Festival Jew Orleans - An Immersive Experience!

JNOLA, the NextGen program from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, welcomes members from Jewish communities across the Southeast and beyond to Festival Jew Orleans!

This three-day festival highlights the rich Jewish culture found in New Orleans. Cover yourself in the shade of oak trees as you kayak through the bayou into a breathtaking sculpture garden. Let the bright colors of local art and street murals fill your eyes and the melodic notes of live music surround your ears. Treat your taste buds to the spiced heat and buttery sweetness of delicious food as you move through the city's Jewish landmarks, museums, and monuments with friends old and new.

Your ticket includes most meals and access to all events! Including JNOLA's annual signature gala on Saturday; Havdalah followed by the Krewe of Boo Parade with private space reserved at Barcadia, right on the parade route. Krewe of Boo is New Orleans Halloween parade, dressing up is encouraged!

Here's what else you can expect from this festival weekend:

• Tikkun Olam project to benefit a local nonprofit
• Jewish history tour
• National World War II Museum exhibit tour
• Kayaking through the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
• Krewe of Boo Parade
• Street Mural tour
• Studio Be art tour
• The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
• Shabbat Dinner
• and more!

Ticket Info

There are discounted weekend and day tickets for locals. Purchase your ticket here and then fill out our Google Registration form to sign up for the activities of your choice. You MUST fill out the Google registration form by October 1, 2022. Space is limited so activity registration is first come, first serve and we ask that you please commit to whatever activities you sign up to attend.

Click here for the Google registration form: https://forms.gle/gKUtFUugv4GKNJgk9

Hotel Info (2 choices)

• We have 30 rooms blocked off at The Holiday Inn Express St. Charles located at 936 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. Book your room with the group code: JNL
• Rooms are $219 per night, not including taxes, fees, or parking. *2 night minimum stay required. 72-hour free cancellation.
• Rooms MUST be booked on or by September 20th, 2022 to guarantee that rate.
• JNOLA will offer transportation to certain events from this location. You are welcome to stay at an alternative location and meet at this hotel for pick up.

The Holiday Inn Express St. Charles Avenue, is conveniently located in the Warehouse District in New Orleans and within walking distance of many local restaurants and popular attractions, such as the National World War II Museum. The hotel is located on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, which gives you easy access to both the nearby Garden District and the French Quarter (less than a mile away!), and has many great amenities to offer, such as complimentary breakfast and wi-fi.

• We have 7 rooms blocked off at The Royal Frenchman Hotel located at 700 Frenchman St. New Orleans, LA 70116. To book your room you can either call the hotel directly, 504-619-9660, and reference that you are part of the JNOLA room block, or email events@royalfrenchmenhotel.com to make reservations.
• Rooms are $219 per night, not including taxes, fees, or parking. *2 night minimum stay required. 72-hour free cancellation.
• Rooms MUST be booked on or by September 6th, 2022 to guarantee that rate.

The gracefully appointed rooms and suites at Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar offer a place to relax and recharge amidst the excitement of New Orleans’ famed Marigny district. Stretch out on luxury linens and enjoy a range of perks, from complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water to in-room Keurig machines with Starbucks® coffee.

Meal Info

• All provided meals will be kosher style (vegetarian/fish). If you require a kosher meal, please respond accordingly on the Google registration form.
• All meals are provided except breakfast.

Ride Info

• The hotels are located within walking distance to a few of the activities. For the rest, we will organize volunteers to pick up guests but guests may have to use Uber or Lyft.

JNOLA is generously sponsored by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, who are also presenting this festival. JNOLA is for members of the New Orleans Jewish community between the ages of 21-39. Questions? Contact JNOLA Director, Amanda Loflin, at Amanda@jewishnola.com. *We will follow local and CDC guidelines during this festival.