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About Macon

Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia." The city has several institutions of higher education, as well as numerous museums and tourism sites. Macon lies on the site of the Ocmulgee Old Fields, where the Creek Indians lived in the 18th century. In the twentieth century, Macon grew into a prospering town in Middle Georgia. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 46.3 °F (7.9 °C) in January to 81.8 °F (27.7 °C) in July.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Macon

The first Jew to settle in Macon was Nathan Grossmayer, who opened a store there in 1840; he later opened another store in Americus, Georgia. A handful of other Jews moved to the area in the early 1840s. Eleven men called together “the Israelitish community” on October 30, 1859, at the home of Emanuel Brown to discuss the possibility of forming a congregation. In 1880, Beth Israel finally joined the Reform Union of American Hebrew Congregations and, just a few years later, decided that men no longer had to wear hats during services. By 1909, the Macon Jewish community was thriving. According to a survey taken by the Industrial Removal Office, there were approximately 470 Jews (110 families) living in Macon at the time. The population seems to have plateaued in recent decades at around 1000 people, though it has likely declined a bit over the last decade or so.

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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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