Southern & Jewish

Scenes Around the South

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Southern & Jewish

Southern & Jewish celebrates the stories, people, and experiences – past and present – of Jewish life in the American South. Hosted by the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, posts come from educators, students, rabbis, parents, artists, and many other “visitors-to and daily-livers-of” the Southern Jewish experience. From road trips to recipes to reflections, we’ll explore a little bit of everything – well, at least all things Southern and/or Jewish. Shalom, y’all!

As 2012 draws to a close, we thought we’d share some recent images from our staff’s travels around the South …



Harry Potter Hanukkah in Fayetteville, Arkansas!



Also in Arkansas: Razorback Holiday Lights!


Shavua tov, y’all – may you have a good week, may you find your happiness increase!

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