Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans Condemns White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is appalled and saddened by the violence in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday, August 12. This display of hate, bigotry, racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism by white supremacists has no place in America. We strongly believe the rhetoric of hate must always be challenged, as it is inconsistent with both the core tenets of Judaism and the democratic principles of our beloved nation. We‎ genuinely hope everyone will join us in condemning the messages and acts of bigotry we witnessed in Charlottesville. 

We are horrified and sickened by the messages spewed at the rally, and by the deaths and injuries sustained—and we send our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives over the weekend and wish a speedy recovery to the others who were injured.

Starry Soiree

Starry Soiree, the 104th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana, to be held Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. (doors and cash bar open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Audubon Tea Room. The Federation will celebrate the success of the 2017 Annual Campaign, thanking co-chairs, Kathy Shepard and Maury Herman, and hold its annual election, welcoming incoming President, Henry Miller. The event will also introduce incoming CEO, Arnie Fielkow. This festive, kosher dinner, with wine, will honor all of the 2017 Federation award winners.

Registration is limited, and we expect the event to sell out quickly.  We must receive all reservations by Tuesday, September 5.

Click here to make your reservation online.

Starry Soiree is generously sponsored by Whitney Bank, Ray Brandt Infiniti | Porsche of New Orleans, Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C., Cox Communications, LCMC Health, St. Charles Vision, and Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp.

Federation launches 2018 Allocations Process for Beneficiary Agencies

A percentage of annual campaign funds of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans are designated for grants to Beneficiary Agencies, and all Jewish agencies and organizations are invited to submit applications to receive funding (synagogues and other places of worship are not eligible to apply). When considering allocation requests, the Allocations Committee will take into account the impact the particular organization has on the local Jewish community, the need for funding and projected local benefit. Please note that preference will be made for local organizations. 

Click here to download the informational packet and application.

The Allocations Committee will accept electronic and/or paper applications until Friday, September 15, 2017. Questions? Please contact Deni Hirsh at 504-780-5612 or at deni@jewishnola.com.