Congregation Sha’arey Israel (Macon, Ga.) Records
Scope and Contents
Congregation Sha'arey Israel Records, 1940-2006, consisting of oral interviews (cassette tapes) of past presidents, undated; bulletins, 1885-2006; minutes, 1940-2002; directories, 1972-1990; constitutions, 1960-1981; sisterhood conference records, 1979; handbooks, 1965-1967; membership rosters; board of education records, 1983-1993; synagogue history, 1999; and miscellaneous newspapers articles and photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1940 - 2006
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Congregation Sha’arey Israel, is an egalitarian synagogue dedicated to the celebration of Conservative Judaism and Jewish Life in Middle Georgia. The Congregation, a community which has strengthened over the years due to the dynamic programs, worship services and dedicated families.
Congregation Sha’arey Israel is a spiritual home where children and adults are inspired to explore Judaism and find new and meaningful ways to make God an integral part of their daily lives. The congregation strive to serve the ritual, religious, social and educational needs of members and instill a deep sense of pride in Southern Jewish identity and heritage. For synagogue history, see http://www.csimacon.org/history.cfm.
Extent
7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Congregation Sha'arey Israel Records, 1940-2006, consisting of oral interviews (cassette tapes) of past presidents, undated; bulletins, 1985-2006; minutes, 1940-2002; directories, 1972-1990; constitutions, 1960-1981; sisterhood conference records, 1979; handbooks, 1965-1967; membership rosters; board of education records, 1983-1993; synagogue history, 1999; and miscellaneous newspapers articles and photographs.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Physical Location
The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
Separated Materials
Photographs removed to visual arts, except those in scrapbook.
- Title
- Congregation Sha’arey Israel (Macon, Ga.) Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Demece Harvey
- Date
- February 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
