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C h a i L i g h t sC h a i L i g h t sC h a i L i g h t sC h a i L i g h t s Volume 14 Number 8 — Av ~ Elul 5772 — August 2012
Index of Articles Rabbi ……………………..……….....Pg 1 Temple President ……………....…..Pg 3 Temple Educator…………..……..…Pg 4 Executive Director………......…..…..Pg 5 Sisterhood………………...….…..…..Pg 6 Donations…………………..…Pg 12 & 13
All I Ever Needed to Know for the Month of Elul, I Learned on the Riverdogs’ Pitching Mound
I begin with profound thanks to Chuck Altschul, Greg Wensman and all the bros of Brotherhood who facilitated such a wonderful evening for the Jewish community at Joe Riley Stadium – and a most special moment for me. On the evening of August 18 th, we welcome in the month of Elul, the month leading up to the High Holy Days. These are days on which we are meant to begin thinking back over the past year and asking hard questions whose answers can help us make changes and improvements in the coming year. So allow me to share a few lessons learned from my one-pitch-long career that might provide guidance for the days ahead: 1. Even when we miss, our eyes are probably on the target. For the most part, our intent is not to sin or go astray. The Hebrew word for sin is Chet, an archery term that means to “miss the mark.” And we do miss the mark – our arrow flies to the right of its target, our pitch bounces before the catcher’s mitt, our actions cause pain or sadness to others. Judaism understands this inevitability of our humanity. But we mean to do the right thing, and the month of Elul gives us a chance to focus a little better – really stare into the catcher’s mitt – and try to hit our mark the next time.
2. Form does matter. You bet it does! The glove, the wind-up, the stretch… Could I have just casually tossed the ball across home plate? Sure. And how disappointed would you have been? I would have booed myself. I t’s all part of the experience and transforms a simple game of catch into a pitch. In the same way, the rituals of the High Holy Days can transform apologies into atonement, and forgetting into forgiveness. So take advantage of all that awaits from Selichot through Simchat Torah, and embrace the entire experience.
3. Get yourself a cheering section. I cannot tell you how sorry I felt for the three fellow “pitchers” who threw opening pitches after me that night. If you watch the video on YouTube (thank you for posting, David Frederick!), there’s polite applause when each takes the mound. Yet, when I got up there – well, you blew me away. Some 120 tickets were sold through Brotherhood for that night, and I felt the effusive support of each and every one of you. That’s what we do for each other when we come together at temple for the High Holy Days. This congregation is your cheering section – we stand by one another to lend our strength and support for the challenging work these days demand.
With every best wish that the days of Elul and the ensuing High Holy Days will bring meaning and inspiration – L’shalom,
KKBE KKBE KKBE KKBE 90 Ha sell St reet , Cha rl est o n , S C 29 4 0 1 T el . ( 8 43 ) 7 2 3 -1 0 9 0 Fa x : ( 8 43 ) 7 2 3 -0 5 3 7 www .kk b e.o rg
Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander
bâÜ `|áá|ÉÇ fàtàxÅxÇà The mission of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim shall be to serve the religious needs of families and indiv iduals through programs of li felong Jewish education (Torah), inclusive communal worship and ritual (Avodah), and the ongoing quest for greater
justice, peace and acts of lov ing kindness (Gemilut Chasadim).
Rabbi's Message BABYSITTING BEGINS 15 MINUTES
BEFORE 7:00 PM SERVICES
August 3rd & 4th
Shabbat Va-et'chanan
Congregational Dinner 5:45 pm
Friday: First Friday Shabbat Serv ice 7 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Serv ice 10 am Lani Chavin Bat Mitzvah
10th & 11th
Shabbat Eikev
Friday:Shabbat Service 8 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Service 10 am
17th & 18th
Shabbat R'eih
Friday: Shabbat Serv ice 8 pm
Saturday: Shabbat Serv ice 10 am Sarah Stapleton Bat Mitzvah
24th & 25th Shabbat Shof'tim
Friday: Shabbat Serv ice 8 pm Celebrating Birthdays & Anniv ersaries
Saturday: Shabbat Service 10 am Sophie Brams Bat Mitzvah
31st & September 1st
Shabbat Ki Teitzei
Friday: Shabbat Serv ice 8 pm Celebrating Birthdays & Anniv ersaries
Saturday: Shabbat Service 10 am Hannah Frankel Bat Mitzvah
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CelebratingCelebratingCelebratingCelebrating
Birthdays & Birthdays & Birthdays & Birthdays &
AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries
Friday, August 24th
Join us for this monthly
celebration of KKBE’s member
bi rthdays and anniversaries.
Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander
Rabbi Emeritus
Anthony D. Holz
Temple Educator Amy I. W. Horner, MA
Executive Director Floy Work
Executive Assistant Tamar BenArdout [email protected]
Bookkeeper Elizabeth Markley
emarkley @kkbe.org
Administrative Assistant Natalie Hernandez
Communications & Program Coordinator Brenda Bray e
bbray [email protected]
Music Director Heidi Kunitz-Levy
B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator Shula Holtz
Youth Advisor Robin Shuler
Officers
Dav id Jaffee President
Anita Rosenberg VP—Administration
Rob New VP—Finance
Frieda Bernstein VP—Programming
Patricia Sy kes VP—Fundraising
Kenneth Chav in Secretary
Benjamin Glass Financial Secretary
William Olasov Past President
Edw in Pearlstine President Emeritus
Trustees
Ex Officio Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Gregory Wensman Brotherhood President
Beth Stapleton Religious School Chair
Samantha Chavin CHARLEY President
Volume 14 Issue 8
Published monthly by:
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
90 Hasell Street • Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-1090 Phone
843-723-0537 Fax
www.kkbe.org
Editor • Tamar BenArdout
Publication • Natalie Hernandez
© Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 2012
Bereavement Dunlap Silver
Building & Grounds Steve Ziff
Guy Gimson
Caring Judith Green
Herb Goldberg
Cemetery Morton Ellison
Chavurot Paul Levy
East Cooper Lynda Schwartz
Sarah Blum
Endowment Billy Olasov
Finance Rob New
Fundraising Patricia Rones
Sykes
Heritage Andy Slotin
Anita Rosenberg
Insurance Bruce Horowitz
Leadership
Development Cynthia Solomon
Library Marlene Williamon
Lifelong Learning Roz Price
Membership
Nominating Billy Olasov
Oneg & Honors
Programs Frieda Bernstein
Personnel David Jaffee
Pulpit David Jaffee
Religious School Beth Stapleton
Ritual Art Richek
Social Action LuAnn
Rosenzweig
Tourism / Docents Linda Bergman
Youth Ben Glass
Committee Chairs
The Deadline for The Deadline for The Deadline for The Deadline for
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Neil Fisher Shula Holtz Paul Levy
Larry Libater Rachel Morley
Mary Radin LuAnn Rosenzweig Sarah Swingle Patricia Votava
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ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 3
President’s Message
Dr. Gordan B. Stine – A man of great impact
It has been a number of months since the death of our beloved congregational Past President, but I have thought about him often. Though I knew that the time was near, the word of his passing still seemed surreal to me personally . Dr. Stine was an integral part of my youth. His death was a signal to me that the era of those who were the stalwarts of Charleston in my youth (the entire Charleston community and the Jewish community especially ) is quickly coming to a close. Gordan Stine was a rock. When I was a young child he was my dentist and was a gentle, caring man with a touch to match. My wife, Dolly , also grew up as one of his patients and always held him in great esteem and affection. His smile was legendary.
