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October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
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The Mobile Christian-Jewish Dialogue is hosting Amy-Jill Levine for six talks in a visit to the area this month. Levine is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies, and Professor of Jewish Studies […]
September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
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While many college football teams are looking to the spread offense to achieve victory, the Nashville Jewish Film Festival is looking to score by spreading its offerings out. Now in its 15th year, the festival previously showed 15 films in an 11-day period. Managing Director […]
September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
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After years of standing vacant in downtown Meridian, a landmark of Meridian Jewish history has been sold and will be redeveloped. On Sept. 15, the 16-story Art Deco Threefoot Building at 22nd Avenue and 6th Street was sold to Ascent Hospitality Management of Georgia, which […]
September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015
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Above: Rabbi Steve Jacobs reads the first few lines of the Torah at the dedication of the Holocaust Torah at Temple Emanu-El, Tuscaloosa, on Sept. 20. Around the South: Week of Sept. 25, 2015 Under pressure from some members, the Gordon Jewish Community Center in […]
September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015
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While kosher barbecue contests continue to proliferate across the country, and other contests involve everything from chili to red beans and rice, the Nashville Jewish community is unveiling the first Kosher Hot Chicken Festival. Nashville-style hot chicken isn’t Buffalo wings. Several restaurants serve up the […]
September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015
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The Birmingham Hadassah Social Action Committee is partnering with Baylee Smith to promote an anti-bullying license plate for Alabama drivers. Smith graduated from Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa county last spring, and has been involved in anti-bullying efforts through her participation in the Miss High […]
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
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Auburn University has announced two study abroad programs for students with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, though there is some extra red tape associated with the programs. They are listed at Auburn Abroad’s Office of International Programs, but on a separate page for ”travel warning” […]
September 18, 2015
September 18, 2015
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Dothan’s Temple Emanu-El Sept. 20 is the annual memorial service date when it is traditional to visit cemeteries between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Most congregations have an organized time for visiting. Metairie’s Gates of Prayer will dedicate the new Plotkin Pavilion at the Joseph […]
September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015
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The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is embarking on a capital campaign to fund a major expansion and renovation of its Uptown facility. “It’s because of the demands of the community,” JCC Executive Director Leslie Fischman said. “Our nursery school is capacity, our camp is […]