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Woody Allen ‘sad’ about Harvey Weinstein and worried about a ‘witch hunt

(JTA) — Filmmaker Woody Allen said he was “sad” for both Harvey Weinstein and his alleged victims and expressed hope that the scandal would not lead to a “witch hunt atmosphere.”

“The whole Harvey Weinstein thing is very sad for...

Last chance to see ‘Chicago’ Sunday

By ALAN SMASON, Theatre Critic, WYES-TV (“Steppin’ Out”)

There are many reasons why John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Chicago is the longest-running American Broadway show on the Great White Way. First of all, it is a thoroughly satisfying adult comedy...

NCJW honoree Kim Sport singled out for private, public battles

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

When the Hannah G. Solomon Award is presented at the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) annual luncheon this coming Monday, October 16, at the Marriott Hotel, there will probably be but a few...

Trump is ready to decertify the Iran deal. What does that mean?

By RON KAMPEAS

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Donald Trump will present a major foreign policy speech this week on the Iran nuclear deal, reportedly decertifying its compliance with the 2015 agreement.

His words, ostensibly, will have consequences. Or perhaps not...

UPDATE: From NOLA to Israel and back; Hazelnuts to vocalize for Succot on Mon.

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

The Hazelnuts, a close harmony vocal group from Israel, has New Orleans to thank for their unique sound. Years ago they were looking for a group they could emulate and discovered vintage film recordings of...

Israeli officials and Jewish leaders unite in condemnation of Las Vegas shooting

By ADAM ABRAMS

(JNS.org) — Israeli officials and the leaders of major American Jewish organizations united in condemnation of Sunday night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, in which 58 people were killed and more than 527 were wounded.

The...

An Israeli trauma expert predicted a Las Vegas attack three years ago

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — When Dr. Avi Rivkind landed in Las Vegas three years ago to lecture as a trauma care expert, he saw something that troubled him.

The airport, McCarran International, felt too open, almost exposed.

He felt...

At least 59 dead, over 500 wounded in shooting attack in Las Vegas

(JTA) — At least 59 people are dead and 527 wounded in Las Vegas in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

The attack took place at a country music festival outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Strip...

Yom Kippur insights from area rabbis

By JOSH AXELROD, Exclusive to the CCJN

While the holiest day of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur, looms large, New Orleans rabbis indicated how their congregations will be commemorating the holiday that begins at sundown tonight. Also, known as the...

Ed Asner interview: The star of ‘A Man and His Prostate’ speaks

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

A fixture on TV and film screens for six decades, actor Ed Asner will be making a rare stop in New Orleans starring for two nights only in a one-man play “A Man...