The mission of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim shall be to maintain a place of worship for the Reform Jewish Community of Central Louisiana, to further Jewish education, promote Jewish culture and to provide facilities for social interaction. Furthermore, we shall conduct ourselves in accordance with our name which means "Acts of lovingkindness."
גמילות חסדים
Acts of lovingkindness
ABOUT US
Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim known locally as "The Jewish Temple" is an historic Jewish synagogue located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Founded in 1859 by Jews from the Alsace region of France, it is one of the oldest congregations in Louisiana and one of the original founding members of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, now known as the Union for Reform Judaism.
WE CONNECT
Ours is a place of connection.
Activities include monthly Temple hosted Shabbat dinners,
music accompanied services and joyous celebrations of Jewish holidays and festivals.
COME AND MEET US
Come spend an evening with us on Shabbat or for a special event. We are proud of our spiritual presence for here in Alexandria, Louisiana serving as a regional synagogue drawing in members from Natchitoches, Leesville, Natchez, Winnfield, and Fort Polk.
WEEKLY SERVICES
SHABBAT SERVICES are held every Friday evening at 6:00 pm.in the sanctuary and on Zoom and YouTube. Oneg or Dinner begins after services. Check your weekly bulletin.