This is a beautiful and informative essay on JWA's great work in New Orleans. It offered me a glimpse of the key role Jewish women were playing as pillars of the community before Katrina hit. And I appreciated a behind the scenes look into the decision to take action. JWA made a unique contribution by responding quickly to both the need and the opportunity to document the difficult rebuilding process. And Jayne's personal reflections and connections do justice to the transformative effect of oral history - for those talking as well as for those listening. A great example of 'going from strength to strength' in a very difficult context.
This is a beautiful and informative essay on JWA's great work in New Orleans. It offered me a glimpse of the key role Jewish women were playing as pillars of the community before Katrina hit. And I appreciated a behind the scenes look into the decision to take action. JWA made a unique contribution by responding quickly to both the need and the opportunity to document the difficult rebuilding process. And Jayne's personal reflections and connections do justice to the transformative effect of oral history - for those talking as well as for those listening. A great example of 'going from strength to strength' in a very difficult context.