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May This Phenomenal Woman’s Memory Be a Blessing
This morning, the world learned that we lost a great voice in literature and civil rights.Maya Angelou was born in ...
Southern (Jewish) Exposure
My last year has been full of change: I got married. My husband got a new job, out of state. ...
Next Chapters (We’ll Miss This Southern Jewish Chapter!)
I am a lover of stories and often find myself drifting into worlds outside my reality. My young mind fought ...
Being Jewish in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Today’s guest post comes from our friend Andrea Levy, a fairly recent transplant to Jonesboro, Arkansas. Thanks for sharing your ...
Southern Hospitality: I’m A Believer
There’s a common stereotype about the American South. A nice one: people here are friendlier when compared to the rest ...
Welcome to Palestine… Texas
When I see the word “Palestine,” a number of images come to mind: questions regarding borders, refugees, the city of ...
“Profit is a Great Motivator for Tolerance”: Mississippi Jewish History Has Something to Say
Have you seen this image yet? If not, can you guess which state it may be from? Believe it or ...
Sweet Potato Challah
It’s one of our favorite Southern-and-Jewish recipes, and now that Passover is over, we can’t WAIT to bake this one ...
Meet Another Moses
Do you know Mr. Moses? Mr. Bob Moses?I’ve always associated Bob Moses’s name with civil rights and, specifically, his well-known ...
Southern Seders on the Passover Pilgrimage
Right now, Rabbi Matt Dreffin and Rabbi Marshal Klaven are in the midst of the Passover Pilgrimage, journeying to communities ...