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'The only answer is music': Neta Elkayam's border-crossing journey, from Morocco to New Orleans
Israeli-Moroccan artist Neta Elkayam carries the music, memories and contradictions of her North African heritage from Israel to the Deep South
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Archaeologists find clues to 1700s fires under New Orleans street
The protesters that proved antisemitism is alive and real - opinion
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Sixth Israeli New Orleans Jazz Festival pumps out the feelgood vibes
The festival will feature a lineup of early jazz styles, from ragtime to Dixieland, with some blues and more contemporary sounds thrown in for good measure.
David Corenswet, the next Superman, has deep Jewish roots in New Orleans
David Corenswet, the first Jewish Superman, keeps his life private. He was married by a rabbi and a priest.
Ex-NJ gov. Chris Christie's niece kicked off flight, injures 6 deputies
Shannon Epstein accused a Latino family of "smuggling drugs" on a Spirit Airlines flight and allegedly injured six sheriff's deputies when they tried to escort her off the plane.
Quiana Lynell brings New Orleans flavor to Israel's Hot Jazz series
The forthcoming local tour will offer us a pungent and infectious whiff of early New Orleans jazz, when joyous and eminently danceable sounds and rhythms were the order of the day
One dead, two injured in shooting at Louisiana high school graduation ceremony
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) announced that the "subject has been detained," while others at the scene are under questioning.
In Hurricane Ida's wake: Jews of New Orleans prepare for High Holy Days
After being scattered by hurricane Ida, with winds stronger than Katrina’s in 2005, the Jews of New Orleans prepare for the High Holy Days.
Hurricane Ida destroys Jewish family’s home where Louis Armstrong stayed
The family bought Armstrong’s first trumpet, with the repayment being Armstrong would ride on the wagon for a year and blow the whistle. The famed jazz musician was reputed to wear a Magen David.
Online New Orleans-Israel Festival: Funking down from New Orleans
As we have all have had our fair share of challenges to contend with in recent times, it stands to reason to arrange a music festival that may help us to offload some of the emotional detritus.
Policemen fired over Facebook post suggesting AOC be shot
A Louisiana policeman who suggested on Facebook that high-profile U.S. Representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez needed to be shot was fired on Monday, along with a second officer who "liked" his post.
Tropical Storm Barry dodges New Orleans, decreasing flood threat
Further weakening to a tropical depression was expected on Sunday as Barry moved inland, the NHC said.