One of my lifelong close friends is Stev ie (Steven to many) Stine. We did all of our “young boy” things together from our earliest days through college. During the summers, even when we were working somewhere, we managed to water ski almost every day. We spent the night at each other’s houses frequently , often with Stev ie’s brother Robert and Stuart Meddin as well. When we were confirmed at KKBE (a very large class since Emanu-El teenagers joined us), Dr. Stine was the congregational president and did the presentations at our serv ice.
At graveside, I stood with Dr. James B. Edwards and his wife Ann. Jim is a former Governor of South Carolina, U.S. Secretary of Energy, and past President of the Medical University of South Carolina. He and Gordan Stine were the closest of friends and colleagues. From their dental practices to their stints at M.U.S.C., their personal and professional careers were entwined. As the Edwards and I stood together before the serv ice, and during a delay, we exchanged stories about Dr. Stine and the emotion I sensed from Jim and Ann spoke volumes about their relationship and the esteem in which Gordan was held throughout the community .
While words are very little consolation to the families who suffer the loss, the entire Stine-Berlinsky clan can be comforted a little by knowing that the memory of Gordan Stine will be cherished forever by so many whose lives he touched. May those memories serve as a blessing.
Shalom,
Dav id H. Jaffee KKBE President
SHIVA WORKSHOP Tuesday, July 31 at 7pm
Please join Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander as she leads a
workshop on the rituals and liturgy of Shiva. This workshop is for those w ho might like to lead Shiva services for fellow KKBE
congregants in the future, as w ell as those w ho simply w ish to review the purpose and practice of observing Shiva and other Jew ish rituals
of mourning.
Thanks to the Confirmation Class of 5772, w e now have Mishkan
Tefila Shiva books, w hich offer special meaning and new possibilit ies
for worship in a House of Mourning.
RSVP by contacting Natalie Hernandez in the Temple off ice at
723.1090 or [email protected]
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Religious School Updates Amy I. W. Horner, M.A., Temple Educator
The start of a new academic year and the start of a new Jew ish year are both times to reflect on the past and make plans for an ev en better future. August in Charleston finds parents picking up school supplies and seeing which pairs of shoes need to be replaced before school starts. Summer assignments are checked, and teachers, parents and students make plans for a successful academic year.
During the month of Elul, w hich precedes the High Holy Day s and begins on August 19 this y ear, w e begin the process of reflecting on the old year and planning for the new y ear. We consider actions for w hich w e want to atone, and think about w hat we might do to become a better person. This period of renewal, w ith all of its traditions, is unique to Judaism and is in many ways a gift. It is a wonderful opportunity to start anew . Consider setting aside some quiet time for serious thought in late August, before the school y ear begins in earnest, and consider encouraging the y oung people in your life to do the same.
KKBE’s school calendar follow s the secular school y ear, and we begin our coming school y ear w ith Opening Day on August 26. Opening Day will be different from the Open House we have had in the past few years. Classes w ill be in session for all ages on August 26. Members of the Religious School Committee w ill be on hand to w elcome y ou and giv e directions. I thank them for joining us and helping to organize our day! The schedule:
9:00 a.m. Hebrew students with their parents attend Hebrew classes in their classrooms. This is a mandatory parent meeting, as teachers w ill be going over ex pectations and plans for the coming year. (If y ou have tw o Hebrew students, please hav e one parent/guardian attend each meeting; or, y ou may begin at y our y ounger child’s class and go to y our older child’s class at 9:20 for a repeat. Students should attend their own classes beginning at 9:00 a.m.) 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Pancakes in the Pearlstine Social Hall, hosted by the KKBE Brotherhood. Our “Brothers” have been flipping pancakes for us for sev eral years, and it is a delicious way to start our y ear! Notes on the time: Hebrew students w ill attend w ith their teachers and classmates and w ill join the breakfast at approx imately 10:00 a.m. Parents and guardians of Hebrew students are inv ited to meet their children in the Pearlstine Social Hall. Students who are not in Hebrew classes are invited to come for breakfast with their parents at 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Religious School is in session. Students in grades K-2 with their parents and teachers w ill attend a morning serv ice/assembly in the Sanctuary. Students in grades 3-9 w ill head to their classrooms. Parents of students in grades 3-9 are encouraged to meet their children’s teachers at the start of class, if they have not already met them. Parents of new students of any age are inv ited to attend our 10:30 a.m. assembly to hear additional school information, including dismissal directions. 12:30 p.m. Dismissal.
The Religious School faculty and I are looking forward to a wonderful new year, and we hope that you are, too!
Important Dates: Registration forms were due July 31. If y ou hav en’t sent y our form in y et, please do so ASAP. We need complete class lists prior to
Opening Day. The registration form was sent to RS families v ia e-mail, and it is av ailable on the KKBE website as well.
August 26: Religious School Opening Day September 2: No school (Labor Day weekend.)
September 9: Religious School in session. September 16: No school (Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown.)
Shalom,
Amy HornerAmy HornerAmy HornerAmy Horner
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If the answer is “yes!”, please pick up a BOOSTERSPLUS card the next time you are at KKBE. Simply scan this card once per year along with your BI-LO Bonus card and KKBE’s Social Action with get 1% of all your purchases! What an easy way to help us fund our many community projects.
ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 5
Executive Director’s Message
GETTING READY
In July I took a vacation with my family-- three generations of us flying up the coast to gather for a family reunion on Cape Cod where my sister and her brood live. The question my children and grandchildren kept asking me before we departed was a surprise “what are you packing?” My philosophy of packing was honed when, as a consultant, I spent a great deal of my time on the road. “ Pack light” that's how I roll quite literally. Whether it's a month-long trip or a weekend jaunt, I put all I need in one red, rolling carry-on bag. I wear the tennis shoes I want, I don that fleece jacket (you know it will be cold on the plane anyway! ) -- Bulky items only take up room in my luggage. I bet in my small, red suitcase you'll find one pair of black pants, a few colored tops, a couple of T-shirts, one pair of sandals, maybe an extra dress jacket, and a pair of shorts. Throw in some underwear and one pair of socks and I’m good to go. One of my sons- in- law, on
the other hand, packs everything he can lay his hands on. When my Charleston clan hosted the Work family reunion in South Carolina he packed two giant, plastic tubs-- you know, the kind with the snapping lids--AND he packed a huge suitcase! Clearly, his packing philosophy is very different than mine. We prepare for what lies ahead in totally different ways. And don't we all?
High Holy Days is just around the corner and like packing for vacation, each of us will get ready for the New Year in our own way, some may spend time meditating, others of us may read, and still others might spend extra time studying the Torah. But the calendar is the same for us all. The Days of Awe are just a few weeks ahead. It is time for each of us to begin to unpack the year 5772 so we can make 5773 the best year ever.
