Charleston Jewish VOICE - April 2012 Edition by Charleston Jewish Community Center

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his year’s Lag B’Omer celebration is one you won’t want to miss! The JCC and Chabad, in partnership with Addlestone Hebrew Academy, Brith Sholom Beth Israel, JROC, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the PJ Library, and Synagogue Emanu-El, will be presenting a Lag B’Omer celebration, featuring Rick Recht. You might not have heard of Rick Recht, but chances are, you have heard his music. You can listen to him at http://jewishworldproductions.com/player_rr.php

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discovering the inspiration of contemporary Jewish music. Recht is known for regularly featuring local musicians, choirs, and vocal soloists on stage with the band during his concerts and religious services. Check out Rick Recht tour dates: www.rickrecht.com/ tour. Recht has launched unprecedented tours playing at Jewish day and overnight camps from coast to coast including Ramah, URJ, BBYO, JCC and private camps garnering a feverish following among the national Jewish youth movements unseen in previous years. “The stage is definitely our home,” says Recht. “The energy and voices of the audiences, whether they’re little kids, teens or adults, are indescribable. That’s the magic of Jewish music - the interaction, the singing, the dancing, and the powerful community connection. For me, it’s a dream come true to create and share in these powerful experiences.” Highlights over the last several years include performances at the NFTY National Convention, BBYO International Convention, URJ Biennial, USY International Convention, CAJE, Hillel Leaders Assembly, NAA Conference, BBYO International Staff Conference, CCAR Conference (Central Conference of American Rabbis), ACC Conference (American Conference of Cantors), URJ National Preschool Director’s Conference, and PJ Library children’s concerts across the country. Recht is a regular concert headliner at major national Jewish festivals in cities across the U.S. including Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and Kansas City. Recht is also often featured at national leadership and education conferences as a keynote speaker and expert on media, technology, and youth engagement.

CHARLESTON MAY 10TH MT. PLEASANT

FEATURING WATERFRONT PARK RICK RECHT

Rick Recht is the top-touring musician in Jewish music playing over 150 concerts a year in the United States and abroad. He is widely recognized for his appeal to youth and family audiences not only as an exceptional musician, singer/songwriter, and entertainer, but also as a role model for involvement in Jewish life. He has become an icon for Jewish youth in the United States, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the masses. Recht is the national music spokesman for The PJ Library and the Executive Director of Songleader Boot Camp, a national leadership development immersion program held annually in St. Louis, MO. Recht is also the founder and Executive Director of Jewish Rock Radio, (501c3), the first high-caliber, 24/7, Jewish rock internet radio station. Jewish Rock Radio broadcasts contemporary Jewish rock music, interviews with Jewish celebrities, and interviews featuring youth from communities around the world speaking about exciting experiences they have had engaging in Jewish life. Jewish Rock Radio can be found at www.jewishrockradio. com and is also available through free apps for iPhone and Android mobile devices. Recht’s electrifying live performances fueled by Dennis Stringfield on drums and Shlomo Ovadya on bass guitar have captured the hearts of a generation of fans

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What’s Nu? 2 Charleston Jewish Federation 3-9 Charleston ‘J’ 10-12 Our Community 13-17 Local Happenings 18-19

WHAT’S NU?

What’s Nu? CJF President’s Article

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Charleston Jewish Federation p 843.571.6565 f 843.556.6206 CJF PRESIDENT:

Jeffrey Buncher, M.D. JCC PRESIDENT:

Masha Kalinsky

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

Judi Corsaro

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Carol Berlin - 843.571.6565 Joann Sherman - 843.571.6565

JEFFREY BUNCHER CJF President

Pugilists The era was the 1940s and 1950s. The glory days of boxing. When toughness was a given. When nobody backed down from nothin’. These were the times when the State of Israel was forming its independence. There were 14 Golden Glove clubs in Charleston back then. There were some great fighters in those days. They were really tough guys. They would knock your head off if you didn’t know what you were doing. But almost everybody back then knew what they were doing. There were high school and college boxing teams. Amateur boxing was huge. It was a cultural phenomenon. Some of the old boxers are still around but not many. When they are gone, we will wonder what those old black and white photos of young men who fought with their fists were all about. Because nobody fights much anymore. The sport once called “sweet science” has become a sideshow in today’s sports world. These World War II vets fought the Nazis, the Japanese, each other and anybody else foolish enough to climb into the ring. They were heroes of their day, legends in their time, but now it’s all fading away. Two of the great fighters in those days were Danny Berlinsky and my father Marvin “Bud” Buncher. My father was a Golden Gloves boxer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while he attended high school and during his enlistment in the Air Force during World War II. It just seems like yesterday when I remember my father telling me stories about his high school life in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This was a middle class town which, unfortunately, was laced with anti-Semitism. The Golden Gloves and fisticuffs that came with the anti-Semitism led to my father having to move in with his grandparents in Squirrel Hill, the Jewish section of Pittsburgh. The ethos in those days was quite clear. Whenever the Six-Day War began, my father was ready to leave to go to fight for Israel. Danny Berlinsky experienced similar circumstances in Charleston. They were part of the strength of early Zionism. The counterpart to our pugilists in the United States are Ariel Sharon and his colleagues who personify Israel’s unyielding drive for security. He revolutionized Israeli defense forces and established Anti-terror Commander Unit 101. His leadership during the Six-Day and Yom Kippur Wars made him a national hero and propelled him into the political arena.

