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Southern & Jewish
An annual conference coordinated by the ISJL

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​Southern & Jewish Conference 2026

Join us in Charlotte, NC, from June 21-23, 2026, for the Southern & Jewish Conference!
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2026 Southern & Jewish conference, hosted by the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL), will take place in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. This annual gathering brings together clergy, lay leaders, educators, parents, synagogue board members, and anyone connected to Southern Jewish life for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and community.
Who Should Attend?
The annual Southern & Jewish conference is for anyone with a connection to Southern Jewish life, including:
  • Clergy and synagogue board members
  • Educators and lay leaders
  • Parents raising Jewish children
  • Anyone passionate about Southern Jewish culture and community!
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for June 21-23, 2026, and join us in Charlotte for an inspiring weekend of connection, learning, and celebration. Stay tuned for registration details and more information about the exciting programming planned for this event!



2025 PRESENTERS
2025 SCHEDULE

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Supporters

Our Southern & Jewish conference, and the programs and resources we provide our communities year-round, would not be possible without the generous support we receive from grants, grassroots, individual and institutional support. Some of our supporters in 2025 include: 
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  • Home
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Mission & History
    • Goldring and Woldenberg
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Our Founder
    • Contact Us
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Conference >
      • 2025 PRESENTERS
      • Conference Info 2025
    • Education >
      • Education Overview
      • ISJL Program Bank
      • Hineinu Y'all
      • Education Partners
      • Curriculum Highlights >
        • Lesson Plan Evaluation
    • CULTURE >
      • Culture Overview
      • Cultural Programming >
        • Presenters Roster
      • History >
        • Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities >
          • Alabama Encyclopedia
          • Arkansas Encyclopedia
          • Georgia Encyclopedia
          • Florida Encyclopedia
          • Kentucky Encyclopedia
          • Louisiana Encyclopedia
          • Mississippi Encyclopedia
          • North Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Oklahoma Encyclopedia
          • South Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Tennessee Encyclopedia
          • Texas Encyclopedia
          • Virginia Encyclopedia
          • Encyclopedia Credits
        • Oral History
    • SPIRITUALITY >
      • Spirituality Overview
      • Convert Cohort
      • High Holidays Helper
      • Meet Our Rabbi
      • Taste of Torah
    • Tour Resources
  • DONATE
    • Donation Options
    • Donate Now
    • Planned Giving
    • Join the Chai Club
    • Donor's Bill of Rights
  • Shalom Y'all
  • Strategic Plan
  • Southern & Jewish Blog
  • Calendar
  • Virtual Press Kit
  • ISJL 25