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The Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson has announced a series of events in conjunction with the “Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and H.A. Rey.” The exhibit, which details how the artists behind Curious George fled France just ahead of the […]

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson has a Voice on NBC. Brian Fuente, 28, who now resides in Nashville but grew up in the Jackson congregation and is originally from Hattiesburg, was selected by Blake Shelton to be on his team in the singing competition “The […]

Untold millions of children have thrilled to the adventures of Curious George. Far less known is the story behind how the inquisitive monkey came to worldwide audiences, starting with the authors’ escape from the Nazi regime. That escape, and how it framed the overall world […]

The second New Orleans LimmudFest will be held in March, and organizers are hoping to make this event a more regional weekend. LimmudFest is a celebration of Jewish learning and community, with over 100 available sessions in a wide range of topics, from religious to […]

For Kinky Friedman, being able to draw a crowd after 40 years in the business is “very satisfying.” Now, the outspoken Jewish country songwriter and performer is embarking on a Southern Discomfort tour that takes him through the Deep South in a new way. While […]

On Dec. 12, Birmingham and Rosh Ha’Ayin marked the 30th anniversary of what arguably is the most successful relationship to come out of Project Renewal. Now sister cities on the municipal level, ties between the two have gone far beyond the initial program started by […]

By Lee J. Green Birmingham will get to experience a rare gem as the first major exhibition of lover’s eye jewelry opens Feb. 7 at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The Museum debuts “The Look of Love: Eye Miniatures from the Skier Collection,” which will […]

Andrew Adler, publisher and owner of the Atlanta Jewish Times, announced today that he will be stepping down from his role with the paper. As of now, media reports differ on whether Adler has decided to try and sell the 90-year-old paper. JTA reported that […]

An international firestorm has erupted over a column written by Atlanta Jewish Times Publisher Andrew Adler which suggests a scenario where Israel should consider assassinating President Barack Obama. In his January 13 column entitled “What would you do,” Adler imagines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]