Personal Reflections
Is Mardi Gras More Jewish Than You Think?
The parades of Mardi Gras are a communal event. It isn’t unusual for folks to begin gathering in their favorite ...
Here’s to Funny Valentines, Y’all
If you’re wondering whether or not Jews should send valentines, give chocolates, and generally “feel the love” when it comes ...
Do Different Religions See “Peace” Differently?
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I grew up knowing very little about Judaism or Jewish culture. In ...
Northern Sports Fan Transplanted into Southern Sportsland
When you’re not “from” the South, you have to get used to a few things when you move down here. ...
How to Be the Jewish Daughter of a Cancer Patient
Today is World Cancer Day, a day when people worldwide are focused on cancer, to encourage its prevention, detection, and ...
Singing With Mr. Seeger
Yesterday, I learned that Pete Seeger had died. I didn’t hear about it first on the news. No, I heard about ...
My First Week in the Southern & Jewish World
The only Jewish person I knew of growing up was Jesus, and to be honest I had never thought much ...
This Southern Jewish Life
Recently, the BBC worked with us to coordinate a trip down South for a news segment on Jewish life in ...
What Does A Southern Jewish Office Do for Christmas?
The ISJL is closed December 25. So, you must be wondering… what does the staff of a Southern Jewish office ...
“Funny, You Don’t Look Jewish…”
Three Jewish women walked into a nail salon….This is not a joke, just what I did with two of my ...