#WeNeedToTalk- Rabbi Noah Farkas

<p>On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. They chat about compassion for the Jewish community, his resonsibility as a leader, Black and Jewish Unity, antisemitism, the holocausts and more. This is a beautiful conversation that addresses many of the tropes and stereotypes plaguin the Jewish community today. Listen for understanding, education and awareness.</p> <p>Rabbi Noah Farkas serves as the Federation’s President & Chief Executive Officer. Named by The Forward as one of America’s most inspiring rabbis, Noah served from<br /> 2008 to 2021 as a clergy member of Valley Beth Shalom, the largest Jewishcongregation in the San Fernando Valley, where he led successful innovations in<br /> synagogue life through social action, mental health, and next-generation spiritual initiatives. Previously, Noah served Congregation Beth Israel in Biloxi, Mississippi, where<br /> he helped rebuild the Gulf Coast Jewish community after Hurricane Katrina. Noah is a proven civic leader in Southern California. In addition to his work as an<br /> appointed commissioner and former Chair of the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority over a two-year campaign, he mobilized a broad coalition of synagogues,<br /> churches, and other organizations to pass historic legislation that invested over $5 billion into housing and services for the vulnerable. Noah is also a third-generation veteran and served as a United States Navy Reserve chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom.</p> <p>Noah’s core values include that the Federation support the entirety of Jewish life bycreating foundations for Jewish learning, supporting Jewish social welfare, protecting<br /> Jews from antisemitism, and standing with Israel. Additionally, Noah believes Jewse verywhere must be inclusive and commit to building bridges to other communities,join and convene diverse coalitions, and raise up the flag for social justice. A prominent voice helping to define the next generation of Amer