Mardi Gras
When in Rome (or New Orleans)
Jewish life thrives at Mardi Gras and all year round
Former Fellow Flashback: Rachel, 2008-2010
This February, for the first time ever, the ISJL is hosting a reunion of all of the alumni of our ...
King (Cakes) & Queen (Esther)
If you’ve never lived in the South, you might not be familiar with King Cakes. The brightly colored yellow-green-and-purple treats ...
Is Mardi Gras More Jewish Than You Think?
The parades of Mardi Gras are a communal event. It isn’t unusual for folks to begin gathering in their favorite ...