Above: Danny Berlinsky as referee for Muhammad Ali vs. Scottie Mack. At Right: Danny Berlinsky boxing in the US Navy, 1946

philanthropic gifts to the Federation ensure the strength of Israel.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

We are privileged to have our friends Nico Berlin and Eli Hyman who both volunteered and fought with the IDF.

Today’s era is your opportunity for days of glory and being tough. The State of Israel, the bastion for Jews all over the world, must be strong and fortified by our financial support to resist and overcome any threat or obstacle.

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How does this all fit in today’s world of Israel? The transition of the fighting spirit shifted from fisticuffs to financial support of Israel by the Diaspora.

Join the rank of our great pugilists - never let Israel go down for the count and answer the bell from generation to generation.

The honorees of the most recent Israel Bond function were Danny and Ruth Berlinsky. Their support of Israel through words, deeds, purchasing of Israeli bonds and

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Jeffrey W. Buncher, MD

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CJF REMEMBER Program KEYNOTE YOM HASHOAH SPEAKER: COMMEMORATES MASSACRES IN ROMANIA

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The tragedy of Romanian Jews who perished during the Holocaust is one of the most neglected chapters of the Holocaust. At our annual Yom Hashoah commemoration on April 22, 2012, 3 p.m. at KKBE, our keynote speaker, Dr. Felicia Carmelly, will describe the brutal experiences of Jews in Romania and the territory of Transnistria, the military administration that was set up in 1941. Dr. Carmelly is a psychotherapist, educator, author, lecturer, and consultant in human relations. She has a Master’s Degree from McGill University, Canada, and a PhD. degree from Columbia Pacific University, United States. She is also the founder and former president of the Transnistria Survivors’ Association in Toronto. Her most challenging and rewarding projects to date were interviewing Holocaust survivors for the Seven Spielberg Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, and preparing her acclaimed anthology “’Shattered! 50 Years of Silence, History and Voices from Romania and Transnistria”. Dr. Carmelly dedicated these memoirs to the members of her family, especially to her beloved parents Isaac and Laura Steigmann. They survived Transnistria, but their lives were forever branded by the horrors they experienced.

SAVE THE DATE IN ADDITION TO SPEAKING AT OUR COMMUNITY-WIDE YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION, DR. CARMELLY WILL SPEAK FURTHER ABOUT HER EXPERIENCES AND LEAD A DISCUSSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 23, 7 P.M. AT THE JCC.

PHOTO FROM USHMM.ORG Police force Romanian Jews, survivors of a pogrom in Iasi, to board a train during their expulsion from Iasi to Calarasi. Iasi, Romania, late June 1941. — DIZ Muenchen GMBH, Sueddeutscher Verlag Bilderdienst

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“Shalom Baby,” an outreach program of the Charleston Jewish Federation, warmly welcomes new (and new-ish!) babies and reaches out to parents in the Charleston Jewish Community. Each new baby is greeted with a visit by CJF Staff and a gift, a copy of “My First Shabbat,” an adorable PJ Library board book and a custom-made tzedakah box from “HelloEverywear!”, a custom-design, made-to-order T-shirt and gift company run by a Jewish mother right here in Charleston, and a delicious JCC challah.

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Mazel tov to Bess and Brett Bluestein on the birth of Sara Libbert “Libby” Bluestein!

Mazel tov to Leigh and Deen Wey on their new addition Daniel Joseph Wey!

Mazel tov to Andrea and Adam Mendelsohn on the birth of their son Sam Levy Mendelsohn!

DO YOU HAVE A NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY? We’d love to visit and provide a gift! Contact Sarah Swingle, CJF Program Director, at 571.6565 to let us know about your special new family member!

“The looks on our children’s faces when they see the blue and white envelope poking out of the stack of mail each month is priceless. The shouts of “my PJ Library book” echo throughout our home. Our kids are so excited to read their new books that they repeatedly ask for them at storytime at night! The PJ Library program has turned bedtime stories into teachable Jewish moments in the informal setting of our home and will allow our children to each have a library of their own to share, G-d willing, with their own children one day.” - Scott Sternfeld, Dad of Hadassah, David, and Noam

“My children love receiving books from PJ Library. They are very excited to receive them in the mail. We read the books each month and enjoy them. Thank you, PJ Library!”

