Interfaith
“Are You Jewish?”
Yes. But it’s complicated.My mother is Jewish, which, as my grandmother used to tell me, means that the Nazis would ...
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 ...
Everyone Wants to Be Jewish. Why Stop Them?
Judaism is in fashion in the U.S.—and in Canada, too.Non-Jews are happy to join Jewish families. Christian communities want to explore ...
Finding My Jewishness
At birth I was blessed with not one, not two, but four Jewish names. Tamar Avital is the name my ...
What I’m grateful for this Thanksgivukkah
Often, when I take a moment to remind myself what I’m grateful for, I think about my grandmothers. My life ...
Happy Thanksgivukkah, Y’all!
There’s a lot we’re thankful for at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life. We are thankful for the work we ...
A Meaningful Thanksgivukkah
On their surfaces, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving are simple holidays. We see the themes of light breaking through the darkness, a ...
Why Thanksgivukkah Is Important For Jews And Non-Jews Alike
By now it seems that the entire Jewish world is abuzz about Thanksgivukkah, the once in a lifetime convergence of ...
The 4 Questions of Thanksgiving
As I get ready for my Southern family’s traditional Thanksgiving celebration, which this year will overlap our celebration of Hanukkah… ...
Thanksgivukkah: The True History
Thanksgivvukah, the rare convergence of American Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, has been a mechayeh—a revitalization.Maybe even a re-dedication, which is the literal meaning of the ...
Mashed Potato, Turkey and Cranberry Knishes with Cranberry Mustard
Is there anything better than waking up the day after Thanksgiving and raiding the fridge full of leftovers while everyone ...
thanksGIVING
We continue our series on giving. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year. I love the change in weather, ...