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Congregations and communities come and go. In recent years, synagogues have closed in places like Jasper (2005), Clarksdale (2003), Rolling Fork (1992) and Demopolis (1989). This past year, however, has seen the demise of three long-established congregations — Temple B’nai Sholom in Brookhaven, Temple Beth […]

In the summer of 2010, 329 campers were provided “need-based” scholarship funds by the Jewish Children’s Regional Service to attend a Jewish, non-profit overnight camp. The campers were all residents of the seven Southern states served by the New Orleans-based agency: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, […]

Jerusalem Educators Technology Solutions, which will facilitate an E-Pals program between youth in Birmingham and Rosh Ha’Ayin this year, is offering a new program for teens across the region. J-Connect was developed by JETS in collaboration with Rabbi Dr. Gil S. Perl of The Margolin […]

This fall, Shir Chadash in Metairie will mark 50 years of Conservative Judaism in New Orleans. A weekend of celebration, reunion and honors will take place Oct. 15 to 17, and everyone who has been associated with the congregation or its predecessors is invited to […]

The Israeli judge cited by United States Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan as her “judicial hero,” leading to controversy during her confirmation hearings, will be a visiting professor at the University of Alabama School of Law this fall. Aharon Barak, retired president of the Supreme […]

Six years ago, as the historic Marks-Rothenberg Building in downtown Meridian was being restored to house the Riley Center, along with the historic Opera House next door, another major component in the master plan was turning the nearby Threefoot Building into a hotel to service […]

Birmingham’s Ron Froehlich, who in April was re-elected president of The International World Games Association, was awarded with the Olympic Order in a June 23 ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland. International Olympics Committee President Jacques Rogge led the ceremony. IOC President Jacques Rogge, right, presents Ron […]

By Lee J. Green While last year’s “Julie and Julia” movie brought French cooking, cuisine and culture back into the national spotlight, it’s always been an important part of Louisiana’s heritage. David and Anne Reinauer, members of the Lake Charles Jewish community, have for several […]

Not able to visit Israel this summer? Three venues across the Deep South offer a taste of the holy land, if not entirely from a Jewish perspective. Links to their websites can be found at sjlmag.com. Ave Maria GrottoIn Jerusalem, there is a famous miniature […]