The Shalom Baby program is funded by a generous grant of the Zucker Family Foundation.

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The Charleston Jewish Federation is joining the Charleston YWCA in its mission to eradicate barriers to diversity by participating in the YWCA’s annual “Stand Against Racism” event being held Friday, April 27, 2012. This year’s event will be one to remember and one in which you will want to be a participant! We encourage all Jewish community members to come and take a stand against racism with us. On April 27 the YWCA is planning a very exciting public awareness program by forming two human links. One will form on East Bay Street and the second on Meeting St. Both will be near the Ravenel Bridge. The event will start at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor Joseph Riley of Charleston kicking off the program. At 6:00 p.m. we will move to St. Julian Devine Community Center for refreshments and entertainment. Details as to the assembly area and the early evening program will be forthcoming. Check out the “Your Charleston Jewish Federation Connection” weekly emails for more details soon (to sign up for this email newsletter, email sarahs@ jewishcharleston.org). This year’s event is the third annual Stand Against Racism program, but the first in which we will form human links. We expect it to be an exciting one! Participation has been growing each year and we are hoping this year will have an even greater attendance than previous ones. Your support is essential to making it a success.

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Glean the New Green

The Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food Pantry, run by your Charleston Jewish Federation’s Jewish Social Services, invites you to make glean the new green! WHAT IS GLEANING? Gleaning has its roots in Biblical times when the corners of farmers’ fields were left unharvested and overlooked or forgotten crops were ‘gleaned’ as sustenance for the poor, the hungry, the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow. Gleaning is as important today as it was in ancient times. This early form of welfare is now a humanitarian act of the modern world.

VOLUNTEER TO GLEAN! Volunteer to glean fields and fill the shelves of the Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food Pantry with fresh and nutritious produce. The Food Pantry needs your help to fight hunger and build a healthy and nourished Charleston. Contact food pantry volunteer Jacki Baer to volunteer today at gleaning4kfp@gmail.com! GLEAN NOT YOUR SCENE? You can volunteer at the actual pantry or donate. Visit www.jewishcharleston.org/foodpantry.aspx.

Thank you to wonderful Kosher Food Pantry volunteers Carole Addlestone, Neda Nussbaum, and Linda Chavis for delivering food basket centerpieces for our first bar mitzvah on Saturday, March 17! Maxim Fisher, as part of his bar mitzvah project, raised funds to rent the food baskets as centerpieces and bimah décor. The money from the rental goes directly to feed the hungry. Thank you, Maxim!

RSVP Please contact Sarah Swingle at 843.571.6565 or sarahs@jewishcharleston.org.

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For more information on renting the centerpieces, contact Sarah Swingle at sarahs@jewishcharleston.org.

Meatless Monday is an international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet. WANT TO HELP HUNGER ON A GLOBAL SCALE? There is more than enough food in the world to feed the entire human population. So why are more than a billion people still going hungry? Huge amounts of grain, soybeans, and corn are funneled through all the animals we use for food instead of directly feeding hungry people. Harvard nutritionist Jean Mayer estimates that reducing meat production by just 10 percent in the U.S. would free enough grain to feed 60 million people.

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KOSHER SYMBOLS Please remember to look for kosher symbols when shopping for the Kosher Food Pantry.

If we all cut down on our meat consumption just one day a week, we can make a big difference in global hunger, our own health and the environment! TRY A NEW RECIPE THIS MONDAY: SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE 1 cup water 1 cup corn meal chili powder to taste cumin to taste salt & pepper 1 cup black beans 1 cup corn 1/2 package vegetarian burger-style crumbles 1 jar salsa

DIRECTIONS: In a medium sauce pan, combine corn meal and water. Add a generous amount of chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until the mixture gets thick. Pat mixture into the bottom of a baking pan and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 10 minutes to make crust. Combine black beans, corn and veggie crumbles, and pour over crust. Pour the jar of salsa over the veggies, and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. You can also add some soy cheese and/or vegan sour cream if desired but it’s really good as is. Serves: 4 | Preparation time: 30 min Reprinted from vegweb.com

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WE GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LEADERSHIP AND THOUGHTFUL PLANNING THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE INITIATED. EACH HAS MADE SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ENSURE CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. • • • • • • •

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Dr. and Mrs. William H. Golod Alvin J. Hammer Janice and Ellis Kahn Scott and Lara LeRoy Spencer and Elisabeth Lynch Carol and Allan Mysel Mr. Edwin Pearlstine

