Southern & Jewish

Southern & Jewish

What Makes A House A (Jewish) Home?

The mezuzah isn't a finishing touch, but a starting point.

The Sweetness of Slowing Down

This apples and honey (bourbon) challah bread pudding is a Rosh Hashanah tradition.

Charlottesville Feels Too Familiar

The hatred at the Unite the Right march was unacceptable - but not "unimaginable"

Our Mississippi Rosh Hashanah Table

Our table was once too big for us, then we became too big for it, and now we fit almost exactly in its seats… and in future years, with grandkids and the ongoing cycle of celebrations, we will outgrow it again.

The Goodwill Shofar

An unexpected thrift store find

Open Roads Open Everything

Driving gives me time for podcasts and perspective

New Year, Sacrifice… and Anime

Surprising connections about what sacrifice really means

How My Quarantine Hobby Became Something More

I always wanted to learn to play guitar. I tried once or twice in the last decade to play, but ...

Learning to Love Books

Growing up, I hated books.Okay, so “hate” is a strong word. But as a kid, I was never fond of ...

Once A Fellow, Always A Fellow

Or, How I Spent My (Southern Jewish) Summer Vacation

Taking My “Suitcase” Throughout the South

A performer reflects on his time in Southern Jewish communities

Controversial Then, A Civil Rights Hero Now

Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, Civil Rights, And Jackson's Jewish Community

Jew, Too? Southern Jewish Conversations

A "Mixed Multitudes"-Themed Podcaster Shares Some Southern Stories