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!
Why This Rabbi Started the Year in a Small Texas Town
In the summer of 2013, I left a wonderful congregation in North Carolina to pursue an exciting opportunity on the ...
A Phone Call From a Man Named Spike
Fully capturing the essence of Jewish life across the South can be tricky, especially in towns without a formal congregation. ...
On Columbus Day… What Can Ellis Island Teach Us About Ebola?
How we treat others matters. Today, banks and schools and government organizations are shut down for Columbus Day—a national holiday ...
Praying on Display: Learning to Pray All Over Again
I have always derived great pleasure from personal prayer during worship services. Spirituality is core to my identity; the journey ...
What Does a Southern & Jewish Sukkot Parody Look Like?
You know that song that’s been playing on the radio? That one with the really catchy tune that you just ...
Rabbi Thrown Out Of Jackson Restaurant: The Real Story
“Did you hear about the rabbi getting thrown out of a Jackson restaurant?”Everyone at our office has been asked that ...
Yom Kippur: We Atone; We Are At One
On Yom Kippur, we atone; on Yom Kippur, may we be at one. From South to North, East to West, Jews ...
Getting to Know Yom Kippur
Making the holiday meaningful when you didn't grow up with it.
Interfaith Collaboration: A Southern Tradition
This past week, two of my co-workers and I attended an interesting lecture by Reverend Ben Matin at Millsaps College, ...
On Wedding Vows, Giving, and Receiving
My sister, Chanie, and my new brother-in-law, Joel, got married this month. I’m very fortunate to have incredible co-workers who ...