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October 25, 2019
October 25, 2019
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As the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute rolls out its new course, “From Worrier to Warrior: Jewish Secrets to Feeling Good However You Feel,” next month, there will be a new venue offering the six-part series. Chabad Uptown in New Orleans has become a new affiliate […]
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
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Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana discusses antisemitism with Ezra Oliff-Lieberman The partisan argument over which side of the political spectrum is more responsible for antisemitism in America hit Louisiana as member of the left-wing IfNotNow group confronted Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on the […]
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
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The Santa Monica-based Jewish Women’s Theatre will launch a Southern tour in November, coordinated by the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson. During the week-long tour of seven communities, the group will perform “The Matzo Ball Diaries” in most venues, and “The Art […]
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
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Octavia Books will present An Evening with Ta-Nehisi Coates, in conversation with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai in New Orleans. Each $30 general ticket admits one, and includes a copy of his debut novel, “The […]
October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
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Though few in number now, the Jewish community of Meridian had a huge effect on Meridian as a whole, and Meridian has notable chapters in American Jewish history. Congregation Beth Israel will celebrate this legacy with a 150th anniversary service on Nov. 15 at 6 […]
October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019
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Pastor Chris Edmonds says that “the difference between a regular person and a hero is two seconds,” and he hopes that the spreading of his father’s story inspires people to become that hero, should they be faced with such circumstances. Edmonds is promoting “Roddie’s Code” […]
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
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Sukkot at Shir Chadash, Metairie, in 2018 Here is a list of Sukkot events in the region. Many congregations have services that are not listed here, or reservation deadlines for meals. If interested, contact the individual congregations, we have a link to congregational websites. Alabama […]
October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019
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Falsified Israeli passport in the name of Zeev Zichroni, prepared for secretly transporting Adolf Eichmann to Israel. The photo was taken at the safe house in 1960 (from Mossad archive) The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is inaugurating its Hall of Democracy […]
October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
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On Oct. 16, Canal Place will become part of the fight against breast cancer, as the Shops at Canal Place will open for the Research for the Cure Gala in support of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. Attendees can shop and browse while enjoying New […]