A Historic Tour of Jewish Los Angeles: From Alta California to the Continuing Allure of Hollywood 

Aaron Castillo-White - The history of Los Angeles is deeply intertwined with its Jewish community. Since the city's first census in 1850, Jewish residents have shaped its growth, founding major institutions such as the University of Southern California, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and Hollywood studios. Their influence extends from early cable cars to the development of Santa Monica, Boyle Heights, and other areas. The story of Jewish Los Angeles is complex. It is the story of the Jewish diaspora, of overcoming adversity, and—above all—of building the second-largest Jewish community in the United States and the fourth-largest in the world.