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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 ...

What Does A Southern Jewish Office Do for Christmas?

The ISJL is closed December 25. So, you must be wondering… what does the staff of a Southern Jewish office ...

Yoda’s Yiddishkeit: Jewish He Seems, Hmmm?

The month of May, known as “Liberation Month,” contains Cinco de Mayo (celebrating Mexico’s liberating victory over the French in ...

My X-Files Bat Mitzvah

You may have noticed we’ve had a few B’nai Mitzvah-related posts lately.  We are at the start of celebrating our ...

Did Jews Invent the Emoticon?

Every week, I am blessed to work with students all across the South as each prepares for his or her ...

Yiddish Chickens, Screaming Latkes, and a Pig Who Wants to Be Kosher

What do Yiddish-speaking chickens, screaming latkes, and a pig who really, really wants to be kosher have in common?They’re all ...

Dear Sarah Silverman: You’re One of My Tribe

Dear Sarah,Hey girl! I read the open letter written to you by that rabbi in Dallas. You know, the one ...

From the Collection: Clarksdale’s Spunky, Scrapbooking Youth

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience has a collection of over 3,000 objects and archival materials that tell the ...