Today is December 21, 2024 -

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

Celebrating Hanukkah and Helping Others

  • Posted on December 5, 2024
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Dear Congregants, In December, we celebrate Hanukkah with plenty of latkes, brisket (if you’re not a vegetarian), gelt, candles and song. Happy Hanukkah to all. And while I’m at it, Happy secular New Year as well. By January, we’ll be exhausted from celebrating so much! On that note, this year’s CSI Family Hannukah Night on Continue Reading »

A Rest From Our Celebrations

  • Posted on November 5, 2024
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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 »

Welcome to October 2024

  • Posted on October 2, 2024
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Dear CSI Congregants, Welcome to October 2024, with High Holy Day events in almost every week! This bulletin contains the schedule for all services, meals and celebrations. Be sure to check it carefully. Furthermore, for security purposes, if you are bringing family members or guests, please let Stephanie know their names immediately. We will be Continue Reading »

Happy Fall to All!

  • Posted on September 5, 2024
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First, some reminders: Please be sure that you have sent the secretary an RSVP with your name and those of any guests, if you are planning to attend our September 4th meeting with a survivor of the October 7th massacre in Israel. This event will start at 7:00 pm at CSI. Also in September, on Continue Reading »

Welcome Back From Summer

  • Posted on August 5, 2024
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A welcome back from your summer travels to those who’ve been out of town, and a happy end-of-summer to everyone in our kelillah. I’m sure we all hope for cooler days as the summer winds down. August means back to school for many of our students. We wish them well as they embark on a Continue Reading »

Halfway through 2024

  • Posted on June 4, 2024
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2024 is almost half over with June already here! This past year, CSI tried something new! As co-presidents, we had a very successful year with excellent programming, a wonderful religious school, and meaningful services for Shabbat and the various holidays. We both are looking forward to an exciting year and welcome suggestions for programming, fundraising Continue Reading »

May Promises To Be Busy!

  • Posted on May 3, 2024
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Everyone has heard the old adage about April showers bringing May flowers. It is true! Please take time to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and trees all over Macon and especially at our own CSI. It is hard to believe that a little more than ten years, ago we were getting ready to welcome back Continue Reading »

Passover Preparations

  • Posted on April 5, 2024
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Hard to believe that March is winding down already. Passover is on its way. Do not let it sneak up on you in case you want to go to Atlanta or elsewhere for your Passover food. It can sell out fast! By the way, if you need a place to go for Passover Sedar, please Continue Reading »

Reflecting on February and Looking Forward to March

  • Posted on March 7, 2024
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It’s hard to believe it’s already March. February was a wonderful month celebrating triple Bat Mitzvahs with the Brown family, and March plans to be equally busy and happy. We are looking forward to celebrating with Ed and Diane Vogel to show our appreciation for their many years and dedication to our congregation. We will Continue Reading »

January and February – The Not So Quiet Months

  • Posted on February 5, 2024
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January is supposed to be a quiet month for activities, but not at CSI! We have had a busy start to 2024. This past weekend was wonderful with a great Friday night service followed by a Shabbat dinner. Both were well attended, as was the service on Saturday morning and our Havdalah and a movie Continue Reading »