39 PM |
Nitza Z.
woodland hills, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 4:42 PM |
Ayala A.
woodland hills, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 4:42 PM |
Oscar S.
los angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:05 PM |
Dyanne S.
los angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:05 PM |
Doug J.
los angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:05 PM |
Sylvie S.
los angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:05 PM |
Josie S.
los angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:05 PM |
David G.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Nathan G.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Anne E.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Nancy P.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Joseph P.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Samuel G.
Los Angeles, CA United States
Nov 11, 2016 2:02 PM |
Jeff K.
torrance, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 6:38 PM |
Joann K.
torrance, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 6:38 PM |
Brian M.
torrance, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 6:38 PM |
Laurie M.
Fremont, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 4:47 PM |
Laurie M.
Fremont, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 4:47 PM |
Laurie M.
Fremont, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 4:47 PM |
Laurie M.
Fremont, CA United States
Nov 10, 2016 4:47 PM |
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