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Springhill Avenue Temple - Mobile, AL
Name: Springhill Avenue Temple
Address: 1769 Springhill Avenue Mobile, Alabama 36607
Denominational affiliation: Reform
Member units (households): 100-200
What percentage of members are older than 50? 85%
How many people attend a regular Shabbat service? 35-50
Length of typical Shabbat morning service? Approximately an hour.
Shabbat dress code: None.
Daily services? No.
Does your synagogue have its own building? If not, where do you meet for services? Yes, we have our own building.
Is there an opportunity to socialize after services? Yes, an oneg after services.
Language of service: Mostly English.
Is another language offered in the prayer book?
Children’s programming: We have a children’s service at Sunday school.
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes.
Are services streamed online? No.
Are the rabbi’s sermons available online? No.
Percentage of members in interfaith marriages? Unknown.
Will the rabbi officiate at an interfaith wedding? Will he/she attend one? Yes.
Are there distinct roles for men and women in your synagogue? No, we are fully egalitarian.