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Congregation Sha'arey Israel

A Conservative Jewish Congregation serving the spiritual needs of the Middle Georgia Jewish community since 1904

611 First Street, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 745-4571
Email: secretary@csimacon.org

A Message from our President

The First of the High Holidays Are Behind Us

  • Posted on October 2, 2023
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The First of the High Holidays are behind us as we look toward the fun, great food, companionship, and comradery that Sukkot and Simchat Torah bring with all the Sukkah Hops this week and Simchat Torah Family night. We have been blessed to continue to share the creativity on the part of the Rabbi and Continue Reading »

The High Holidays Are Coming!

  • Posted on September 8, 2023
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The High Holidays are coming! Some of us say they have snuck up on us. If we were really truthful, we would say we just were not paying attention and time has gotten away from us. Sunday School and Hebrew School will be back in full swing beginning on the 10th ! We want to Continue Reading »

A Message From the Co-Presidents

  • Posted on August 4, 2023
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Summer has just flown by! It hardly seems that school has been out almost two months and our vacation is almost over. Sunday School and Hebrew will be starting back soon and our great BOE has been busy planning for a fabulous year. The High Holidays are just around the corner, and we wanted to Continue Reading »

June and the Second Year of my Term

  • Posted on June 4, 2023
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I cannot believe June is here, and the second year of my term has just flown by! I find myself thinking back about this past year and wondering where the time has gone. This coming year, CSI is trying something new! We are going to have co-presidents. I will be serving with Jan Lewis, and Continue Reading »

April Showers Bring May Flowers

  • Posted on May 4, 2023
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I guess the old adage about April showers bringing May flowers is true. I hope we all take time to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and trees all over Macon and especially at our own CSI. A special thank you to Laura and David Ilan for the beautiful daffodil bed gracing our corner of First Continue Reading »

March Winding Down

  • Posted on April 4, 2023
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As I write my article, March is winding down. Thank you to all who helped make minyan for saying Kaddish at the Shiva minyans for Anne Bayme. We will miss her greatly. Our thoughts and memories are with the entire Bayme, Brown, and Burke families and extended relatives. Passover is on the horizon. I hope Continue Reading »

Purim is just around the corner

  • Posted on March 3, 2023
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Purim is just around the corner and do we have a special program and meal planned for you! Our Purim family night will start off with dinner celebrating various counties of POLKA dancing and music cuisine. Our fun will not end there since the Purim Sphiel is sure to entertain and have everyone laughing as Continue Reading »

2023 Off To A Great Start!

  • Posted on February 4, 2023
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Well, the year 2023 is off to a busy start. Last month, we were able to celebrate Micah’s Bar Mitzvah with the entire Cornelius family and friends. Micah did a wonderful job! February will be another busy month with this weekend coming up and the Religious School learning about Tu B’Shevat. Take the time to Continue Reading »

January’s Busy Plans

  • Posted on January 4, 2023
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I hope everyone had a good winter break. Services were well attended in person and on zoom while the Rabbi and Sharona were gone for a much-needed vacation. Thank you to all who made the services possible – Jeff Lehman, Zohar Rubinstein, and Micah Cornelius – as well as all the participants. January plans to Continue Reading »

Looking Forward to Hannukah and the New Year

  • Posted on December 5, 2022
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I hope everyone had a good holiday of Thanksgiving this past month. I know that the time away from Macon gave me a chance to take the time to think of all the things I was thankful for. I am thankful for my family and friends and all that I have and am able to Continue Reading »