L’shalom,
Floy
Help us welcome
our newest KKBE members
Who Joined in July:
Wayne Rackoff
Jodi & Michael Rosenberg
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...generous, visionary KKBE members who have
included bequests to Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
in their wills.
To learn how you can join the
fÉv|xàç Éy DJGL please contact Floy at the Temple Off ice,
843-723-1090.
Legacies‹‹‹‹ stories of the men and women who belong to KKBE’s
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WHAT YOU PLAN TODAY
CAN IMPACT THE TEMPLE’S FUTURE
There are many ways to impact the future of our congregation. Some legacy gifts don't cost anything right now. Donations can be made during your lifetime or upon your death. Below are several ways contributions can be made to our historic synagogue. Please call the Temple office for more information or contact your tax advisor. You can create a legacy today by remembering KKBE in your estate plans.
¤ Asset Based/Non -liquid Gifts ¤ Charitable Gift Annuity ¤ Charitable IRA Distribution ¤ Life Insurance ¤ A bequest in your will ¤ Payable on Death Accounts ¤ Real Estate ¤ Retirement Assets ¤ Revocable Living Trust ¤ Securities ¤ Unitrust ¤ Workplace Giving
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News from our Temple Sisterhood
Our July 28th Sisterhood Retreat was a great success! Thanks to Sharon Becker and Jane Purdue for their fascinating workshops on “Building Meaningful Relationships” and “Recharging Your Moxie”. We all enjoyed learning interpersonal skills to enhance our communication with others, both in our personal and professional relationships. Thanks to Claudia Strobing and Diana Cohen, who arranged our delicious lunch for this event. And, a special thank you to Robin Shuler, who always makes our service so meaningful.
Please join us on August 22nd for our first Small Group Luncheon of the year, which will be the kick off to our Cooking Series.
Last Chance for Recipes! The cookbook committee is energized and ready to complete our new cookbook just in time for the WRJ Centennial. Anyone who has not sent in a recipe, and would like to (no pork or shellfish, please) should send it by email to Paige Williams: [email protected]. The cut off for recipes is September 15th. Appetizers and main dishes preferred.
Volunteers needed! Sisterhood would appreciate y our help! Sundays: mornings and afternoons Thursdays: mornings and afternoons Monday: afternoons (from mid July-November)
For Your Calendar:
Please contact Paige Williams: [email protected] for any questions or to rsv p to any of ev ents.
Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams, Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams, Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams, Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams, KKBE Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Naomi Gorstein & Paige Williams
August 22nd: Small Group luncheon-Cooking Series Kick Off September 9th: Paid up Member Brunch
September 30: Sukkout October 26th-28th: S.E. biennial in Atlanta November 1st: Small Group luncheon
November 11th: Bazaar December 2nd: Cooking Series
December 4th: Make Up and Margaritas January 27th: Tri Sisterhood
February 10th: Cooking Series March 2nd: WRJ Centennial serv ice
March 5th: Woman Who Makes a Difference March 10th: YES fund event March 21st: Women’s Seder April 14th: Cooking Series
April 19th: Sisterhood Shabbat May 16th: Small Group luncheon May 31st: Leadership Shabbat
Our Temple Youth CHARLEYCHARLEYCHARLEYCHARLEY
Welcome home to all our CHARLEY members who went to camp and Israel this summer. We're sure ev eryone had an amazing time.
But summer isn't over until RHINOFEST and Senior Send-Off. RHINOFEST, August 10th - 12th, is our annual musical Kallah, open to Jewish teens from all over the southeast. Although it isn't an official NFTY-SAR ev ent (and therefore teens can drive, with written permission) it's the unofficial summer kallah for the area. Our rising 8th graders are encouraged to attend, and our graduating seniors are also welcomed for one last event. Information can be found on the Facebook page for CHARLEY. This year we'll be focusing on song sessions instead of bands! There will be beach time as well as a scav enger hunt downtown.
At Senior Send-Off, Wednesday, August 15th, we say goodbye to our seniors as they go off into the world. This is also our Board installation event, when the old board gives the new board adv ice and gifts for the coming year. We are still making plans as of this writing, but we always have a great meal, and a lot of fun.
If y ou or your teen are not on Facebook, you can always contact Robin Shuler for details. (843-696-1926 or [email protected])
Robin ShulerRobin ShulerRobin ShulerRobin Shuler , , , , CHARLEY Adv isor
ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 7
Francis Salvador Award Dinner. July 15, 2012 KKBE had its big fundraiser,
the
This year the award was presented to Senator Lindsey Graham. It was a delightful evening. Below are some of the messages shared at the dinner by noted dignitaries
who made the evening so special.
"Shalom,
It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate a true champion of the U.S.-Israel relationship, Senator Lindsey O.
Graham, on receiving the 2012 Francis Salvador Award from Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina.
As the members of this landmark synagogue know well, the Jewish connection to Charleston is nearly as old as the city itself. For nearly 300 years, Jews in South Carolina have found prosperity and success, and a welcome
home for Jewish practice. Indeed, South Carolina was the first colony to elect a Jewish individual to public
office. His name was Francis Salvador, and it is his legacy we honor tonight. Francis Salvador was a trailblazer who exemplified patriotism, leadership, and integrity. At age 29, he died on the American battlefield, fighting for
the beloved country that had served as a fertile ground of opportunity for his family and him.
Senator Graham embodies the spirit of the award's namesake. He has distinguished himself as a leading voice in
the Senate on issues both domestic and international, and he has the unique distinction of being one of three
Senators to serve the United States in both military and civilian capacities. And last but not least, Senator Graham is a staunch supporter and believer in Israel, often on the front lines of championing the State of Israel's right to
exist , flourish, and defend herself.
As jewish American history is intimately bound to the history of South Carolina, Senator Graham understands in
his heart the deep and unshakeable ties between Israel and the United States. He knows well the mutual values
and common challenges shared by our two countries, and richly deserves the honor bestowed upon him tonight. On behalf of the State of Israel, mazel tov, my good friend, and may you go from strength to strength."
…..Dr. Michael B. Oren, Ambassador of Israel to the United States
...I am so pleased to be able to congratulate Senator Graham for being the 2012 recipient of the Francis Salvador Award. This award, as we all know, recognizes demonstrated vision and leadership, and in public
life in South Carolina, there is no finer example of vision and leadership than Senator Lindsey Graham and his service to our state and the United States Senate. Since he was elected in 2002, I have been so pleased to
work with him on behalf of the citizens of Charleston and all South Carolinians on a host of complicated and
important issues. Senator Graham has always demonstrated that he puts the needs and interests of South Carolina State Ports Authority and its strategic goals such as harbor deepening have been unwavering. He
has never failed to support our port and its important place in our city, region and state.
Just as important has been his service to our nation in its strategic goals. He has been a leader fighting for a
strong military and sensible policy, both at home and abroad, and I have been so pleased to be able to work
closely with him on so many different issues.
I congratulate Senator Graham on the Francis Salvador Award and the Beth Elohim Congregation for
selecting such a fine example of vision and leadership on behalf of our citizens.
… Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor, City of Charleston
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" ...I am most distressed that I will not be able to attend the Francis Salvador Dinner on July 15, honoring my friend, Lindsey Graham. My regret at not being able to attend is especially profound because of the great
admiration and respect I have for Senator Graham.
He became our United States Senator, succeeding the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, in the General Election of 2002. Perhaps you remember who was the losing candidate in that election. Me, that 's who. I really hoped nobody
would remember that. But , for some reason, everybody seems to remember.
A couple of years after the election, T ime magazine quoted me as saying, "If I had known how Lindsey Graham was going to turn out, I might have voted for him myself."
I called Joe Klein, the reporter who wrote that for the magazine, and I asked, "Joe, are you sure I said that?"
"Of course you said it ," he replied. "In fact, I called Lindsey and told him what you said."
What did Senator Graham say?" I asked, a litt le apprehensively.
Joe Klein replied, "He asked me please not to put that in the magazine. But I put it in the magazine anyway."
I can readily understand why Senator Graham would not want his impeccable conservative c\credentials eroded by praise from a left-wing extremist like me. A conservative Republican would rather war a yarmulke to a pig-pickin'
than be found in the company of a liberal Democrat.
So let me set the record straight on what I meant. I did not mean to imply that I necessarily support Senator
Graham's politics or the policies he espouses. Rather, my admiration for him springs from something far more important.
As much, or more, than any contemporary public figure, Senator Graham exhibits three essential characteristics of a
leader. Those are: unquestioned integrity, steadfast devotion to duty and the raw courage of his convections. He is unfailingly honest in all his dealings, political and otherwise. He is always committed to what he is convinced is in
the national interest. He hides from no issue, however perilous. His courage is not only political - although that is
rare enough - while other members of Congress take breaks to rest and recuperate from the rigors of Washington, Lindsey Graham on those occasions dons the uniform of a member of the armed services and travels to the most
dangerous places on earth - notably Iraq and Afghanistan - where he voluntarily puts himself in harm's way.
In this latter regard, Lindsey Graham emulates the person in 3whose name we are gathered. Francis Salvador was an elected public official, and a delegate to the Colonial Congress - did you know that - when he voluntarily joined
the Revolutionary Army to fight for his country. "True to his ancient faith, he gave his life; For new hopes of
human ,liberty and understanding." These word appear on the monument erected in his memory.
I can think of nobody who better personifies Francis Salvador today than Lindsey Graham. He richly deserves the honor he is accorded tonight."
...The Honorable Alex Sanders
It is not too late to make a contribution to the Francis Salvador Gala!
Send your contribution to KKBE.
Francis Salvador Award Dinner… continued
ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 9
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Bat Mi tzvah of our daughter
Sarah Ruth Stapleton August 18, 2012 At 10:00 AM
Sarah is an Honor Roll student in the seventh grade at Cario Middle School. She is a soprano in Cario’s award winning chorus. In addition to singing, she enjoys playing piano and tennis. Sarah is also an academic mentor.
Sarah’s love of animals has been nourished through her mitzvah project at the Charleston Animal Society, which, in conjunction with the West Ashley Optimist Club, recently distinguished her as their Youth Volunteer of the Year, recognizing her hard work, dedication and commitment to socializing the animals and helping to find their “ forever homes.” She has developed an excitement and involvement in her Bat Mitzvah preparation, and participation in KKBE’s community, which we look forward to sharing with you on her special day.
Beth Elmaleh Stapleton & John Stapleton
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Bat Mi tzvah of our daughter
Ilana Faye Chavin August 4, 2012 At 10:00 am
Lani is a rising eighth grade honor role student at Ashley Hall. At school she is a member of the French club, Drama club and served as the co-captain of the white team.
Lani plays volleyball for Ashley Hall and participated in travel club volleyball this winter. Lani enjoys listening to music, swimming and hanging out with her friends. For her mitzvah project Lani attended services at the Palms of Mount Pleasant and helped to lead Jewish residents in prayer. We look forward to sharing this special day with you!
Nadine and Ken Chavin
Join us for an exciting afternoon at The 3rd Annual
SummerSummerSummerSummer FamilyFamilyFamilyFamily Fun Fun Fun Fun FestFestFestFest
Sponsored by
Synagogue Emanu-El, BSBI and KKBE
Sunday, August 5th 3:30PM-5:30PM at Synagogue Emanu-El
$5.00 per person,
$20.00 max per family, free for kids under 2
Jump Castles, Face Painting, Playground &
Basketball Fun, Special Interactive South Carolina
Aquarium program, Kosher Carnival Food
*Contact Leah in the Synagogue Emanu-El office to volunteer at this event*
An important
Community building event that is so much fun!
S'lichot Movie, Dessert and Service
Please join us Saturday,
September 8th
at 8pm
to watch the movie
Groundhog Day which will be the
inspiration for our
Yom Kippur
Panel Discussion.
Rabbi Stephanie Alexander will lead a wonderful and
exciting 11-day trip to Israel next summer.
IN ISRAEL
Jerusalem The Old City
Israel Museum
Mount Herzl
Yad Vashem
Kinneret Golan Heights
Dead Sea
Masada
Tel Aviv
And much, much more!
This tour is operated
by Chase Inc. At this time, the Trip is open to
KKBE members only. For further information or to sign up, please contact Leah
Chase by phone at (828) 649-1581 or (843)
556-0525 or by email at
[email protected] Watch your mailboxes this month for a
brochure and registration form!
June 5th - 16th
2013
Please join us as w e celebrate the Bat Mitzv ah of our daughter,
Sophie Lynn
Saturday, August 25, 2012
10:00 am
Sophie is a rising eighth grade student at Mason Preparatory School. She enjoys many different activities, including being a part of the Mason Prep volleyball team, acting in school productions, broadcasting as part of the Mason Prep KNI-TV crew, and being an active member of the Junior Honor Society. Sophie also competes as a Level 6 gymnast. She has enjoyed her mitzvah project, which included collecting clothes and donating her time to Lowcountry Orphan Relief, an organization that provides children with basic needs in crisis situations.
Cindy and Joe Brams
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 10:30 am Sisterhood Book Club 2 1 pm Literature & Film Chavurah 7:30 pm Dr. Michael Kogan’s Class
2 1:30 pm Logistics Staff Mtg 5:30 pm Finance Comm. Mtg. 6 pm Koleinu Reh.
3
5:45 pm Cong. Dinner 7 pm First Friday Shabbat Service
4 10 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mi tzvah of Lani Chavin
5 ChaiLights Deadline 3:30 pm Tri- Congregational Summer Fest @ Synagogue Emanu-El
6 SAC-Halos Back
to School Drop off
7 SAC-Halos Back to School Drop off 11 pm Programming Staff Mtg. 5:30 pm Ritual Comm. Mtg. 7 pm Religious School Mtg
8 SAC-Halos Back to School Drop off 9 am Staff Retreat (Office Closed) 6 pm Sisterhood Bd. Mtg. 7:30 pm Dr. Michael Kogan’s Class
9 SAC-Halos Back to School Drop off 1:30 pm Logistics Staff Mtg 6 pm Koleinu Reh.
10 RhinoFest
8 pm Shabbat Evening Service
11 RhinoFest 10 am Shabbat Morning Service
12 RhinoFest
13 14 11 pm Programming Staff Mtg.
