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April 2017 ChaiLights Nisan—Iyyar 5777 Page
April 2017 Worship Schedule
March 31 & April 1 Shabbat Vayikra
Friday: Shabbat Evening Service 8 pm Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service on
James Island 10 am No Saturday Service Downtown
April 7 & 8
Shabbat Tzav Friday: Shabbat Evening Service
celebrating April birthdays and anniversaries 7 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Morning 10 am Tot Shabbat 10 am
April 14 & 15
Passover Friday: Shabbat Evening Service 8 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service 10 am
April 21 & 22 Shabbat Shmini
Friday: New Member Shabbat Evening Service 7 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service Celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin
Smilowitz 10 am
April 28 & 29
Shabbat Tazria-Metzora Friday: Shabbat Evening Service 8 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service 10 am
C h a i L i g h t s Nisan—Iyyar April 2017
Index of Articles Rabbi’s Report ….………...…....…..Pg. 1 Temple President ……………….…. Pg. 5 Sisterhood...…………………….……Pg. 8 Brotherhood………………...….….....Pg. 10 Donations…………….….…………...Pg. 14 Temple Calendar..……..……..…......Pg. 19
Two of the most foundational experiences of Jewish memory are commemorated in the Spring: Passover, our redemption from slavery, and Shavuot, revelation of Torah. According to traditional Jewish practice, we link one event to the other through the ritual of Counting the Omer. Beginning on the second night of Passover, and continuing up to Shavuot, we count “a measure” each day such that at the end of seven weeks of seven days we have arrived (spiritually at least) at Mt. Sinai. Expanding on this tradition, it has become custom to undertake a period of study during this time (typically the six chapters of Pirkei Avot) so that we are better prepared to receive and understand Torah. Inspired by this custom, I want to invite each of you to join me in a period of study and reflection during the period of the Omer – study and reflection with a unique Charleston twist. Two weeks after Shavuot, Charleston will mark the second anniversary of the tragic massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The first year after that horrific event was devoted to healing, and of course the healing continues. Yet as we approach the passing of a second year, healing demands that we better understand the context and roots of what took place. Following the shooting, a number of academics from around the country contributed what they considered to be the best books, articles, documentaries, novels, poetry, etc. to help provide that context. The result was a lengthy and invaluable document called Charleston Syllabus. Three scholars have since sifted through the substantial material, pulling together brief excerpts of primary and secondary sources, and produced a reader by the same name. As the editors of the book write: Certain narratives began to coalesce in the immediate aftermath of the massacre that revealed a widespread lack of historical understanding and willingness to engage with the substance of what took place in Charleston. … Politicians praised the willingness of the victims’ families to forgive Dylann Roof, using their actions to convey the message that the nation as a whole must also move on from its troubled racial past. This was offered as the basis for a renewed “conversation” about race in America. The Charleston massacre, however, revealed the need for a different conversation, one that as historians we knew had to be grounded in an honest appraisal of the past. Dylann Roof was not an anomaly but, in fact, a product of American history, a history shaped by a legacy of white supremacist thought dating back to the founding of the country. … Talk of forgiveness could not be understood without knowledge of the history of African American religion and the specific role of the black church as a site of both salvation and resistance. (continued on page 3)
*Babysitting is provided for our April 7 & 21 evening Service
beginning at 6:00 pm
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ChaiLights
Volume 19 Issue 4
© Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 2017
ChaiLights Ad Rates
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Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander
Rabbi Greg Kanter
Rabbi Emeritus
Anthony D. Holz [email protected]
Executive Director Melissa Sigmond
Music Director Robin Shuler
Religious School Director/ Youth Advisor Melanie Archer
B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator Shula Holtz
Administrative Assistant Alexandra Sandefur [email protected]
Executive Assistant
Irene Gilbert [email protected]
Bookkeeper Tina Keller
Facilities Administrator Bryce Shipman [email protected]
Officers Ben Glass - President
Naomi Gorstein - President-Elect Jeff Weinman - Treasurer
Hillary Mahon - VP Programming Cindi Solomon - VP Development
Harlan Greene - Secretary Nadine Chavin - Financial Secretary Anita M. Rosenberg - Past President
Edwin Pearlstine - President Emeritus
Ex-Officio
Sherry Schwimmer Sisterhood President
Martin Hoxenhorn Brotherhood President
Trustees
SPONSOR AN
ONEG!
Mark a special occasion by
sponsoring an Oneg! We can shop for you, or you can bring in your own special
treats! Call the KKBE office
to schedule your Oneg!
BIMAH FLOWERS!
If you have a celebration— a birthday or anniversary— or want to honor someone
you love, sponsoring the Bimah flowers
is a wonderful way to show you care!
