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 History Department
Preserving Our Legacy
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As Jews disappear from small towns throughout the South, synagogues and cemeteries face an uncertain future. When all the members are gone, who will keep the temple lights burning, say Kaddish, and care for the graves? Whenever possible, the Institute of Southern Jewish Life works to save historic synagogues and cemeteries from demolition or neglect by working in partnership with declining congregations to create "living wills" for their buildings and trust funds for their cemeteries. With these efforts, a southern Jewish presence will remain for generations to come.
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Preservation Efforts 
