Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Synagogue

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The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation, which first organized in 1860 as the Hebrew Benevolent Society, began construction in 1875 on a synagogue in Atlanta. The Temple, as it came to be known, continues to serve the Jewish community in the city.

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Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Synagogue

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