On Elvis Presley’s 85th birthday, a story of his brush with Jewishness
Elvis never learned to read music. But according to his former Jewish neighbors, he did benefit from early exposure to cantorial music.
The Walmart Jews
Bentonville, Arkansas had zero Jews in 1937. Today, around 100 live in the Bible Belt city, thanks to Walmart. The community flourishes — in unusual ways.
In France, a Jew and a Muslim Mourn Together
Even as Jewish-Muslim tensions escalate in France, Rabbi Benjamin Hattab and Latifa Ibn Ziaten shared a touching moment of unity over the loss of their sons.
The Minivan Rabbi of Mississippi
Most rabbis wait for Jews to come to them. Rabbi Jeremy Simons goes to them, roving across Dixie to 110 congregations in his battered Dodge minivan.
9 Sephardi Dishes That Won’t Make Buzzfeed Gag
Buzzfeed’s effort to get non-Jews to try Jewish food resulted in a lot of gagging. Anne Cohen and Sigal Samuel think it’s because there were no Sephardi options.
How Elvis Presley Missed His True Calling — As a Cantor
Elvis famously never learned to read music. But according to his former Jewish neighbors, he did benefit from early exposure to the masters — of cantorial music.
You Can Pay Jews To Live in Dothan, Alabama. But Will They Stay?
In 2008, the dwindling Jewish community of Dothan, Alabama, launched a $1 million relocation program to attract members. Eight families have made the jump. The question is, will they stay?
From Shul to Shrimp in New Orleans
How should two Sephardi Jews spend their last night in New Orleans — shul or shrimp? For Anne Cohen and Sigal Samuel, the answer was both.
From Crown Heights to Mississippi
To the untrained eye, ex-Hasids and Southern Jews don’t have much in common. But Malkie Schwartz knows much more unites them than divides them.
From Crown Heights to Mississippi
To the untrained eye, ex-Hasids and Southern Jews don’t have much in common. But Malkie Schwartz knows much more unites them than divides them.