Tourist and Visitor Info
Welcome to the Big Easy! Chabad is happy to provide information and services to help make your stay in New Orleans more enjoyable.
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Kosher Restaurants
There are several Kosher establishments in greater New Orleans, under the supervision of the Louisiana Kashrut Committee. (Pas Yisrael is available but must be requested.)
Kosher Cajun Deli and Grocery: Located at 3519 Severn Ave in Metairie. Phone 504-888-2010 - www.koshercajun.com. Please note: Kosher Cajun closes at 7 pm each day. On Friday and Sunday they close at 3 pm. Please plan accordingly. Kosher Cajun will be open during Chol Hamoed Pesach.
Dvash Catering (catering & takeout): Located at 3747 W. Esplanade in Metairie. Phone 504-390-5560 - www.dvashcatering.com. Please note: Advance orders only. There is no walk-in availability.
Any other establishments claiming to be Kosher are not certified by the LKC. Please contact individual establishments directly to find out who certifies them.
For details on the LKC, contact LKC Kashrut administrator, Rabbi Yossie Nemes at 504-454-2910 or [email protected]. Or www.louisianakosher.com .
Mikvah
For information about using the Women's Mikvah, located on site, please visit www.chabadneworleans.com/mikvah
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For the address and access to the Men's Mikvah (which is a few blocks from Chabad House) please email [email protected]
Daily Minyan/Shiurim
There is a Minyan at Chabad House for Shachrit every weekday (M-F) at 7:00 AM. The Sunday morning Minyan is at 8:00 AM.
Chabad House is located at 7037 Freret St.
Chabad of Metairie has a daily (S-T) minyan for Mincha/Maariv at 20 minutes before sunset. For sunset times:
www.chabadneworleans.com/calendar
. They also have a Sunday morning Minyan at 8 AM.
Chabad of Metairie is located at 4141 W. Esplanade Ave.
Please check out our calendar to learn about scheduled events that are coming up during your visit
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The New Orleans Eruv
We are pleased to announce that after many years of effort, the New Orleans Eruv is finally complete. It is being overseen by Rabbi Yochanan Rivkin under the auspices of Anshe Sfard. Here is a link to the Eruv website, which includes a link to the map. https://www.anshesfard.org/new-orleans-eruv. As with any area of Halacha, a person should consult their Halachic authority before taking advantage of the New Orleans Eruv. See the Eruv website for more info.
Please see the Eruv Facebook page for current status: https://www.facebook.com/New-Orleans-Eruv-111153541242369
Shabbat Minyan Schedule
Friday night Mincha is at candlelighting time followed by Kabbalat Shabbat. Please see our homepage for this week's candlelighting times. For other Halachic zmanim for the week please check out our calendar and click on the day you want learn about. Shabbat morning Shachrit begins at 10:00 AM. There is often a Kiddush after services. Shabbat Mincha/Maariv are b'zman.
Shabbat Accommodations Near Chabad in Uptown New Orleans
Chabad House is between 4-5 miles from the Downtown/French Quarter area.
Parkview Hotel is a boutique hotel near Chabad House, located on St. Charles Ave just a few minutes walk from the Shul. www.ParkViewGuestHouse.com 888.533.0746. When booking please tell them that we referred you.
The Alder Hotel is 1.2 miles from Chabad House at 4545 Magnolia St. There is a Chabad 15% discount off of listed rate (with exceptions). Use www.Alderhotel.com and enter Chabad in the promo or call 888-626-5861 and use promo.
There are a Best Western and a Hampton Inn about 2.4 miles from Chabad House on St. Charles Ave.
Airbnb or short term rentals in the Uptown/Carrollton area are also an option. You can use the Shul address is a starting point for proximity.
One option is Casa Freret - Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Uptown - recently updated. 5 minute walk to Chabad! Accommodates up to 8 guests. Located just 4 blocks from the streetcar line. Rates are seasonal. Please tell them we referred you. [email protected] or https://pinhasproperties.com/property/casa-freret-uptown/
Another is an airbnb on the 600 block of Lowerline off St. Charles - https://abnb.me/
Should you wish to eat or stay with a family, please email us at least two weeks in advance - [email protected]. We would also appreciate if you would furnish a reference in order for us to accommodate you.
Chabad Metairie Info
If you would like to stay in Metairie for Shabbat, please contact Chabad there 504-454-2910 or [email protected] There is a hotel (Sleep Inn) within relative walking distance (1.5 miles) of Chabad in Metairie.
Anshe Sfard (a shul closer to downtown) - www.anshesfard.org
Community Links
Jewish Federation of New Orleans - www.jewishnola.com
Jewish Community Center - www.nojcc.org
Louisiana Kashrut Committee - www.louisianakosher.com
Jewish Tour Guides:
Gisele Goldberg:[email protected]
Roni Bossin: The Wandering Krewe Tours: Phone: 504-648-7834; WhatsApp: 415-881-7944 www. thewanderingkrewe.
Mississippi Info: For info on Congregation Beth Israel - Chabad of Southern Mississippi - https://www.cbigulfcoast.org/
Baton Rouge Info: For Chabad of Baton Rouge: www.chabadbr.com
