Alachua Nazarenko

Alachua Nazarenko coordinates cultural programs and assists with development efforts for the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life.


Articles by Alachua Nazarenko

Immersing Myself In Something New

A Meaningful Master's Degree Deserves A Meaningful Moment...

My Roots: Southern, Jewish, Small Town

From Florida to Poland to Mississippi, my big soft spot is for small communities.

A Southern Shabbat… On A Train

How The City of New Orleans Carried Us Through The Sabbath

Saying Goodbye To My Southern Jewish Road Trip Buddy

I recently parted with something near and dear to my heart – my companion on many a Southern Jewish road ...

Shalom Y’All: Southern Jewish Ambassador Fashion

For many of us at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Mississippi is our home by choice rather than our ...

New Year, New Semester

I love New Year’s Eve. I love reflecting on the past year, celebrating with friends, and watching the ball drop. ...

A Do-Good ‘Do

My husband and I got married in April. We were engaged for a year-and-a-half, and I spent our entire engagement ...

Spreading Jewish Music, Comedy, and More – All Across the South!

Summer at the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) is a busy and exciting time. During the month of June, the ...

Summer Sun = Jewish Fun

In the Jewish world, summers are an incredible time for Jewish identity to blossom in children. Jewish summer camps are ...