Today is May 14, 2025 -
Today is May 14, 2025 -
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Email: secretary@csimacon.org
Well the High Holidays or “Hi Ho’s” as they are affectionally called are upon us once again! There is a flurry of activity at the shul…changing out Torah covers to their Holiday adornments, final edits to the upcoming Directory, updating the Yizkor book, procuring Torah and Haftorah readers, lining up gabbaim, aliyot honors, and security Continue Reading »
A famous quote is “No man is an island” and here at Congregation Sha’arey Israel that is a good thing. Since our earliest days as a congregation, our efforts and growth as a synagogue has been reliant on teamwork. You know…the “together we can move mountains” mentality. Perhaps it sounds a bit cheesy, but it’s Continue Reading »
The long, hot days of summer seem endless…but of course time marches on. If we are blessed to live out a generous number of years and get a perspective of the big picture, what is really important is recognizable. For most this includes family, friendships, compassion, health, perseverance, joys, knowledge, and faith. Our conscious mind Continue Reading »
At the synagogue, we just wrapped up the close of another fun, educational, and eventful Religious School year. We also had our Annual Congregational Meeting. As I noted in my President’s remarks, one of the positive qualities found in smaller congregations is certainly the warm fellowship of familiar faces. What can be challenging for leadership Continue Reading »
The month of May is one of my favorite months. Hey, a month that honors mothers has got to be good! In addition, typically the weather temperature is wonderfully moderate and pleasant. The landscape is alive with greenery and color. I was able to appreciate the tapestry of Spring scenery on the interstate traveling Continue Reading »
You know you are in the middle of Spring when Macon’s Cherry Blossom trees are in bloom and pollen is wafting through the air! This is the month for April showers to bring on those May flowers as the saying goes! The rain is needed and is a reminder of how all living things need Continue Reading »
The month of March heralds many things. To name a few…the start of Spring, Daylight Savings Time, Spring Breaks, March Madness, Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival and even National Goof Off Day. (Yes, that’s actually a “thing” on March 22nd! Who knew?!) The Jewish holiday of Purim is also in March. Our Religious School youth Continue Reading »
Ah, February…a month synonymous with LOVE! For some here in the south it’s a love of cooler temperatures and a chance to finally dust off the fireplace and actually use it. For some it’s a love of football and getting to watch the Super Bowl with friends and family. But of course it’s also the Continue Reading »
January heralds the arrival of the new secular year, 2016! Seems like just yesterday it was the momentous occasion of being the year 2000, as we waited anxiously to see if the paranoia of the much talked about “Y2K bug” would crash computers worldwide as the year rolled over. Thankfully, time marched on without Continue Reading »
Hanukkah 2015 begins in the evening of Sunday, December 6th. The “Festival of Lights” evokes many historical and family memories such as the ancient victory in reclaiming the Temple, the “miracle” of the oil, lighting Hanukkah menorahs, savoring potato latkes, jelly filled doughnuts (sufganiyot), & chocolate gelt and spinning dreidels. Whether you use coins or Continue Reading »