Katrina’s Jewish Voices

Examination of the experience of Hurricane Katrina through the prism of Jewish values, written by Rabbi Robert Loewy of Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, LA, for Steven S. Wise Congregation.

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.