April 4, 2019

NOLA Federation kicks off HBCU speaker series

Pastor Chris Harris What is the connection between an Israeli trauma center and violence prevention centers in the inner cities of the United States? On April 9, Pastor Chris Harris of Bright Star Community Outreach in Chicago will explain the connection, at the debut of […]
April 3, 2019

Ala. Holocaust Commission condemns Rep. Brooks’ “Mein Kampf” remarks

The Alabama Holocaust Commission and numerous allies stated today that they “strongly condemn” the March 25 remarks by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, where he quoted portions of Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” in a speech on the U.S. House floor. Brooks was speaking about […]
April 1, 2019

Young Jewish actor makes national Broadway tour debut in “Finding Neverland”

by Lee J. Green “Finding Neverland” follows the relationship between J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired “Peter Pan” or “The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.” The 10-year-old Jewish actor playing Peter — and Jack — in the touring Broadway musical said he is living […]
March 29, 2019

Passover in the South

Many congregations in the region are having community Seders. Contact congregations directly for reservations, or to be matched with a family that has space at their Seder. Alabama Beth Shalom in Auburn will have its Seder with Rabbi Matt Dreffin, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. […]
March 20, 2019

Now retired from JEF, Saundra Levy reflects on 27 years of growth

For the first time in 27 years, there is a new face at the helm of the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana, and the agency will celebrate the leadership of Saundra Levy at its annual event this month. The event will be held on March […]
March 18, 2019

New Kosher options for Nashville visitors

The calls to Chabad of Nashville are frequent: Someone is visiting Nashville on vacation or for a conference, and needs to find kosher food. Realizing the options are limited, especially for those seeking meals with meat or chicken, Chabad of Nashville has launched Nashville Kosher […]
March 17, 2019

International Jewish musician seeking events during first Southern swing

An internationally-known Jewish musician from California is hitting the road in a van and making his first tour of the South, and hopes to line up appearances in communities along the way. Marshall Voit is a San Diego native, the son of a Reform rabbi […]
March 15, 2019

Jewish groups in region condemn New Zealand mosque massacre

Jewish communities in the region are responding to events in New Zealand, where a gunman killed at least 49 people at two mosques. The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Anti-Defamation League South-Central Region issued a joint statement. “We are sickened by this act […]
March 14, 2019

NOLA native Philipson named new head of Jewish Community Day School

The same week that Bradley Philipson marked the 30th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah at Touro Synagogue, he was named the new head of school at Jewish Community Day School in Metairie. Search committee chair Michael Wasserman made the announcement on March 13. Philipson will […]