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!
Ode to the Frozen Mass-Produced Latke
When I was a kid, the crème de la crème of latkes were the frozen ones. And I don’t mean ...
How to Add Some Competitive Excitement to Your Hanukkah Party
I’ve been joking this year that with Hanukkah starting on Christmas Eve, our holiday doesn’t have a chance to compete ...
How Having a Baby Has Changed This Rabbi’s Blessings
This summer, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world in Jackson, Mississippi. Ever since, the birth ...
Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for the Undecided Giver
It’s that time of year again. In the weeks before Hanukkah, my extra mental energy always goes to gifts.I have ...
Piecing Together Self-Care and Tikkun Olam Through Puzzles
There is no doubt that tikkun olam, the act of repairing the world, is an important and widely valued idea ...
Celebrating Jewish History in One of the Deepest “Deep South” Towns
Last month, 150 members of the Southern Jewish Historical Society gathered for their 41st annual conference. Even for a group ...
Down South: A Catholic, a Jew, and an Episcopalian Walk Into a Bar…
As I’ve written about before, music has been a huge part of my life and my Judaism ever since I ...
The Case for Still Giving Thanks (With a Little Help from Hebrew)
In the best of years, Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Its complications are multi-level, valid, and not easily overcome. Many ...
Stitching Tradition: Southern & Jewish Fiber Art Judaica
I come from a family of talented women—women who are “makers,” who always seemed to have a needle in their ...
Kicking It Down South: Did A Jewish Holiday Inspire The Athlete In Me?
“Athletic” is not a word anyone would use to describe me. No one in my family has athletic ability, and ...