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Local Resources/Synagogues & Temples

Congregation B'nai Israel - Baton Rouge
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Congregation B'nai Israel in Baton Rouge, LA, now celebrating our 150th year as one of the oldest Reform congregations in the United States. We are an active and vibrant Reform Jewish congregation with a diverse membership, and with leadership that fully respects our diversity.
Local Resources/Synagogues & Temples

Beth Shalom Synagogue - Jewish Synagogue - Baton Rouge
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“The Reform Synagogue That Honors Jewish Tradition.”

Beth Shalom Synagogue is a Reform congregation and a member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). We are a “family style” shul with a hamish, relaxed atmosphere. Our joy in expressing our Judaism is exponentially increased when shared with our congregational family. The essence of our shul family is truly the sum of the uniqueness and diversity of our members.

Local Resources/Synagogues & Temples

 

Temple Shalom - Lafayette
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Jews began to immigrate to Vermilionville (the original name of Lafayette) in the early 1800s. They found an atmosphere in Vermilionville that spoke of opportunity for their skills, products, and services. Temple Rodeph Shalom was founded in 1869 as an orthodox synagogue. That same year Governor Alexandre Mouton donated land to be used as a cementery for the Jews of southwest Louisiana.

 
Local Resources/Youth & Students

Rayner CenterThe Alfred G. Rayner Learning Center was started in 1984 in an effort to provide daily care for infants and young children. Today the school has evolved into a day care and learning center for pre-kindergarten children.

The Center has two goals: First, to provide safe, quality, professional care and supervision of the infants and young children entrusted to the school. Second, to initiate the educational process by providing a foundation of values and techniques of learning appropriate material for each age group. The Learning Center emphasizes Judaism, its customs and culture.

Non-Jewish students are welcome to participate in this program, and their diverse backgrounds are respected. The Rayner Center is located at Beth Shalom Synagogue, but operates as an independent organization.

Local Resources/Youth & Students

Jewish Studies at Louisiana State University (LSU)
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Established in 1992, our mission is to serve as the intellectual heart of Jewish Studies in Louisiana, cultivating knowledge about Jewish cultures, religion, literature, history, and identity both within the academy and within the community.
Local Resources/Youth & Students

Sigma Alpha Mu Jewish Fraternity at Louisiana State University

Local Resources/Youth & Students

Hillel at Louisiana State University (LSU)
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge provides funding for programming and a part-time coordinator to encourage and support Jewish Life on the LSU campus.

Hillel consists of our re-envisioned executive board, advisor Dan Novak, interim Hillel staff Moshe Cohen, around 30 active members, and over 170 on our listserv! Activities include an on campus sukkah, in home shabbat dinners, Taglit-Birthright Israel and volunteer opportunities for the greater jewish community and more.

In the wake of the hurricanes in Fall 2005, Hillel at LSU became nationally recognized by Hillel International and received attention from the Jewish Federations at the national and local levels.
Local Resources/Youth & Students

Camp Kol Bo-Reznikoff Day Camp
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Camp Kol Bo is a community sponsored two week-long Jewish day camp for children ages 4-7 in Baton Rouge where children learn about Judaism and make memories that last a lifetime.

Local Resources/Youth & Students

Baton Rouge Federation of Temple Youth (BaRFTY)
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Baton Rouge Federation of Temple Youth (BaRFTY). Our local chapter of the North American Federation of Temple Youth serving the youth of both congregations. BaRFTY has high school members from both Congregation B'nai Israel and Congregation Beth Shalom, both located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This enthusiastic bunch of kids is active in the Baton Rouge Jewish community and has monthly social gatherings for both fun and education.

Local Resources/Agencies & Organizations

Baton Rouge Chapter of Hadassah
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HADASSAH, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold. Since its inception, Hadassah has remained unwavering in its devotion to Judaism, Zionism, and American ideals.

As the largest volunteer organization and the largest women's organization in America, Hadassah is committed to strengthening the unity of the Jewish people. In Israel, we accomplish this through progressive healthcare, education, youth institutions, volunteerism, and land reclamation. In the U.S. we reach our goals through Jewish and Zionist education programs, Zionist Youth programs, and health awareness programs, as well as by advocating for issues of importance to women and to the American Jewish community.

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Local Resources/Agencies & Organizations
Congregation B'nai Israel: Jewish (Hebrew) Cemetery: 1400 block of North Street, Baton Rouge, LA. (Google Map)

Beth Shalom Synagogue: Liberal Synagogue Cemetery 9665 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, LA. (Google Map)
Local Resources/Entertainment

I think we can agree that we all love a good story, one that inspires us by helping find meaning in our own lives. And, with over 3700 years of history behind us, the Jewish people have lots of inspiring stories to tell and listen to.

Every year the film festival highlights Jewish issues, traditions, challenges and characters that will resonate with our audiences whatever their background or beliefs. In addition, we will present filmmakers and speakers who will bring an added dimension to the dramas, documentaries, shorts, and animated films in our programs. http://brjff.com/
Local Resources/Travel & Tourism

City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities. Known for its great people, its unique food and its lively music, Red Stick has something for everyone - including a local government that cares.



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Holocaust Educators Scholarship Available

The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge and The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival would like to formally invite all secondary English and social studies teachers to apply for a fully funded scholarship to attend the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Read more...

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