I enjoyed the article on Jewish philanthropy (The Best of the Crescent City Jewish News SOURCE 2018-19/5779). I would like to add that, in addition to all their other incredible donations, Edith and Edgar Stern founded Metairie...
In early 1954, my father was unemployed and in debt, with a toddler (my brother Alan) and a pregnant wife who was weeks away from giving birth (to me!). My dad, a social worker, then applied for...
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is pleased to announce that it’s new gala event “Fete de Federation” to be held this Thursday September 22 is sold out.
Thank you for your coverage of Vice President Joseph Biden’s trip to Israel and for reporting his recent condemnation of the latest horrifying attacks against Israelis that have persisted for nearly six months.
In 1776, Independence Day was observed on July 4 which was the 17th of Tammuz on the Jewish calendar. In a rare calendar convergence in 2015, we will be celebrate Independence Day on July 4...
I recently came across Elyse Glickman’s article about Ryan (Rabin) being the son (of) Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin (“Grouplove’s Ryan Rabin: Strings, sticks and energy“), but for her to call Yes nothing but an”niche art rock...
I am head of “Legacy”, which is dealing with property claims and retrieval in Eastern Europe. “Legacy”, has dealt so far with more than 1000 applicants who in the last 10 years submitted claims for restitution of Jewish-owned...
Friday, November 7, 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the murder of Hannah Senesh at the hands of her fascist captors. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if temples and synagogues all across the globe could dedicate their Shabbat Eve...
A few days ago I picked up “The Best of Crescent City Jewish News” from Beth Israel synagogue. I really appreciate and love the coverage of the article “Hadassah Installs new slate of officers”.