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Phoenix Flies: Tour of the Temple

This tour follows the 12:30 pm tour of Peachtree Christian Church and is partially accessible to individuals with physical disabilities. For questions call 404-688-3353.
This event is appropriate for young preservationists over 10 years of age.

In 1860, the Atlanta Jewish community formed the Hebrew Benevolent Society for the purpose of obtaining a burial ground and organizing relief for the Jewish poor. In 1867 The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation – now known as The Temple – was chartered as the first official Jewish organization in Atlanta. Enjoy a guided tour of the current synagogue, designed in 1930 by Atlanta architect Philip Trammel Shutze.

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