By Megan Castiel Fairfax District Taking up a chunk of Downtown LA, the Fairfax District has one of the highest Jewish populations in California. Attractions in Fairfax include the Farmers Market, The Grove, CBS studios, and Fairfax Avenue and Melrose Avenue (featuring restaurants and shopping). The Fairfax Community Mural Painted by muralist Art Mortimer in

By Megan Castiel For many, the New Year means new hopes and goals. While you may have already abandoned your resolutions of eating healthy or going to the gym, there’s still plenty of time for 2019 to become the best year of your life. So start the year off with some fun in one of

By Tzippora Chwat   This summer flew by and No matter how much we want to deny it, the new school year is right around the corner. Here are 7 ways to prepare for the upcoming semester to make the transition back to school just a little bit easier.   READ AHEAD As boring and

By Tzippora Chwat   With only two weeks left in August, the summer is quickly coming to an end. It can be hard figuring out what to do every day, so here’s a list of 7 ways to enjoy New York City this summer before it is too late.     Go boating   Many

  1. Visit the Inner Harbor! There is a lot to do between the National Aquarium, touring the USS Constellation, and taking a Water Taxi ride.   2. Go to an Orioles game, especially for their great promotions! Every Sunday home game gives the opportunity for kids ages 4 to 14 to run the bases.

The world is an ever-expanding place. A new discovery is made every day. We are subjected to what some may call information overload.  Here is what we do know: 80% of babies with genetic diseases are born to parents with no known family history of that disease. We also know that education and awareness bring

by Kara Wexler Love sweets? Turns out, your genes might actually influence that sweet tooth you’ve always tried to suppress. A study by Dr. Danielle Reed, of Monell Chemical Senses Center, found that a certain subset of the population is genetically more likely to have a “weak sweet taste,” which then creates a craving for

by Kara Wexler With the New Year finally upon us, it’s time to whip out a notepad for our annual resolutions. While popular goals may include looking like a celebrity who belongs on the cover of People magazine, you’ll feel more fulfilled and empowered if your resolutions encompass the improvement of your mind, body, and

Since the JScreen logo includes the beautiful tree of life, it’s fitting for us to commemorate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. Humans are often compared to trees, both in relation to strong roots and the responsibility to be fruitful and multiply. We also rely on trees for our daily oxygen intake, so why not

by Kara Wexler Hanukkah is a beloved Jewish holiday celebrated for a miraculous triumph of the righteous underdog, modern traditions of family gatherings, and the delicious food among other things. The holiday commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over their Greek rulers in the 2nd century B.C.E., as well as the rededication of the Second