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Articles by The ISJL

At the Border of the South: Alexandria, Virginia

Continuing with excellent posts from our excellent summer interns, history intern Caroline Kahlenberg considers the southernness of Alexandria, Virginia.Two weeks ...

7 Things I’ve Learned in Mississippi

Today’s post comes from Linnea Hurst, the ISJL’s Community Engagement Department intern this summer. I am from Portland, Oregon, and ...

Shabbat Cotton

In the early days of the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, photographer Bill Aron hit the road, capturing images ...

Vinyl for Hipsters vs. Vinyl for High Holy Days: Or, “Old School Columbia Records”

This blog post was written by Anna Stusser, a summer intern currently working in the Museum Department at the ISJL.Vinyl ...

Around The Jewish South – This Week!

It’s a big week in the Jewish South! Summer camp is in full swing, and the air is full with ...

Preparing for the Education Conference

Late June is a special time at the ISJL office. Education Fellows are hard at work on programs, crafts and ...

Meeting Mississippi, For Real

This post is from a new staff member, 2013-2015 ISJL Education Fellow Lex Rofes.A few weeks ago, I listened intently ...

2013 New Staff Orientation

Every year, shortly after graduation season, we have the pleasure of welcoming new faces to our office: new permanent staff, Education ...

Memorial Day: May Their Memories Be a Blessing

On this Memorial Day, we recall all those who have given their lives defending our freedom.Throughout American history, Jews have ...

Remembering the Tuscaloosa Tornado

By Education Fellow Rachel Blume“Office was destroyed. Walking to hospital with Mom. Can’t find your brother.”I received this text message ...