May 22, 2014

New Jacobs Camp director is “coming home”

When Anna Blumenfeld Herman becomes director of the Henry S. Jacobs Camp in Utica, there won’t be any need for someone to show her around. The Dothan native is coming “home” this summer to take the reins of the camp in Mississippi that she first […]
May 16, 2014

Eli Gold being inducted into Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Eli Gold, left, with Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive, as celebrity guest judges at the 2013 When Pigs Fly Kosher Barbecue contest in Birmingham. By Lee J. Green Eli Gold, the golden voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide football radio network, never dreamed that a […]
May 15, 2014

Jewish Community Day in Metairie adds STEAM to fifth grade

The Jewish Community Day School in Metairie is going full “STEAM” ahead with new programs for fifth grade this year, while putting the brakes on Kindergarten for one year. This year will be the inception of STEAM at the school. Head of School Sharon Pollin […]
May 14, 2014

AVODAH New Orleans to honor Silvermans as Partners in Justice

When AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps set up a branch in New Orleans, the New Orleans Women’s Shelter was the first agency that AVODAH partnered with. On June 1, AVODAH will honor Jackie and Dan Silverman for their efforts on behalf of homeless women and […]
May 12, 2014

Tulane leaders to receive inaugural national Hillel award

As part of Hillel International’s 90th anniversary, two new national awards are being established, and one of them will go to leaders at Tulane University. The Maimonides Award will be presented to Tulane President Scott Cowen and Executive Vice President for University Relations and Development […]
May 7, 2014

Jewish groups among fundraisers at GiveNOLA Day

GiveNOLA Day was held on May 6, and in 24 hours $2.265 million was raised for over 300 area non-profits. Six non-profits from the Jewish community participated, raising $46,261. This was the first GiveNOLA Day, part of a national initiative. By comparison, Tampa raised $1.089 […]
April 28, 2014

“Minor damage” at Tupelo congregation after tornado

SJL file photo According to reports from congregational leaders, Temple B’nai Israel in Tupelo escaped this afternoon’s tornado with minor damage. Some tree limbs fell on the roof and there was some “minor damage,” but the building is secure. Many congregants are without power, but […]
April 25, 2014

Agencies hope to receive during GiveNOLA Day

Jewish agencies in New Orleans are participating in GiveNOLA Day, which will be held on May 6. The 24-hour online giving event is organized by the Greater New Orleans Foundation and will involve over 300 local non-profits. There will be prizes in two categories — […]
April 20, 2014

B’ham International Center holding “Lost Jews of Colombia” dinner at Emanu-El

The history of Jews in Colombia will be spotlighted as part of the Birmingham International Center’s year-long tribute to the South American nation. On April 27, an educational dinner, “The Lost Jews of Colombia” will be presented at Temple Emanu-El. Chris Hastings, the James Beard […]