The temple in Clarksdale at one time represented the alrgest Jewish community in Mississippi. However, in 2003, it was closed and no longer provides religious services there. You can learn more about the Jews of Mississippi, and Clarksdale, specifically, at the following two sources:
Clarksdale: History of Congregation
Cotton-Family-Religion: Jewish Families of Clarksdale
Return to Selected Southern Jewish Databases.
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