15 5:30 pm Investment Comm. Mtg 7:30 pm Dr. Michael Kogan’s Class
16 1:30 pm Logistics Staff Mtg 6 pm Koleinu Reh.
17
8 pm Shabbat Evening Service
18 10 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mi tzvah of Sarah Stapleton
19 1 pm Koleinu Retreat
20 21 11 pm Programming Staff Mtg. 6 pm Board of Trustees: Ex. Committee 7 pm Board of Trustees
22 11:30 am Sisterhood Small Luncheon 7:30 pm Dr. Michael Kogan’s Class
23 1:30 pm Logistics Staff Mtg 6 pm Koleinu Reh. 6:30 pm Brotherhood Dinner
24 Birthdays &
Anniversary 8 pm
Shabbat Evening Service and Baby naming for Simone Gross
25 10 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mi tzvah of Sophie Brams
26 Religious School Opening Day! 9 am Hebrew School 10 am Brotherhood Cooking Pancakes 10:30 am Religious School
27 28 11 pm Programming Staff Mtg. 7:30 pm Sisterhood Book Club 1
29
30 1:30 pm Logistics Staff Mtg 6 pm Koleinu Reh.
31 NFTY-SAR LLTI
8 pm Shabbat Evening Service
Sept. 1 NFTY- SAR LLTI 10 am Shabbat Morning Service Bat Mi tzvah of Hannah Frankel
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August BirthdaysAugust BirthdaysAugust BirthdaysAugust Birthdays
AugustAugustAugustAugust AnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversariesAnniversaries
זכורAugustAugustAugustAugust YahrzeitsYahrzeitsYahrzeitsYahrzeits
Week of August 5 - August 11
Remember
Week of August 26 - Sept. 1
Week of August 19 - August 25
Week of August 12 - August 18
Week of July 29 - Aug. 4
Edith Abend Michael Brown Alch Harry Bergman Richard Bryant John Roger Colman Mildred Fidler Dora Brown Furchgott Reuben Genauer Carrie Glassman Leon H. Goldman Irene Wouk Green John K. Hornik, Sr. Marc Jacobson Rosa Shor Jaffe Olin Jolley Jackie Kurtz Hyman J. Meddin Benjamin Olasov Louis D. Rubin, Sr. Revell Schwartz Robert Schwartz Kathryn Shields Julius Solomon Singer Joseph Leon Smith Jean Strobing Adele Volin Boris Weinstein
Honey Appsuson Rose Barzman Nathan Bebergal Leslie Chavin Elizabeth Cohen Paul Cohen Rae Diener Alexander Farber Davonne Hansen Posner Eric Jacoby Karol Kalisky Avram Kronsberg, Jr Goldie Levy Helen Mandel Linda Mandel Issie Passo Hilda Radloff Benjamin Richek Hyman Rothberg Henriette Samuel Madeline Schall Melvin Schwartzberg Morris Sigal Harold Simons William Steinberg Fred Weinstein Pearl Wolfson Jacob Wortman
Fred Bernstein Avram Finanser Sol Friedman Keith Goldin Barry Goldstein Irving Greene Adelaide Jacobs Estelle Kornhauser Harry Kramer Fibi Moyal Philip Novick Mervin Rabinowitz Janet Rubin Harry Saffer Herman Schindler Rosebud Sorentrue Charles Zeigler
Neal Baker Bradley Fiedler Albert Goldberg Reba Heyman Herbert Hoffman Abe Hoffman Helen Keats Phyllis Keery Esther Kendal Philip Krant Herbert Levy Edith Markus Herman Nadler Paul Nagelbush Miriam Neiman Erna Norton Abe Schwartz Belle Silverman Henry Strauss Eva Sussman Betty Talis Montague Triest Anita Weiss
Joshua Crook Gloria Diamond Ruth Easley William Franklin Rosalie Hackel Josephine Kleinzahler Henrietta Lazarus Ernest Lowe Eleanor Meyers Gerson Parzen Max Poliakoff Elizabeth Refsin Harry Schwartz Fannie Sommerfield Louis Tick Louis Tischler Thomas Tobias Frank Votava Murray Warshaw Henry Williams
1 Galina & Mikhail Smolkin 3 Flo & Barry Breibart 5 Susan & Irin Paris Carol & Seth Rice 7 Sue & Robert Prenner 10 Dolly & David Jaffee 11 Jane & Bill Norris Amy & Michael Horner Janice & Ellis Kahn 12 Rochelle & Paul Hanson
13 Rebecca & Norman Nirenblatt Sharon & David Olasov 14 Mary & J. Kasman 15 Debby & Murray Passo Ann & Max Hellman Lila & Robert Trussler 17 Cynthia & Robert Pearlman Rosalind & Stuart Walman Randi & Richard Serrins 18 Carol & Stan Ullner
Ruth & Bill Schwartz 19 Cindy & Joseph Brams Lisha & Richard Kievit Caitlin & Jordan Adelson Jennifer & Adam Robinovitz 21 Nancee & Alan Rubin Carol & Mark Antman Laurie & Stephen Berman Franne & Mark Schwarb Neda & Alan Nussbaum
1 Alvizar Santiago 2 Matthew Adelman Arthur Richek Louis Tick 3 Joshua Yelman 4 Daniel Leff Charles Perry Galina Smolkin Erwin Stacey Deen Wey Erin Hart 5 Kenneth Goodman Christine Weissglass 6 James Leib Scott Glass
7 Maury Finkelstein Shifra Rosen 8 Jane Norris 9 Ari Gamliel Barry Breibart Ruby Gamliel 10 Barry Weissglass Iris Kornhauser Sharon Spellman 11 Preston Bernstein 12 Debarah Wallace Paige Williams Marcia Wildhorn Laura Williams Burt Karmiel
13 H. Teichman Vadim Farber Samantha Chavin 14 Adam Ziff 15 Patricia Sykes David Mann Eliana Gross Richard Rosen Tamara Nellenback Melissa Fox 16 William Olasov Jeanette Katz Debby Passo
Bailey Abedon 17 Philip Saul Richard Clarke-Pounder Curtis Parsley 18 Dolly Jaffee Michelle Duenas 19 Claire Fund Abigail McElveen Ilana Chavin Joshua Ringel 20 Charles Williamon Brett Hanson Daniel Gross
21 Barbara Green Wendy Spitz 22 Drew Friedman Cynthia Ava Leslie Archer 23 Lucinda Millman Wayne Braverman 24 Heide Klein 25 Claudia Strobing 26 Phillip Greenberg Jerry Handegan Lyudmila Sobchuk Stephen Baumrind Jennifer Rovick 27 Joyce Finkelstein
28 Jack Kurtz John Franklin Jennifer Kleiman 29 Coleman Solomon Mira Turkewitz Shimon Nellenback 30 Charles Zaglin Ibis Glass 31 Robert Wey Alexa DeAntonio Amy Kronsberg Corinne Gottlieb Robert Prenner
Susan & Bob Wallen 22 Lee & Allen Kaplan 23 Jamee & Todd Schlesinger 25 Lora & David Kratzok 26 Beverly & Gerald Finkel 28 Jennifer & Brian Alspector 29 Christine & William Olasov 30 Dana & Ira Levy Beth & Daniel Ringel
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Joseph Novak Winthrop & Anita Hepburn
Betty Askowith Barry & Flo Breibart
Hellman Family Fund -in memory of: Simon S. Hellman Max & Ann Hellman
Coming Street Cemetery Restoration Fund -in honor of: our tour at Coming Street Cemetery Kenneth & Lorelei Schaefer Ronald & Margaret Gray Mike & Shirley Mills
