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October 4, 2012

“Funny” event at Agudath Israel-Etz Ahayem

On Oct. 14, Agudath Israel-Etz Ahayem in Montgomery will host a program with the person who wrote the book on funny. Literally. David Misch is author of “Funny: The Book,” which is subtitled “Everything you always wanted to know about comedy.” He traces the history […]
October 3, 2012

New Orleans Federation Set to Celebrate Centennial

(Photo: Bill Goldring introduces Sen. Mary Landrieu) The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans continues to work on making New Orleans a vibrant Jewish community, and one result was announced at the Federation’s annual meeting on Sept. 20. Earlier this year, four Israeli musicians from […]
September 28, 2012

New Orleans, Rosh Ha’Ayin women to get Fit2Gether

As part of the Partnership2Gether relationship between the New Orleans Jewish community and Israeli partner city Rosh Ha’Ayin, 16 women will be working to get Fit2Gether. This fall, eight New Orleans women and eight Rosh Ha’Ayin women will work through December to reach fitness goals. […]
September 27, 2012

In 25th year, Delta Jewish Golf Open adding non-Jewish players

The 25th annual Jay Mosow Memorial Delta Jewish Open, a homecoming for Jews from throughout the Mississippi Delta, is expanding its focus by opening to non-Jewish friends and associates. Participants are urged to invite their friends to the event, which will be held this year […]
September 24, 2012

Kosher concessions now available at Saints games, upcoming Sugar and Super Bowls

It is now easier for Jewish New Orleans Saints fans to practice both religions — football and Judaism — at the same time.  Yesterday was the debut of a kosher concession stand at the Superdome. The Kosher Sports stand will be open for all Saints […]
September 13, 2012

New Orleans Jewish school changing name to broaden appeal

Next month, the New Orleans Jewish Day School will usher in a “new era of Jewish education in the city” by broadening its outreach and changing the school’s name to Community Day School. The school, which currently has an enrollment of 40 students in Kindergarten […]
September 12, 2012

Sen. Landrieu to discuss Israel-Louisiana ties at Federation annual meeting

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans will celebrate the conclusion of its best Annual Campaign since 2008 and hear from U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu at the Federation and Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana’s annual meeting, Sept. 20 at the Uptown Jewish Community Center. Kosher […]
September 11, 2012

Blumberg Scholars to attract Jewish students to Dothan area

The Blumberg Family Jewish Community Services of Dothan is adding a new initiative to its plan to attract Jewish residents to the southeastern Alabama community. Over the next three years, a total of up to six Blumberg Scholars will be named at the Alabama College […]
September 10, 2012

Emergency fund grants for Isaac damage in NOLA Jewish community

A new fund, “Emergency Financial Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Isaac,” has been started by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans to help families in need after sustaining major damage from Hurricane Isaac. The fund was made available through the Jewish Federations of […]