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!
Tisha B’Av: Why Commemorate Tragedy?
Every person has a different way of dealing with grief; some cry, shout, pray, fast, or choose to celebrate and remember ...
There’s Something Special About The South
Before I moved to Jackson, Mississippi, in 2003, I had only a passing familiarity with the South. Yes, I had ...
A Do-Good ‘Do
My husband and I got married in April. We were engaged for a year-and-a-half, and I spent our entire engagement ...
Why I Want To Serve As A Rabbi… For The Military
When you enter rabbinical school, you get used to a couple of questions. Chief among them: What made you decide ...
Southern Summer Survival Strategies
Here’s the news from Mississippi: It’s hot, y’all.Hot in the way that when I open the door the heat and ...
Highlighting the History of Huntsville’s Jewish Community
During the fall of 2011 Margaret Anne Goldsmith, a descendant of the first four Jewish families to settle in Huntsville, ...
Settling In, Still Unsettled: Early Southern Shabbat Reflections
Ever since I was in elementary school, I have always had a strong connection to prayer. On Friday nights during ...
My Southbound Story: Rachel F.
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...
Spreading Jewish Music, Comedy, and More – All Across the South!
Summer at the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) is a busy and exciting time. During the month of June, the ...
Saying Goodbye To The House That Became A Home
When a person moves to a new house, there are rituals, of sorts, that celebrate the milestone. We hang a ...