2 days ago · Los Angeles, California – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom met with clergy, staff, and board members of Kehillat Israel, the largest synagogue in Pacific Palisades, which still stands after the Palisades Fire wiped out the neighborhood. Kehillat Israel is home to almost one thousand Jewish families, a third of whom lost their homes in the fires.

2 days ago · Israel’s consul general in Los Angeles, Israel Bachar, who worked with the California government to arrange for and facilitate the Israeli delegation’s visit, told JI that Israel wanted to “share our expertise and some technology and know-how to come help the people,” in recognition of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

4 days ago · Israel and California have nearly identical climates, with wet winters full of rain and a hot, dry summer season that lends itself to recurring blazes. But despite facing similar challenges, the ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Israeli government has offered to send aid to California to assist with the response to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, which have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least two dozen people, and said it would pay all expenses associated with that assistance, according to a letter obtained by Jewish Insider. “In light of the deep, long-standing friendship and alliance ...

Jan 21, 2025 · The relationship between California and Israel firefighters began in 2010 when then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a contingent of California firefighters to Israel to help battle the Carmel fires there. "We are talking to them and learning how they manage incidents over there, and we are embedding them.

In 2023, California exported nearly $1.7 billion worth of manufacturing goods to Israel. Since 1996, California’s exports to Israel have totaled more than $42 billion, and Israel now ranks as California’s 22nd leading trade partner. California ranks 2nd among all states in exports to Israel.

Jan 12, 2025 · Humanitarian aid NGO IsraAID is preparing to send an emergency response team of volunteers and professionals to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Californian city Los Angeles.

Oct 19, 2023 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning a one-day visit to Israel this week to meet people affected by that country’s war with Hamas, stopping over en route to China where he will discuss policies to curb global warming.

Dec 7, 2023 · SACRAMENTO – Building on California’s commitment to provide civilians in Israel and Gaza with medical aid and assistance, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s humanitarian aid package — 104 pallets of medical supplies, including field hospitals — has been delivered to both Israel and Gaza. The two nearly identical ...

Oct 19, 2023 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to make a one-day trip to Israel to meet some of those affected by the war. The Democratic governor will arrive in Israel tomorrow and will depart...