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!
I Don’t Resolve – I Make Plans, Based On Jewish Values
As the New Year approached, many people took out the pen and paper to note down their resolutions. Now the ...
Why The Swastika at HUC Restored This Alum’s Faith
On any given day, if I spend five minutes scrolling through Facebook I’m likely to see 20 posts bringing attention to ...
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. ...
Don’t Forget This Important Holiday Gift
This is a crazy time of year. Life is hectic. We’re working and scheduling those last few very important meetings ...
An Interfaith Ambassador… Even At The Pediatrician’s Office
Around Thanksgiving, my baby girl had the first continuous cough we had ever experienced (thanks, daycare!) and, just to be ...
Holidays Down South (With a Little Help from Technology)
Holidays are always prime family time. My whole family goes to my grandparents’ house for pretty much every holiday, and ...
Ode to the Frozen Mass-Produced Latke
When I was a kid, the crème de la crème of latkes were the frozen ones. And I don’t mean ...
How to Add Some Competitive Excitement to Your Hanukkah Party
I’ve been joking this year that with Hanukkah starting on Christmas Eve, our holiday doesn’t have a chance to compete ...
How Having a Baby Has Changed This Rabbi’s Blessings
This summer, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world in Jackson, Mississippi. Ever since, the birth ...
Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for the Undecided Giver
It’s that time of year again. In the weeks before Hanukkah, my extra mental energy always goes to gifts.I have ...