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In an era when the news is filled with conflict between Jews and Muslims, Muslims and Christians, “it is always good to have heart-warming stories where people go beyond cultural boundaries and help each other.” That was a prime motivation that led Ashfaq Taufique, president […]

On March 3, the Sigma chapter of Zeta Beta Tau plans to initiate 45 “founding fathers” at Tulane University, and promote a new beginning after several difficult years. Laurence Bolotin, ZBT executive director, said ZBT has been working with Tulane, the Tulane Hillel and Chabad, […]

Two large national Jewish gatherings are set for New Orleans over the coming year. The Jewish Federations of North America announced that next year’s TribeFest will be held March 16 to 18, 2014, at the Sheraton New Orleans. Also, United Synagogue Youth, the teen group […]

By Lee J. Green While the third annual Birmingham Fashion Week features dresses and other fashions from up-and-coming as well as established designers, a portion of the events’ proceeds addresses the needs of schools and communities in Alabama from the devastating 2011 tornadoes. Birmingham Fashion […]

In many locations, Purim is going adult this year, and in New Orleans congregations are joining forces for the festivities. Gates of Prayer in Metairie will welcome Temple Sinai for an adult Purim party on Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The clergy and staff of […]

Over the years thousands have enjoyed the Temple Beth Or Jewish Food Festival in Montgomery. This year, the festival will be Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special items for the festival, most of which have been handmade by Temple members, include pastries […]

The American Society for Jewish Music is holding its first-ever Jewish Music Forum in the South, March 3 and 4 at Tulane University in New Orleans. Now in its ninth season, the forum is held in New York City and other venues across the country. […]

The weekend of Feb. 15, B’nai Israel Synagogue in Pensacola will team with the First Pentecostal Church for a series of events with retired Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger. Ettinger is no stranger to the region, having served as Israel’s consul general in Houston in the […]

Those who support Israel need to be proactive, not reactive, to reach the hearts and minds of future decision makers. That’s the aim of Chloe Valdary, founder of Allies of Israel at the University of New Orleans, which held its first major event on Jan. […]