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Anna Herman, the new director of Henry S. Jacobs Camp, announced that two familiar faces will be taking on new roles at the Reform movement’s camp in Mississippi. Sam Pailet of New Orleans has been named the camp’s assistant director, and Becci Craig of Jackson […]

Congregation Etz Chayim in Bentonville closed this “starter” building last month and meets at an area church while planning for its next building. While many small-town congregations struggle as their memberships age, a Jewish community continues to grow in northwest Arkansas. Congregation Etz Chayim in […]

This Shabbat, the joint Reform summer services in New Orleans shift to Touro Synagogue, which will officially welcome Cantor David Mintz. The Aug. 1 Shabbat service will be at 6 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet at the Oneg. He started at Touro on July 8 […]

Kosher Cajun is expanding its repertoire. The New Orleans-area institution has long been known for traditional deli dishes and kosher takes on Louisiana classics like jambalaya, red beans and rice, and gumbo. With the completion of a new prep space, Kosher Cajun is offering Pizza […]

In a city known for music, it is only fitting that instead of a traditional rally to stand with Israel, a musical evening was held. The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans held “Music Over Sirens” on July 29, drawing over 125 to a benefit […]

It was a standing room only crowd at the Levite Jewish Community Center on July 29 as the auditorium was packed for an Israel rally. Daniel Odrezin, assistant executive director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation, told the crowd of about 500 that “we said Alabama […]

Gary Brandt, Senior Assistant Director of the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, has announced his plans to leave his current position soon after the summer season concludes. Brandt’s announcement comes as the Jacobs Camp community says goodbye to current camp director Jonathan “J.C.” Cohen, […]

A biography of legendary Auburn University Track Coach Mel Rosen is also a glimpse into Southern Jewish history. Author Craig Darch was drawn to the story of how a Jewish kid who grew up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression was able to become such […]

A tennis court in Atlanta is far from Gaza, but as Israeli Dudi Sela has a chance to make history this afternoon, the conflict isn’t far from his mind. The Kiryat Shmona native said he has given “100 percent effort” in honor of the soldiers […]