To pick your weekend,
please contact the Temple Office at 723-1090
Bereavement Dunlap Silver [email protected]
Building & Grounds
Steve Ziff [email protected]
Caring
Bill Greenhill [email protected] Herb Goldberg Chair Emeritus
Cemetery
Ed Kronsberg [email protected] Morton Ellison Chair Emeritus
Charleston Area Justice Ministry
Louis Kaufman [email protected]
Chavurot Paul Levy [email protected]
Development Cindi Solomon [email protected]
East Cooper Sue and Jeff Weinman [email protected]
Finance Jeff Weinman [email protected]
Heritage
Andy Slotin [email protected] Anita Rosenberg [email protected]
Historic Coming Street Cemetery
Anita Rosenberg [email protected] Randi Serrins [email protected] Mary Radin [email protected]
Leadership Development
Cindi Solomon [email protected]
Library Marlene Williamon [email protected]
Membership Vicki Danziger [email protected]
Nominating Anita Rosenberg [email protected]
Programs Hillary Mahon [email protected]
Personnel Naomi Gorstein [email protected]
Pulpit Ben Glass [email protected]
Religious School Alyssa Rheingold [email protected]
Ritual Art Richek [email protected]
Social Action Cynthia Stetzer [email protected]
Tourism / Docents
Linda Bergman [email protected]
Committee Chairs
Traci Black Ben D’Allesandro
Vicki Danziger Ofer Gamliel Mark Swick
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Rabbi Alexander’s article continued: So this is the conversation – a different conversation – I invite you to join: • We’ll meet for five Thursdays between Passover and Shavuot, in our Social Hall. April 13,* 20, May 4, 11, 18 from 12:00 – 1:00. • Come for all or just one, as your schedule permits. • Bring a brown bag lunch, if you choose (*kosher for Passover on April 13, please). • Charleston Syllabus: Readings on Race, Racism and Racial Violence (eds. Chad Williams, Kidada
E. Williams, and Keisha N. Blain) will be our text, and I’ll choose a few short readings to focus our conversation each week. You may choose to purchase the book, or we’ll make copies of the selections available in advance of each discussion.
The period of the Omer has been described as a time of both mourning and blessing. We have mourned, and will continue to mourn, as a Charleston community. May the growth in understanding we seek to find through dialogue and reflection prove to be a blessing. L’shalom,
Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander
The KKBE Society of 1749 requests the pleasure of your company
in honoring
Julie & Steve Ziff
on the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Stephen, Julie & Danielle Ziff Youth Fund
Saturday, April 8, 2017 Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Havdalah Service at 7:00 pm
followed by presentations and a Champagne Dessert Reception
Please R.S.V.P
to [email protected] or to 843-723-1090 no later than April 4th
Founded in 2008, the Society of 1749 celebrates and thanks those who have included KKBE in their estate plans.
*Dressy Causal
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Celebrate Passover at KKBE's Second Night Seder
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6 pm
The menu includes matzah ball soup, brisket, potatoes, sweet noodle kugel, cole slaw with cranberries and nuts, taboulli,
carrots, traditional Passover foods, and much more.....
Ritual foods, wine and desserts will be served. Vegetarian option available.
Members: Adults $35, Children $15 (6-12 years old) Non Members: Adults $45, Children $20 (6-12 years old)
Free for Children 5 and under. Please RSVP at http://conta.cc/2mvYWV5 by Tuesday, April 3rd
This will be a fun evening for all ages!!
Passover on the Islands
Do you live on Seabrook, Kiawah, or Johns Island?
Did you know that there will be a community Seder on Monday, April 10th
at the Oyster Catcher Community Center on Seabrook Island?
If you are interested in joining this Seder, please contact
Judy Gimson - [email protected] Diana Cohen - [email protected]
April Congregational Dinner
Friday, April 7th at 5:30 pm Barbara Pearlstine Social Hall
It’s a KKBE Pasta Bar!! Carbs for everyone! Salad, Garlic Bread, Pasta, and Meatballs
RSVP at http://conta.cc/2nSwX2p
First Friday Service celebrating April birthdays and anniversaries immediately following in the Sanctuary at 7 pm
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President’s Message Ben Glass
What will your legacy be? For some, it is stories of a life well lived and acts of service and kindness, carried in the memories of others. For some it is personality traits and values passed down to children and grandchildren. For some it is a business, or a building, or a cause that carries on long after they are gone. It is a question that occupies many of us at one point or another in our lives, and as I approach the end of my term as President of this historic Congregation, I will confess the question has crossed my mind a time or two.
In the end, I hope I am remembered as a catalyst for change. I hope that I am seen as someone who sounded the call and set our Congregation on the path to changing how we think about our synagogue, our community, and our responsibilities. I hope my legacy is that I helped convince a community that continuing to do things the way we have always done them is simply not good enough to ensure the survival and ascendancy of our Congregation.
This weekend, we have the opportunity to recognize and honor a number of those in our community who have already left a lasting legacy at KKBE. Friday night, April 7, following services, friends will sponsor a special oneg to bid a fond farewell to the Chavin family, as they move to Cleveland, Ohio and no doubt find another community to positively impact. Aside from being dear friends to many in our Congregation, the Chavin’s have been role models of the best sort. They have supported KKBE with both the sweat of their brows and the power of their pocketbook. Ken and Nadine have been Mitzvah Members at the highest levels and were substantial benefactors in our last capital campaign. They have been Officers on our Board of Trustees, President of Sisterhood, and indefatigable volunteers in our gift shop, our Religious School, and our committees. Their daughters, Sammy, Lexi, and Lani have all been deeply involved in our youth group, CHARLEY, and in the larger NFTY movement, as members, officers, and CHARLEY Presidents.
