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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

    • Fragility and Gratitude

      The festival-filled month of Tishrei is over, and we’ll sing in the new month of Cheshvan on the first Shabbat of November…during which we’ll celebrate the bar mitzvah of Josh Hoffman! And — a quick Mazel Tov to Saybel Shuster and her family on the occasion of her bat mitzvah (the last Shabbat in October)! Continue Reading »

    • A Rest From Our Celebrations

      Dear Congregants, We’ve made it! From Selichot through Simchat Torah, we davened, sang, fasted and ate (and ate, and ate!) due to the hard work and generosity of many in our Kehilla. Yasher Koach to all who participated in services over this past month of high holy days and festivals. Thank you to Rabbi Aaron Continue Reading »

    • Concentrate

      When we use this word this way: I want you to concentrate — we’re saying somethingabout gathering our mental energies in order to focus on something. In a very different  context, we might refer to a particular liquid (orange juice, for example) in a concentrated form. Then, we’re talking about something that we dilute in 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 November 2024 Web Bulletin can be found here.

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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.