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Temple Israel of Southern Illinois

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After years of decline, Temple Israel closed in March 2020 after donating one of its Torahs to a similar small-town Jewish community.


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Solomon, Carol Wolf. As small Illinois temple closes, it donates Torah to Montana congregation, STL Jewish Light. August 22nd, 2019. Accessed December 2nd, 2022. https://stljewishlight.org/news/news-local/as-small-illinois-temple-closes-it-donates-torah-to-montana-congregation/.

Before This Small Temple Closes, It’s Giving Its Torah To Another Community In Montana, The Forward. August 23rd, 2019. Accessed December 2nd, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20190823165635/https://forward.com/fast-forward/430139/temple-israel-illinois-closing-torah-synagogue/.

Spiritual stability, The Telegraph. November 18th, 2011. Accessed December 2nd, 2022. https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Spiritual-stability-12683519.php.

Solomon, Carol Wolf. COVID-19 cancels farewell event for Illinois temple shutting down, STL Jewish Light. March 26th, 2020. Accessed December 2nd, 2022. https://stljewishlight.org/news/news-local/covid-19-cancels-farewell-event-for-illinois-temple-shutting-down/.