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

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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

Dayenu: The Power of Enough-ness

Dayenu: The Power of Enough-ness jemerman March 27, 2023

Passover
an image of two kids at a passover seder; one of them is pouring grape juice into a cup
Last year was my first time celebrating Passover and one of the first times I sang with the congregational choir. One of the songs we performed for the seder was "Dayenu." The choir director explained during practice that in Hebrew, "dayenu" means "enough." I loved the melody of the song and found myself humming the tune as I prepared for Passover.

Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel

Building Deep Relationships with Israel: URJ Heller High and the People of Israel jemerman March 16, 2023

Israel
A view of Jerusalem and the Western Wall
Heller High aims to build deep, lasting relationships between North American Jewish teens and Israel, developing the next generation of Reform Jewish Zionists. The Heller High program gives students the opportunity to learn from and get to know different groups of Israelis.

Haikus on Leviticus

Haikus on Leviticus jemerman March 15, 2023

These Haikus focus on weekly Torah portions.

The Importance of Storytelling

The Importance of Storytelling jemerman March 14, 2023

Jewish Values
an image of a father and two kids reading a book
The Jewish people love to share stories, as memory is a central Jewish value. We cannot forget what has happened to us because we must share it with future generations. The past is one of our best learning tools.