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Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans has a middle school civil rights trip for African-American and Jewish students just before Thanksgiving, seeing the sites in Selma and Birmingham in a one-day journey. Because of Covid, this year’s trip had to be cancelled, […]

President Donald Trump with former President Barack Obama and President-elect Joe Biden (JNS photo) By Richard Friedman It was the first morning of Chanukah. A group of nine retired rabbis had gathered online, their intellectual and emotional candles blazing. But only time will tell if […]

U.S. President Donald Trump is presented with an award by Florida State Rep. Byron Donalds (left) and Matthew Charles, one of the first inmates to benefit from the First Step Act of 2018, at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum on Oct. 25, 2019, […]

One of the Birmingham Jewish community’s major philanthropists, Fred Friedman, died Dec. 2. Friedman, a kind man with a giving heart, made an impact on thousands of lives through the generosity that he, his wife, Brenda, and their family provided through their family foundation, and […]

The Goldring Family Foundation Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs in New Orleans is coordinating a Yiddish Book Center “Coming to America” program with the New Orleans Public Library. The Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs is an initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. The four-part […]

With Covid cases surging nationally, Chanukah plans are up in the air, but some plans have been announced. Check sjlmag.com for ongoing updates, as some events may not be able to take place if additional restrictions on gatherings are announced. All events will require masks […]

By Richard Friedman Jewish hearts are heavy in Georgia, where the Jewish community is deeply polarized as two crucially-important U.S. Senate races approach. That is the picture that emerges from interviews and surveys with community leaders and rank and file members of Georgia’s Jewish electorate, […]

By Richard Friedman Anat Sultan-Dadon, like many second-generation offspring of those who have been successful, went into the family business. Growing up, it was a natural fit and, looking back, now that she has entered a new phase of her career, an excellent decision. Only the […]

Juan McGruder Sr. and Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein sing “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” at McGruder Crossing in rural Alabama For most rabbis, the week before Rosh Hashanah is a time of polishing sermons and preparing logistics for the busiest time of the […]