2 Israelis injured in New Orleans attack with suspected ISIS ties that killed 15
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At first glance, you won't find much Jewish about the holiday — but look a little closer
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Fast Forward New Orleans Cancels Women’s March Over Anti-Semitism Controversy
(JTA) — At least two more Women’s Marches have been canceled, including in New Orleans, where its chapter cited “several issues.” “Many of the sister marches have asked the leaders of Women’s March, Inc. to resign but as of today, they have yet to do so,” the New Orleans chapter said in its announcement Saturday. Top…
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There’s a dearth of female celebrity chefs in the stratosphere right now. But even more tragic than all that is considering the female chefs whose culinary contributions are not widely known, to whom history hasn’t given its due. One such woman was Mildred Lubritz Covert. Who? You’re probably asking. She doesn’t have the name recognition…
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Fast Forward New Orleans Rescinds Human Rights Resolution Celebrated By BDS Activists
(JTA) — The City of New Orleans rescinded a recent resolution, celebrated by anti-Israel activists, that would have prohibited investment with human rights violators. Although the measure, passed 5-0 on January 11, did not mention Israel or the Palestinians, it was drafted by the New Orleans Palestinian Solidarity Committee, which cheered its passage. The resolution, authored…
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Fast Forward New Orleans Mayor Walks Back Support Of Pro-BDS Resolution
(JTA) — New Orleans Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell has walked back her support for a resolution she authored and supported that lends support to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. The resolution to boycott investments with human rights violators, which passed the New Orleans City Council on Jan. 11 with all five members present voting in support, mentions neither…
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