Just like home

On my 15-minute walk to USC every day, I pass by the Max Kade Institute on Hoover. Saturday I had a chance to peek inside, after trying my rusty German on the people standing outside. It has an inviting living room and dining room, which serve also as a library. Upstairs students live. Apparently Max Kade wanted to support students coming from abroad.

Then further toward the USC campus is Hebrew Union College! It took me a week to realize I was walking by it every day. I plan to visit soon. I know they have exhibits. It used to be that students could not complete their rabbinical studies here, but had to transfer to Cincinnati, New York, or Jerusalem. But now, according to an acquaintance in Cincinnati, students can complete all their studies here in LA.