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Peter Wolf, a sixth-generation Jewish New Orleanian, is returning home this month with a newly-published memoir about “loss and renewal.” “My New Orleans, Gone Away” describes the New Orleans he knew and grew up in. Though part of a deep-rooted family in New Orleans, he […]

A documentary that was the product of the Springhill Avenue Federation of Temple Youth in Mobile will be screened at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on July 14 at 6 p.m. “We Remember: A Documentary” was developed by SHAFTY members Victoria […]

This month marks the world premiere of “Freedom,” a new production by Sean Patterson, Joyce Pulitzer, David Seelig and Kitty Greenberg. Directed by Mark Routhier, Southern Rep’s production runs from July 11 to 28 at the Contemporary Arts Center. The first night, July 11, ticket […]

As a fifth-generation member of one of Huntsville’s first Jewish families, Margaret Anne Goldsmith had a great deal of collected history. Now, much of that family history can be seen at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, where she donated a treasure […]

Last month, legendary Jewish baseball coach Skip Bertman was honored at Louisiana State University. But while the retired Bertman led LSU to five national championships, it is a different Jewish coach from the Southeastern Conference who is leading his team into the College World Series […]

Beth Israel in Metairie has announced a new rabbi — but the congregation is going to have to wait. The congregation voted by acclamation on May 19 to hire Rabbi Gabriel Greenberg, with the understanding that he would not be available until May 2014. Rabbi […]

Farrakhan in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park (photo by Barry Altmark) (Updated June 26 to reflect court decision, add NOI reaction) The issue may have been preservation of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, but the buzz at a series of rallies in Alabama today […]

Happier times: Dedication of Knesseth Israel building in 2007 July 2018 update: Friedman Center under contract, CJFS CARES moving to new site, KI to continue in rabbi’s home Three weeks ago, the Knesseth Israel team at the Temple Beth-El/Piggly Wiggly When Pigs Fly Kosher BBQ […]

(Updated June 11) As the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a legal challenge to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, a coalition of black leaders is planning a caravan across Alabama, with a very controversial special guest. Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation […]