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MSJE to Open Special Exhibition About Holocaust Survivors in the South: The New Americans Social Club offers lessons about patriotism, community
New Orleans, March 16, 2026 – The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) will open its newest special exhibition to the public on Friday, March 20. “Holocaust Survivors in a New Land: The New Americans Social Club of New Orleans” tells the story of Holocaust survivors who made new lives in the South, becoming citizens, opening businesses, organizing Yiddish-language entertainment and Holocaust memorial programs, and even confronting neo-Nazis. Executive Director Ke
Mar 25
2026 Middle School Writing Contest: New Americans and You
Enter the 2026 MSJE Middle School Writing Contest. Students in grades 5-8 are invited to write about welcoming new Americans and sharing cultural traditions.
Mar 103 min read
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