Jewish Community of Early Savannah, Narrated by Rabbi Robert Haas
Rabbi Robert Haas is the 14th spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah, Georgia. Here, he tells the story of the Jewish refugees who arrived in 1733 and founded Mickve Israel—the oldest Jewish congregation in the American South.
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Why we need separation of church and state. Thanks
As a former resident of Savannah(ah), I walked by the temple many times and been inside. It's a lovely building in a lovely area and, and actually built on the plan of a Christian church.