Friday, August 13, 2010

Shabbat Shalom -- Jews in Hot Springs


Despite this decline, the Hot Springs Jewish community remains active and vibrant. The thermal waters and the pleasant quality of life still attract Jews to Hot Springs. The remaining congregation House of Israel has 65 member families and a full-time rabbi. While the golden age of kosher hotels and multiple congregations has passed, Hot Springs remains an important center of Jewish life in Arkansas.
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