Lauren Rhoades writes about hearing the news of the fire at the Beth Israel Congregation and how the congregation is moving forward.
Lauren Rhoades
Originally from Denver, Lauren Rhoades has served with AmeriCorps, started Mississippi’s first fermentation company and helmed the Eudora Welty House & Garden. In 2022, she founded Rooted Magazine, an online publication dedicated to telling unfiltered stories about what it means to call Mississippi home. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the Mississippi University for Women. Her debut memoir, "Split the Baby: A Memoir in Pieces," was published in June 2025.