On Saturday, April 8, we will have a special Havdalah service and reception to recognize and honor our newest additions to the Society of 1749. Established in 2008, the Society of 1749 is composed of those members who have had the passion and foresight to create a place for KKBE in their estate planning documents. Begun by a few founding members, its numbers have now grown to nearly fifty members who have let KKBE know that it has a place not only in their hearts, but in their wills or other long-term financial plans. It is only through this sort of legacy giving that we can hope to build the level of endowed funds we know we will need to support our thriving operations in the future.
We will also be marking a very special milestone on Saturday evening. Ten years ago, Steve and Julie Ziff established the Stephen, Julie and Danielle Ziff Youth Fund to assure that KKBE’s youth would be dipped in creative and extraordinary Jewish experiences that our normal operating funds could not supply. Over the last ten years, the revenues generated by this million dollar gift has provided hundreds of our youth with an opportunity to attend Jewish summer camps, NFTY kallot and conventions, and confirmation trips to New York City and Washington, D.C. to build a deeper understanding and appreciation of our Jewish culture and values. Ziff Fund monies have enabled us to try new things, bring extraordinary performers into our community, and provide experiences to our youth that simply are not available in most congregations. They have created a legacy that has positively impacted one generation of our children already, and will continue to positively impact generations of Jewish children to come.
There are many among us who have already begun to construct their legacy at KKBE, and who continue to add to that legacy with each passing year. We must celebrate them and learn from their example. I hope you will join me Friday and Saturday to recognize and celebrate these generous visionaries who have woven themselves into the tapestry of KKBE and, by their actions, made it something more. And I hope you will use the occasion as an opportunity to consider the place KKBE holds in your heart and to ask yourself, what will your legacy be? B’Shalom,
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Visit us at http://diningininc.com, e-mail us at [email protected]
or call us at (843)763-8160 to learn more!
Please join us for Tot Shabbat!
A Shabbat Celebration for Families with Young Children!
Saturday, April 8 at 10 am Freudenberg Board Room
Community Kiddush to follow!
Looking for DOCENTS!
To learn more about being a docent, or to join our awesome docent staff,
please contact Linda Bergman at (843) 856-7422 or
Please join us as
Benjamin Smilowitz
Is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10 am
Kiddush luncheon to follow
Ben is an outstanding young man. He has so much compassion for others and is always one of the first to volunteer when things are needed to be done.
He truly cares about others. He enjoys acting in theater presentations at school, surfing and gaming with his friends on Xbox. He also has a love of
music and has finally expressed an interest to learn an instrument. Ben likes to spend time with his family going on day trips, summer vacations and our
annual family cruise to the Caribbean. Ben also loves attending Camp Coleman in the summer. Ben’s Mitzvah project was to collect kippah’s and
send them to a school in Israel for special needs children. Ben is a great role model for his younger sister Jordan, who looks up to him. We are so proud of
Ben and look forward to watching him grow and succeed in life. Mazel Tov Ben! We love you!
Ken & Rachael Smilowitz
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I had the distinct privilege to host Mark Zuckerberg for Sunday brunch and a tour of KKBE this month. Discretion has been a hallmark of my professional life. Over the course of my career I have worked with rock stars, movie stars, famed Hollywood directors, playwrights, Wall Street moguls, and world renown philanthropists — however, with permission from the team at Facebook, I had the opportunity to share my time with Mark, who is perhaps one of the most remarkable and interesting people I have ever had an opportunity to meet — which is saying something. The weekend kicked off with a private dinner at Nathaniel Russell House on the High Battery, a National Historic Landmark built in 1808 that is considered one of America’s single most important neoclassical dwellings. Former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, and current Mayor John Tecklenburg, clergy, nonprofit leaders in the community and Mark, his hoodie, and his Facebook team all met at this stately home. It was an evening filled with thoughtful dialogue on how people are living, working and thinking about the future across our country. Mark’s challenge for 2017 is to meet and listen to people in all 50 states. I was honored to be a part of this special evening. Sunday, Mark started his day by attending morning services at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He wore a suit. An intimate brunch with a few of our congregants, that I had the pleasure of curating, followed the stop at Mother Emanuel. For brunch the hoodie was back. From there it was a quick walk to KKBE where Mark toured our synagogue and remarkably he then joined the (Star Wars themed) Purim Festival. Turns out his own Bar Mitzvah was Star Wars themed — Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda wore hoodies too you know. B’Shalom,
Melissa
Executive Director’s Message Melissa Sigmond
It’s Blue Book Time!
Know someone new to Charleston? Know someone who wants to be in the Blue Book?
Email new entries for the Blue Book to the KKBE Office at [email protected], and we will address your Blue Book needs!
If you are already in the Blue Book, a letter will be mailed to you shortly about your entry.
Dinner with Mark Zuckerberg at
the Nathaniel Russell House.
