Summary
Organization name
Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
Tax id (EIN)
72-0408938
Address
3747 W. Esplanade AvenueMetairie, LA 70002
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans was established in 1913 through strategic collaboration among the city's marginalized and decentralized Jewish communities to welcome and care for the influx of Russian Jews immigrating to New Orleans. Federation ensured its educational and philanthropic influence extended into the broader New Orleans community, implementing a system of interfaith collaboration with Protestant and Catholic churches while also providing a form of "social security" to New Orleans' Jews.
Today, the mission and vision of Federation operate according to a multifaceted principle: to inspire the many diverse and talented members of New Orleans' Jewish community to explore, share and deepen their Jewish identities through engaging greater New Orleans, as well as other Jewish communities in Israel and around the world. While working diligently to disseminate the Jewish principle of "tikkun olam" (Hebrew for "repairing the world" through charity and social action) it funds vital social services and enriching programs
"[Federation programming]. . . reminded us that while so much has changed, our need for hope remains consistent"
". . . helpful in confronting the events in Israel today with strength and positivity, as part of the continuum of Jewish History"
Organization name
Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
Tax id (EIN)
72-0408938
Address
3747 W. Esplanade Avenue