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!
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.
Back to (Religious) School: How Do We Teach Tikkun Olam?
I used to work in a public school, so “back to school” was a big part of my life. Now, ...
Southern Jewish Snapchats: Shira’s Geo-Journey
With the Labor Day holiday weekend approaching, some of you might be about to embark on road trips. My entire ...
The Sweetness of Slowing Down
This apples and honey (bourbon) challah bread pudding is a Rosh Hashanah tradition.
On the 10th Anniversary of Katrina: Reflecting & Repairing
Ten years ago, I couldn’t have imagined that I would be living in the state so devastated by the hurricane ...
A Southern Jewish… Prosthetic Leg?
As a history intern for the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life this summer, one of my responsibilities was to ...
My Southern Story of Puppy Love
I love dogs. I remember being a kid and begging my mom and dad for one and having to wait ...
Re-Writing The Headlines About Hebrew Schools
As a professional Jewish educator, I try to stay current on the field of Jewish education by reading the latest ...
Finding Helen Keller’s Thank You-Note to a Southern Rabbi
“The birds are gone. The life that throbbed through tree, bush and grass is stilled. The ground is frozen so ...
A Sweet Southern Simcha
For those of you who remember my very pregnant Passover post, you’ll be happy to know I made it through ...