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KKBE Sisterhood, WRJ Sherry Schwimmer , Sisterhood President
In March, Women of Reform Judaism held their Fried Leadership Conference here in Charleston. Six of your Sisterhood members attended the event funded by Sisterhood. They were totally inspired by the speakers and content presented. We attended workshops on Conflict Management and Resolution, Nominating Committees, Purging Your Inner Wonder Woman, Advocacy, Membership, Intergenerational programming, and more. One of the many highlights was Havdalah at KKBE. The women were totally in awe of our Temple. The YES fund is the tzedakah root for WRJ. It stands for Youth, Education and Special Projects. The YES fund trains future leaders of Reform Judaism by providing scholarships for rabbinical and cantorial students, supporting youth and social justice, and strengthening the Movement in Israel and around the world. Your membership in Sisterhood supports this fund. Chosen Treasures, your Sisterhood gift shop, is your vehicle for promoting Judaism within your home and your loved one’s home. We specialize in all your ritual needs for life cycle events. Beautiful items for all your simcha occasions. Items are available locally, without sales tax and enjoy your 10% discount as a Sisterhood member. The slate for officers will be voted on at the Sisterhood Seder. We hope to see you there.
Slate:
President - Sherry Schwimmer President - Sarah Blum
VP Programming - Missee Fox VP Fundraising - Diane Tichi
Membership Sec'y - Mindy Shanfeld Corresponding Sec'y - Jane Norris
Recording Sec'y - Amy Lee Bredlau Treasurer - Bonnie Silverberg
Trustees – Sheila Shear, Zelda Bryant, Susan Kaufman Trustees – Cynthia Stetzer, Laurie Gamliel, Dana Rothschild-Levy
Nominating Committee – (to be a standing committee) membership reps Randi Serrins, Frieda Bernstein
Historian – Lois Sugarman Bereavement Committee Chairwoman – Dunlap Silver
We are looking forward to an exciting year of programming. We invite you to be a part of us. B’ shalom, Sherry
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 12:30– 1:30 pm
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KKBE Brotherhood Martin Hoxenhorn, President By the time this reaches publication two major Brotherhood events will have passed. The first being our Safety Seminar. We had over 60 people in attendance. The program was based on an audit from Charleston Police, SWAT, and the Anti Terrorism Squad on how KKBE should take measures in case there is any kind of violent activities on our property. Thanks to everybody who was involved to help make this a safer place to be, especially our security guard Mike Lyczany. The next event was a joint effort between Adult Learning and Brotherhood. First, we enjoyed a sit down dinner of Chinese food. Then we had a very successful presentation from the Post & Courier Food Editor and James Beard Nominee, Hanna Raskin, on the topic “ Identity Takeout: How Jews Made Chinese Food Their Ethnic Cuisine.“ Attendance was close to 100 people. Thank you to everyone who attended. This was one of the most successful events we have had to date. Upcoming: Second Seder at KKBE on April 11th at 6 p.m. Seder service conducted by Rabbi Kanter. The menu will consist of matzah ball soup, homemade chop liver, brisket, potatoes, candied carrots, fresh greens, sweet noodle kugel, cole slaw with cranberries and nuts, and tabouli . Dessert will be macaroons, cake, and coffee. Vegetarian plates will be available upon request. We will have all the fixings for a seder plate on each table, but if you could bring your own seder plate then we will dress it and it will add to the festivities. Kosher wine will be served. White grape juice will be available. RSVP by Tuesday April 3 at conta.cc/2mvYWV5. Member prices are: adults $35; children, 6-12 years, $15; non-members: adults $45; children, 6 - 12 years, $20. Free for children 5 and under. Tickets are going fast! Reserve your spot now.
Shalom Y’All, Martin
This is what happens when a billionaire
visits KKBE.
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Purim 2017: Great fun, great costumes, great food, and Mark Zuckerberg!
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We love Purim at
KKBE!
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I would like to say thank you to all the volunteers, participants, and guests that made the Purim Carnival a huge success. It was such a joy to see our communi-ty come together for such a fun and meaningful event. The carnival is set up as a fundraiser for Camp Jenny. The URJ explains the camp as, “NFTY’s Southern Area and Southern Tropical Region’s mitzvah corps project, giving children from inner-city Atlanta the opportunity to receive the love of big “brothers and sisters,” three nutritious meals a day, and encouragement for the future. They also enjoy activities such as hiking in the mountains, water play, ziplining, arts and crafts, and a variety of sports and team building activities. The camp is held at URJ Camp Coleman every Memorial Day weekend.” This year we raised money for Camp Jenny. Again, the success of this event would not have been possible without the support of our community. Safety and security procedures have been updated for religious school. Staff will be reviewing fire drill procedures with students. All staff will be wearing badges. Parents and other adults visiting or volunteering during religious school hours will need to wear a visitor sticker. No adults are permitted in the classroom areas or in the sanctuary during class time without proper identification. Cooperation in ensuring all security measures are followed is greatly appreciated. Please join us on Sunday, April 2
nd 12:45-2:45 PM in the Social Hall for our BINGO and Silent Auc-
tion Fundraiser. All proceeds go to our religious school. No entrance or game fees are charged for playing. Donations are greatly appreciated! The Sisterhood has been collecting prizes for BINGO winners. Concessions will be available for purchase and amazing silent auction items will be up for bid. Items include theme baskets, Panther game tickets, Folly Beach getaways, River Dogs Family Pack, Children’s Museum passes, a walking tour of Asheville, a variety of gift certificates, and more!!! Space is limited for BINGO. You can guarantee a spot by signing up here: https://goo.gl/forms/29Kcqnts1CAQ3v0P2 Donations are appreciated. You do not need to pay to play. $5 per person is the suggested donation. You can donate by clicking here http://bit.ly/2nH5ROX or by sending a check to KKBE. I look forward to seeing you on April 2
nd! Thank you for supporting our Religious School.
