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Welcome to the Jewish Cultural Arts Series, a celebration of Jewish creators that brings vibrant cultural events to our New Orleans community. We invite you to explore the exciting lineup of events for the Fall 2025 season below.
All events are open to the community, but advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
This series is made possible through the generous support of Cathy and Morris Bart and our valued community partners.
Challah Prince
Sunday, September 7
International Instagram sensation Idan Chabasov, known as the Challah Prince, brings his unique blend of artistic challah braiding, storytelling, and Jewish pride to New Orleans. Join us for a hands-on experience that combines culinary creativity with Jewish tradition in a lively and interactive workshop, with dough for the event prepared in the Chabad kitchen in Metairie.
Laura Nyro Live Tribute: A Great Jewish Songwriter
Saturday, October 18, 7-9PM
Celebrate the legacy of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Jewish-American singer-songwriter Laura Nyro. Our live concert features a powerhouse selection of New Orleans women performers including Ainsley Matic, Alizah, Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Katarina Boudreaux, and Meryl Zimmerman. This heartfelt musical evening explores Nyro’s unique voice in music and her unmistakable influence on generations of artists.
Bad Shabbos – Film Screening and Rabbi-Led Discussion
Thursday, November 13, 7-9PM
Join us for a screening of the new satirical Jewish horror-comedy Bad Shabbos, starring well-known actors including Kyra Sedgwick, David Paymer, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith — a hilarious and biting take on Jewish family life. The film will be followed by a lively discussion with Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez of Shir Chadash.
Loli Kantor – Call Me Lola: In Search of Mother
Tuesday, December 9, 7-9PM
Experience a special presentation by artist Loli Kantor about her new autobiographical book, Call Me Lola. Through a blend of archival family portraits, documents, and her own contemporary photographs, Kantor embarks on a poignant search for the mother she was named after but never met. This powerful work explores themes of memory, bereavement, and personal history in a way that connects a deeply personal narrative to broader cultural contexts.
The Jewish Cultural Arts Series celebrates Jewish creators and is made possible through the generous support of Cathy and Morris Bart. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to bringing free Jewish cultural events to our community.
Questions? Please contact Natalie Cohen at natalie@nojcc.org or (504) 897-0143 ext. 139.
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