Shavuot, celebrated seven weeks after Passover, is a wheat harvest festival that commemorates the Israelites' receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai – including those famous Ten Commandments. Chag sameach!
D-Day, one of the turning points of World War II, commemorates the allied forces invading northern France via the beach in Normandy. Jews fought in large numbers in this battle. This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the area is preparing for an influx of visitors. To learn more …
This year, on May 2, we commemorate Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day set aside to remember those who perished in the Holocaust. On Yom HaShoah and every day, helping Holocaust survivors is a Jewish Federation priority, and there’s still more work to be done. Learn more at w…
Welcome to “Leadership Spotlight”, where Jewish Federation of Macon and Middle Georgia recognizes the achievements and talents of our outstanding community members.
“Spotlight” currently focuses on the service of our many women Presidents who’ve successfully managed and led the co…
Margaret “Marty” Weger Koplin served as president of Macon’s Congregation Sha’arey Israel (CSI) in 2007 and 2008 after serving several years there as chairperson of the Board of Education and various other committees.
Koplin grew up in Richmond, Virginia, where her family was very t…