-in memory of: Adolph Lewith Joseph Lewith Magdalena Lewith Steve & Julie Bakes
Bessie L Rosenberg Herbert A Rosefield Virginia Moise Rosefield Ira & Anita Rosenberg
Kramer Religious School Fund -in honor of: KKBE’s Religious School Dana Wine & Matthew Johnson John & Beth Stapleton
-in memory of: Nelson Fisher Guy & Judy Gimson
Nancy Mysel Eric & Michelle Rovner
Harold & Lillian Jacobs Mitzvah Membership -in memory of: Samuel Siegel Harold Jacobs Bobbi Cohn
Gil Snyder Nancy Richek Chris & William Olasov
Hornik Youth Fund -in honor of: Joyce Kahn's special birthday Judy & Jerry Weinstein
Marian Birlant Slotin Bereavement Fund -in memory of: Nancy Mysel Linda Bergman Robert & Faye Seigel
Nancy Richek Bruce & Stacy Horowitz Richard & Randi Serrins
Florence Chavin Nadine & Ken Chavin
Phyllis Tenenbaum Cohen Richard & Randi Serrins
Mildred Bernstein Kitchen Fund -in honor of:
Addie & Miriam Triest Floral Fund -in memory of: Nancy Richek Sewell & Renee Kahn
Building Fund (includes Garden Fund) -in honor of: Shelley & Marty Yonas’ 50th anniversary Henry & Max ine Freudenberg
-in memory of: Nancy Mysel Steven & Cindy Zimmerman
Capital Campaign Fund -in honor of: Ken Chavin Sherry Schwimmer
Chai Wall Donor David & Shula Holtz
Community Tzedakah Fund -in memory of: Samuel Siegel Nancy Mysel Patricia & Paul Sykes
General Fund -in honor of: Marty & Shelley Yonas’ special anniversary Bennett & Marlene Denemark Carol & Alan Feren Maurice Feren
Floy Work for her warmth & graciousness David & Adroemme Umansky
Janet & Ray Gorski's anniversary Rachel Morley
Rabbi Alexander for her work with the Confirmation Class Joseph & Cindy Brams
Jewish Community of Charleston Michael Meltzer
-in memory of: Sophie Eysen Alan & Rella Eysen
Nancy Mysel Bennett & Marlene Denemark Helen James Marilyn Laken
Irving Simonovitz Celeste Wiesner
Harold Jacobs David & Dolly Jaffee
Jackie Kurtz Jack & Florence Kurtz
Edward B. Bush Michael & Linda Bush
Nancy Mortimer Richek Nathaniel Wallace
Peter Lindenberg Nina Lindenberg
Samuel Seigel Samuel & Sylvia Steinberg
Your Generous DonationsYour Generous DonationsYour Generous DonationsYour Generous Donations We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Contributions for June 16th thru July 15th:
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KKBE has approved
the new Cemetery
Regulations. You can read them at
www.kkbe.org
Margalit & Gary Neiman's 40th anniversary Jamie & Daniel Cahn's marriage Fred & Vicki Danziger
Marty Jackson's special birthday Fred & Vicki Danziger Nadine & Ken Chavin
Frieda Bernstein's birthday Rachel Morley
Hillary Green's engagement to Christopher Manor Vicki & Fred Danziger's anniversary Nadine & Ken Chavin
Dr. Paul Price's birthday Francee & Herbert Edelstein
-in memory of: Nancy Richek Fred & Vicki Danziger
Anna Price Ullman Paul & Roz Price
Music Fund -in honor of: Marty & Shelley Yonas’ 50th anniversary Carol & Allan Mysel
-in memory of: Nancy Richek Joseph & Elaine Heckelman Erwin Stacey
Nancy Mysel Joseph & Elaine Heckelman
Eleanor Kaplan Erwin Stacey
Leslie Marks Edward & Diane Tichi
Samuel Siegel Carol & Allan Mysel
Patla/Hirschmann Library Fund -in memory of: Caroline L. Triest Henry & Max ine Freudenberg
Nancy Richek Charles & Marlene Williamon
Rabbi Anthony Holz Social Justice Fund -in honor of: Julie Ziff's birthday Rachel Morley
Rabbi Holz’s birthday Ken & Marion Goodman Carrie & Howard Langsam
-in memory of: Florence Redow Hoffman Ruth Portugal Bluestone Charlotte Libate r
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund -in honor of: Marty & Shelley Yonas’ anniversary Dolly’s birthday and our anniversary Tim and Judy Carle’s anniversary Jerry Finkel’s birthday David & Dolly Jaffee
Shelley & Marty Yonas's 50th Wedding anniversary Frederick & Abby Himmelein
Vicki & Fred Danziger's Anniversary Rachel Morley
-in memory of: Dr. Roy Meyers Harry "Pop" Seigel David & Dolly Jaffee
Roy Meyers Doris Meyers
Neal Baker Elizabeth Baker
Irving Speizman Judith & William Farley
Rabbinic Chair Endowment Fund -in honor of: Rabbi Tony’s birthday Marilyn Laken
-in memory of: Nancy Richek Marilyn Laken
Sanctuary Restoration Fund -in memory of Nancy Mysel Jaclyn Berlinsky Margare t Seres
Gil Snyder Jack Vane Joan Schwartz Wendy Barshay Herbert Berlinsky Jaclyn Berlinsky
Meyer Jaffee David & Dolly Jaffee
Nancy Richek Zev & Jean Wolf
Social Action -in honor of: Jim Klein's birthday Rachel Morley
-in memory of: Betty Talis Charles Talis Debby & Murray Passo
Sugarman Hospitality Fund -in honor of:
Shelley & Marty Yonas's 50th anniversary
Tim & Judy Carle for all they do & have done for KKBE Lois Sugarman
-in memory of: Nancy Richek Arthur & Sandra Archambault Margare t Seres Rachel Morley Jerry & Debbie Alex ander Delphine Barnett Tamar BenArdout
Linda Bergman Barry & Flo Breibart Eric Chadwick & Brenda Braye Nadine & Ken Chavin Thomas & Alma Clymer David & Linda Cohen Jeffrey & Jody Cohen Keith & Susan Dickinson Frank Figlio Ken & Marion Goodman Jeffrey Goodstein David & Shula Holtz David & Dolly Jaffee Heide & Jim Klein Knowledge Capital Group, LLC Paul & Penny Levy Thomas Myers Robert & Teri New Paul & Roz Price Ira & Anita Rosenberg Robert & Faye Seigel Debbie & Joseph Sistino Patterson Smith Lois Sugarman Edward & Diane Tichi Floy Work Steven & Cindy Zimmerman
David Reiter David & Linda Cohen
Nancy Mysel Ira & Anita Rosenberg
Tourism Fund -in honor of:
our tour Howard & Susan Bruch Ronald & Margaret Gray
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High Holy Day Service ScheduleHigh Holy Day Service ScheduleHigh Holy Day Service ScheduleHigh Holy Day Service Schedule
Yamim Nora’im – 5773 • L’Shanah Tovah T ikatevu!
