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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

Looking Forward to 5776

  • Posted on September 1, 2015
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     Wow! Times flies.  As a child, summers felt like they lasted forever, but as an adult they seem to roll by in a flash.  While we might wish that summers linger a bit longer, there is also anticipation to see some relief from the heat and feel the first hint of cooler weather. For Continue Reading »

Friendship Day

  • Posted on August 1, 2015
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Friendship Day falls on the first Sunday in August in the United States which this year is August 2nd. The old joke is you can choose your friends but not your family! But the truth is, both can be a blessing and both are important. Our character is defined in part by these interactions and Continue Reading »

Reflections on a New Season

  • Posted on July 1, 2015
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            As I write my first article as CSI President for the June/July edition of the Shofar, I know the so-called “dog days of summer” will soon be upon us.  The top three things associated with summer according to a Yahoo voter poll are “heat, bugs and beach”! All good answers indeed!  Yet even while Continue Reading »