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!
Welcome to Palestine… Texas
When I see the word “Palestine,” a number of images come to mind: questions regarding borders, refugees, the city of ...
Checking Your Privilege: It’s a Mitzvah
Years ago, one of my high school teachers gave us a hint to help us spell the word “privilege” correctly. ...
“Profit is a Great Motivator for Tolerance”: Mississippi Jewish History Has Something to Say
Have you seen this image yet?If not, can you guess which state it may be from? Believe it or not, ...
With Love for Mr. Awesome
The relationships that are forged at Jewish summer camp last forever. As a URJ Jacobs Camp camper, staff member, and ...
Sweet Potato Challah
It’s one of our favorite Southern-and-Jewish recipes, and now that Passover is over, we can’t WAIT to bake this one ...
Meet Another Moses
Do you know Mr. Moses? Mr. Bob Moses?I’ve always associated Bob Moses’s name with civil rights and, specifically, his well-known ...
Southern Seders on the Passover Pilgrimage
Right now, Rabbi Matt Dreffin and Rabbi Marshal Klaven are in the midst of the Passover Pilgrimage, journeying to communities ...
Shalom, At Passover And Always
We had another post for today, which we will share later, but in light of yesterday’s tragic shootings at two ...
Shab-bark Shalom, Y’all!
For over 20 years at my home synagogue, Temple Sinai of New Orleans, Rabbi Edward Cohn has presided over a ...
Mensch Madness: FINAL GAME!
After many a nail-biter and a few truly miraculous moves, Mensch Madness is down to THE FINAL GAME.In this final ...