The Southern Jewish Experience Post Civil War Into the 21st Century!

Brad Pomerance continues his interview with Dr. Shari Rabin about her book “The Jewish South," where they explore the complex history of the Jewish community in the South after the Civil War, the Leo Frank case of the mid 1910’s, and the role Southern Jews played during the Civil Rights Movement. Brad and Dr. Rabin also discuss the challenges faced by Jews in the South in the 21st century, including rising anti-Semitism, their identity within the broader community, and the long-lasting effects of the Leo Frank case and the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. -- This is part 2 of the interview, be sure to catch part 1 first.--Takeaways:- The Jewish community in the South was significant post-Civil War.- Migration patterns influenced Jewish community growth in the South.- Southern Jews navigated complex identities as both Jewish and Southern.- Anti-Semitism intensified in the late 19th century South.- The Leo Frank case highlighted deep-seated prejudices against Jews.- Civil Rights activism saw varied responses from Southern Jews.- Some Southern Jews were heroes in the Civil Rights movement.- The legacy of the Leo Frank case continues to affect Jewish communities.- Charlottesville reflects ongoing antisemitism in America.- The South's Jewish history reveals broader American dynamics. --Follow Shari:https://twitter.com/sharirabinhttps://www.facebook.com/drsharirabin/-- Follow JLTV:https://facebook.com/jewishlifetvhttps://twitter.com/jewishlifetvhttps://instagram.com/jewishlifetvhttps://tiktok.com/@jltvtok--Follow Brad:https://facebook.com/bradpomerancehttps://twitter.com/bradpomerancehttps://instagram.com/bradpomeranceofficial