B’shalom, Melanie
KKBE Youth Melanie Archer
Is your child or grandchild graduating this year?
Please let the office know! We want to share your good news!
Call the office at 723-1090 or E-mail us at [email protected]
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Rabbi William A. Rosenthall College Scholarship Fund Applications
In 1992, to honor the education, knowledge and contributions Rabbi Rosenthall, OBM, made to our congregation, a scholarship fund was created in his name at the time of his retirement. Rabbi Rosenthall served as KKBE’s Rabbi from 1976 until 1992 and as Rabbi Emeritus from 1992 until 2005. The purpose of Rabbi William A. Rosenthall College Scholarship Fund is “to assist some young person in K.K. Beth Elohim to attend the college or university of his or her choice.”
Applicants must: *be a high school graduating senior *be the child of a KKBE member *have financial need *have demonstrated academic achievement *have a history of Jewish involvement.
To apply, parents must send a letter of request to KKBE by May 1st. The application letter must include a statement of need, the student’s name, the high school from which s/he is graduating, the college or university s/he is planning to attend, highlights of his or her academic achievements and examples of his or her Jewish involvement.
Please submit all applications to [email protected] by May 1, 2017.
Have you heard of JELF?
JELF is the Jewish Educational Loan Fund.
JELF provides interest-free, need-based college loans for Jewish students in our
area.
The 2017-2018 application will be available at www.jelf.org from
March 1st until April 30th.
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Your Generous Donations We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Contributions for February 16th - March 15th:
Baumrind Music Fund In memory of Howard Ginsberg Stephen Baumrind In memory of Lilah Hirschman Stephen Baumrind In memory of Jennie Baumrind Stephen Baumrind In memory of Carol Reed Stephen Baumrind In memory of Samuel Dinnerstein Stephen Baumrind In memory of Florence Read Stephen Baumrind In memory of M. Harold Baumrind Stephen Baumrind Bess & Paul Rosen Camp Fund In honor of Dorothy Radin Barbara Fox Building Maintenance Fund In honor of Barry & Flo Briebart’s new home Russell & Eileen Rosen Camp Jenny Youth Fund In honor of Camp Jenny The Haller Law Firm Cemetery Maintenance Fund In memory of William S. Golde Melodie Golde In memory of Jason M. Golde Melodie Golde In memory of Adel Bron Mikhail & Galina Smolkin In memory of Maria Block Mikhail & Galina Smolkin In memory of Alex Veksler Mikhail & Galina Smolkin Coming Street Cemetery Restoration Fund In honor of Anita Rosenberg Ann Mandel In honor of KKBE Herb & Helen Goldberg In honor of Anita Rosenberg J-Teen Bill Dietch David Rubin & Terry Newman In honor of Randi Serrins J-Team
In honor of their tour Joel & Marilyn Silver
In memory of Ira Rosenberg David & Linda Cohen David and Sylvia Hutton Deena Frooman Douglas Armour & Valerie Paxton Marilyn Laken Durward & Rory Parsley Jane Meyerson Jeffrey & Mickey Rosenblum Joe & Debbie Sistino Ken & Nadine Chavin Nathaniel Wallace Paul & Penny Levy SC Professional Appraisers Coalition Stephen & Mary Radin Steven & Amy Goldberg Bill & Marsha Greenhill General Fund In honor of KKBE Tom Kern In honor of Sidney & Lucy Segal Frances Tracht In memory of Gloria Goldenstein Vic & Randi Weinstein In memory of Gloria Kern Carolyn Haskell Bird Joan and Steven McLees Lawrence Littman Marty & Shelley Yonas Paulette Miklaszewski Susan K. Campbell In memory of Irving Hoxenhorn Martin Hoxenhorn Heritage Fund In memory of Ira Rosenberg Jock & Barbara Stender Hornik Youth Fund In memory of Rochelle Bardin Geoffrey & Debbie Norton Kramer Religious School Fund In memory of Isadore Kramer Rosalyn Monat-Kramer Marian Birlant Slotin Bereavement Fund In memory of Irene Marks Ken & Nadine Chavin In memory of Geraldine Ett Rick & Linda Ett In memory of Estelle L. Poliakoff Mark Litwin & Adam Shulman
