2020
April 24, 2020
As Jewish summer camps grapple with the decision on whether to open, have a partial season or shut down for 2020, one decision has already been made. Camp Dream Street, which is held at the Union of Reform Judaism’s Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, […]
April 23, 2020
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, a major supporter of Jewish summer camping, announced a $10 million matching grant opportunity for Jewish camps across the country, including several in this region. All Together Now will leverage gifts to Jewish camps, matching every $2 raised with an additional […]
April 22, 2020
Jordan Lawrence has always connected to her Judaism through music. Now, as the new cantorial soloist for Gates of Prayer in Metairie, she will have plenty of opportunities to connect, and help others do so in the process. Her selection was announced in a video […]
April 20, 2020
After spending a long shift treating patients with coronavirus, who wants to think about cooking? On April 20, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans announced the launch of the Greater New Orleans Jewish Community Healthcare Workers Take Home Meal Program. The program was developed […]
April 20, 2020
A gift to the city of Mobile that was initially attributed to Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is being put to good use, though it drew some controversy in Israel initially, due to a misunderstanding on where the masks actually came […]