Web''The Temple Bombing,'' by Melissa Fay Greene, the author of the admirable ''Praying for Sheetrock,'' explores Atlanta's racial polarities after the South was racked by violent resistance to the Supreme Court's school desegregation ruling of 1954. WebOct 5, 2016 · P.S.: You are cordially invited to a yearlong celebration of The Temple’s 150th anniversary, including the Alliance Theatre’s production of “The Temple Bombing” and a night of Jewish music with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Details to follow. Rabbi Peter Berg is the senior rabbi at The Temple.
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WebThe Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple bombing occurred on October 12, 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia.The Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple, on Peachtree Street, housed a Reform Jewish congregation. The building was damaged extensively by the dynamite-fueled explosion, although no one was injured. Five suspects were arrested almost … WebEditor’s Note: On October 12, 1958, a group of white supremacists calling themselves the “Confederate Underground” bombed the oldest and most prominent synagogue in Atlanta, known as “The Temple.”. They chose to target The Temple because of the Civil Rights activism of Rabbi Rothschild who was a vocal critic of segregation. 向井 ラジオ
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WebIt was the oldest synagogue in Atlanta. It was known as “The Temple”. The sanctuary had minor damage, but some other parts of the church had heavy damage. Surprisingly, no one was hurt or killed. After the bombing, Atlanta was referred to as “the city too busy to hate. One suspected bomber, named George Bright, was tried and acquitted. WebThe Temple has served as a center for Atlanta's Jewish cultural, educational and social activities since its construction in 1931. It is the home of the city's oldest Jewish congregation--the Hebrew Benevolent Society, established in 1860 to serve the needs of the local German-Jewish immigrants. WebThe Temple. Site of the infamous 1958 Temple Bombing, this historic Atlanta synagogue is shown as Jessica Tandy's place of worship in "Driving Miss Daisy," though in the film the bombing takes place in the late 1960s. In reality, the bombing was in retaliation for the outspoken civil rights activism of The Temple's senior rabbi, Jacob Rothschild. boletos kevin kaarl cuautla