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Ms. Lillie L. Rubenstein Mr. and Mrs. Hugo M. Spitz Sharon and Eddie Toporek Mrs. Sharon Toporek Sam and Regina (OBM) Jerry (OBM) and Anita Zucker

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Women’s Gifts Prime Minister’s Council BLACK DIAMOND LION OF JUDAH $100,000+ Anita G. Zucker

Catherine Stuhr Toporek Elaine Tessler Sharon Toporek Laura Zucker

RUBY LION OF JUDAH $10,000-$17,999 Beth Buncher

POMEGRANATE $2,500-$4,999 Marlene Addlestone Shera Lee E. Berlin Sally Fischbein Barbara L. Zucker

LION OF JUDAH $5,000-$9,999 Susan Addlestone Berlijn Nancy L. Banov Jackie S. Berlinsky Ruth F. Berlinsky Linda Cohen Lisa Cohen Judi Corsaro Tiffany J. Dye Debbie Fisher Amy Foster Ruth Goldberg Ellen Hoffman Marilyn Hoffman Ann-Therese Hyman Masha Kalinsky Halle Lipov Suzanne G. Lynch Diana Manaker Andrea Muzin Rebecca S. Nirenblatt Edie Edelson Rabin Jean S. Rosner Penny Rosner Jamee Schlesinger Susie Sheftel Roxann Spandorfer Sunny Steinberg Susie Steinberg

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Dale Toporek Ellen L. Yampolsky $500-$999 Anonymous (5) Judy Appel Roslyn L. Barkowitz Lisa L. Baron Marilyn Barron Katie Bielsky Eileen Chepenik Dutch (Dorothy) Cohen Debra Engel Renee Frisch Irene Garfinkle Susan Garfinkel Harriet Goldberg Marion Goodman Arlyne Hershenson Barbara Landsman Jacobson Jeanne Lieberman Lara LeRoy Joan Loeb Judy C. Lutz Nancy N. Mendelson Sheralyn Rosenblum Carol Seltzer Sharon F. Stricker $100-$499 Anonymous (3) Carole Addlestone Ruth Addlestone Patricia J. Bagg Jo Ellen Basile Margaret Bender Virginia Benmaman Linda A. Bergman Mary Deann Bernstein Tassie Bielsky Traci E. Black

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Aaron Pinosky Eli Poliakoff Jerry Robinson Harry Roggen Russell Rosen David M. Rosenberg Herbert Rovick Isaac (Ike) Ryba Phil Saul Michael E. Schwartz Sid Shealey Jeffrey Simon Zachary Solomon Scott Sternfeld Stanley Stewart Paul Sykes Edwin S. Toporek Fred Volkman Maurice Weintraub

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Men’s Gifts $25,000-$99,999 Hyman Bielsky $18,000-$24,999 Anonymous David L. Cohen $10,000-$17,999 David M. Dumas Sam Shapiro $5,000-$9,999 Charles H. Banov Danny Berlinsky Jeffrey Buncher David M. Ellison Richard Friedman Eli Hyman Spencer J. Lynch Stuart Tessler $2,500-$4,999 Michael N. Bagg Manuel Cohen Mitchell R. Fischbein

Harold Fox William H. Golod William J. Grossman Carl H. Jacobson Morton Needle Howard V. Peskin Samuel I. Rosen Bernard Steinberg Alan D. Toporek C. Leonard Zucker $1,000-$2,499 Anonymous (1) Jonathan Altman Samuel H. Altman Edmund G. Barron Edward E. Berlin Ellison Berlin Norman Berlinsky Philip Berlinsky Stephen W. Bielsky Nathan Bluestein Benjamin H. Chase Armand Derfner

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Charleston F ilm Festival Your Charleston Jewish Federation was a proud sponsor of quality Jewish films at the 3rd Annual Charleston Film Festival at the Terrace Theater March 1-4. The featured films included “Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story,” an incredible movie that takes its audience on a journey into the young hero’s mind. Director Ari Pinchot, son-in-law of Barbara and Rabbi David Radinsky, spoke about the film, which opened the NY Jewish Film Festival, to a packed house on opening night. Many, many Jewish community members were in attendance for the opening party and the screening. Other Jewish movies shown were "Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Gray," a civil war documentary filmed in and around Charleston, and "A Matter of Size," a sweetly absurd Israeli comedy about people using sumo wrestling to combat their weight. PAUL BROWN, OWNER OF THE TERRACE, SENT US THE FOLLOWING: Thank you, CJF, for being such a major contributor to the success of the 3rd Annual Charleston Film Festival. [Opening] night was a wonderful evening, and we had record breaking numbers - thanks to you!

