How to Join Our Congregation

How to Join Our Congregation

Joining our congregation starts with a phone call to 229-446-6536 or email to tbialbany@gmail.com.

Regular Friday Shabbat Services

Regular Friday Shabbat Services

We currently have Sabbath services via Zoom approximately twice a month.  If you are interested in joining us for a service, please call the Temple at (229) 446-6536 and leave a message, if needed, about phone and/or e-mail contact information.

Jewish Capital of Southwest Georgia

Jewish Capital of Southwest Georgia

We are a small congregation that has served Southwest Georgia since 1854.  Our new building is a source of pride…

Welcome to Our Temple

Welcome to Our Temple

Our Congregation is pleased to be served by Rabbi Larry Schlesinger.
Rabbi Schlesinger is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Israel in Macon and currently leads our Zoom Sabbath and Holiday services. We currently have Sabbath services approximately twice a month. If you are interested in joining us for a service, please call the Temple at (229) 446-6536 and leave a message, if needed, about phone and/or e-mail contact information.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

L’hitraot, for Now...

After four years of bringing you a new episode nearly every week, this podcast is taking a little break. Listen to this episode to learn more about our hiatus and where to find us in the meantime.

The Antidote to Kvetching

Most of us today aren’t tasked with wandering through the desert, like the ancient Israelites were... but we still find plenty to kvetch about! What if, instead of focusing on small annoyances, we turned to community-building and togetherness? This episode first aired in May 2018.

The Blessing of Blessing One Another

Parashat Naso, the longest of all the Torah portions, features a famous blessing – but what does it mean for us to bless one another? Is it a power reserved for clergy, or is it something any of us can do? In this episode, which first aired in May 2017, Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks about what kind of actions constitute a blessing and who, exactly, we have the ability to bless.

How the Book of Ruth Connects Us All Today

Chag Sameach and welcome to a special Shavuot edition of On the Other Hand! On this week’s holiday episode, Rabbi Rick Jacobs talks about Ruth, her connection to this unique Jewish festival, and what her story of unity and bridge-building means for us as we celebrate Shavuot today.

INSPIRE

INSPIRE

The world is based on three things Torah, avodah, and gemilut chasadim

CHESED

Acts of loving kindness and compassion Making the world a better place for all

TIKKUN

Repairing the world with good deeds Healing and transforming those in need

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table

Harnessing the Power of our Mothers Around the Seder Table jemerman

Passover
Photo of a group of people standing in a circle
We have so much to learn from our mothers, past and present. Soon, we'll return to the story of Passover and to the narratives of three remarkable mothers whose determination, fearlessness, and love changed the course of biblical history.

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony

Melding Tradition and Innovation: Our Interfaith Toddler Naming Ceremony jemerman

Interfaith Family
Photo of Lindsey Neary and her son
When I found out I was pregnant, my mind was immediately filled with questions and plans. When my son Logan was born at 34 weeks, many of those plans quickly changed.

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging

A Place at the Table: How an Accessible Haggadah Creates a Seder of Belonging jemerman

Passover
Photo of a group of people sitting around a table, looking at Haggadah on Passover
As someone who is completely blind, I have enjoyed many opportunities to fully participate in the Jewish community because of accessible materials.

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach

Passover 2024: The Three Central Messages of Pesach jemerman

Talk for a Change
Photo of a seder plate with a book that says "Foot & Justice Passover Seder"
The Exodus story is the master narrative of the Jewish people. As most of us know, it tells the story of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt and the rise of Moses as their liberator. It reminds us that in 2024, the universality of Passover's three-part message again reverberates through the generations: freedom, love, and justice.