S’lichot Saturday, September 8
Movie & Dessert in the Social Hall 8:00pm
S’li chot Service 10:00pm
Rosh Hashanah Services Sunday , S eptem ber 1 6
Erev Rosh Hashanah 8:00pm
Monday, September 17
Rosh Hashanah Service 10:30am
CHARLEY Service 10:30am (for 6th to 12th grades)
Rosh Hashanah Family Service 3:00pm
Tashlich Service 4:30pm
at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St., Charleston (Weather permitting, stroll with us to the Park or meet us there!)
Shabbat Shuvah Friday, September 21
Shabbat Evening Service 8:00pm
Saturday, September 22
Shabbat Morning Service 10:00am
Cemetery Memorials Sunday, September 23
Huguenin Avenue 11:00am
Coming Street 11:30am
Yom Kippur Services Tuesday, September 25
Kol Nidrei 6:00pm and 8:15pm
Wednesday, September 26
Yom Kippur Service 10:30am
CHARLEY Service 10:30am (for 6th to 12th grades)
Family Service 2:30pm
Afternoon Healing Service 3:30pm
Yizkor & Ne’ilah Services 4:30pm
Break-the-Fast • Immediately Following
Sukkot Sunday, September 30
Sukkot Evening Service 5:45pm
Congregational Meal in the Sukkah
following the service
Monday, October 1
Sukkot Morning Service 11:30am
Simchat Torah Sunday, October 7
Dinner 5:45 pm
Service & Celebration 7:00pm
Monday, October 8
Simchat Torah Morning & Yizkor Service 11:30am
For "members in good standing" a package of color-coded entrance passes for each of the four major services will be mailed on August 26th. No passes are necessary for children 18 years or under, military personnel, college students or members of YAD.
Family members will receive two (2) entrance packages for
the head of household and his or her spouse/life partner.
Family Limited members will receive one (1) package.
Single members will receive one (1) package.
Family of Members – Family residing more than 75 miles
from KKBE. The “Member in Good Standing” may purchase
entrance passes for $135 per person per holiday.
Non-members will be seated in the Sanctuary subject to
available seats or in the Barbara Pearlstine Social Hall.
Members and families of members have priority seating in
the Sanctuary.
Associate Members – Associate members in g ood standing
may purchase passes for $135 per person per holiday.
These will be a different color from members’. Associate
members will be seated in the Sanctuary subject to
available seats or in the Barbara Pearlstine Socia l Hall.
Non-Members – Entrance passes are available to non-
members for $216 per person, per holiday. These passes
will be a different color from members’. Non-members will
be seated in the Barbara Pearlstine Social Hall until such
time as seats become available in the Sanctuary.
90 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401 p 843-723-1090 www.kkbe.org
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August ‘12 No Dates Available
September '12 21st
October '12 12th, 19th, 26th
November ‘12 23rd
December ’12 21st, 28th
January ‘13 11th, 18th
February ‘13 1st, 22nd
March ‘13 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th
April ‘13 5th, 12th
May ‘13 10th
June ‘13 14th, 28th
July ‘13 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
August ‘13 1st, 9th, 16th, 23rd
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!
On the right are available dates you can brighten our beautiful, historic sanctuary with a floral bouquet. To pick your weekend, please contact the Temple Office at 723-1090 or [email protected] .
FFFFloral Sponsors Needed!loral Sponsors Needed!loral Sponsors Needed!loral Sponsors Needed!
Sign Up For Onegs!Sign Up For Onegs!Sign Up For Onegs!Sign Up For Onegs! When you have a celebration—a birthday or anniversary— really any time you want to honor someone you love, sponsoring an Oneg is a lovely way to share the celebration with KKBE's entire congregation! Sometimes several families choose to share an Oneg Sponsorship, which makes it twice the fun.
On the left are dates that still need Oneg sponsors. Sponsoring an Oneg costs approx imately $150. Please contact the Temple O ffice at 723-1090 or [email protected] to confirm your date!
August ‘12 24th
September '12 14th, 28th
October '12 12th, 19th, 26th
November ‘12 9th, 23rd
December ‘12 7th, 21st, 28th
January ‘13 11th, 18th
February’13 15th, 22nd
March ‘13 8th, 15th, 29th
April ‘13 12th, 19th
May ‘13 10th, 24th
June ‘13 14th, 21st, 28th
July ‘13 12th, 19th, 26th
August ‘13 9th, 16th, 23rd
Support Businesses That Support KKBE!
Find them on the pages of ChaiLights.
Thank you to our July Floral sponsors!
July 6th - Shelley & Marty Yonas in honor of their 50th
wedding anniversary
July 13th- Lois Sugarman in celebration of her birthday
July 20th - Amy & Kevin Hill in honor of their 10th
wedding anniversary
July 27th - Marcie Vedelli in memory of Theresa Sissman
Thank You to Our July Oneg Sponsors
July 6th - Shelley & Marty Yonas in honor of their 50th w edding anniversary
July 13th - Hospitality Fund w ith thanks to Frieda Bernstein and Lois Sugarman w ho did all the
research and shopping for our Kosher friends.
July 20th - Hospitality Fund
July 27th - Hospitality Fund
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Todah RabahTodah RabahTodah RabahTodah Rabah ...to Robin Shuler who led Shabbat evening service on Friday, June 22nd
...to Larry Libater who led Shabbat morning service on Saturday, June 23rd
...to Judy Carle and Seth Rosenzweig for being great Office Angels and helping us fold ChaiLights.
..to The Joanna Foundation for its $1000 grant to help KKBE stabilize the northwest wall of the historic Coming Street cemetery to make it safe for visitors and neighbors.
...to the Brotherhood, especially Chuck Altschul, who made sure Rabbi Alexander had a suitable, big cheering section as she threw out the first pitch.
...to all the Sound System donors who helped make the Sanctuary sound GREAT!
...to Lois Sugarman and Frieda Bernstein for arranging a delicious Oneg after our Shared Shabbat with Synagogue Emanu-el and to our friends at Synagogue Emanu-el for welcoming us so warmly.
...to Nina Lindenberg, Marlene Williamon and Buffy Lee for repairing the Mishkan T'filah prayer books in the Sanctuary.
...to the Social Action volunteers assisting with the HALOS Kinship Care Dinner on July 12th. Judy Markowitz, Cheryl and Eli Roberts and LuAnn
Rosenzweig provided 13 adult caregivers and 31 children with a very tasty and nutritious dinner.
