Temple Beth Israel (Macon, Georgia)
Temple Beth Israel (Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform synagogue located at 892 Cherry Street in Macon, Georgia.[3] Formed in 1859 by Jews of German background as Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Israel, it was originally Orthodox, and followed the German minhag.[2]
| Beth Israel | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
| Leadership | Rabbi: Aaron Sataloff[1] Rabbi Emeritus: Laurence Schlesinger[1] |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 892 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia,  |
| Geographic coordinates | 32.839072°N 83.633651°W |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1902[2] |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| www.tbimacon.org | |
The congregation constructed its first building on the corner of Poplar and Second Streets from 1871 to 1874.[2] The congregation's current building was constructed on the corner of Cherry and Spring Streets in 1902.[2]
As of 2009, the rabbi was Larry Schlesinger.[1] Rabbi Larry Schlesinger retired in June 2017 and is honored with Emeritus status. He is succeeded by Rabbi Aaron Sataloff.
Notes
- Clergy & Staff, Synagogue website. Accessed June 1, 2018.
- History of TBI, Synagogue website. Accessed August 28, 2009.
- Synagogue website. Accessed January 30, 2009.
Further reading
- Friedman, Newton J. A History of Temple Beth Israel of Macon, Georgia 1859-1955, Temple Beth Israel of Macon, Georgia Macon, Georgia, 1990.
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