Mildred Bernstein Kitchen Fund In memory of Irene Marks Paul & Rosalyn Price Music Fund In memory of Irene Marks Andy & Sue Rothberg Marty & Shelley Yonas Terry & Stephanie Tranen In memory of Sidney Silver Bill & Marsha Greenhill In memory of Margaret Raczenbek Seth & Cynthia Kupferman Patla/Hirschmann Library Fund In honor of Peter Stonefield’ s birthday Sue Stonefield In honor of Marlene Williamon KKBE Sisterhood Rabbi Alexander Discretionary Fund In honor of Rabbi Alexander, the KKBE Woman Who Makes A Difference Marty & Shelley Yonas Miriam Wilchanovsky Rosalyn Monat-Haller In honor of Janice Kahn Cathy Meyerson Kleiman In memory of George Breibart Barry & Flo Breibart In memory of Irene Marks Barry & Flo Breibart In memory of Esther Dumas David Dumas In memory of Gloria Kern Marty & Shelley Yonas In memory of Geraldine Ett Phil Saul & Amy Davis Marty & Shelly Yonas Richard & Ibis Glass Richard Friedman & Sandra Brett Rabbi Anthony D. Holz Social Action Fund In honor of KKBE Buddy & Susan Karesh To assist with the repair of any Jewish cemeteries harmed by vandalism Stephen & Julie Ziff Harvey & Cynthia Greene In memory of Gerald Meyerson Cathy Meyerson Kleiman Jane Meyerson
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Rabbi Kanter Discretionary Fund In honor of Geraldine Ett Ken & Nadine Chavin Paul & Patricia Sykes Rabbi Robert A. Seigel Sanctuary Restoration Fund In honor of Anita Rosenberg Sandra Horowitz In memory of Gustav Zeitlin Harold & Myra Gabel
In memory of Isadore Gabel Harold & Myra Gabel
In memory of Ira Rosenberg Faye Seigel
In memory of Gloria Kern Faye Seigel
In memory of Irene Marks Faye Seigel Francee Edelstein In memory of Isaac Israel Bregman Sandra Bregman In memory of William Shipman Ken & Nadine Chavin KKBE Sisterhood In memory of Philip Hornblas Michael & Diane Hornblas In memory of Anthony L. Olasov Billy & Chris Olasov In memory of Helen Silver Bill & Marsha Greenhill Social Action Fund In memory of Gloria Kern Joe & Elaine Heckelman In memory of Maurice Greenhill Bill & Marsha Greenhill Sugarman Hospitality Fund For the speedy recovery of Margaret Seres Lois Sugarman For the Fried leadership baskets KKBE Sisterhood In memory of William Lurie Lois Sugarman In memory of Louis Goldsmith Marcia Wildhorn In memory of Charlotte S. Korin Mitch & Beth Sherr
Chag Samach, Passover is here once again, and the cookbooks in your library have scrumptious recipes
for all the holiday foods. This is a wonderful bonding time with the kids to teach
them Passover cooking skills.
Happy Reading,
Marlene Williamon, KKBE Volunteer Librarian
KKBE Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 7th
Breakfast at 10:30 am Congregational Meeting at 11:30 am
CAJM Nehemiah Action Monday, April 24th at 7 pm
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 7396 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston
CAJM is a network of 30 faith-based congregations/
organizations working together to make our communities more just. We are diverse in religious practice, incomes, geography
and culture. We come together, powerfully, to address community problems.
Please join us!
You must have a ticket to attend the Nehemiah Action!
For tickets to the event, Contact Louis Kaufman at [email protected]
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April Birthdays 1 Kerry Solomon 2 Richard Salmon 2 Henry Freudenberg 2 Cynthia Greene 3 Monte Fried 3 Jerold Martin 3 Hannah Fisher 3 Chuck Jackson 4 Jenna Colman 4 Shelby Tamres 4 Seth Rosenzweig 5 Zoe Abedon 5 Alexis Reeder 5 Stephanie Rosen 5 Sarah Book 5 Marcelle Furchgott 6 Benjamin Fisher 6 Henry Fiedler 6 William Lyon 6 Zachary Kronsberg 6 Emily Schwimmer 7 Maritza Strauss
