Happy New Year from the Augusta Jewish Museum

The Augusta Jewish Museum would like to wish you and yours a great and abundant 2020. Happy New Year!!
Greetings of the Season to all of you.

Antisemitism is on the Rise

We take a moment to acknowledge the recent hateful acts of antisemitism and other faith based attacks with this statement from the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Augusta Jewish Federation which represents the CSRA community.

The statement reads:

“These attacks represent a total disregard for fundamental Constitutional guarantees and basic human morality. They also call attention to the growing number of violent anti-Semitic attacks in our country, a reason for great concern in our community. We urge law enforcement agencies to take all necessary measures to stem this wave of anti-Semitic attacks, which represents an attack not only on Jews but on the fundamental freedoms and guarantees of our society. We ask our fellow Americans to stand together against hate crimes and terrorism.”

In the statement, it states that this incident is the seventh attack against Jews or presumed Jews since the beginning of the Holiday of Hanukkah."

Statements on additional antisemitic attacks can be read here.

This has been a great year for the Augusta Jewish Museum

• In March 2019, AJM had a display at the Israel Festival held at Congregation Children of Israel.

• In September 2019, AJM was at Arts in the Heart with a successful display and lots of interest from the community at large including Churches and Schools. (View Story)

• On October 28, 2019, the 150th anniversary of the Telfair Street Synagogue cornerstone was celebrated with press releases, news articles, and TV coverage. (View Video) (View Story)

What’s ahead in 2020 for the AJM

In 2020, AJM will start Phase I construction on the Court of Ordinary, have Holocaust education and activities, Lunch at the J program on March 18, participate in the 2020 Israel festival and open the doors of the historic Court of Ordinary for Phase I ($600,000) which will meet the requirements of the City. The restoration of the historic Telfair Street Synagogue is Phase II for approximately $3,000,000 to provide a stellar venue for the CSRA and additional display space.

Do you have a story to tell or would you
volunteer to help make this dream a reality?

Please email us at info@augustajewishmuseum.org or call 706-426-1542 to be contacted by a member of our team.

Visit our website and join us as we add to the cultural campus in beautiful downtown Augusta Georgia with the Augusta Jewish Museum, showcasing the history of Jewish Life in the Central Savannah River Area through programming and displays. https://www.augustajewishmuseum.org/

You can view the latest news, the project plan, donate online or send us your contribution by mail as a one time or monthly gift. Stock gifts are welcome too!

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Thank you for your support,
The Augusta Jewish Museum Team