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American and Israeli flags flying together. Credit: John Theodor/Shutterstock. Statement on the Violence and Rocket Attacks in Israel: The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is deeply concerned about the continuing crisis in Israel. We mourn the loss of all lives, and pray for no […]

2019 file photo of Holocaust survivor Riva Hirsch visiting the Alabama Legislature on Holocaust Remembrance Day A resolution encouraging Holocaust education in Alabama, initiated by Christians United for Israel and backed by numerous Holocaust education and Jewish groups, passed the Legislature. House Joint Resolution 160, […]

Photo by Al Foote III Hedy Lamarr, a Jewish immigrant who became a movie legend and was considered “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” had much more than acting in her repertoire. The remarkable story of the Vienna-born star will be told through the […]

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is opening on May 27, though the celebration will wait until this fall as the Covid pandemic continues to fade. “We are excited to announce an opening date after a pause as a result of the pandemic,” said […]

Charles Barkley at 2019 NBA Finals. Creative Commons license. By Farley Weiss (JNS) — In a controversial 1993 Nike Air commercial, Phoenix Suns and Auburn star Charles Barkley, one of the best basketball players in the world, proclaimed, “I am not a role model.” Today, […]

Jewish organizations in the New Orleans area are once again gearing up for GiveNOLA Day, which will be held on May 4 this year. All 17 organizations that took part last year are participating once again, among over 800 non-profits in the 24-hour online fundraiser. […]

Nancy Pesses didn’t plan on getting into the challah business when she returned to New Orleans last summer, but popular demand keeps the kitchen humming each week. Challah Creations By Nancy has been putting out challahs and other holiday-themed Jewish baked goods each week, developing […]

As this year’s honoree for the Collat Jewish Family Services Hands Up Together gala, Nancy Collat Goedecke wants to emphasize the role CJFS plays in meeting the needs of older adults and their families when challenges arise. Goedecke explained that her grandmother was just shy […]