7 Liana Horner 7 William Quick 7 Marilyn Larach 7 Aaron Sherman 8 Lisa Clark 8 Sarah Blum 9 Sam Dolinsky 9 Harriet Goldberg 9 Cynthia Pearlman 9 David McElveen 10 Diane Tichi 10 Judith Dandridge 10 Linda Epstein 10 Gwen Sasiene 11 Sharon Leff 11 Logan Horner 12 Samuel Wahrman 13 Carol Rice 13 Elaine Krell 13 Tatyana McElveen 13 Nola Friedman 14 Rachel Morley
14 Nathan Dolbir 15 Anna Poliakoff 15 Rebecca Somsky 15 Caroline Jaffee 16 Ann Aberman 16 Barbara Stender 17 Arnold Goodstein 18 Luke Schryver 18 Helen Antman 18 Jeffrey Buncher 18 Barry Speizman 19 Molly Leff 19 Rella Eysen 19 Fred Danziger 20 Emma Kofmehl 20 Adam Robinovitz 20 Maryann Snyder 20 Jake Snelgrove 20 Susan Pearlstine 20 Zachary Fisher 20 Daniel Bachman 21 Maxx Cohen
21 Anna Stonefield 21 Guy Gimson 21 Allison Fahrer 22 Sarah Brams 22 Amanda Robinovitz 22 Kevin Sarezky 22 Marsha Greenhill 23 Karen Perlmutter 23 Jeff Weinman 24 Greg Kanter 25 Rosalyn Monat- Haller 25 Sophia Karesh 25 Paula Batnick 25 Mitchell Feinman 25 Steven Pernick 26 Peter McElveen 26 Daniel Altman 27 Sally Krell 27 Stephanie Tranen 27 Erin Cymrot 28 Edward Silverberg 28 Norman Nirenblatt
28 Ross Kelley 28 Sheryl Punia 28 Jonah Chinitz 29 Jonathan Solomon 29 Catherine Reed 29 Chad Colman 30 Martin Perlmutter 30 Polina Sobchuk 30 Andrew Perry 30 Sophie Brams
April Yahrzeits
1 Charles & Missee Fox 1 Paul & Penny Levy 2 Arnold & Diane Goodstein 2 Seth & Cynthia Kupferman 2 David & Luci Millman 2 Edward & Bonnie Silverberg 3 Robert Witcher & Lynda Schwartz
5 Ken & Debbie Newman 9 Stuart & Susan Cohen 10 Andy McMarlin & Amy Salzhauer 13 Sam & SaraJane Dolinsky 14 Conrad & Jodi Charak 17 Andy & Kathe Davidson 21 Stan & Elaine Cohen 21 Bill & Belita Shapiro 22 Allen & Lorna Trojanowski
23 T.R. & Paige Williams 30 Ed & Amy Kronsberg 30 Owen & Beth Welling
April Anniversaries
זכור
Hannah Abou-Jaoude Sylvia Albert Lillian Altschul Bobbi Batson Esta Baumrind Ethel Brooks Benjamin Cohen Harry Cohen Rolla Doner Sarah Elmaleh Bernard Fischer Mildred Geller Rosa Golding Ruth Goldsmith Bernard Gordon Toni Kahn Jack Keats Berta Kleinova-Warren Philip Lax Barbara Lemel Stanley Levy Ellen Nirenblatt Betty Ranbom Frieda Reitman Miriam Revkin Gabriell Schindler Cheri Snyder Dora Solomon
Remember
Ruth Antrim Sylvia Corner John Dressler Claire Dumas Margot Freudenberg Samuel Fried Sheldon Gottfried Theodor Heilpern Jerold Hirschman Irene Hoffman Albert Jacobs Sandy Kahn Henry Landesman Erik Landsman Nina Lindenberg Sara Lipman David Neiman Carol Ralsten Bella Raskind Louis Schwartz Alfred Simons Augusta Simons Fannie Sissman Norma Weinstein Barry Wildhorn Florence Ziff
Week of April 2—8
Week of April 9—15
Week of April 16—22
Week of April 23—29
David Cohen Gladys Denemark Bessie Dinnerstein Marian Elias Harry Fogel Mildred Goldberg Sarah Gosschalk Ursula Holz George Horner Doris Meddin Anne Muehsam Max Norton Hattie Olasov Samuel Perlman Ben Polis Abraham Portugal Joy Siegel Jean Tick Maier Triest Joseph Trott, Sr.
Week of April 30—May 6
Esther Bass Pam Blessinger Deborah Brody Doreen Dubin Albert Glick Daniel Green Regina Greene Louis Joseph Helen Kamen Jeanette Katz Lillian Leff Shirley Olasov Nila Philips Jack Rosen William Rosenthall Frumae Sigal Simon Sorentrue, Sr. Reuben Tischler
Miriam Ackerman Nathan Addlestone Yaakov Birnbaum Daniel Friedman Bessie Ginsberg Selma Hoxenhorn Joan Kahn Marvin Kramer Rebecca Levkoff Gabriel Levy Barry Lipov Jacob Loeb Fannie Mantoue Louis Meyerson Carol Moore Beatrice New Florence Paull Gus Pearlman Michael Risman Ralph Saul Herman Stiglitz Gordan Stine Irving Toporek Charles Wolf Jerry Zucker
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2016-2017 Harold & Lillian Jacobs Mitzvah Program ~ KKBE’s Annual Fund
The strength of our congregation lies within the participation of our members. Annual contributions help close the gap between revenues and the actual cost of membership.
Please make a donation to the Mitzvah Annual Fund. Your gift will touch every aspect of Temple life.
Thank you!
Circle of Generations: $10,000+ Marlene Addlestone-Bursten & Larry Bursten
Jan & Larry Lipov Edwin Pearlstine Jr.