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“Violins of

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Brings Holocaust Violins to Charlotte, N.C. for the American Premiere MEG FREEMAN WHALEN

“Wondrous, my child, is the transformation of anguish.” Yiddish poet Abraham Sutzkever presents this testament to redemption more than once in a book of poetry called The Fiddle Rose. In Sutzkever’s poems, words of suffering are transformed into words of healing. “Wondrous transformation” is likewise the story of the “Violins of Hope,” a collection of violins recovered from the Holocaust and painstakingly restored by the master Israeli violinmaker, Amnon Weinstein. The son of a violinist/violinmaker who fled Vilna, Lithuania for Palestine in the years before the Holocaust, Amnon Weinstein never met his Lithuanian relatives. Knowing that, like his family, many Jewish musicians and their instruments had been silenced by Nazi brutality, he began a quest two decades ago to find and repair violins from the Holocaust. In 1996, he discovered the first, and now nearly 30 instruments have found their way into Weinstein’s shop in Tel Aviv. Some he discovered at flea markets; some were brought to him by acquaintances or family members of the musicians who had owned them. Many of the violins were so damaged from being played outside in rain and sun and snow, that it often took him more than a year to bring each to playing condition. One was filled with ashes. In April 2012, UNC Charlotte will bring 18 of the Violins of Hope to Charlotte, N.C. First played in Jerusalem in 2008 and never before exhibited and played together in North or South America, the violins have extraordinary histories of suffering and survival. Some were played in concentration camps, while others belonged to the Klezmer musical tradition that was nearly destroyed in the Holocaust. Presented by the College of Arts + Architecture, in partnership with nearly 20 academic and cultural institutions, the Violins of Hope will be exhibited in the new UNC Charlotte Center City Building Gallery April 9-24. An international array of professional musicians will give voice to these extraordinary instruments in a series of five performances, culminating on April 21 in a concert with the Charlotte Symphony featuring renowned soloist Shlomo Mintz. Related programs, from film screenings to lectures, will explore the history of music in the face of oppression. For details of the many events or to learn more about the Violins of Hope, visit www.violinsofhopecharlotte.com.

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YAD Run with Emanu-El On Sunday, March 18, 2012, Synagogue Emanu-El and YAD’s young families committee collaborated to create a run/walk with a Jewish twist. The morning started with an outdoor minyan, led by Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum, at the Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. After that, everyone started walking towards the Cooper Bridge, for a 5k route with one of the best views around town. The day ended with some post-run stretches and a potluck dairy picnic.

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Charleston Jewish Social Services—Food Pantry IN HONOR OF: Bonnie & Bill Brunson, thank-you for all your help after my recent surgery: Miriam Wilchanovsky Charles Banov, a Speedy Recovery: Marilyn Hoffman

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PURIM STREET FAIR 5772 IN REVIEW RABBI BENI KROHN

“This was the best play-date ever!” exclaimed Harry Goldberg, 4, of James Island. Harry’s enthusiasm expresses the sentiment of the over 250 community members, from all walks of life, who streamed into the Jewish Community Center for the Community Purim Street Fair on March 4.

games, Purim craft projects, face-painting, and of course, the balloon lady, were only

their stuff to show the world their electrifying costumes. From Queen Esther to

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The event, which was cosponsored by the Charleston JCC, Addlestone Hebrew Academy, JROC, Synagogue Emanu-El, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, and the PJ Library, included activities for children of all ages. Jump castles, carnival

- Harry Goldberg, age 4

some of the exciting goings-on. The true show-stopper, however, was the Project Purim Runway Show. Dozens of children from ages 18 months to 12 years strutted

Buzz Lightyear, these kids brought it all. The food was excellent as well, and all at an affordable price! What a great way to spend time with our children.

One grandparent was so enamored with the event, she sent the following note in appreciation: “This is the first time I have had a little one to bring to the Center for the Purim Carnival. On Sunday, my grandson and I made the trip to the JCC from Sullivan’s Island to have a Purim outing. The day was magical…Thank you and your staff for making the trip to the Charleston JCC worth the trip over the bridge.” I guess Harry was right. This was the best ever, and plans are already in the works for next year. Thank you to all of you who made this event such an overwhelming success!

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Shabbat in a Box

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Recht developed a strong Jewish identity attending Traditional Congregation, a conservative synagogue. In high school, Recht joined NFTY, where he was deeply influenced by Jewish music. After graduating USC (Los Angeles, CA) and Music Institute (Hollywood, CA), Recht hit the road touring nationwide from LA to New York playing at clubs, colleges, and amphitheaters. Recht has shared the stage with national acts such as the Guess Who, Chris Rock, America, Supertramp, Three Dog Night, the Samples, Vertical Horizon, Government Mule (Allman Brothers), and many more. After releasing two critically acclaimed secular albums, Good Thing and Reality, Recht returned to his Jewish roots with his debut Jewish album, Tov, in the summer of 1999. His shift to Jewish music marks the birth of a unique blend of pop, radio-friendly music with Hebrew, Jewish text, and social responsibility. Recht is the Artistin-Residence at United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri and enjoys spending time with his wife, Elisa, 10-year-old son, Kobi, and 7-year-old son, Tal.

