April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020
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Lightning sparks fire at Gates of Prayer in New Iberia

Gates of Prayer in New Iberia is “very lucky” to still be standing after a fire was sparked this morning, apparently by a lightning strike. That’s the assessment of Fire Chief Gordan Copell. The New Iberia Fire Department arrived at the synagogue around 9:30 a.m., […]
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April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
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Matching gift seeks boosts for JFS New Orleans COVID-19 Tzedakah Relief Fund

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans announced that an anonymous donor has given the social service agency a $15,000 matching gift, meaning donors can double the effect of their gifts. Donations made to JFS are matched dollar for dollar through the COVID-19 Tzedakah Relief […]
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April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
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Camp Dream Street won’t hold in-person camp this year

As Jewish summer camps grapple with the decision on whether to open, have a partial season or shut down for 2020, one decision has already been made. Camp Dream Street, which is held at the Union of Reform Judaism’s Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, […]
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April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
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Camp Dream Street won’t hold in-person camp this year

As Jewish summer camps grapple with the decision on whether to open, have a partial season or shut down for 2020, one decision has already been made. Camp Dream Street, which is held at the Union of Reform Judaism’s Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, […]
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April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
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$10 million challenge grant to help Jewish camps in uncertain summer

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, a major supporter of Jewish summer camping, announced a $10 million matching grant opportunity for Jewish camps across the country, including several in this region. All Together Now will leverage gifts to Jewish camps, matching every $2 raised with an additional […]
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April 23, 2020
April 23, 2020
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$10 million challenge grant to help Jewish camps in uncertain summer

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, a major supporter of Jewish summer camping, announced a $10 million matching grant opportunity for Jewish camps across the country, including several in this region. All Together Now will leverage gifts to Jewish camps, matching every $2 raised with an additional […]
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
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Jordan Lawrence named cantorial soloist at Metairie’s Gates of Prayer

Jordan Lawrence has always connected to her Judaism through music. Now, as the new cantorial soloist for Gates of Prayer in Metairie, she will have plenty of opportunities to connect, and help others do so in the process. Her selection was announced in a video […]
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April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020
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Jordan Lawrence named cantorial soloist at Metairie’s Gates of Prayer

Jordan Lawrence has always connected to her Judaism through music. Now, as the new cantorial soloist for Gates of Prayer in Metairie, she will have plenty of opportunities to connect, and help others do so in the process. Her selection was announced in a video […]
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April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
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Controversy erupts after gift of N95 masks to Mobile mis-attributed to Yair Netanyahu

Jim Jewell presents the N95 masks from ASTI to Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson A gift to the city of Mobile that was initially attributed to Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is being put to good use, though it drew some controversy […]
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