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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

Welcome to Congregation Sha'arey Israel

We are an egalitarian synagogue dedicated to the celebration of Conservative Judaism and Jewish Life in Middle Georgia. CSI is a 100+ year-old community which has strengthened over the years because of our dynamic programs and worship services and because of the warm and dedicated families who call CSI home.  We are so glad that you are visiting our website and hope that you will come see us in Macon. After all, Congregation Sha’arey Israel is how you say Hamish in Southern!

We have in-person services as well as services conducted via Zoom. Please contact the CSI office for login information. 478-745-4571 or email Secretary@csimacon.org

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    • Latest News

    • Looking forward to October’s Observances

      Dear CSI Congregants, We hope that you enjoyed Rosh Hashana and that you will be inspired for a New Year during Yom Kippur. Don’t forget to come to dinner in the Sukkah on 10/6 – RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST FOR THIS DINNER. And come to at least one of the Sukkah hops, in Macon, Milledgeville Continue Reading »

    • Rejoicing in the Festival

      In our tradition, the pilgrimage festivals have long been associated with rejoicing. The festival kiddush as well as the Amidah contain the phrase: z’man simchateinu (זמן שמחתינו), “the time of our rejoicing.” God, in the Torah, explicitly commands us: v’samachta b’chagecha (ושמחת בחגיך והיית אך שמח), “You shall rejoice on your festivals. You shall be Continue Reading »

    • Days of Awe

      Busy season, the High Holy Days — are coming soon. Special foods, special prayers and rituals, cooler weather, please? (That’s included in my special prayers!) The Rabbis called the High Holy Days “Yamim Nora’im,” (ימים נוראים) the Days of Awe. As I get older, I feel like I’m being slowly clued in to what these Continue Reading »

    Wall of Jerusalem

    Wall of Jerusalem funds help underwrite major cultural and educational events.  Donations are $200, $500 and $1000 depending on the size of the brick.  For donations to the Wall of Jerusalem please call Shelley Kruger.

    Noah’s Ark Wall

    Honor the children of CSI with a plaque acknowledging their important milestones and achievements up to age 18.  Minimum donation for a plaque is $36.00 and $250.00 for adopting an animal.  These donations make a great newborn baby gift, Bar/Bat mitzvah, graduation gifts or special recognition of a CSI member’s child.  Monies generated from the plaques on this wall go to the Dr. Pierce Annes Educational Resource Fund.    

    Web Bulletin

    The October 2025 Web Bulletin can be found here.

    Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch at Congregation Sha’arey Israel

    Honor a Loved One, Celebrate a Milestone, or Remember Someone Special

    Congregation Sha'arey Israel invites you to sponsor a Kiddush lunch, a meaningful way to mark important occasions while supporting our community.

    Why Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch?

    Commemorate a special event
    Honor a friend or family member
    Remember a loved one
    Support our congregation

    Sponsorship Details:

    Minimum sponsorship: $36
    Your sponsorship helps defray the costs of our complimentary Kiddush Lunches

    Recognition:

    Sponsorship announced in our weekly congregational email
    Acknowledged during Friday and Saturday announcements from the Bima

    How to Sponsor:
    Contact our office to arrange your Kiddush lunch sponsorship today!
    Phone: 478-745-4571
    Email: secretary@csimacon.org

    Join us in this mitzvah and create lasting memories for our community!

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    Service Times

    • Thursday morning minyan at 7:00 a.m.
    • Friday Evening Shabbat services at 6:15 p.m.
    • Saturday Shabbat services at 9:30 a.m.

    Office Hours

    • Monday - Thursday:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Friday:  8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    • Lunch: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.