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Anniversary of ‘Shalom Y’all’ film to be recognized at Broad Theater on Dec. 3

The 20th anniversary of the documentary film “Shalom Y’all” by Brian Bain will be recognized with a special screening on the occasion of its 20th anniversary at the Broad Theater, 636 North Broad, on Sun., December 3 at 4 p.m.

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Lake Lawn & Save Our Cemeteries to present lecture on Jewish cemeteries Monday night

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries and Save Our Cemeteries will be presenting a lecture titled “The Evolution of Jewish Cemeteries in New Orleans: Dispersed of Judah and Hebrew Rest Cemeteries” on Mon., Nov, 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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JWV Post to place American flags on veterans graves to start full week of activities

The Ben Katz Post #580 of the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is expected to place scores of small American flags this Sunday, November 5, at 1:00 p.m. CST on the graves of those who served the nation in advance of...

Full Statement by Tulane president, provost & COO

Following the violence at the protests yesterday, Oct. 26, this statement was sent to the Tulane University community by the university’s president Michael Fitts, provost Robin Forman and chief operating officer Patrick Norton. One paragraph detailing numbers for Tulane students,...

CCJN editor wins Best Editorial for second year in a row

For the second year in a row and the third time since 2019, CCJN editor Alan Smason was selected for recognition as having won first place in the Best Editorial category at the 2023 Press Club of New Orleans (PCNO)...

JCRS to host annual Chanukah Wrap-a-Thon on Sun., Oct. 15

Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) will host its annual Oscar J. Tolmas Hanukkah Gift Program Wrap-a-Thon and Tailgate Party this Sunday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at Congregation Gates of Prayer Synagogue, 4000 West Esplanade Avenue in...

‘Stories and Sabores’ bows tonight at 6 p.m. at Loyola University

In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, the Goldring Family Foundation Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs (CJMA) will be presenting “Stories & Sabores of the Jewish-Latin American Experience” tonight, Oct. 11, at the St. Charles Room of the Danna Center on the...

Federation and Clergy Council to hold unity event tonight at Gates of Prayer; livestream also available

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Clergy Council, an advisory board composed of area clergy representing each synagogue and temple in Greater New Orleans, will hold “NOLA Stands with Israel,” a community event tonight,...

Federation issues statement regarding Hamas-Israel war

Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans issued a statement this morning expressing support for Israel in the face of the coordinated covert invasion by members of the Hamas terrorist organization.

“The prayer for the State of Israel we recite in...

Cub Scout pack roundup at Shir Chadash on Sunday at 4 p.m.

A fresh attempt at holding a roundup for a Jewish Scout Cub Scout pack open to boys and girls from ages 5 through 10 is going ahead on Sunday afternoon at Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation at 4:00 p.m.

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