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(Clockwise, from left) Rabbi David B. Helfand; Genea Moore; Rabbi Ari Kaiman; Blair Rothstein
April 12, 2023, 11:28 am
Congregation Shearith Israel Builds New Leadership Team
Its mission is to connect people to meaningful living through Judaism.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Michael Morris
February 21, 2023, 1:21 pm
Hoping for New and Fresh Beginnings
The AJT’s publisher shares his thoughts about the new year and ongoing tensions with Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
By Michael Morris
October 28, 2021, 5:13 pm
Name that Couple’s Secret to Wedded Bliss
Can you name these couples? Eight local couples share their secrets to a long and happy marriage.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Resident looking at the remains of his collapsed home after Hurricane Ida struck New Orleans, La. on Aug. 30. // Michael DeMocker via Reuters
September 16, 2021, 8:43 pm
Blank Family Pledges $1M to Assist Hurricane Victims
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the Foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross and the Greater New Orleans Foundation.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
In this March 2, 2021, file photo, pharmacy technician Hollie Maloney loads a syringe with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine. (AP/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
August 23, 2021, 3:50 pm
FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 16 and Up
US becomes first country to officially endorse shot; hundreds of millions of doses administered since emergency rollout in December.
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE
Bert Weiss poses with Rett Thompson, a video producer, by the Stay Sexy sign outdoors at 5Church.
July 27, 2021, 5:23 pm
Morning Show Host Touted for Two Decades of Success
Native Californian Bert Weiss attracts a massive fan base of revelers who dig his gossipy banter and honest self portrayal.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
This permanent gallery includes sacred texts, images and symbols that explore Jewish holidays, lifecycles and beliefs of Southern Jews. // Photos courtesy of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
June 29, 2021, 7:49 pm
Southern Jewish Museum Opens in New Orleans
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience includes exhibitions, collections and programs focusing on the history and culture of Southern Jewish life.
By Susanne Katz
Photographer Herb Snitzer captured singer Jimmy Rushing in 1959 with the Duke Ellington orchestra.
February 9, 2021, 1:45 pm
Breman Exhibit Connects Jews With Jazz
The iconic photographs of Herb Snitzer chronicle an important era in American life.
By Bob Bahr
January 13, 2021, 2:46 pm
Obituary: Judy Kagan Bressler
Judy Kagan Bressler, 85, died Dec. 20, 2020.
Thousands of books, research and other resources are housed at the Madlyn and Paul Hilliard Research Library.
December 4, 2019, 1:05 pm
Atlanta’s Connection to WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has just expanded.
By Paula Baroff
Jackie Gothard weeps at the burial of Congregation Beth Israel Torah scrolls in 2005.
May 27, 2018, 8:06 am
Remembering Jackie Gothard
The New Orleans native’s son celebrates her as a "master of love."
By Yaacov Noah Gothard
May 27, 2018, 6:19 am
Obituary: Jackie Gothard
She was the driving force in rebuilding Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
GaGa attends her 104th birthday lunch July 28, 2017, at Clancy’s. Her martini is on the table out of the frame.
May 15, 2018, 4:20 am
We Thought She’d Outlive Us All
My grandmother made the most of her almost 105 years, most of it in New Orleans.
By Michael Jacobs
January 16, 2018, 4:52 pm
BDS Strikes in New Orleans
A city dependent on tourism would be foolish to play the boycott game.
By Michael Jacobs
Temple Gemiluth Chassed in Port Gibson, Miss., is part of the Southern Jewish history the new museum will preserve.
August 1, 2017, 6:00 pm
Making Jewish History in New Orleans
The new Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience will take up half of a four-floor, newly renovated building.
By Michael Jacobs
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