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Larry Brook

Larry Brook is the owner of the Birmingham, Ala.-based Southern Jewish Life magazine and editor and publisher of the monthly Israel InSight.

Downtown Nashville. Credit: paulbr75/Pixabay.

Citing safety concerns, Nashville hotel cancels pro-Israel summit

As many as 400 participants had booked rooms to attend a summit from May 20 to May 22 at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel.

Larry Brook and Southern Jewish Life

May 14, 2024

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs a resolution supporting Israel and condemning Hamas on April 9, 2024. (Anat Sultan-Dadon, Israeli consul general to the southeastern United States, stands to the governor's immediate right.) Photo by Larry Brook/Israel InSight.

Alabama governor signs resolution backing Israel, condemning Hamas

"We are grateful to the state of Alabama for its clear stand against terror and in support of Israel," said Anat Sultan-Dadon, Israel’s consul general to the southeastern United States.

Larry Brook and Israel InSight

April 10, 2024

Auburn defeats Florida in the SEC championship game on March 17, 2024. Credit: Zach Bland/Auburn University Athletics.

Auburn wins historic battle of Jewish coaches in SEC championship

Four teams with Jewish coaches played in college basketball tournaments on Sunday.

Larry Brook and Southern Jewish Life

March 17, 2024

David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, speaks at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 22, 2024. Photo by Larry Brook.

No two-state solution after Oct. 7, David Friedman tells religious broadcasters

The former U.S. ambassador to Israel offered a “generational plan” for the region, which will take years, he said.

Larry Brook and Israel InSight

Feb. 25, 2024

Illustration of a lit menorah on the sixth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Photo by Mendy Hechtman/Flash90.

Hiding in plain sight on Hanukkah

In Alabama, a Hanukkah House becomes a light unto the nations.

Larry Brook

Dec. 19, 2022

Israel’s Nimrod Ryeder starts his journey toward gold, defeating Poland’s Robert Henek in jiu-jitsu at the World Games in Birmingham, Ala., on July 15, 2022. Photo by Larry Brook.

Israel has noteworthy top-15 overall finish at the World Games

“We are doing a great job, with amazing coaches, with amazing athletes; it is very difficult to do—send them around the world, give them scholarships” and everything else they need to compete at the highest level, says Ayelet CEO Arik Kaplan.

Larry Brook

July 18, 2022

Daria Atamanov (being held) celebrates her medals in rhythmic gymnastics. Photo by Larry Brook.

World Games week in review: Israel wins four golds, one silver

The Alabama competition has emphasized peace and reconciliation worldwide, taking inspiration from Birmingham’s transition in the last 60 years since it was the focal point of civil-rights battles.

Larry Brook

July 15, 2022

From left: World Games Birmingham Organizing Committee CEO Nick Sellars, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Israel Deputy Consul General Alex Gandler, United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee Acting General Secretary Azza Sulaiman, Moroccan Political Counselor Fatima Zahra Aboulfaraj and Bahrain Trade Representative Rose Sager receive proclamations at the dedication of the Abraham Accords tree site in Birmingham. Photo by Larry Brook.

Birmingham honors Abraham Accords with ‘peace tree’ during World Games

Mayor Randall Woodfin said the spirit of the World Games “has been one of unity and peace,” and “today we solidify that message. Birmingham is honored to be home to this tree, planted by four countries that happily can call themselves friends.”

Larry Brook

July 15, 2022

Legacy Arena, World Games in Birmingham, Ala., July 2022. Credit: Courtesy.

World Games: Activist waves Palestinian flag next to Israelis during Opening Ceremony

Jeff Emerson, a spokesperson for the World Games, said “this behavior is not in accordance with the training all volunteers have gone through to show respect to our guests.”

Larry Brook

July 10, 2022