Susan Pearlstine
Circle of Vision: $5,000 - $9,999 Nadine & Ken Chavin
Cindi & Kerry Solomon
Circle of Understanding: $2,500 - $4,999 Judith Green
Margalit & Gary Neiman Amy Davis & Phil Saul
Circle of Spirit: $1,000 - $2,499 Linda Bergman Linda & Rick Ett
Michael S. Kogan Florence & Jack Kurtz Susan & Robert Rosen
Margaret Seres Katherine & Steven Shapiro
Dunlap & Richard Silver Paula & Ron Silverman Shelley & Marty Yonas
Julie & Stephen Ziff Anita Zucker
Circle of Hope: $50 - $999
Katherine & Barry Abrams Lori & Judd Adelman Caitlin & Jordan Adelson Marjorie Rath & David Bachman Jo Ellen & Jan Basile Douglas Berlinsky Jaclyn Berlinsky Eve & Norman Berlinsky Traci & Neal Black Beth & Jeffrey Buncher Elaine & Stan Cohen Bobbi Cohn Mark Cumins Vicki & Fred Danziger Kathryn & Andrew Davidson SaraJane & Sam Dolinsky Peter Dubin Barbara & Edwin Epstein Rella & Alan Eysen Judy & Bill Farley Missee & Charles Fox Laurie & Ofer Gamliel Judy & Guy Gimson Harriet & Steve Glass Marion Goodstein Goodman Marilyn & Neal Gordon Janet Gorski Naomi & David Gorstein Cynthia & Harvey Greene Jonathan Ray & Harlan Greene Marsha & Bill Greenhill David Haller Ann & Max Hellman
Mordenai Hirsch Sharon Hox Sandi & Gil Jacobs Diane & Allan Jaffe Clarence James Dana & Matthew Johnson Renee & Sewell Kahn Heide & Jim Klein Cynthia & Seth Kupferman Marilyn Laken Evie & Harold Lenoff Alice Levkoff Dana Rothschild-Levy & Ira Levy Larry Libater Sherri & Harvey Loew Audrey & Mark Mandel Sharon & Jerold Martin Jane Meyerson Rosalyn Monat-Haller Carol Mysel Teresa & Robert New Rebecca & Norman Nirenblatt Beth & Bob Novick Sarita & Besim Ogretmen Christine & William Olasov Stephanie Schwartz & Bill Quick Debby & Murray Passo Roslyn & Paul Price Sue & Robert Prenner Sheryl & Joseph Punia Rachel Raisin Sally & Ellis Regenbogen Hilary & John Rieck
Susan & Robert Rosen Anita Moise Rosenberg Jodi & Michael Rosenberg LuAnn & Steve Rosenzweig Michelle & Eric Rovner Victoria & Steven Saef Gwen & Sid Sasiene Jamee & Todd Schlesinger Randi & Rich Serrins Mindy & Roger Shanfeld Stephanie Alexander & Aaron Sherman Laura & Aaron Silverman Doris & Michael Silverman Debbie & Joe Sistino Sara Snyder Lois Sugarman Beth Elmaleh Stapleton Cynthia Stetzer Patricia & Paul Sykes Diane & Ed Tichi Lisa Toporek Stephanie & Terry Tranen Deborah & Robert Turkewitz Susan & Bob Wallen Dana & Skippy Weil Belinda Broido & Jeffrey Weingarten Sue & Jeff Weinman Lynda Schwartz & Bob Witcher Paige & TR Williams Paula & Ira Willner Mindelle & Loren Ziff
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Private Parties Welcomed
Arlene’s Catered Affairs
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liver ~to Onegs and Mitzvah's
Arlene Margoles
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Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim ~ April 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 10 am Shabbat Morning Service on James Island No service downtown
2 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 pm Religious School 10:30 am Torah Study 12:45 pm Bingo and Silent Auction
3 4 12 pm Past President’s Lunch 5:30 pm Ritual Committee
5 12:30 pm Lunch and Learn @ Arnold Hall 5:45 pm 8th and 9th Grade Religious School Class 5:45 pm Confirmation Class
6 6 pm KKBE Sisterhood’s Women’s Seder
7 5:30 pm Congregational Dinner 7 pm Shabbat Evening Service celebrating April birthdays and anniversaries
8 10 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am Tot Shabbat 7 pm Society of 1749 Champagne Dessert Reception
9 No Hebrew School No Religious School No Torah Study
10 KKBE Offices Closing at noon No afternoon tours/ Gift Shop Closing at noon 1st Seder
11 KKBE Offices Closed No tours/ Gift Shop Closed 6 pm KKBE Community 2nd Seder
12 5:45 pm 8th and 9th Grade Religious School Class 5:45 pm Confirmation Class
13 12 pm "Charleston Syllabus: A Conversation on Race, Racism and Racial Violence" (Brown bag lunch) 1 pm Docent Meeting
14 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service
15 10 am Shabbat Morning Service
16 No Hebrew School No Religious School No Torah Study
17 Last day of Passover KKBE Offices Closed No tours/ Gift Shop Closed
18 5:45 pm Religious School Committee 6 pm Board of Trustees: Executive Committee 7 pm Board of Trustees
19 5:45 pm 8th and 9th Grade Religious School Class 5:45 pm Confirmation Class 7:30 pm Women of the Wall Program
20 12 pm "Charleston Syllabus: A Conversation on Race, Racism and Racial Violence" (Brown bag lunch) 6 pm Koleinu Rehearsal
21 7 pm New Member Shabbat Evening Service
22 10 am Shabbat Morning Service celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Smilowitz
23 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 pm Religious School 10:30 am Torah Study– last session 3 pm Yom Hashoah Remembrance at the Holocaust Memorial at Marion Square
24 Happy Birthday, Rabbi Kanter! 7 pm CAJM Nehemiah Action at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
25 26 5:45 pm 8th and 9th Grade Religious School Class
27 6 pm Koleinu Rehearsal
28 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service with Guest Speaker Jazzie Morgan
29 10 am Shabbat Morning Service
30 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 pm Religious School
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