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!
Fighting Cancer The Southern & Jewish Way
Two months ago, something unexpected happened: I found out that I had stage three cancer.Since then, my life has been ...
On Being a Rabbi in Mississippi, Taking the Stand (Literally) Against Discrimination
When I began my position as Director of Rabbinic Services at the Institute of Southern Jewish Life just over two years ...
My Southbound Story: Rachel G.
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...
Summer Sun = Jewish Fun
In the Jewish world, summers are an incredible time for Jewish identity to blossom in children. Jewish summer camps are ...
My Southbound Story: Student Rabbi Rob
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...
Playing Jewish Geography in the Deep South
Jewish geography is a game often played when Jews meet each other for the first time and try to identify ...
In The Small Town South, Honoring Orlando Victims Is An Interfaith Experience
Communities across the nation have been gathering to honor and memorialize the Orlando victims. In Alexandria, Louisiana, community organizers chose ...
Orlando, Or-Anywhere
In the South, we often joke that central and southern Florida are just a little south of Manhattan – i.e., ...
Reflecting On A Year of Southern Jewish Life
Another school year has come and gone, and the ending of the school year just so happens to coincide with ...
My Southbound Story: Shira
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...