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Bronze plaques memorializing
loved ones may be added to the
Yahrzeit Tablets in the Temple.
If you would like to purchase a plaque,
please call the Temple office for full information.
723-1090.
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ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 17
KKBE’s Board of Trustees Proudly introduces a new way to memorialize
the times in your life that bring you joy on
The CHAICHAI WALL WALL Chai Wall plaques can celebrate a birth, Brit Milah, consecration
B’nei Mitzvah, confirmation, graduation, marriage, anniversary, conversion, or special service to our Temple. If it brings you joy, a CHAI WALL plaque fits. Handsome 3” by 5” cast bronze plaques with raised inscriptions ($360 each) will
commemorate your message for generations to come. Plaques will be mounted on the back Temple
Garden’s brick wall. To order To order To order To order your your your your CHAI WALL plaque, call the CHAI WALL plaque, call the CHAI WALL plaque, call the CHAI WALL plaque, call the
Temple OfficeTemple OfficeTemple OfficeTemple Office————723723723723----1090.1090.1090.1090.
A Few Good DocentsA Few Good DocentsA Few Good DocentsA Few Good Docents
Our docent team has been incredibly busy this summer. We are looking for substitute fill in docents to join us.
If you like hearing compliments about your city and your synagogue this is the job for you.
Please contact Linda Bergman after June 12th-- 843-856-7422 or [email protected] or
Quotes from Tourists
“Thank you for sharing your beautiful synagogue
with us”
“We enjoyed learning about Jewish history in Charleston”
“Very interesting spiritual
Experience. The gift shop
is splendid”
“How great that this is a thriving congregation --
thank you”
“Fascinating to learn about Jewish roots in the
south”
NEW Chavurah
KKBE Writing Chavurah.
First planning meeting
Sept.14, 2012.
Coordinators - Sharon Spence Lieb
and Penny Levy.
Interested? email: [email protected] or
call Penny at 884-5310 for details.
Thank you to the entire KKBE family for all of the love and support you gave to me and my family when Nancy passed away. So many of you have been so kind and thoughtful at this difficult time, just as we knew you would be. Nancy recognized, as I do, that having a congregation that will wrap you up in its arms and provide whatever help is needed is a wonderful thing. Thank you very much.
Art Richek
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Harold & Lillian Jacobs Mitzvah Memberships
The generosity of KKBE’s Mitzvah Members helps us help members in need. Todah rabah!
Circle of All Generations Circle of Vision
Kevin & Leslie Archer Kenneth & Nadine Chavin
Edwin Pearlstine, Jr.
Circle of Understanding
Larry & Jan Lipov Mark & Judith Green
Margaret Seres
Circle of Spirit
Peter Dubin & Debarah Wallace Henry & Maxine Freudenberg
Jack & Florence Kurtz Allan & Carol Mysel
Circle of Hope
Emily & Todd Abedon Mary Ann Aberman
Barry & Katherine Abrams Mark & Michele Adelson
Elza Alterman Mark & Carol Antman
Ann Apple David Bachman & Marjorie Rath
Jan & Jo Ellen Basile Howard & Sharon Becker
Traci Black Marcy Bolster & John DiMuzio
Jeffrey & Beth Buncher Wendy Burkhardt Bobbi Cohn
Sandra Conradi Andrew & Kathryn Davidson
David Dumas Barbara & Edwin Epstein
Alan & Rella Eysen Kate Fortney & Herschel Falek
Gerald & Beverly Finkel Maury & Joyce Finkelstein Neil & Deborah Fisher Brian & Amy Frain Julie & Scott Glass
Ken & Marion Goodman Arnold & Diane Goodstein
Samuel Greene Max & Ann Hellman Edward Herschaft
Chuck & Marty Jackson Murray Jaffe
J. Daniel & Mary Kasman Martin Jay & Julie Klaper
Jim & Heide Klein Michael Kogan Marilyn Laken
Marilyn & David Larach Alice Levkoff
Wade & Diana Manaker Mark & Audrey Mandel Janyce McMenamin
Doris Meddin Joseph & Rhetta Mendelsohn
Robert & Teresa New Robert & Beth Novick William & Chris Olasov
Jan Pomerantz Debby & Murray Passo
Susan Pearlstine Claudia Pollack
Robert & Sue Prenner Donald & Josine Reavis
Richard & Marianne Rosen Robert & Susan Rosen
Shifra Rosen Eric & Michelle Rovner Ira & Anita Rosenberg Phil Saul & Amy Davis Rich & Randi Serrins
Steven & Katherine Shapiro David Shatz
Richard & Dunlap Silver Michael & Doris Silverman Ronald & Paula Silverman Robert & Lisa Silvers
Joseph & Debbie Sistino Kerry & Cynthia Solomon Frank & Claudia Strobing
Lois Sugarman Paul & Patricia Sykes Edward & Diane Tichi
Lisa Toporek Robert & Deborah Turkewitz Jack, z"l & Judith Vane Martin & Shelley Yonas
Charlotte & Charles Zaglin Stephen & Julie Ziff
Mazel TovMazel Tov ...to Louis Tick for placing 2nd in Synagogue Emanu-El's barbeque contest.
...to Renee Kahn who had a painting accepted in the Viridian Artists' 23rd International Juried Exhibition. The juror was Chrissie Iles, Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York July 3, 2012-July 21, 2012
...to the man in the white dinner jacket, David Haller, who emceed Trivia Night with his quick wit and charming personality. A good time was had by all. Kudos to Rachel Morley for researching mind-twisting questions, and hats off to Frieda Bernstein, for her patriotic table settings just before the Fourth of July.
...to Rabbi Alexander who showed them how to pitch at "The Joe". You can catch an instant replay on KKBE's Facebook page.
..to Sarah Blum for the "Storied Furniture" article she authored in The Post and Courier on Sunday, July 8, 2012. You may recognize the cabinet featured is in her family room.
...to Patricia Sykes for leading a talented, hard-working team--Mary
Radin, Missee Fox, Ivan Goldberg, Rob New, Steve Ziff, and Ben Glass who produced a memorable Salvador Award Gala last month honoring Senator Lindsey Graham.
....to Hannah Yelman, on the cover and inside pages of Oblique Fitness Magazine.
...to Anita Rosenberg, Randi Serrins and the Cemetery Committee on the article featuring the Coming Street Cemetery in the July 22nd Post & Courier's Faith and Values section.
WANTED!
Looking for High School or College students to work in the gift shop for community service hours. 3 hr or 6 hr shifts
available Sunday through Friday. Learn the retail business and help out our synagogue!
Contact: Rachel at [email protected] for
more information.
& A volunteer to help the gift shop with publicity and marketing
in the gift shop.
Contact: Merissa at mbellis55@hotmail for more information.
ChaiLightsAugust 2012 Av ~ Elul 5772Page 19
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• Francis Salvador was elected to both the First
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members were Portuguese Jews who fled Portugal to Amsterdam and then England
when the Jews were expelled from the Iberian peninsula?
• His family's original name was Jessurum
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• Francis Salvador was the first Jew killed
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