October 18, 2019

IfNotNow members confront Rep. Scalise, charging GOP antisemitism

Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana discusses antisemitism with Ezra Oliff-Lieberman The partisan argument over which side of the political spectrum is more responsible for antisemitism in America hit Louisiana as member of the left-wing IfNotNow group confronted Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on the […]
October 18, 2019

Jewish Women’s Theatre launching tour of Southern communities

The Santa Monica-based Jewish Women’s Theatre will launch a Southern tour in November, coordinated by the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson. During the week-long tour of seven communities, the group will perform “The Matzo Ball Diaries” in most venues, and “The Art […]
October 17, 2019

Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at Temple Sinai in New Orleans

Octavia Books will present An Evening with Ta-Nehisi Coates, in conversation with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai in New Orleans. Each $30 general ticket admits one, and includes a copy of his debut novel, “The […]
October 16, 2019

Meridian’s Beth Israel to hold 150th anniversary service

Though few in number now, the Jewish community of Meridian had a huge effect on Meridian as a whole, and Meridian has notable chapters in American Jewish history. Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate this legacy with a 150th anniversary service on Nov. 15 at 6 […]
October 10, 2019

Sukkot Events in the South

Sukkot at Shir Chadash, Metairie, in 2018 Here is a list of Sukkot events in the region. Many congregations have services that are not listed here, or reservation deadlines for meals. If interested, contact the individual congregations, we have a link to congregational websites. Alabama […]
October 8, 2019

Exhibit on Eichmann Abduction Opening at National World War II Museum

Falsified Israeli passport in the name of Zeev Zichroni, prepared for secretly transporting Adolf Eichmann to Israel. The photo was taken at the safe house in 1960 (from Mossad archive) The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is inaugurating its Hall of Democracy […]
October 7, 2019

Singer, Greenberg co-chairing NOLA Research for the Cure gala

On Oct. 16, Canal Place will become part of the fight against breast cancer, as the Shops at Canal Place will open for the Research for the Cure Gala in support of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. Attendees can shop and browse while enjoying New […]
October 3, 2019

Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala celebrates 30th anniversary

The Touro Infirmary Foundation will kick off its 30th anniversary and a two-year campaign at the annual Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala, “The Beach Ball,” Nov. 2 at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Gary Glynn, a pioneer for physical medicine and rehabilitation in New […]
October 2, 2019

Bissinger-Timm family, Stephen Hales to receive ADL’s Torch of Liberty Award

The South-Central Region of the Anti-Defamation League will honor the Bissinger-Timm family and Stephen Hales at the annual A.I. Botnick Torch of Liberty Awards dinner, Oct. 30 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. There will also be a special recognition of Entergy for the […]