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RANDY M. ROSSIGNOL, MD
Lots of dough
Chabad, Hadassah teaming up for a 200-woman challah bake on Oct. 25
Dr. Randy Rossignol is an Internal Medicine physician at Crescent City Physicians, Inc., a subsidiary of Touro Infirmary. After earning his medical degree from Louisiana State University(LSU) School of Medicine in New Orleans, he completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in Baton Rouge. Dr. Rossignol is a Metairie native and an alumnus of Brother Martin High School.
Chabad of Louisiana and Hadassah New Orleans are planning to have 200 women in the area participate in a Women’s Mega Challah Bake 200. The Oct. 25 event is for ages 18 and up, and will be at Gates of Prayer in Metairie, starting at 7 p.m. Registration will open at 6:45 p.m. This event is for the beginner to the advanced challah baker. No prior experience is necessary. Participants will make the dough from scratch and will learn to knead and braid the dough into loaves. The women will then choose from a variety of toppings to garnish their challah. While the dough rises, there will be refreshments and a wine bar. Each woman will receive a customized apron. The program will also feature a Woman of Valor presentation, where women from the community will have a chance to honor a loved one. Dedications will be on the event website, in the event program and in a display at the event. One dedication is $118, three are $180. There are over 30 women currently involved in arranging the event, representing a wide range of synagogues and organizations across the community. Registration is $25 by Oct. 15, and $36 after. Advance reservations are required, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration can be done at nolamegachallah.com.
Oelsner to receive Judah Touro Society award at Foundation gala
Dr. Rossignol joins practice with Dr. Lege and Dr. Occhipinti at Crescent City Physicians Primary Care Clinic on the campus of Touro Infirmary.
The Touro Infirmary Foundation will “Take a Road Trip” to honor Thomas Oelsner with the 2017 Judah Touro Society Award at its annual gala on Nov. 4. The JTS Award is the hospital’s highest honor and is voted on annually by previous JTS Award recipients. It is given annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of Touro Infirmary. Oelsner was on the Touro medical staff from 1967 to 2006. He participated on numerous staff and board committees including the Medical Executive Committee. As an outstanding Nephrologist, Dr. Oelsner developed the first Dialysis Unit in a New Orleans community hospital, which has been widely recognized for its excellence in caring for patients. Dr. Oelsner also served as Chief of Nephrology throughout his tenure on the Touro Medical Staff. The gala will be at the Mardi Gras World River Center complex. A patron party will begin at 5 p.m., with patron levels starting at $500. A cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m., with the dinner and award presentation starting at 7 p.m. Individual tickets, which include the after-party, are $200. The Touro Tomorrow post-gala party, L’Dor V’Dor, starts at 9 p.m. After-party tickets are $75, $125 for a couple. The after-party features DJ Tony Skratchere, drink stations, a wine pull and destination raffle. Ticket purchases can be directed to support the upgrade of the Wellness Center, which also houses cardiac and pulmonary rehab. The upgrade will allow Touro to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming space for individuals with spinal cord injuries to continue with exercise activities after their traditional rehab.
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October 2017 • Southern Jewish Life 7