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September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
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To help ensure the future of Moishe House in New Orleans, the national Moishe House is announcing the Rubin Family Foundation Challenge Grant to attract local support. Moishe House engages Jewish young adults in their 20s and develops emerging Jewish leaders. The innovative organization now […]
August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011
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Update: The Sept. 22 Night to Honor Israel in Birmingham has been postponed; and will likely be rescheduled for February. Christians United for Israel will hold its first Night to Honor Israel in Alabama, on Sept. 22 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. David Brog, executive […]
August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
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At least two congregations in Louisiana have Torah scrolls that were acquired through Rabbi Menachem Youlus, who has been considered the “Indiana Jones” of Torahs, but who was arrested on Aug. 24 in New York. Youlus, of Baltimore, ran Save A Torah, which the U.S. […]
August 25, 2011
August 25, 2011
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Take four chefs steeped in the decidedly non-kosher New Orleans cuisine, have them cook kosher in Israel in a series of events that seem like they came from the minds of Food Network reality-show producers, and what do you get? For the chefs, a trip […]
August 25, 2011
August 25, 2011
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On June 7, Jerry Fishman of Huntsville was named co-winner of the Shaw Prize in Astronomy. The $1 million prize, considered “Asia’s Nobel Prize,” will be shared with astronomer Enrico Costa for their work in gamma ray bursts. The three Shaw prizes — Life Sciences […]
August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
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By Lee J. Green A high five goes out to SEC football for winning an unprecedented five straight national championships. But SEC Commissioner Mike Slive didn’t focus on pats on the back for the conference at SEC Media Days in Birmingham. Instead, he spoke of […]
August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011
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Arnie Fielkow, who in 12 years in New Orleans became a fixture in the Jewish and general communities, submitted his resignation from the New Orleans City Council today to take a position as the chief executive officer of the National Basketball Retired Players Association. In […]
August 17, 2011
August 17, 2011
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Wednesday at 8 p.m. (Central), the Jackson-based Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life will be featured on “You Don’t Know Dixie,” which will premiere on the History Channel. “You Don’t Know Dixie” shows the “hidden and surprising truths about how the South shaped America.” The […]
August 8, 2011
August 8, 2011
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By Lee J. Green Orthodox Jewish musician Matisyahu, who blends reggae, rap, hip-hop and funk sounds with Jewish themes, prayers and life lessons, will return to the region for appearances in several venues this month. He will be at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge […]