Boutté headlines 21st Jazz Fest Shabbat

May 03, 2012

John Boutté, a featured performer on the HBO series “Treme,” headlined the 24th annual Jazz Fest Shabbat held at Touro Synagogue on Friday, April 27.

Attendees at the historic St. Charles Avenue sanctuary filled most every seat, enjoying a...

Hadassah President Shines at local fundraiser

April 26, 2012

Marcie Natan, recently selected as national president of Hadassah, was a prominent guest at the Shining Starfundraiser for the New Orleans Chapter of the women’s Zionist organization on Sunday, April 22.

The local chapter organized a fashion show with members...

Jewish Hero is Randy Gold of Atlanta

December 08, 2011

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) have selected Randy Goldof Atlanta, GA, as the 2011 Jewish Community Hero of the Year. Nominations from across the nation were made and online votes were cast over the course of...

Anshe Sfard welcomes Rabbi David Polsky

September 02, 2011

Rabbi David Polsky flashes a toothy grin inside the sanctuary of Congregation Anshe Sfard. Born in New York’s Upper West Side and a resident of the Big Apple for most of his 33 years, he is newly arrived in the...

Cirque comes to New Orleans

October 25, 2010

As a youth Neil Goldberg says he never wanted to run away and join the circus, but because of him dozens of talented artists have. Goldberg, now a successful impresario, promoter and theatrical producer is the creator of Cirque Dreams,...