My Indian Jewish Mother Never Made Cholent, But Now I’m Obsessed

One woman's lifelong search for the perfect cholent recipe.

Kosher Money?

Judaism obligates us to call out our fellow’s unethical behavior and encourage them to change it.

Holidays Down South (With a Little Help from Technology)

Holidays are always prime family time. My whole family goes to my grandparents’ house for pretty much every holiday, and ...

Is Living in Jackson, Mississippi “Different”? Yes, It Is…

When I tell people that I live in Jackson, Mississippi, they often remark on how “different” it must be from ...

Fellow Farewell: Lex Found the Torah He Was Looking For in The South

We 21st century Jews like mentioning Hillel the Elder a lot. The man is one of few individuals on the ...

Your Burning Bush Moment

But God won’t take no for an answer...

In Praise of Public “Guilt Offerings”

Because asking for forgiveness is a holy act.

Being Jewish in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Today’s guest post comes from our friend Andrea Levy, a fairly recent transplant to Jonesboro, Arkansas. Thanks for sharing your ...

Summer Lovin’ – Alexandra & Eric

ALEXANDRA & ERIC SPITZ When/how/where at camp did you meet? We attended Camp JCA Shalom in Malibu, CA as kids ...

Sisterly Love

I had a lot of dreams and goals for my kids when I sent them to camp.  They are both ...