Thursday, May 4, 2006
The Road to Mississippi
By Sophia Kamran
Driving through the deserted streets of New Orleans, we peered through the windows of our charter bus and watched as we drove past miles of destroyed. . .
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Their Spirit Survives
By Richard Sherman
It was hard to be in Los Angeles in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, perhaps the biggest natural disaster in our history. I had some previous Red. . .
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Fundraiser to Benefit Storm Victims
Fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Southland Responds to Relief Needs
By David Finnigan
Prominent rabbis have been urging their congregations to give generously to Hurricane Katrina relief funds, the most prominent being one set up by. . .
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Exodus of Family Hits a Low Note
By David Finnigan
Earlier this summer, Shana Leonard gave up her Fairfax District apartment to move to New Orleans and be near her 82-year-old father, legendary jazz. . .
Thursday, September 8, 2005
Disaster Exposes Government Failures
By James D. Besser
President Bush and Congress talk a good game when it comes to homeland security, but the tragic truth is that the country is less able to cope with. . .
Thursday, September 8, 2005
A Prayer for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
By Rabbi Naomi Levy
Are You watching, God?
Have You seen the innocent swept away?
Are You listening, God?
Have You heard their cries?
Be with them, God.
Be their. . .
Thursday, September 8, 2005
City’s Plight Brings Flood of Memories
By Rabbi Anne Brener
In New Orleans, the Jews are the only ones buried in the ground. Others, if their mourners have any means at all, are laid with the expectation of. . .
Thursday, September 8, 2005
A Race Against Time and Floodwaters
By Chanan Tigay
Stepping up to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish day schools opened their doors to evacuees, families welcomed strangers into their homes,. . .