Katrina’s Jewish Voices

This is a photograph of part of a quilt made by Susan Schrott after she and her older daughter participated in a United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Mission for Teens from Westchester, NY to Baton Rouge and New Orleans, April 9-11, 2006. This photo shows a patch in the shape of hand with the word "MITZVOT" on it. Underneith the hand is another patch with an image that reads: "I AM COMING HOME! I WILL REBUILD! I AM NEW ORLEANS!"

Photograph of a street sign with water lines showing how high the water was. Taken by Alden Oreck.

Photograph taken by Alden Oreck of a destroyed car and damaged houses at Uptown Fire.

Photograph of a damaged house at the London Avenue Breach, taken by Alden Oreck. This is a close up of the side of the house. You can see the broken windows.

Photograph of the inside of a destroyed house at the London Avenue breach, taken by Alden Oreck.