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Taking flight with the Kesslers at the 2025 JFS gala

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

Stanley and Ellen Kessler, longtime leaders of local philanthropy and promoters for the State of Israel within and without the Jewish community of New Orleans, were given the highest honor that can be...

7 Jewish historical treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG

(New York Jewish Week) — In 1941, a group of intellectual Jews confined to the Vilna ghetto — writers, scholars, poets and the like — were forced by the Nazis to plunder their own people’s treasured works...

They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?

By ANDREW LAPIN

(JTA) — Days after Donald Trump was inaugurated in 2017, Tal Zlotnitsky and his family joined the crowds at Dulles International Airport protesting the new president’s so-called “Muslim ban.”

“Our Jewish Family Stands With Muslim Refugees &...

Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza overnight, bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after two months.

Israeli leaders announced in the early hours of Tuesday morning, local time, that they ordered the strikes after Hamas would...

US launches fresh strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – The United States’ military operation against Houthi terrorists in Yemen continued throughout the day on Sunday, as the Iranian-backed militia group launched fresh attacks on U.S. aircraft carriers in the Red Sea.

U.S. Central Command, which...

Hello, Gorgeous: Could national tour of ‘Funny Girl’ be more Jewish?

By ALAN SMASON

The first national tour of “Funny Girl” rolled into New Orleans last Tuesday with key players in major roles being occupied by Jewish performers. Yes, the story of Fanny Brice, an unknown Jewish girl from the Lower...

Cantorial soloist Jordan Lawrence stars in her first leading role in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

Hot on the heels of observing Purim with her congregational members earlier today, Congregation Gates of Prayer cantorial soloist Jordan Lawrence is preparing for a different kind of opening night tonight away from...

Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.

By BEN SALES

(JTA) — Six months ago, the notion of peace between Israel and Lebanon seemed remote, if not impossible.

At that point, Hezbollah and Israel had been exchanging fire for nearly a year. The border region between the...

Cheryl Stern enjoys multiple roles in ‘Funny Girl’ opening tonight at the Saenger

By ALAN SMASON, Exclusive to the CCJN

Cheryl Stern may not be a household name, but she is a veteran of stage and screen for four decades and one of the solid cast members of the national tour of “Funny...

Tulane one of 60 universities under Education Department probes for alleged Jew-hatred

By VITA FELIG

(JNS.org) – Tulane University was one of 60 universities sent notices on Monday by the Education Department warning they could face consequences if they fail to meet their obligations, under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights...