Charleston Jewish Voice | Spring 2015 by Jewish Charleston

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SPRING 2015

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CONTENTS Planning For Our Future Acknowledging the challenges that our Jewish people face here in Charleston, Israel, and worldwide is one thing, but taking action and planning for our future is a completely different ball game. With that in mind, the Charleston Jewish Federation board is embarking on a strategic planning process to collect meaningful data and develop a blueprint for the future of Jewish Charleston. This Strategic Plan is not just for the Charleston Jewish Federation; it will be a plan for the Charleston Jewish community at large. All Jewish entities will participate in this planning, from assessment through implementation. How many Jewish people really live in the Charleston area? We have been hearing the same numbers for the past ten years, and it is time to find out what the Jewish population really is. Is the number 3,500, 7,000, 11,000, or 20,000? Right now it is anybody’s guess. What are the needs of the Jewish community? What have been the past trends and what do we anticipate for the future? Focusing on what the Jewish community says they value and desire will allow us to use resources to meet these needs. The strategic plan will reflect CJF’s mission to build, strengthen, and preserve Jewish identity and the needs of the community through partnerships that enable us to serve the needs of our local Jewish community, Israel, and worldwide. Mike Mills, who has recently joined the CJF board of directors as an officer, will take the lead role as the chair of this community Strategic Plan. Mike brings significant experience in strategic planning both professionally and as a volunteer for multiple organizations. He also has many resources that CJF can leverage in the development of this plan. Our community is very fortunate to have Mike to lead this effort. Focus groups will take place in the various communities

throughout the tri-county. “This plan must represent the best thinking of many people in the community. The secret is out! Charleston is a great place to live with a wonderful Jewish community. Folks are moving here, just like my family and me,” Mike said. Interviews will begin in April and the team hopes to have a draft of the strategic plan for review in the last quarter of this calendar year. This is a journey, and we would rather get it right than affix a hard deadline and not have a high quality result nor the buy-in and ownership of the community. Our vision is to serve as the principal organization working to secure the future of our local Jewish community as well as its relationship with Israel and the Jewish world. Our vision for Charleston is to be known around the world as a great place to live, work, and be Jewish. As a unified, collaborative organization, we are committed to: • Securing philanthropic and human resources to create positive change; • Connecting our community through programs, services, and events; • Empowering and inspiring this generation, and engaging the next; • Caring for the vulnerable and mobilizing in times of need; • Supporting and advocating for Israel and the Jewish world. We look forward to working hard to ensure the future of our Jewish community and we thank you for your support.

Harry Goldberg CJF President

Judi Corsaro CJF Chief Executive Officer

Contents President and CEO Letter & Contents ��02 President’s Letter ��03 Community Initiatives �� 04 Jewish Endowment Fund ��05-06 Charleston Jewish Family Services ��07 CJF Educational Initiatives �� 08 CJF 2015 Annual Campaign �� 09-12 Charleston Holocaust Memorial �� 13-14 Young Adult Division ��15 CJF 65th Anniversary Gala ��17-18 Community News �� 19-23 Resource Guide ��25 CJF Mission Statement

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To Build and Sustain Jewish Life in Charleston, Israel, and Around the World.

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CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter

FEDERATION 2015 BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chief Executive Officer Judi Corsaro CJF President Harry Goldberg CJF President Elect Stuart Tessler CJF Vice President Ellen Hoffman CJF Vice President Ava Kleinman CJF Vice President Michael Mills CJF Treasurer Suzanne Lynch CJF Secretary Eileen Chepenik Jewish Endowment Fund President Jan Pearlstine Lipov CJF Immediate Past President Spencer Lynch

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE Aaron Engel Harold Fox Larry Freudenberg Marilyn Hoffman Larry Kobrovsky Edward Kronsberg Amanda Reeves Hilary Rieck Ilene Turbow

CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407-3507 PHONE: 843-614-6600 FAX: 843-556-6206

By Harry Goldberg

As the newly installed President of the Charleston Jewish Federation, I want to start by thanking the Federation Board and this community for the opportunity to lead. In my 65th year, it is fitting that I take the helm of the Charleston Jewish Federation in its 65th year. To begin the year, the Federation hosted a Gala event to celebrate 65 years of philanthropy in Charleston and around the world. I was encouraged by the capacity turnout for the event. I was also encouraged by the event attendee demographics, with tables of young adults, many new to the Charleston Jewish Federation, and tables of seniors, with years of Federation involvement. And every age in between. The Gala was an evening of connections. Not only did the attendees connect with old friends and new, but we were reminded about the connections that center around the Charleston Jewish Federation. New parents connect through the Shalom Baby program that welcomes our newborn community members.

I am proud to serve as President of the Charleston Jewish Federation in its 65th year. Together, we really do extraordinary things.

Harry Goldberg Charleston Jewish Federation President

Judi Corsaro - Chief Executive Officer 843-614-6600 | judic@jewishcharleston.org Lori Hoch Stiefel - Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement 843-614-6497 | lorihs@jewishcharleston.org Rebecca Solomon Leibowitz - Program Director 843-614-6497 | rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org Sara Sharnoff Chesley - Director of Charleston Jewish Family Services 843-614-6494 | saras@jewishcharleston.org Kelly Stellrecht - Development Director 843-614-6481 | kellys@jewishcharleston.org Part Time Sandra Brett - Special Events Program Director sandrab@jewishcharleston.org

TOGETHER WE DO EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

Vicki Schmidt - Accountant 843-614-6481 | vickis@jewishcharleston.org

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All of these connections were highlighted at the Gala, not only in video presentations, but also with heartfelt remarks from those who are involved with or are recipients of programs and services from the Charleston Jewish Federation.

Full Time

Joan Herrman - Administrative Assistant 843-614-6491 | joanh@jewishcharleston.org

The most in need within our community connect with Jewish Family Services and the Kosher Food Pantry. We connect with Jews in need around the world through the Jewish Federations of North America. And we all connect with our Jewish homeland through the Israel Engagement Initiative.

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Jewish families connect through the PJ Library program that encourages young children to explore Jewish literature. Our teenagers connect with Israel through the auspices of the Israel Education Fellowship. Young adults connect through YAD, with social events and community outreach.

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Charleston Jewish Federation Re-Joins “Partnership 2Gether” With Hadera-Eiron Region Of Israel The Charleston Jewish Federation is pleased to announce that it has re-joined, after a several-year hiatus, the Southeast consortium of Federations in partnership with the Hadera-Eiron region of Israel. The consortium includes Knoxville, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and several other cities. The Hadera Eiron region in Israel is located about 25 miles north of Tel Aviv. Hadera has a growing population of 80,000 people.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade On Monday, January 19th, the entire Jewish community was unified as we marched together to honor the visionary work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and support the Charleston YWCA’s 43rd Annual Parade. It was inspirational to have representation from our synagogues, along with Addlestone Hebrew Academy and the JCC. Thank you to everyone who joined to make this the best parade turnout to date!

Partnership 2Gether, a project of the Jewish Agency for Israel, matches Federations around the globe with cities/regions in Israel, primarily in developing areas in the periphery of the country. These relationships empower both partners to share ideas, strengths, and challenges and create revitalized, ongoing, and meaningful engagement based on mutual endeavor and shared Jewish identity. The Hadera Partnership offers joint programming for teens, young adults, and professionals, such as an educators’ mission to Israel and Tikkun Olam programming for teens. It sponsors trips to the U.S. for teens to learn about living a Jewish life in the U.S., and teen experiences in Hadera for American Jews. At its core, it develops “living bridges” between American and Israeli Jews, creating bonds of common background and understanding. Through these kinds of programs, Partnership 2Gether forges relationships that strengthen our connections at all ages and in many areas of social, cultural, and religious experience. The Federation is pleased to announce that a delegation from Hadera will be visiting Charleston in March to learn more about our Jewish community. Please let us know if you would like to join the Federation’s Partnership 2Gether committee, which is in formation.

Joe Engel Proclamation On February 24th, Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley issued a proclamation declaring that February 28th be henceforth known as Joe Engel Day in Charleston on the occasion of his escape from Auschwitz 70 years ago. Joe Engel, Charleston resident and Holocaust survivor, has contributed so much to the city and the Charleston Jewish community.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Leibowitz at rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org.

Teacher Holocaust Workshop “The world failed during the Holocaust. We need to teach our students how to not fail” - Ed Serotta, Centropa. When it comes to dynamic and experiential ways to teach the Holocaust, the possibilities are endless. Thank you to Ed and Lauren from Centropa for an incredible day of learning and resources to help our Charleston area teachers ensure that our students never forget the lessons of the Holocaust, that can serve all of humanity. We are grateful to the teachers who participated as well as our community members and survivors who joined to share their stories. What an impactful day! SPRING 2015

JEWISH ENDOWMENT FUND The Stanley Farbstein Legacy Stanley Farbstein cared deeply about preserving the legacy of Jewish culture and energizing many worthy organizations, Jewish and not, through his volunteer efforts. He left us signposts and trail markers along a path that we hope and he hoped would become a well-beaten path: the creation of endowment funds. He left two substantial endowment funds, one each at Coastal Community Foundation and the Jewish Endowment Foundation. Upon his death last February his trail blazing became real. Stanley set up funds to protect and help serve the causes he cared for deeply, which include Jewish causes, public television and radio, and education. Born in Beaufort on November 11, 1925, Stanley grew up with strong ties to the community, where he attended both elementary school and high school. After graduating from high school, Stanley enrolled at Clemson and completed two years before entering the army during World War II. After serving his country, Stanley returned to Clemson and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering. He then enjoyed a long career in that field, primarily with Phillips Petroleum and the B.F. Goodrich Company. He spent many years in Cleveland and retired to Charleston in 1985 from his position as director of energy affairs at B.F. Goodrich. Once retired, he worked as a consultant for many years in fuel and energy-supply utilization.

Stanley’s devotion to preserving the legacy of Jewish culture in the Lowcountry was evident in how he spent his time. Stanley was an active participant in both the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina. He developed a close circle of friends who remember him as a thoughtful and gentle man who cared greatly about the Jewish community. His close friend Martin Perlmutter reflects, “Stanley had endless patience and energy for projects he cared about. He had the attention to detail of an engineer and the deep caring of a romantic. He initiated the cemetery project for the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina and was dogged in uncovering the history of each gravesite in Beaufort’s Beth Israel cemetery. To this day, it remains the model of a successful cemetery record. He set the standard.” As head of the Jewish Historical Society’s cemetery project, Stanley lovingly and painstakingly documented the Beaufort Jewish Cemetery. Thanks to his generous gifts, Stanley’s endowment funds have created a legacy that will continue to impact the causes he cared about, not just today but forever.

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JEWISH ENDOWMENT FUND Temple Sinai A congregation, as the saying goes, is not a building. It’s the people who gather inside it to share their faith and serve their community. But what happens when fewer and fewer of the faithful remain in that community? When a congregation dwindles to the point it can no longer maintain its property and deliver its education, outreach, and memorial services? The congregation at Temple Sinai in Sumter, South Carolina, recently faced these difficult questions when its membership declined as younger congregants sought opportunity elsewhere. What had once been a thriving Jewish community, one that required extra chairs to accommodate parishioners on high holidays, had gone from hundreds of families to fewer than 50 regular attendees by 2012. Today the average worshiper is 76 years old. Determined to protect the temple’s rich heritage and honor the generations laid to rest in its cemetery, the congregation began to wrestle with questions of preservation and sustainable financing for property maintenance. Enter the Jewish Community Legacy Project, an advocacy organization that serves Jewish communities across the country by engaging local leadership and facilitating the creation of a “Communal Living Will” that identifies existing concerns and prepares for an array of eventualities. Throughout the process, the Legacy Project assists congregations in sustaining active Jewish communities and, when the time comes, enacting a legacy plan that addresses asset maintenance and disposition. For Roger Ackerman, a member of the once-bustling Temple Sinai congregation, the Legacy Project was “a godsend.” His initial suggestion of a living will for the community “went over like a lead balloon,” he says, and the planning committee took two years to warm to the idea. Though the issue is not specific to Sumter—more than 200 Jewish congregations nationwide face dwindling populations—the Union for Reform Judaism has no formal stance on the actions that communities should take. Temple Sinai’s planning committee sought stewards of their funds and their future. They found the Charleston Jewish Federation, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), and Coastal Community Foundation. Since both the Jewish Federation and KKBE have endowment funds at Coastal Community Foundation they were able to provide assurances and piece of mind for Temple Sinai’s congregants. Temple Sinai’s cemetery will be overseen by the Charleston Jewish Federation and the temple will remain open until KKBE determines when to close its doors. Milestones in the transition will be tracked by Coastal Community Foundation but decisions on how to act will be the work of leaders and leading institutions of the Charleston Jewish community. “As far as the Coastal Community Foundation, George Stevens and his staff have been so helpful. George has made multiple trips to speak to our group and they’ve been extremely helpful with our planning,” says Ackerman.

SPRING 2015

CHARLESTON JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES A Special Thank You

In 2014, We Distributed $90,012.76 To 41 Families

The Charleston Jewish Federation (CJF) and Charleston Jewish Family Services (CJFS) are very grateful for the grant support we received in 2014. Because of your generosity we raised $151,000 to help support and grow our services and programs. • BiLo Foundation • Exchange Club of Charleston • Hebrew Benevolent Society • Hebrew Orphan Society • Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation • Oscar & Mona Sokol Foundation • Saul Alexander Foundation • Sol & Celia Cohen Endowment Fund • South Carolina Council on the Holocaust • Zucker Family Foundation

(1) Utility $14,018.95 (2) Camp Scholarships $1,078

THE KOSHER FOOD PANTRY A Special Thanks To The Kosher Food Pantry “In February of 2014 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This came completely out of the blue. I had not been sick, I worked full time, and supported myself. Suddenly I was unable to work and had to take a medical retirement. It took some time before the retirement kicked in, which left many months of no income. It was during this time the Jewish Family Services stepped in to provide me with a weekly bag of groceries. I find it hard to express how much this helped. One thing I did not have to worry about while I was so sick, and in and out of the hospital. I am glad to report the cancer has been removed and I am on the road to recovery. It is great to have the opportunity to tell people what a wonderful service the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry (KFP) was for me. Thank you so much.”

(3) Transportation 7,285.18 (4) Medical $16,136.01

2013:

(5) Housing $32,897.67 (6) Life Necessities $8,889.95

2014:

We distributed 6,834 lbs We distributed 19,255 lbs & served 418 families & served 1,319 families.

- Linda

A Special Thanks To Our Volunteers “We have had many amazing volunteers coming every week to help make bags of food, shop, and weigh incoming donations for recording purposes. Thank you so much for all you do - we couldn’t do it without you!” - Joan Herrman If you are interested in volunteering please contact Joan Herman at 843-614-6491 or joanh@jewishcharleston.org

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We distributed 2,300 lbs of food from gleaning.

We distributed 3,112 lbs of food from gleaning.

CJF EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES Did you know that you can QUADRUPLE your money for a trip to Israel for your child? The Israel Education Fellowship (IEF) Program is a community program jointly sponsored by BSBI, Dor Tikvah, KKBE, Synagogue Emanu-El, and the Charleston Jewish Federation. The IEF program helps families save and plan ahead to send their children on a trip to Israel, which enhances young Jews’ education and sense of Jewish identity. Parents can contribute $200 each year for up to seven years, starting when the child is in 3rd grade. The family’s synagogue matches this contribution and CJF matches 2-to-1. By planning ahead, a family can grow a contribution of $1,400 over 7 years into matching funds of up to $5,600. Students are able to enroll beginning in 3rd grade and must complete at least 20 hours of approved Judaic study each year in order to qualify for matching funds. Judaic study includes Addlestone Hebrew Academy coursework, a congregation’s religious

school, or other educational program or organized Jewish youth group activity. To receive matching funds from the synagogue, families must be “members in good standing.” To receive the Federation double match, each family must make a minimum contribution of $200 to the Charleston Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign the first year of enrollment in the program, and at least $100 to the Campaign each succeeding year while enrolled in the IEF. Students must use their funds by the age of 22. The Charleston Jewish Federation in collaboration with BSBI, Dor Tikvah, KKBE and Synagogue Emanu-El are proud to offer this opportunity to the students in our area and hope you will take advantage of it. To learn more about how the Israel Education Fellowship matching process works or to sign up, visit www.jewishcharleston.org, or contact Kelly Stellrecht (614-6481 or kellys@jewishcharleston.org).

Imagine starting with $200 and in seven years, your fund is worth $5,600!

JELF Application For Interest-Free Educational Loans Available March 1 Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school, and vocational programs) will be available to Jewish students in the Charleston area for the 2015-2016 school year from the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), in partnership with Charleston Jewish Family Services. The loan application will be available March 1 – April 30 on JELF’s website at www.jelf.org. JELF loans are need-based and offer “last-dollar” financing, meaning that JELF provides the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited institution that is located in the United States, be a U.S. citizen or have lawful immigration status in the U.S., and be able to demonstrate financial need (FAFSA application required). For more information about JELF, please contact Sara Sharnoff Chesley at saras@jewishcharleston.org.

You may be eligible for an interest-free, needbased loan for your “last dollars” to attend undergrad, grad school, profressional and/or vocational school.

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March 1-April 30 September 1-30

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SPRING 2015

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America, Visits Charleston

Major Gifts

Leadership Luncheon On February 11th, the Charleston Jewish Federation (CJF) was honored to host Jerry Silverman, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America. Jerry joined our rabbis and community leaders for a luncheon and discussion at BSBI.

Jerry was the guest speaker at the CJF Major Gifts event that was held at Susan Pearlstineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home later that evening. Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit was especially timely given the disturbing developments in Europe. His perspective provided insight into Jewish leadership at a national and global level.

KOSHER FOOD PANTRY BASKETS FOR RENT If you are interested in renting out a Kosher Food Pantry centerpiece or bimah basket, to check for availability please contact saras@jewishcharleston.org 09

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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Women’s Philanthropy Events According to the National Women’s Philanthropy division of the Jewish Federations of North America, CJF’s umbrella organization, “the future well-being of the global Jewish community is inextricably linked to the power of women’s philanthropy.” We are inspired and guided by tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). In that spirit, women in Charleston came together for two exciting events in late February. At both events, JulieSue Goldwasser, our guest speaker from Boston, shared her story of women’s philanthropy and how her Jewish community rallied around her family in their time of need. Mitzvahs and Mojitos On February 25, young women joined together for the 4th annual young women’s philanthropy event, Mitzvahs and Mojitos. This event was chaired by Hilary Rieck, Jaffa Miller, and Rachel Turbow and held at the home of Hilary Rieck. The goal of the event was to engage new young women in the Charleston area and encourage them to get involved in Federation, both financially and as community members. Twenty-five women enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, mojitos, made new friends, and learned about the power of women’s philanthropy and community.

Pomegranate Society The next day, February 26, the Pomegranate event was held at the home of Jan Pearlstine Lipov and was chaired by Ilene Turbow. The Pomegranate Society celebrates women contributing $1,800 or more to the Charleston Jewish Federation. Women who attended were asked to make a commitment of $1,800 to the Annual Campaign. Women who give at this level are recognized and honored with a sterling silver pomegranate pin, which signifies their financial commitment to the Annual Campaign.

Upcoming Lion of Judah Event In addition to these amazing events, the Lion of Judah annual event will be held on March 31. Janice Kahn of Chai Y’all Tours will share her knowledge of historic Jewish Charleston through a walking tour and the Lions will be honored at a luncheon reception at the Mezz at Sermet’s. Thank you to Janice for sharing her expertise with us.

One person may not be able to make lasting change in the world, but collectively, we can and do make a difference. Whether you are a donor making a meaningful gift of $18 or $54, a member of the Pomegranate Society committing to $1,800, or a Lion of Judah committing to $5,000 or more, we all have the power to improve the world around us through our philanthropy.

SPRING 2015

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN CJF 2015 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TODAY! Our Charleston Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign is an investment in our local and global community, and helps take care of our Jewish family – here in Charleston, in Israel, and around the world. If you participate in Jewish life, chances are that the Annual Campaign has helped fund your program. Annual Campaign funds are allocated to numerous agencies, including local synagogues, BBYO, Birthright, Addlestone Hebrew Academy, the JCC, and the Coming Street Cemetery, just to name a few (for a more complete list, please see page 12). As Jews, we count on the ability of individuals to uplift the entire collective, and we treasure our historic desire to be full participants in our community’s welfare. Please secure your pledge today. THANK YOU for doing your part.

Women’s Division Giving Societies

Anita Zucker’s Lion of Judah Leadership Challenge

We invite you to join the hundreds of wonderful women involved in building a strong Jewish community through Women’s Philanthropy. For information about the Lion of Judah, the Pomegranate Society, or to place a pin order, contact Kelly Stellrecht at 614-6481 or kellys@ jewishcharleston.org.

The Lion of Judah Leadership Challenge was created by Anita Zucker in 2010 to encourage women in our Jewish community to make an impactful gift that would significantly benefit our Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. What is the challenge? • The first year, a woman contributes $2,500 and Anita will match the gift with $2,500, which will make you a Lion. • The second year, you contribute $4,000 and Anita will match the gift with $1,000, again making you a Lion. • The third year, you contribute the full $5,000 gift which is a leadership gift of a Lion of Judah.

Lion of Judah Division A Lion of Judah is a women contributing $5,000 and above in her own name to the CJF Annual Campaign The Lion of Judah Division was established in Miami in 1972 to recognize a new level of commitment set forth by a cadre of activists. What began with 16 women now extends to over 13,000 women throughout North America. The Lion of Judah pin is a symbol of sisterhood and connectedness, of leadership and power. It provides a benchmark for women to continue to advance into new spheres of giving as they achieve greater economic success, and it allows women to take active roles in securing their Jewish future, forging new opportunities for creative philanthropic giving.

Pomegranate Society Pomegranite Society members consist of women contributing $1,800 to $4,999 in her own name to the CJF Annual Campaign

Please send to: P.O. Box 80100, Charleston, SC 29416

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The pomegranate is one of the oldest symbols found in Jewish art and ritual. It shows dedication to taking care of our community and infusing action into the giving process. The Pomegranate pin is a symbol of a woman’s commitment to honor the mitzvot of tzedekah and gemilut chassidim (acts of righteousness and acts of loving kindness).

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Charleston Jewish Federation Allocations Breakdown: 2015 The Charleston Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign supports programs and services locally in Charleston, in Israel, and around the world. The more CAMPAIGN money we raise together as a community, the greater the impact we can have and the more funding we can distribute. Below is a partial list of how your 2014 campaign dollars were allocated.

Kahol Kadosh Beth Elohim- (KKBE) Funding will off-set the cost to rent Memminger Auditorium helping make it possible for the entire Congregation to pray together during the high holidays. One of the three tenets of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim’s (KKBE) mission is: AvodahInclusive Communal Worship & Ritual.

Local Impact

Synagogue Emanu-el- Funding will provide Jewish holiday celebrations with no cost to attend making it possible for a wider audience to experience Jewish life.

Addlestone Hebrew Academy- Funding will be used to provide financial assistance to families who want to provide their children with an excellent education in both general and Judaic studies. Approximately 25 students will benefit from this funding. BBYO- Funding will help defray the cost to transport teens from the Greater Charleston area to BBYO leadership conventions. Building Support- Funding helps support the JCC building and is the “home” to Addlestone Hebrew Academy, the Jewish Community Center, Charleston Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Services (including the Kosher Food Pantry) Congregation Dor Tikvah. Charleston Chapter of Hadassah- Funding will be used to provide scholarship support making it possible for Charleston area children to attend overnight camp at Camp Judaea. This opportunity helps these children make a meaningful connection to Israel and the Jewish world. Charleston Jewish Family Services- Charleston Jewish Family Services distributed over $91,000 to 41 families in 2014 to assist with the most basic life necessities including housing, utility, and medical support. This funding will be used to provide direct support to individuals and families and will also support the Kosher Food Pantry (KFP). Charleston Jewish Federation- Funding supports community initiatives and programs including: the Charleston Jewish VOICE, the PJ Library program, YAD, The REMEMBER Program for Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness, the Israel Engagement Initiative (Voices of Israel), Partnership2Gether, the Community Strategic Plan including a Demographics study, Leadership Development Cohort, Jewish Family Services and the Kosher Food Pantry (KFP), the Charleston Film Festival at the Terrace Theater (Jewish thread), Movies with a Conscience, Shalom Baby, Charleston Jews and Shalom Y’all.

Global Impact Israel Action Network-The Israel Action Network (IAN) is a strategic initiative of the Jewish Federations of North America, in partnership with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, created to counter assaults made on Israel’s legitimacy. Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)- Funding represents our community’s fair share. The JCPA serves as the representative voice of the organized American Jewish community in addressing the principal mandate of the Jewish community relations field. Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) - Funding represents our community’s fair share. JELF grants interest-free loans to Jewish students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia for post-secondary study at accredited institutions. Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) - Support for the national organization. Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Overseas- This amount represents “core” funding for our partner organizations working in Israel and around the world including the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Joint Distribution Committee and World Ort. Taglit Birthright- The vision of Birthright has been to make an educational trip to Israel an integralpart of the life of every young Jew, in an effort to generate a profound transformation in contemporary Jewish culture and a connection between Israelis and their peers in the Diaspora. Funding represents our community’s fair share to support this on-going initiative.

Charleston Jewish Community Center (JCC)- Funding will be used for Jewish Senior Programming, Senior Transportation Program, Jewish Book Fest, scholarship assistance for Camp Baker and Jewish life programming.

In addition in 2014, we raised funding for special campaigns such as Stop the Sirens- raised over $67,000 for direct support and $1,878 for the Ukraine Assistance Fund.

Coming Street Cemetery- Funding will help defray the cost of the historic preservation and restoration.

Congregation Brith Sholom Beth Israel (BSBI), Chabad of Charleston and the LowCountry and the National Council of Jewish Women NCJW were all invited to apply for funding.

Congregation Dor Tikvah- Funding will be used to offer Youth Programs which has become a hallmark of Congregation Dor Tikvah. Providing inspiring programming will increase their impact and build their membership especially through engagement of young, otherwise unaffiliated families.

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CHARLESTON HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Charleston Holocaust Memorial Adds New Design Feature

Will be “Rededicated” on Yom HaShoah April 19. South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal will be featured speaker. The Charleston Holocaust Memorial in Marion Square, downtown Charleston, was constructed in 1999. Its mission is one of remembrance and it stands as a permanent monument - a reminder of the Holocaust for future generations, long after the few remaining survivors in our community are gone. The Memorial is a place of sanctuary, a place of assembly, a place of meditation. It consists of three design elements, described by its architect, Jonathan Levi, FAIA, of Jonathan Levi Architects. On the north is a rectangular, sunken lawn framed by graded steps, which serves as a place of contemplation and a meeting ground for the annual Yom HaShoah ceremonies. The West side facing Calhoun Street features a concrete and bronze inscription wall, detailing the history of the Holocaust and listing names of survivors living in South Carolina. The wall forms the backdrop to a long bench to accommodate visitors and encourage thoughtful reflection. In the center stands a four-sided iron screen measuring 25 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 17 feet high. It is intended to create a space that is sacred as well as “to signify the place apart occupied by those who perished.” It surrounds a 12 foot bronzed tallit, or Jewish prayer shawl, with one tzitzit (tassel) removed as is custom for Jewish burial.

“This Memorial is a monument that transcends time,” Levi said. “It is beautiful, serene, and evocative. The addition of the camp names will add an element of inquiry and invite the observer to further contemplate this dark time in history.” Phase two of the design involves adding the names of concentration camps to the wall. It was spearheaded by Joe Engel, Holocaust survivor. “I want to leave some memories for the young generation to show them what happened 70 years ago,” Engel said. “I want them to know they should fight anti-Semitism as much as they can. The European people made a mistake. They didn’t fight anti-Semitism and that allowed the Holocaust to happen. This is very emotional for me. I’m glad I do what I’m doing to talk about the Holocaust and tell them what happened to me. I tell others what I wen through so they should know to be true and not be scared because they’re Jews. They should keep their heads up and prevent another Holocaust.”

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Jeffrey Rosenblum, FAIA, and Eileen Chepenik chaired the Memorial committee for Charleston Jewish Federation. The committee worked with architect Levi and representatives of the city of Charleston to create the design, in keeping with the existing theme. The design consists of the names of 24 camps, including transit camps, labor camps and death camps. While there were many thousands of camps throughout Europe, the list of 24 are agreed upon by scholars as the major ones. The names will be inscribed along the wall, evenly spaced between the existing plaques. They will be positioned from East to West to reflect the extent of the camps throughout Europe. The letters will be in cast bronze, mounted with stainless steel pins. The finish and patina will match the existing inscriptions.

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The Names Of 24 Major Camps In Europe Will Be Inscribed On The Charleston Holocaust Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Here they are listed alphabetically. On the Wall of Remembrance they will be position geographically from east to west to reflect their extent throughout Europe. Auschwitz-Birkenau Belzec Bergen-Belsen Buchenwald Chelmno Dachau Dora-Mittelbau Flossenburg Gross-Rosen Janowska Kaiserwald Majdanek Mauthausen

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About Chief Justice Jean Toal Work will be completed in time for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 19. The ceremony will be held at the Memorial. South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal is the featured speaker. Other local dignitaries, including Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, will also attend. Honorary chairs of Yom HaShoah are Joe Engel, Anita Zucker and David Popowski.

The Inscription On The Existing Plaque Detailing The History Of The Holocaust Reads: From 1939 until 1945, the National Socialist (Nazi) regime in Germany implemented a racial theory declaring the “German Aryan Race” superior. The Nazis used this perverse theory and their military and industrial might to dominate Europe and to separate, imprison and ultimately destroy millions of human beings. Those who the Nazis deemed undesirable and sought to eliminate included political dissident, homosexuals, the mentally and physically disabled, Roma (Gypsies) and Jehovah’s witnesses. But their chief victims were Jews. What began as racial laws to strip Jews of their livelihood, their property and their civil rights accelerated into a campaign to systematically slaughter millions of men, women and children. By 1942, the machinery of mass murder was in full operation. Jews and other victims from all over Europe were sent to some 9,000 concentration and labor camps throughout Europe, and to the killing center at Auschwitz-Birkenau, Sobibor, Majdanek, Treblinka, Belzec and Chelmno located in Poland. The denial of human rights with the advanced technology and a pitiless will to dominate, caused the death of innocent millions and the annihilation of most of the Jews of Europe.

Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal became an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of South Carolina on March 17, 1988, becoming the first woman to serve as a Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. She has served as Chief Justice since March 23, 2000. Chief Justice Toal received her B.A. in philosophy in 1965 from Agnes Scott College and her J.D. in 1968 from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to her election to the South Carolina Supreme Court, Chief Justice Toal practiced law in Greenville and Columbia. When she was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1968, women comprised less than one percent of the licensed lawyers in South Carolina. Chief Justice Toal has developed many initiatives that support education of children and professionals. During her tenure as Chair of the National Conference of Chief Justices, she was instrumental in creating a program at the U.S. Holocaust Museum through which chief justices, judges, and legal professionals examined the failure of German jurists under the Nazi regime to uphold basic principles of due process and the rule of law. Additionally, through her efforts, South Carolina became one of the first pilot states for Justice O’Connor’s iCivics web-based interactive civics education program for students. Among her many accolades, Chief Justice Toal was recognized by Government Technology magazine as one of 2002’s “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers” of technology in government, and she received the prestigious Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award from the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession. Chief Justice Toal is a lector at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Columbia as well as an avid gardener, golfer, and Gamecocks fan.

Save the Date: Yam Hashoah & Holocaust Memorial Redication The Charleston Jewish Federation’s REMEMBER Program for Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness presents the Annual Yom Hashoah Commemoration and Holocaust Memorial Rededication. Please join us on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Charleston Holocaust Memorial at Marion Square. Reading of the Names at 2:30pm Rededication Ceremony at 3:00pm Keynote speaker Jean Toal, Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court With participation by the Honorable Major Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Honorary Chairs: Anita Zucker, David Popowski, and Joe Engel Free and open to the public SPRING 2015

YOUNG ADULT DIVISION YAD YAD has had a busy season of events! Highlights include: • Our annual Open Bar Mitzvah party on Christmas Eve saw the largest attendance to date with 140 members joining us to dance the night away. • Our monthly “Networking for A Cause” events have raised significant funds for Jewish Family Services. • We are becoming even more active with our synagogues; in February, there was a Saturday morning services at Emanu-El that was solely led by YAD members. • Our monthly Shabbat potluck dinners are growing in numbers. • We partnered with the College of Charleston JSU/Hillel to host Israeli Comedian Benji Lovitt in honor of Tu B’shvat. YAD welcomes those who would like to connect with the Jewish community and encourages participation of interfaith families, couples, and significant others in all its activities. If you are, or know someone who is between the ages of 21 - 45 and would like to get involved in YAD, please contact Rebecca Solomon Leibowitz at rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org.

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ANNUAL CJF 65THGALA ANNIVERSARY GALA The Charleston Jewish Federation’s 65th Anniversary Gala The 65th Anniversary Gala of the Charleston Jewish Federation was celebrated enthusiastically by a sold-out crowd of 200 attendees on December 10, 2014. The event at the Country Club of Charleston brought together a cross section of the community including those who have directly benefitted from CJF programming, YAD members whose attendance was underwritten by generous donors, and esteemed former leaders of CJF. The festive night of cocktails and dinner included videos and testimonials. Emcees Lisa Isaacson and Ilene Turbow took attendees on a fast paced tour of many CJF programs, highlighting the prevailing theme of community Federation fosters. Among the programs highlighted by video and personal stories were Taglit Birthright, the Kosher Food Pantry, PJ Library, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. The scope of CJF influence locally and around the world was reinforced with story after story. CEO Judi Corsaro, incoming president Harry Goldberg, and outgoing president Spencer Lynch all summed up the evening by saying “Together we do extraordinary things.” A list of the evening’s honorees could not say it better. Our past presidents were recognized for the many contributions they made during their tenure. Past presidents in attendance were: Charles Banov Jack Brickman David Cohen Richard Friedman Ellis Kahn Bernard Mendelson Spencer Lynch David Odle Herbert Rosner Sharon Toporek Past Presidents unable to attend: Jeffery Buncher Mitchell Fischbein Wendy Marcus Shirley Prystowsky Nathan Rephan Paul Saltzman Hugo Spitz Stanley Wright Anita Zucker

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CJF 65TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION 2014 AWARD RECIPIENTS Eileen Chepenik 2014 William Ackerman Leadership Award The William Ackerman Leadership award is given to an individual who exemplifies the highest level of commitment to the Jewish community and whose many contributions have made a significant impact. This year’s recipient, Eileen Chepenik, has made innumerable contributions to our Jewish community and continues to work hard. Currently, Eileen serves as an officer on the CJF board of directors, chairs the REMEMBER Program for Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness, has taken a lead role in the refurbishment and rededication of the Holocaust Memorial, and is always there to serve her community. Eileen’s inspirations are her daughters and granddaughters and l’dor of the l’dor – passing traditions from generation to generation. Marsha Gewirtzman CJF Volunteer of the Year As the team leader for the gleaning initiative, Marsha Gewirtzman has organized dozens of volunteers to go out to Rosebank Farms and glean crops for those in need. The gleaning trips collected a total of 3,112 pounds of food which was distributed to the Kosher Food Pantry (KFP), Tricounty Family Ministries, ECCO, Charleston Area Senior Citizens, and the Sherman house. Marsha continues to champion hunger initiatives and ongoing support for the KFP including arranging menorah lightings all over Charleston at Publix stores and encouraging Jewish families to go shopping for the KFP in lieu of giving presents for one night of Hanukkah Ruth Goldberg 2014 CJF Annual Campaign Chair Ruth Goldberg received the 2014 CJF Annual Campaign Chairperson award which acknowledges the vital role she has played in securing financial resources through the Annual CJF Campaign to benefit our local community, Israel, and Jews around the world. Our community has benefitted greatly because of all her hard work, dedication, and commitment.

Ellis Kahn and Eli Hyman 2014 Campaign Co-chairs Stop the Sirens Campaign During the summer of 2014, Ellis Kahn and Eli Hyman immediately jumped into action to co-chair the Stop the Sirens campaign. Our community raised over $67,000 over the course of several months. The money raised went to our partner organizations the JDC, Jewish Agency for Israel, and helped them provide direct support and services to Israeli citizens who were most impacted by the conflict. In addition, they orchestrated a rally in which over 400 people attended. When our people in Israel need us we are always there, and when we need to literally rally our community in support of Israel, we can always count on Ellis and Eli. Alec Robinovitz Max Kirshstein Community Youth Endowment Award The Max Kirshstein Community Youth Endowment Award annually recognizes a Charleston area teenager for outstanding community service. This year, Alec Robinovitz, a sophomore at Academic Magnet High School, was selected as the recipient of this honor. Despite his young age, Alec has many years of involvement in community service. At just 8-years-old, he was inspired to start a community book drive at MUSC so that other children would always have something to read while in treatment. Alec is still running this book drive seven years later, and the project has collected over 35,000 new and used books for MUSC Children’s Hospital. Alec is also involved with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Alec was diagnosed with this autoimmune disease, which has no known cure, at the age of 13. Alec decided to get involved with CCFA by sharing his story and by raising thousands of dollars for the organization.

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love of Judaism to our children’s hearts and a smile to their faces. We will bring our incredible student body and their families whose partnership is every bit about what makes AHA such an incredible place.

happening in March to our end of the year Spring Convention, there is always something going on with BBYO. I look forward to a great term and to introducing our newest members into our 91-year-old brotherhood.

2015 will be an incredibly exciting year for us. We hope you will join us and discover the beauty of a quality Jewish education.

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The bells of 2015 rang in an even louder sound for Addlestone Hebrew Academy this year with the sound of drilling and banging (which we actually can’t hear from inside school) which increase by the day as the concrete walls of our brand new school start to go up and take form. Inside the hallways of AHA, we are getting ready for the physical move and mentally packing our suitcases by asking what we want to take with us to the new building. For those of you who have seen the plans for our new building, a few words come to mind: beautiful, STEAM, common space/community learning, and perhaps most of all: technology. Many experts were consulted with the building of our new learning space to make sure we not only take advantage of all the technology that 2015 has to offer, but to make it a building where we can actualize all that the future has in store for us. A “STEAM room” (no, it’s not a sauna but that would be cool) designated for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics and Apple TVs in every classroom will allow our teachers and students to expand their learning from outside of the four walls of the classroom to the world beyond and our teachers are already with their new iPads to prepare them to take advantage of everything this new tool has to offer for their classes. We are so excited about our move which is set to take place in August of 2015. But while the building will have state of the art equipment and beautiful new furniture, we will be bringing, “in our suitcases,” the values, academic excellence, warm and familylike environment, and the beauty of Jewish traditions that have been the cornerstone of the AHA experience since its inception. We will take with us our incredible staff that has helped our students win math and spelling competitions, who show genuine care for each and every student, and who bring the

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Shalom, Y’all! BBYO in Charleston is off to a great start! We have just elected a new board, of which I am the Godol (President). In this upcoming term I want to stress how important it is for our young teens to feel safe, secure, and at home. Nobody understands what brotherhood means to BBYO more than me. And with this board, there are more people who understand and want those who are awkward, alone, and don’t have anyone to talk to, like I did 3 years ago, that we get it. We totally get it. The kids in BBYO aren’t your friends. They’re your family. We are about a brotherhood, looking to connect with our Jewish roots and the greater good of the community. Whether it is volunteering at a Jewish event, or just helping someone less fortunate than us, we just want to help. In our new beginnings, we start a new chapter with the board as follows: Ben Berry as Programming Vice President, Alex Millman as Membership Vice President, Zack Lutz as our secretary, Jacob Berry as our Treasurer, Zach Allen as our Door Guardian, Greg Rothschild as our advisor, and most importantly our mascot, Truere Rothschild. Never too many, never too strong, always AZA. BBYO both in Charleston and throughout the International Order is doing great things. From our International Convention with over 2,200 Jewish teens signed up from over 20 different countries to our Marathon Madness

In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks in France and the brutal murders of Jewish men at prayer in Israel, it has become clear that as Jews in the Diaspora, we need to connect with the Jewish state and all of her supporters. At Brith Shalom Beth Israel, Israel awareness has been one of our main goals throughout the year, and especially going into 2015. Recently, we co-sponsored a breakfast with AIPAC which featured Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia who spoke about the importance of supporting Israel. We were proud that hundreds of community members came to show their support and we hope they will join us at representing Charleston at the AIPAC convention in March. To further the goal of Israel awareness, we are planning an event that has never been done in Charleston before as we plan to join thousands of other synagogues, Jewish Day Schools, and Federations from across the United States and march down New York’s 5th Avenue in the annual Israeli Day Parade at the end of May. We are working to ensure that transportation to New York is easy and affordable and we are planning a Shabbaton in a nearby community so we can all spend a traditional Shabbat together as a community before we march together

COMMUNITY NEWS as one on Sunday. For those who have attended the parade before, we can share that there is nothing that swells the heart with Jewish pride more than seeing thousands upon thousands of Jewish people marching together while waving Israeli flags. We hope you will join us for this unforgettable event of Jewish unity and support for Israel. A great way to connect with Israel is learning to speak Hebrew. Rabbi Kivi Attar started off the year with teaching a Level One Hebrew Reading course from the National Jewish Outreach Project. Our participants were shocked and thrilled to discover that they left the first class able to start reading Hebrew! Level Two classes will be starting soon, plus an additional Conversational Hebrew course to help improve fluency and comfort for those who are already Hebrew speakers. BSBI is proud to carry the name “Israel” in its name and in its heart. Join us and show YOUR support for Israel.

that conversation. I can’t promise all of the answers or that you will like the answers. But I am hopeful that something resonates with you, or that we will work through it together. Whatever comes can only be good.”

medical facilities: two hospitals in Jerusalem and the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower. HMO is internationally renowned for its pioneering medical research, which benefits people in every corner of the world.

It’s why we believe in an “opt-in” approach. As in, you opt to go to a synagogue. It’s no obligation. It’s not a box to check off a spiritual or community-oriented to-do list. It should be, and we at Dor Tikvah believe it is, taking the next step on a journey that starts (and ends) in different places for different people.

The OB/GYN floor of the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Mother & Child Center at Hadassah University Medical Center in Ein Kerem combines comfort and intimacy with state-of-the-art technology. The unit is recognized worldwide for its remarkable success in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). High-risk pregnancy is another area of expertise.

Dor Tikvah’s membership ranges in their personal levels of Jewish observance, and we are welcoming new faces all the time. We encourage you to come and join us, to experience the intimate nature of our community: with breathing room to talk, to bond, and to share. Feel free to attend a service, participate in a program, or come to a class – no commitment necessary. Don’t be deterred by what you might not know; chances are you’ll sit down next to someone who comes from a similar place.

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The OB/GYN unit takes on highly challenging, complicated cases and their success rate is notable. The neo-natal ICU is filled with premature babies of every ethnicity. Concerned parents watch over their newborns, sharing their hopes and fears — a true bridge to peace through medicine. We started fundraising last year, but are only about one third of the way to our goal. It’s a $4000+ piece of equipment. This year’s Executive Board is committed to making it happen in 2015. We thank you and the parents and children of Jerusalem thank you. Speaking of children, the Jewish Federation of Charleston has again awarded Hadassah with a grant that will enable 2015 scholarships to Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, NC. These scholarships will be available only to qualifying children from the Charleston area. It’s a GREAT camp experience. Consider applying – check it out at www.CampJudaea.org.

What’s new in 2015? At Dor Tikvah, we hope it will be you. We’ll keep a seat open for y’all. We continue striving to be a place for everyone, no matter who they are and no matter where they come from. We set out a welcome mat that invites all those who are searching, even – perhaps especially – those who don’t think they’d fit in a strictly Orthodox environment. So, if perceptions of rigidity keep people from stepping through Dor Tikvah’s doors, we are asking one thing: simply bring an openness and willingness to grow spiritually. Our rabbi, Michael Davies, was quoted last year in the Post and Courier saying, “I want to have an ongoing relationship with whoever walks through our doors, so we have to start

This edition of The Charleston Jewish Voice is focused on what our organization is doing in 2015. This is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for our Hadassah fundraising efforts to buy a hospital grade breast pump. These breast pumps are the strongest and most durable breast pumps available to breastfeeding mothers.

For more information about Hadassah and any of our programs, including major gifts, legacy endowments, and perpetual yahrzeits in Israel, contact us at 971-6116 or HadassahCharleston@gmail.com. You can donate online at www.Hadassah.org or send a check to our Chapter Treasurer, Ruth Oser, at 4 Hobonny Lane, Charleston, SC 29407. Please remember Hadassah in your will or trust.

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HEBREW ORPHAN SOCIETY This Society, ABI YETOMIN UBNE EBYONIM, or the Society for the relief of Orphans and Children of Indigent persons, was founded in 1801 by 12 Jewish men. Its primary objective will be as a charitable and service society which gives support and contributions to worthy causes and institutions as determined by a majority vote of the membership. This includes education, clothing, food, medical help, and the general welfare of the community. Today, the Society consists of no more than 36 members, men and women, who

are Jews, and age 35 or older. They are elected into the Society based upon their record of services to the Jewish and secular community. Their election is for life. On December 9, 2014, the Society held its annual Installation Dinner for the officers for the 2015 year. Installed were: • Billy Olasav, President • Eileen Chepenik, President-Elect • Bill Golod, Secretary/Treasurer During the 2014-2015 academic year, through the Edger Miles Scholarship program, the Society awarded over $45,000 in scholarships to South Carolina high school graduates in need of financial assistance. The Society also awarded, for the 2015 fiscal year, over $40,000 to seven greater Charleston Jewish organizations to provide assistance for food, clothing, shelter, educational scholarships, medical needs, and other religious programs. In its 214 years of existence, the funds for these activities has been provided by the members of the Society or through bequests or donations by individuals or families who have sought to aid the Society in accomplishing these tasks. The Hebrew Orphan Society does not solicit contributions but does accept voluntary donations for general or specific purposes.

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CHARLESTON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER The JCC plans a successful present and a vibrant future in 2015 Our new Interim Executive Director is Daniel Stern. Daniel has been with the JCC for two years serving as Director of Sports, Recreation, and Aquatics. Daniel has enjoyed his time working with the Jewish Community and the families of the JCC and is very excited and honored for this opportunity. The JCC has many new spring programs planned for kids, adults, and seniors alike. We continue to strive in our effort to offer unique programming and exciting events for our community, while providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Our center is offering many after school programming options for Spring 2015. Whether your child is interested in the arts or athletics, we welcome them all. For the music lovers, we have a music appreciation class, as well as guitar and recorder lessons. For the sports enthusiasts, we will be offering coaches pitch and tee-ball for 4-8 year olds. We will also continue offering soccer, tennis, and karate. The 27th annual KidsFair was held on March 22nd at Burke High School. Admission was only $1 and featured many of the same activities from the past, such as a climbing wall, bounce houses, a skate park, and more. This year we were excited to add new activates, such as carnival rides and a guest appearance from the up-and-coming Ashleigh Hackett. KidsFair will return in full swing next year, stay tuned for details! New for 2015, the JCC will be offering a painting program, called Sip & Snack Studio, every other Wednesday night from 6-9:30 pm. Come enjoy snacks and wine while you create your very own masterpiece. Continuing in 2015, the Jewish Bookfest is a series of fabulous author events honoring Dr. Morey Lipton OBM & his 27 years bringing cultural arts to the Charleston Jewish Community. All programs include a meet-the-author dessert reception, books for purchase, and book-signing.

We are proud to offer affordable memberships, enriching daily events, and opportunities for interaction to the senior community of Charleston. The JCC has an affordable transportation system for senior participants and strives to be inclusive to all that are interested in involvement in our programs. Please feel free to contact our new Interim Executive Director, Daniel Stern, with any questions you may have at daniels@ charlestonjcc.org or 843.571.6565. You can access more information on all programs at www.charlestonjcc.org. Please visit us online for updates on all new and upcoming events.

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“I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky” -Gen. 26:4 Jewish Studies at the College of Charleston has a long and proud history of broadening our umbrella to include a wide variety of constituencies. We know that Jews approach educational and cultural programming from a variety of backgrounds and comfort levels, and so we do our best to create the biggest tent possible, with a base in our academic courses, but extending well beyond that, with broad student life activities and a wealth of community offerings, all offered free of charge with no questions asked. In the semester and year to come we hope to sustain that model and build upon it, broadening our umbrella even more. Here’s how: Our Kosher Vegan/Vegetarian dining hall is scheduled to open this November. We imagine that facility as not simply another meal option, but one which recognizes the great power and importance of food in bringing people together and creating a true sense of place and community. It will cater to an eager and emergent audience of students and community members by sourcing kosher, ethical, sustainable, and local food in an

COMMUNITY NEWS energized, hip facility. We hope it will serve as a gathering place for various invested communities, and we can’t wait for it to open! Outreach to Jewish students at the Citadel offers a second opportunity to widen our reach. For the past six years and thanks to the tireless work of Marsha Alterman, Jewish Studies has been organizing Monday night events for cadets, including community speakers, meals, and encouraging interaction between our two campuses. A third and final way in which we hope to broaden the Jewish community at the College is through the recruitment of traditional students. Our new kosher dining facility, the large residential Jewish student population at the College, and the growing appeal of Charleston as a destination makes the timing perfect for diversifying our Jewish student population. This year more than ever, Jewish Studies at the College is committed to these outreach initiatives because we strive to bring people together, enlarge the Jewish community which we serve, and learn from one another.

KAHAL KADOSH BETH ELOHIM

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), Charleston’s Reform Synagogue has embarked on a new journey in adult education. Offering something for everyone, come learn with us… Sunday mornings at KKBE. In an upstairs classroom, adult learners diligently work on their aleph bet. Some are parents of students in our Religious School, motivated by the desire to help their children in their own studies. Some have wanted to learn to read Hebrew for quite a while in order to participate more fully in Shabbat worship and are finally, and excitedly, making the time to do so. Meanwhile, downstairs in the Berlinsky Atrium/ Lobby, coffee begins to percolate in the corner. Sun fills the space as a dozen (sometimes as many as twenty) adults trickle in. Some carry their own Torah and commentary; others choose one of the temple’s editions. The earliest to arrive sink into the new comfy chairs that now invitingly greet everyone

who enters our building. But there’s room for everyone, and at 10:30 we fulfill the commandment to “immerse ourselves in words of Torah” together as, line by line, we make our way through the book of Genesis. Thursday evenings at KKBE. Whether with a speaker, text study, book, or film discussion; on a topic related to Jewish living, thought, culture, ritual, or Israel – each Thursday night, over the course of eight weeks, substantive Jewish learning is happening at KKBE. Some attendees come depending on the topic, others as their schedules allow; still others make it a point to carve out time each Thursday night knowing that, in doing so, there will be something new and different ready to engage their Jewish souls. Each of these one-time programs offers a “taste” – but, at 8:00pm, a few dozen adults make their way upstairs to the Meddin Room, or down the hall to the Board Room, for a full “meal” of study with one of our community rabbis. Whether taking a comprehensive look at Jewish tradition and practice in our Intro to Judaism course, rediscovering the relevance of Talmud for times, or (this coming semester) taking a deep look at Jewish practice and ethics connected to food, adult learners are gaining fresh insights into Jewish tradition as eight weeks of study roll by. If you’ve been one of the learners who has engaged with us this past semester, then you know the vibrant feeling all of the above has brought the KKBE. If you haven’t yet been a part, come join us – what better way to connect with our Judaism and one another than by learning together! If you would like to participate in any or all of these fantastic Adult Education programs, please www.kkbe.org or call 843-723-1090. We look forward to learning with you.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a strong advocacy agency that sets its goals on improving lives of women and children. To that end, NCJW has focused on fighting domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence continues to be one of the worst growing crimes against women and children,

with South Carolina being number one in the nation with the amount of cases. Sex trafficking is another horror that is receiving a lot of attention over the past few years, including here in South Carolina. Women, children, and young men are being kidnapped, sold by family members and many other avenues into sex trafficking or labor trafficking. Human trafficking is modern day slavery, and it’s happening right here in the United States in a big way. Victims are forced to labor or commercial sex in many different situations, including hotel based commercial sex, fake massage businesses, street based commercial sex, residential brothels, truck stops and escort services. Labor related trafficking is found in domestic work, agriculture, traveling sales crews, health & beauty services, restaurants, and construction sites. NCJW has joined with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center to help bring focus to this issue in America. We are posting National Human Trafficking Resource posters all over Charleston, Georgetown, and Myrtle Beach (a very active area). We are also signed up to hear legislation on this issue and advocate for more to be done. This is happening in our community every day, out of sight and under the radar. Most often trafficking victims are runaway or homeless youth, undocumented migrants, and marginalized groups and individuals. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, there are approximately 100,000 children at risk every single year of sexual exploitation. We all have the power to combat the disturbing reality of slavery in our midst. Through advocacy, public awareness, and education, we can effect systemic change in our communities and laws. NCJW stands by the right of every woman and child to a life of freedom from coercion, violence, and sexual exploitation. PLEASE if you know of anyone involved or held against their will, call the hotline number and report it: 1-888-373-7888. This line is always confidential, toll-free, and available 24/7.

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SYNAGOGUE EMANU-EL The infamous Scottish poem “Auld Lang Syne,” written by Robert Burns in 1788, is traditionally used to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight. It begins with “Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?” I’d like to answer that question with a little nursery rhyme I learned as a child: “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold.” Therefore, let’s begin with the end of 2014, when, during the 64th Annual United Synagogue Youth (USY) International Convention, held at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, our synagogue’s USYers brought home the coveted International Chapter of the Year Award! Approximately 800 teenagers, ages 15-18, plus an additional 150 staff members and volunteers, were in attendance. Emanu-El’s USYers were chosen from 350 local chapters across the 17 USY regions! Mazel Tov to our teens! If that isn’t the phenomenal way to begin the year, Emanu-El kicked off the new year with a celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We began with our Friday Night Live Series on Friday, January 16th, 2015 with melodies of the Intergenerational Male Choir of the New Tabernacle Baptist Church. We enjoyed a glorious time of diverse music during services followed by a sumptuous dinner. On Monday, January 19th, the official day of observance for MLK, Emanu-El participated in the 43rd Annual Celebration

of Dr. King at the Federal Holiday parade in downtown Charleston. At our monthly HAZAK program in January, Dave Williams, Chief Meteorologist at ABC News 4, was our guest speaker. In February, our Shabbat services were run by YAD on Saturday, February 7th. During the week of February 15th, our Kesher (grades 7 and 8) group went to Washington, DC, and visited the Holocaust Museum. Emanu-El also hosted a Holocaust workshop for all Charleston and surrounding county teachers conducted by Centropa’s Director, Edward Serotta, on Friday, February 20th. Later that night, for our Friday Night Live series, Mr. Serotta conducted a presentation on the Holocaust, followed by services and dinner. Emanu-El ended February with our infamous, over-the-top Queen Esther Pageant on Saturday, February 28th. These are just a few of the exciting, funfilled and educational events taking place at Emanu-El. For more information as they develop, check out our web site at www.emanu-el.com and our Facebook page! 2015 is kicking off nicely with more to come… Charleston Synagogue USY Chapter Voted 2014 Chapter of the Year! Synagogue Emanu-El’s USY chapter, COSY, was named International Chapter of the Year for 2014 at United Synagogue Youth’s 64th annual International Convention in Atlanta.

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COSY was chosen from hundreds of youth chapters across the United States and Canada. United Synagogue Youth, the North American youth group of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, evaluates chapters on overall excellence, taking into consideration a variety of factors such as religious/educational programming, community service activities, and involvement in the synagogue. Synagogue Emanu-El established its USY chapter just three years ago in 2012 and since then has steadily built up its numbers, more than tripling membership. Congratulations to COSY!

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50th Anniversary of Ordination PJoin us for the KKBE Sisterhood Shabbat Service where Rabbi Robert A. Seigel will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination and share with the congregation reflections of his long career in the rabbinate. Friday, May 8th at 8:00pm Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim 90 Hasell Street Join us at the Oneg Shabbat following services, sponsored by the Seigel family and KKBE Sisterhood

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Congratulations To Our 2015 Award Recipients!

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Ariela Davis Brith Sholom Beth Israel Sisterhood

Diana Cohen Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Sisterhood

Sandi Archambault p. 843.614.6600 Charleston Chapter f. 843.556.6206 of Hadassah

Judy Volkman National Council of Jewish Women

1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 20407 Jane Mendelsohn Charleston Jewish Federation

Linda Scheer Dor Tikvah

Masha Kalinsky Jewish Community Center

Elisheva Holub Synagogue Emanu-El Sisterhood

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RESOURCE GUIDE Addlestone Hebrew Academy

Abby Levine info@addlestone.org | 843-571-1105 www.addlestone.org

BBYO

Tamar Sternfeld tsternfeld@bbyo.org | 843-619-3613 www.bbyo.org

Brith Sholom Beth Israel (BSBI, Orthodox) Rabbi Moshe Davis info@bsbisynagogue.org | 843-577-6599 www.bsbisynagogue.com

Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry

Rabbi Yossi Refson info@southernspirit.org | 843-884-2323 www.southernspirit.org

Charleston Jewish Community Center (JCC) Daniel Stern daniels@charlestonjcc.org | 843-614-6482 www.charlestonjcc.org

Hebrew Benevolent Society

Norman Berlinsky normanb1e@knology.net | 843-556-3903

Hebrew Orphan Society

Dr. Alan Nussbaum alan.nussbaum@gmail.com

Jewish Heritage Collection, College of Charleston

Dale Rosengarten rosengartend@cofc.edu | 843-953-8028 | jhc.cofc.edu

Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina Marty Perlmutter jhssc@cofc.edu | 843-953-3918 www.jhssc.org

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE, Reform) Rabbi Stephanie Alexander info@kkbe.org | 843-723-1090 www.kkbe.org

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)

Congregation Dor Tikvah (Orthodox)

Linda Krawcheck lkrawcheck@yahoo.com www.ncjwcharleston.org

Hadassah

Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum emanu-el@emanu-el.com | 843-571-3264 www.emanu-el.com

Rabbi Michael Davies info@dortikvah.org | 843-410-3230 www.dortikvah.org

Sharon Hox | Ilene Turbow | Sandi Archambault hadassahcharleston@gmail.com www.hadassah.org

Synagogue Emanu-El (Conservative)

Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, College of Charleston Marty Perlmutter jwst@cofc.edu | 843.953.5682 | jewish.cofc.edu

Charleston Jewish Federation | Judi Corsaro | judic@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6600 | www.jewishcharleston.org Charleston Jewish Family Services

Sara Sharnoff Chesley saras@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6494 www.charlestonjfs.org

Kosher Food Pantry

Joan Herrman joanh@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6491 www.charlestonjfs.org

Charleston Jewish Voice

Lori Hoch Stiefel lorihs@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6481

Israel Education Fellowship (IEF)

Kelly Stellrecht kellys@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6481

Israel Engagement Committee

Rebecca Solomon Leibowitz rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6497

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Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC-GC) Rebecca Solomon Leibowitz rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6497

PJ Library速

Lori Hoch Stiefel lorihs@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6481 www.facebook.com/PJLibraryCharleston

The REMEMBER Program

Sandra Brett sandrab@jewishcharleston.org | 843-571-6565

Shalom Baby

Lori Hoch Stiefel lorihs@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6481

Young Adult Division (YAD)

Rebecca Solomon Leibowitz rebeccal@jewishcharleston.org | 843-614-6497

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