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!
Jewish Memories in Meridian, Mississippi
I recently had the pleasure of being a presenter at the 4th annual Backstage Pass Conference, organized by Visit Mississippi, Mississippi Main ...
Violating Someone Else’s Sabbath
I recently received an email from my local synagogue‘s Brotherhood, asking for volunteers to help with some much-needed upkeep work ...
Former Fellow Flashback: Rachel, 2008-2010
This February, for the first time ever, the ISJL is hosting a reunion of all of the alumni of our ...
#TBT: Reflecting on Last Week’s MLK Service Day
If you ever want to visit the ISJL office, make sure not to come on a Friday. Chances are, you ...
Getting More Comfortable With the Culture of Prayer in the South
In the South, people pray a lot. It’s all around us: on TV, on billboards, at football games, even at ...
Former Fellow Flashback: Alachua, 2013-2015
This February, for the first time ever, the ISJL is hosting a reunion of all of the alumni of our ...
10 Letters To Write for Meaningful Moments
Before January passes us by… have you taken some time for introspection?If not — or if you could use a ...
When Life Hands Us A New Lesson Plan
As teachers, we put a great deal of planning into our lessons. We give a lot of thought to what ...
#TBT: The Orthodox Shul Dedicated in the Mississippi Delta in January 1923
Greenwood, Mississippi is a small town nestled in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Today, it’s known for being home ...
Discovering My Southern Jewish Family… After I Moved Down South
At first blush, I might not seem like a very “Southern” Jewish girl: I grew up in Chicago, after all. ...