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0 Communities Antisemitism

The synagogue means something special to Southern Jews — which makes the Mississippi arson that much darker

Rachel Fink in Forward · 13 Jan

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, struck at the heart of the Southern Jewish community's identity.

0 Ethics Culture

What a Jewish view of repentance reveals about Jimmy Swaggart’s tearful confession

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 1 Jul 2025

Benyamin Cohen explores the stark contrast between televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's public confession and the Jewish approach to repentance.

0 Politics Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Jan 2025

The podcast discusses the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, analyzing local political responses and how they might shape California's future governance.

0 Sports Communities

Texas A&M’s Sam Salz cherishes his first taste of DI college football — and the opportunity to inspire fellow Orthodox Jews

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 22 Nov 2024

Sam Salz, an Orthodox Jewish student at Texas A&M, recently made his debut in Division I college football under unique circumstances.

0 Politics Education

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 12 Nov 2024

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov 2024

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 History Culture

Memoir of Black Jewish Civil Rights leader Charles McDew

Forward · 31 Jan 2022

Charles McDew, a pioneering figure in the American civil rights movement, was notable for his role as the second chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

0 Communities History

10 Years After Katrina, Struggles and Triumphs for New Orleans Jews

Forward · 17 Aug 2015

A decade after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' Jewish community reflects on both the enduring scars and remarkable resilience that shaped their identity following the disaster.