6 Years After Katrina

This morning, Rabbi Fred Guttman forwarded me this piece written by Rabbi David Young (Temple Sinai, North Miami Beach, FL) which is featured on the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s site:

http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2011/08/let_your_friends_property_be_a.html

We have been going to New Orleans since the 3rd year following the storm and its tragic aftermath.  With yesterday being the 6^th year since Katrina, I find the continuation of our work there so important: first, for the help that we continue to provide in New Orleans; also for the impact we are having on our teens at a key point in their lives.

Little mention was made of New Orleans and Katrina in the news broadcasts I was following over the weekend.  This is understandable since Hurrican Irene was making its way up the Atlantic coast.  Moreover, it is clear that most of New Orleans is “back,” that is until you visit the neighborhoods firsthand or venture to the east side of town.  The one thing I did see was this:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44305324/ns/us_news-life/

There is so much still to be done. Those working on rebuilding note that at least 10 years of work remain.  I am looking forward to our experience this year.  We will be there from December 1-4, 2011 with our friends and fellow volunteers from Temple Sinai.