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!
From the South to Spain: Surprising Jewish Connections
This blog post comes from Linnea Hurst, who interned in the ISJL’s Community Engagement department last summer. I wasn’t raised ...
What Is “Fellow Standard Time”?
Jewish Standard Time (noun): The justification for Jewish events or Jewish people running late.Fellow Standard Time: (noun): Nothing standard about ...
Here’s to Funny Valentines, Y’all
If you’re wondering whether or not Jews should send valentines, give chocolates, and generally “feel the love” when it comes ...
Do Different Religions See “Peace” Differently?
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I grew up knowing very little about Judaism or Jewish culture. In ...
Labyrinth: Going Green (Hint: It’s Not What You’re Thinking…)
Today’s post was written collaboratively by Education Fellows Elaine Barenblat, Dan Ring, and Allison Poirier This February, the ISJL launched the ...
Northern Sports Fan Transplanted into Southern Sportsland
When you’re not “from” the South, you have to get used to a few things when you move down here. ...
How to Be the Jewish Daughter of a Cancer Patient
Today is World Cancer Day, a day when people worldwide are focused on cancer, to encourage its prevention, detection, and ...
Shalom Y’all, Baby!
There are two words powerfully associated with the Southern Jewish experience: Shalom Y’all. In just two little words, so much ...
Singing With Mr. Seeger
Yesterday, I learned that Pete Seeger had died.I didn’t hear about it first on the news. No, I heard about the ...
Southern Snow Days
It’s a Southern Snow Day, y’all! This means a few things. Everyone should be careful on the roads or stay ...