Are you looking to host a Shabbat dinner? Are you looking to connect with other Jewish people? Give us a call and we do all the work! We will provide everything from the food to the cutlery to the tablecloths...all put together for you! Dietary laws observed.

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What a wonderful experience. It was like a gourmet-Shabbat mystery dinner with family-fun mystery guests. Filled with the sounds of kids laughing and playing and parents talking and connecting. Delicious food and delightful company. What a delight to have Shabbat dinner all ready for a group of 21 with no fuss (or cooking). It is a wonderful way to meet the community and connect with new people. I look forward to the next Shabbat in a Box. This a great idea and I look forward to watching it grow.” —Robyn Diamond, PJ Library Mom

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Maccabi Games 2012 The 2012 JCC Maccabi Games® are coming to Memphis! This is an amazing event where thousands of Jewish teens meet, compete and have a great time, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Chametz Burn Join the JCC and JROC for this special mitzvah. Rabbi Krohn will be on hand to help us get rid of all of our bread before Passover. You supply the chametz, we supply the fire!

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Forever Fit This exercise program works on balance, flexibility, cardio and resistance to help you become more fit. We use music and games for a class that will leave you energized and elevate your spirit. Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays | Ongoing | 10:30am Community Fee: $5; Member Fee: FREE

Not Pictured: Chico Cotton’s 11/12 runner-up team

A special Congratulations to Coach Eric Mortons 9/10 team for being league Champions, Coach Michael Kirshtien and Adam Brown’s 11/12 team (even though most of the kids were only 9 or 10) for being league champions and also Coach Chico Cottons 11/12 team for being runner up, and last but not least Coach Dennis Washingtons 13/14 team for being league champions. We are so incredibly proud of all of you! Another highlight is that 3 of our coaches (Morton, Chico and Dennis) went on to also coach league all stars teams. We want to give a BIG thank you to all of our wonderful coaches this year for giving their time, and a special thank you to Coach Chico Cotton for always going above and beyond and being one of the kindest men that I know. You will truly be missed around here and we wish you and your family the best in Indiana.

We want to recognize the following children on being nominated for All- Stars teams: 9/10 TEAM Coach Eric Morton Ja’Cori Morton Joshua Edege 11/12 TEAM Coach Chico Cotton Jarrod Roland Romain Kelly Geoff Gilbert Vince Bodison 13/14 TEAM Coach Dennis Washington Zach Zuber Ben Zuber Kenneth Brabham Kenneth Mungin Da’Quan White

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Defiance Film Family Launches New Security Initiative for Jewish Centers Overseas

Children and Grandchildren of the “Bielski Brothers” Work to Secure Iranian Terror Targets New York, N.Y. - March 8, 2012- The Bielski family, descendants of the renowned Jewish partisans responsible for saving hundreds of lives during the Holocaust and subjects of the 2008 feature film Defiance, today announced the launch of the Jewish Safe Haven Fund, a new security initiative for Jewish community centers overseas. JSHF will focus on identifying centers that are at risk, install “safe rooms”, surveillance and other security equipment and provide self-defense and emergency protocol training. “There is a real and deadly threat against hundreds of these centers across the globe,” said Jay Bielski, son of Zus Bielski and President of JSHF. “The centers should provide a safe haven for cultural and religious observances, but currently they are not equipped to deal with any real dangers. Our goal is to secure these important centers of Jewish life so that they are safe for the local communities and for those traveling abroad.” The announcement of the new not-for-profit organization comes shortly after the February 14th security alert issued by the Anti-Defamation League recommending “increased vigilance” by Jewish institutions in the wake of attempted bombings allegedly targeting Jews overseas. The assassination attempt of an Israeli diplomat in India, as well as thwarted attacks in Thailand, Georgia, and Azerbaijan has contributed to rising concerns. Events like

