Mississippi
Something Special About the South: Making Mississippi My Own
Here’s another in our periodic series about making a home in Mississippi, and feeling that there’s something special about the ...
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 ...
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: Student Rabbi Rob
As we prepare to welcome more than a half-dozen new Jewish professionals to Mississippi for internships and fellowships at the ...
Reflections on Remembrance: Memorial Day and More
Memorial Day is approaching, and while I’m usually swept up in the parades, beach trips and community cookouts, this year ...
My Mississippi Road Trips
Where I grew up in Connecticut, “road trip” typically meant a trip to New York City or to Boston – both being ...
At Passover & Always: On Freedom, Religion… And Welcoming Everyone
Sometimes, being Southern and Jewish means raising our voice. The Board of Directors of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life ...
Becoming an Expert on Southern Jewish Cemeteries
A recent line of inquiry has led me down a research rabbit hole — a tunnel falling straight into the ...
That Time My Jewish Mother Braved New York Winter Travel to Visit Me in Mississippi
The way I see it, there are two major milestones in making a new city really feel like home. The ...
Jewish Memories in Meridian, Mississippi
I recently had the pleasure of being a presenter at the 4th annual Backstage Pass Conference, organized by Visit Mississippi, Mississippi Main ...