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This Shabbat, the joint Reform summer services in New Orleans shift to Touro Synagogue, which will officially welcome Cantor David Mintz. The Aug. 1 Shabbat service will be at 6 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet at the Oneg. He started at Touro on July 8 […]

Kosher Cajun is expanding its repertoire. The New Orleans-area institution has long been known for traditional deli dishes and kosher takes on Louisiana classics like jambalaya, red beans and rice, and gumbo. With the completion of a new prep space, Kosher Cajun is offering Pizza […]

In a city known for music, it is only fitting that instead of a traditional rally to stand with Israel, a musical evening was held. The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans held “Music Over Sirens” on July 29, drawing over 125 to a benefit […]

It was a standing room only crowd at the Levite Jewish Community Center on July 29 as the auditorium was packed for an Israel rally. Daniel Odrezin, assistant executive director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation, told the crowd of about 500 that “we said Alabama […]

Gary Brandt, Senior Assistant Director of the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, has announced his plans to leave his current position soon after the summer season concludes. Brandt’s announcement comes as the Jacobs Camp community says goodbye to current camp director Jonathan “J.C.” Cohen, […]

A biography of legendary Auburn University Track Coach Mel Rosen is also a glimpse into Southern Jewish history. Author Craig Darch was drawn to the story of how a Jewish kid who grew up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression was able to become such […]

A tennis court in Atlanta is far from Gaza, but as Israeli Dudi Sela has a chance to make history this afternoon, the conflict isn’t far from his mind. The Kiryat Shmona native said he has given “100 percent effort” in honor of the soldiers […]

With the ground war in Gaza continuing, Jewish communities in the region are holding rallies in support of Israel’s attempts to end the threat of missiles and infiltration attacks. Birmingham and New Orleans will each have community events on July 29. In Birmingham, Israel’s Consul […]

Photo by Ziv Parwar As the war in Gaza continues, Rosh Ha’Ayin is taking part in supporting the soldiers as the city also deals with numerous Code Red alerts of incoming missiles. Danny Shani, who chairs the Rosh Ha’Ayin-New Orleans Partnership, and his friend Ziv […]