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For this year’s Historic Selma Pilgrimage, there is an emphasis on the city’s Jewish heritage. Many sites of Jewish interest are on the roster for the 38th annual event, which takes place March 15 and 16. The Jewish community, which now is but a handful […]

It’s highly unusual for a Jewish Federation in the midst of an Annual Campaign drive to say that its campaign event is top secret, but that is exactly what the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is doing. R. James Woolsey, former director of the […]

Touro Synagogue in New Orleans has announced that Michael White will be this year’s headliner for Jazz Fest Shabbat, on April 26. JazzFest Shabbat has been celebrated by Touro for over two decades, bringing together Judaism with jazz. The service is open to the community, […]

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 […]