2008’s attack on the Chabad – Lubavitch center in Mumbai where five people, including the center’s directors, Rabbi Gavriel and Rivkah Holtzberg were murdered are fresh on everyone’s minds. “We were unable to provide a security solution ourselves,” said Rabbi Chanoch Gechtman, current director of the Mumbai Chabad center. The Jewish Safe Haven Fund will give us the opportunity to further increase our presence here, along with maintaining the safety of thousands of Jews who are here during the year. With security equipment and training, our center will be a much safer place.” The Jewish Safe Haven Fund aims to fully equip Jewish centers overseas with the proper surveillance and security gear needed to maintain a safe environment. In addition, self defense and emergency training will be provided for center directors and staff. Donations and requests for security assistance can be made through the JSHF website at JewishSafeHavenFund.org. About JSHF Founded in 2012 by the Bielski and Meissner families to address rising safety concerns at Jewish community centers abroad, the Jewish Safe Haven Fund aims to increase security at at-risk locations. About the Bielski Family Known for the heroic actions during WWII, the Bielski brothers were responsible for saving over 1250 Jews from extermination. The story of the partisans’ two years living in the forest is the subject of the acclaimed 2008 feature film Defiance, directed by Edward Zwick. The children and grandchildren of the Bielski brothers have continued the family tradition by saving lives as part of the US Marines and the Israel Defense Forces.

When Religion Becomes Lethal The Christian-Jewish Council of Greater Charleston is leading in the organization of a series of programs featuring Charles Kimball. Religious values have inspired violence – September 11th, the continuing chaos in the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Strait of Hormuz. These events are presenting new challenges to peace, stability, economic vitality, personal safety and freedom. Faith-based violence also occurs in Christian and Jewish cultures – abortion clinic violence and the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin are examples. Dr. Charles Kimball is Presidential Professor and Director of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He served as Chair of the Department of Religion and Prof. of World Religions in the Divinity School at Wake Forest University (1996-2008). Dr. Kimball is the author of When Religion Becomes Evil: Five Warning Signs (rev. ed. 2008) and its sequel, When Religion Becomes Lethal: The Explosive Mix of Politics and Religion in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (2011). His first book was named a Top 10 book by the Assoc. of Parish Clergy and one of the Top 15 Books on Religion by Publisher’s Weekly. Dr. Kimball graduated Oklahoma State University, is an ordained Baptist minister, holds a MDiv degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Harvard ThD specializing in Islamic studies. He has written many articles, featured in 700+ media interviews, presented at White House,

State & Defense Departments. Title: Interfaith Agenda in 2012: Obstacles and Opportunities for the Children of Abraham When: Sunday evening, April 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM Where: Synagogue EMANU-EL Congregation, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston (West Ashley), SC 29407, tel: 843-571-3264. Cost: Admission is free, but donations are requested. No RSVPs are needed. Dr. Kimball’s books will be available for sale and signing on site. The entire community is welcome to attend. The Christian-Jewish Council of Greater Charleston is an organization that seeks to build bridges of understanding to promote sensitivity, tolerance, respect and fellowship among all faith groups. Further information can be found at: www.charlestoncjc.org or Kimball’s website http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/K/Charles.A.Kimball-1/

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Charleston Hebrew Benevolent Society: 228th Annual Banquet & Meeting The Hebrew Benevolent Society will hold its 228th banquet and meeting at the Jewish Community Center’s community room on Tuesday evening, May 1st, 2012. Cocktails will be available starting at 6:00 pm and the program and dinner will be underway by 6:30 pm. This year we are fortunate to have Jonathan Zucker as our speaker, discussing his organization and participation in the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce’s mission, along with 26 of South Carolina’s brightest business, academic, and economic development leaders, to visit Tel Aviv, this past November, to pursue economic, trade and research opportunities between South Carolina and Israel. Marcie and David Rosenberg of “Dining In” will again cater the event, assuring that the food will be fantastic. We further have the honor of Rabbis Alexander,

Refson, Rosenbaum, and Sytner leading us throughout the program, and Mitchell Fischbein as our incoming President & Norman Berlinsky as our President-elect. The mission of the Hebrew Benevolent Society, the oldest Jewish charitable society in America, is to extend charitable assistance to Jewish families and individuals in need, specifically those who seek means to help themselves get back on their feet. The Society is proud to partner with Harold Fox and Jewish Social Services in furthering its mission. If you are a Jewish male 18 years or older, and not yet a Member, we invite you to join for $36. If you join as a Sustaining Member ($54), or higher designation, you will be entitled to attend this year’s dinner/ meeting for FREE. For more information visit the web site http://hebrewbenevolentsociety.org/ Jonathan Zucker

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Coming Up at Jewish Studies LUTZ HERMANN GOERGENS Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 10:00am in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center GERMANY’S RESPONSE TO THE HOLOCAUST Consul General Lutz Goergens will begin by giving glimpses and anecdotes of the vibrant Jewish life in Germany today, a far cry from the Germany of the recent past. He will also discuss generational differences in Germany, now that those who lived through the Holocaust have great grandchildren, affected very differently by the Holocaust of three generations ago. Finally, he will address the Holocaust as a pivotal feature of German foreign policy, paying special attention to Germany’s special relationship with Israel. Lutz Hermann Goergens received his Ph.D. from the University of Tübingen, has served in diplomatic capacities for over 30 years, and was appointed to serve as the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, based in Atlanta, in 2007. He is married with four children. Sponsored by the Zucker/Goldberg Holocaust Education Initiative, International Studies, and German and Slavic Studies.

