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Like what you see in the Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities? Experience it for yourself.
Travel along the Mississippi River from Memphis to New Orleans learning about the history of the Delta Blues and the Civil Rights Movement. Follow in the footsteps of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Explore the natural beauty of the Ozarks and the history of the Little Rock Nine in Arkansas. Attend Shabbat services in one of the oldest synagogues in the United States in Charleston, South Carolina. Take a backstage tour of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Hike the Appalachian Trail in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit the Rosa Parks Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. Volunteer at a non-profit organization advancing literacy in the Mississippi Delta. Learn about Jewish immigration in Galveston, Texas. Get to know the legacy of Jewish social justice in Jackson, Mississippi. Visit historic congregations and let members of the Jewish community welcome you with true southern hospitality. Taste authentic southern cuisine, meet local musicians, and take in the unique landscape of this part of the country. |
Download our tour catalog for details about our trip-planning service and the diversity of itineraries that await you in the Jewish South! For more information about this enriching opportunity, please call 601.362.6357 or email Director of Heritage and Interpretation Nora Katz.
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Let our staff create a custom itinerary for your group of congregants, seniors, teens, or college students. Using our contacts in the region, we can plan a variety of themed trips that feature programs like alternative break or service learning projects. We will use our resources and expertise to custom design a self-guided tour for your group, or you can choose to include an expert tour guide and lecturer to further enrich your experience. Email Nora Katz to begin your journey today!