This is the story of my mother Helen Zerlin Sperling's evacuation from New Orleans on August 29th, 2005 and going forward until the time we recorded it. It is submitted by me, her daughter, Janet Zerlin Fagan of Newton, MA, originally a native of New Orleans, on July 30, 2008. This is the story of my mother Helen Zerlin Sperling's evacuation from New Orleans on August 29th, 2005 and going forward until the time we ... Please find attached a creative and spiritual update I wrote on our recovery from the Federal Flooding following Hurricane Katrina. We will finally be living in a new house soon, after over two and a half years of waiting. Please find attached a creative and spiritual update I wrote on our recovery from the Federal Flooding following Hurricane Katrina. We will... In July, 2006, my husband and I participated in the Union for Reform Judaism Mitzvah Corps to help in post-Katrina volunteer work. Attached are some articles that describe my experience: They include an opinion piece that I published in the Boston Jewish Advocate, as well as two blogs that appeared on www.jspot, the blog of the Jewish Funds for Justice. In July, 2006, my husband and I participated in the Union for Reform Judaism Mitzvah Corps to help in post-Katrina volunteer work. Attached ... As I, Tom Oelsner, travel around the country in my motorhome named "The Oelsmobile" I send out a weekly newsletter. Currently at home in New Orleans I sent out a Holiday Edition and this contribution is a portion of that Newsletter dealing with New Orleans. It was suggested by Sam and Gert Levitan that I make this submission. As I, Tom Oelsner, travel around the country in my motorhome named "The Oelsmobile" I send out a weekly newsletter. Currently at home in New... ... This is an entry I wrote for a Blog that I'll begin for my employer. This is an entry I wrote for a Blog that I'll begin for my employer.... This is the program from Touro Synagogue's Shavuot service entitled "The Restoration Confirmation." The service took place on June 1, 2006. It includes writings from members of the confirmation class that discuss Hurricane Katrina and how it impacted their lives and their faith. This is the program from Touro Synagogue's Shavuot service entitled "The Restoration Confirmation." The service took place on June 1, 2006.... Part of the story of the Katrina experience at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East. Part of the story of the Katrina experience at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans East.... This photo shows a streetcar passing by the Loews State Theater at the corner of Canal Street and Basin Street and Elk Place. It was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, who traveled to New Orleans with a group of 35 Conservative rabbis for a Rabbinical Assembly Mission at the end of January 2007. This photo shows a streetcar passing by the Loews State Theater at the corner of Canal Street and Basin Street and Elk Place. It was taken ... This photo shows the Loews State Theater at the corner of Canal Street and Basin Street and Elk Place. It was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, who traveled to New Orleans with a group of 35 Conservative rabbis for a Rabbinical Assembly Mission at the end of January 2007. This photo shows the Loews State Theater at the corner of Canal Street and Basin Street and Elk Place. It was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, ... This photo shows the corner of North Rampart Street and Bienville Avenue. It was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, who traveled to New Orleans with a group of 35 Conservative rabbis for a Rabbinical Assembly Mission at the end of January 2007. This photo shows the corner of North Rampart Street and Bienville Avenue. It was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, who traveled to New Orleans w... A photograph of Katrina destruction at the intersection of Fleur de Lis Drive and N Frontage St. The photo was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller, who traveled to New Orleans with a group of 35 Conservative rabbis for a Rabbinical Assembly Mission at the end of January 2007. A photograph of Katrina destruction at the intersection of Fleur de Lis Drive and N Frontage St. The photo was taken by Rabbi Jason Miller,... The Rebirth Brass Band performing at the Maple Leaf Bar. The Rabbinical Assembly saw the performance as part of the 35-person trip to New Orleans at the end of January 2007. The Rebirth Brass Band performing at the Maple Leaf Bar. The Rabbinical Assembly saw the performance as part of the 35-person trip to New Or... This photograph of a church in the lower ninth ward was taken by Howard Feinberg, Managing Director of UJC Consulting, on a United Jewish Communities (UJC) Emergency Committee study trip to the Gulf Coast, February 13-17, 2006. This photograph of a church in the lower ninth ward was taken by Howard Feinberg, Managing Director of UJC Consulting, on a United Jewish Co... This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom g... This photo shows someone displaying a dress at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This photo shows someone displaying a dress at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization... This photo shows people at the racks of dresses provided by the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This photo shows people at the racks of dresses provided by the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The... This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom g... This photograph shows some of the people who took part in the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This photograph shows some of the people who took part in the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The ... This is a photo of girls finding potential prom dresses at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of girls finding potential prom dresses at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The... This photo shows the line of people waiting to enter the building where the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC), is being held. The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This photo shows the line of people waiting to enter the building where the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communitie... This is a photo of several of the same dress made available by the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of several of the same dress made available by the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). ... This is a photo of one donated dress at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of one donated dress at the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathe... This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC), which took place at the Diamondhead Community Center. The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC), which took place at the Diamondhead Communit... This is a photo of the setup for the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the setup for the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hun... This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This picture shows a rack of the dresses that were available to the teens. This is a photo of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom ... This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hund... This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hund... This is a photo of the setup process for the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the setup process for the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gath... This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hundreds of prom gowns, graduation dresses, tuxedos, suits, and accessories to donate to high school teens in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and Louisiana. This is a photo of the setup of the Cinderella Initiative, a project of the United Jewish Communities (UJC). The organization gathered hund... This is a card from the Fort Worth community to Lainie Breaux, on the birth of her son Zachary. He was born days before Hurricane Katrina hit. Because of a health issue, Zach was forced to stay behind in the hospital nursery in New Orleans, while the Breaux family evacuated to Houston, TX. Soon after, the hospital was evacuated and for a few days, his family was not able to locate him. They were joyously reunited in Fort Worth. This is a card from the Fort Worth community to Lainie Breaux, on the birth of her son Zachary. He was born days before Hurricane Katrina h... This is a press release from the Union for Reform Judaism's website, www.urj.org. The press release, "Ujamaa CDC and Union for Reform Judaism Partner to Build Volunteer Support Center $125,000 Grant Will Be Used to Refurbhish Tzedakah House," describes the partnership between the two groups to build a new volunteer support center in Treme, New Orleans. The center will support nearly two dozen volunteers and consultants at any given time once it is completed. This is a press release from the Union for Reform Judaism's website, www.urj.org. The press release, "Ujamaa CDC and Union for Reform Judais... original 10 x 10 x 10 inch sculpture in clay, high fired with oxides, evoking the innocence of people who expected the government to help, and their disappointment at the slow response. original 10 x 10 x 10 inch sculpture in clay, high fired with oxides, evoking the innocence of people who expected the government to help, a... This is a blog entry by Nathan Rothstein, a volunteer with the Phoenix of New Orleans. In this entry, Nathan writes about the ongoing planning process to rebuild the Tulane/Gravier neighborhood. This is a blog entry by Nathan Rothstein, a volunteer with the Phoenix of New Orleans. In this entry, Nathan writes about the ongoing planni... This is a blog entry by Nathan Rothstein, a volunteer with the Phoenix of New Orleans. He writes about a committee he is part of to help rebuild the Tulane/Gravier neighborhood. Specifically, Nathan is working with the sub-group dealing with open space planning. This is a blog entry by Nathan Rothstein, a volunteer with the Phoenix of New Orleans. He writes about a committee he is part of to help re... Attached is a page from our newsletter after we accepted Hurricane Katrina students into our school, The Emery/Weiner School, temporarily. They were a great addition to our student population. Attached is a page from our newsletter after we accepted Hurricane Katrina students into our school, The Emery/Weiner School, temporarily. ... This is an email that I wrote to a friend in Israel a few days after the storm hit. I think it sums up my personal feelings about the catastrophe, and it also shows what people were saying/believing at the time. This is an email that I wrote to a friend in Israel a few days after the storm hit. I think it sums up my personal feelings about the catas... A sermon I gave the Shabbat after Katrina. A sermon I gave the Shabbat after Katrina.... A Katrina Remembrance A Katrina Remembrance... This is a photograph that originally appeared as part of the blog of Deep South Jewish Voice, www.deepsouthjewishvoice.blogspot.com. Deep South Jewish Voice is the Jewish newspaper of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Northwest Florida. This photograph, taken on October 3, 2005, is of B'nai Israel, in Hattiesburg Mississippi. This is a photograph that originally appeared as part of the blog of Deep South Jewish Voice, www.deepsouthjewishvoice.blogspot.com. Deep So...