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Susan Levitas

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Susan Levitas

Susan Levitas

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Katrina's Jewish Voices

Stuart Rockoff interviewed Susan Levitas on August 31, 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the Katrina's Jewish Voices Oral History Project. Levitas recounts her childhood, career as a folklorist, marriage, experience during Hurricane Katrina, loss of her work, support from the Atlanta Jewish community, and her involvement in a women's shelter.

https://jwa.org/oralhistories/levitas-susan
Giving Hands
August 17, 2015

The Arrogance of Giving: Lessons from Katrina’s Jewish Voices

Lisa Batya Feld

For the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, JWA created an exhibit to highlight the stories of evacuees and survivors of the storm, based on interviews we had recorded shortly after Katrina. I listened to stories of heartbreaking losses, narrow escapes, and rare moments of unexpected humor. 

Topics: Jewish History
https://jwa.org/blog/arrogance-of-giving-lessons-from-katrina-s-jewish-voices
Susan Levitas

Susan Levitas

As a folklorist, Susan Levitas had a special appreciation for the unique beauty of New Orleans culture.

https://jwa.org/communitystories/katrina/narrators/levitas-susan
Susan Levitas

Susan Levitas

A folklorist by training, Susan Levitas has used documentary and feature films to capture unexpected facets of the cultural history of the American South, from blues musicians in Washington to Jewish boxers in Savannah.
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/levitas-susan

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