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A GLIMPSE AT ISRAELI CULTURE THROUGH CINEMA Monday: April 16, 2012, 7:00—9:00pm in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center Campfire (2004; 96 minutes) A story of one woman’s personal battle for acceptance, but also a portrait of a political movement that has forever affected millions of lives in the Middle East. Hebrew with English subtitles. Screenings are free and open to the public. THREE RABBI PANEL Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:00pm at Stern Center Ballroom (4th Floor) Corner of Glebe & George Streets be fruitful and multiply: Pru Urevu Our hallmark event is now sweet sixteen! Join us in celebrating this simcha at this semester’s Three Rabbi Panel. Our community’s spiritual leaders will discuss Jewish obligations and the ethics of procreation, contraception, and abortion on a planet with over 7 billion human inhabitants. What does the commandment to “be fruitful and multiply” mean for the 21st century Jewish community? How does that differ from the post-Holocaust priority of repopulation? Discussion

topics will include the “duty” to procreate, views on abortion and genetic testing, and the centrality of the traditional family for Jewish communal life. Come for the unity, the trialogue, and the opportunity to learn with our thoughtful, dynamic, and utterly impressive rabbis. KENNETH JACOBSON Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 10:00am in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center THE ARAB SPRING, TURKEY, AND IRAN: THEIR IMPACT ON ISRAEL As Israel faces a dynamic situation in the Middle East, the talk will focus on the status of the Arab Spring one year since its inception and the impact it has had and will have on Israeli policymaking. The presentation will also focus on the ongoing challenges to Israel from two former allies, Iran and Turkey, and how these challenges affect Israel’s strategic position and the chances for peace with the Palestinians. Kenneth Jacobson joined the AntiDefamation League staff in 1972 and currently serves as its Deputy National Director, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the formulation of ADL’s policy and its implementation. Mr.

Jacobson is the author of numerous publications, including The Protocols: Myth and History, The Middle East: Questions and Answers, The Middle East ‘Post’ Lebanon, and US Aid to the Middle East: A Look Back, A Look Ahead. RABBI EPSTEIN’S LAST CLASS FOR THE SEMESTER Monday, April 23, 2012, 7:00—8:30pm in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center JEWISH CULTURAL LITERACY Judaism has a “cultural literacy,” and those who do not share these critical bits of knowledge will often find themselves making false assumptions about Jewish values or feeling confused and left out in Jewish social settings or when reading Jewish books. In a lighthearted style that allows for both easy conversation and in-depth discussion, this course debunks common misconceptions and introduces little known but important facts about Judaism that seek to intrigue, surprise, and inform Jews about the richness and scope of their heritage. April 23: Taking a Bite Out of Life: Kosher Food Facts

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Pesach, Israel, Day Schools and the Jewish Future Passover is the holiday most celebrated by Jews around the world. Memories are interlaced with smells of charoset, wine, matzah and fragrant spices of special family menus. Cool air brushes our cheeks as we open the door for Eijah, anticipating just for a moment, the announcement of the coming of the Messiah. Traditions are diverse around the Jewish world—and whether you eat charoset flavored with a recipe from Germany, Poland, Morocco, Persia or Charleston, we all celebrate a holiday that is at the core of Jewish history and values: the liberation of Jews from slavery in order to become a people accepting the first universal code of morality. While 40 years were necessary before the Jews entered the Promised Land, the journey parallels our lives, moving from our own Mitzraim (Egypt), to life’s wilderness journeys and, if we are very lucky, to enter the Promised Land, our own homeland flowing with milk and honey. On April 17, our 8th grade students have the privilege of traveling to Israel as a culmination of their Jewish education at Addlestone. Walking the paths that Abraham did, viewing the buildings from the City of David, buying food in the famous open market of Machaneh Yehudah in Jerusalem to hiking up to Masada and in the Golan, our students will breath in the air of Israel. They will also meet 8th grade students from the Rigler School in Netanya, a public school from 6-12th grades, which is our new sister school. Already having created their own power point page introducing themselves, our students will have the opportunity to speak with students their own age, share common experiences and create a bond with a few real Israelis. Day Schools experience is the single best method of keeping Jewish children Jewish. Studies over the last 20 years have demonstrated this clearly. We know that Addlestone is the cornerstone of the Charleston Jewish community. So many of our community leaders have stated what we who are parents or educators at Addlestone already know: Addlestone is the key to the future of the Charleston Jewish community. Addlestone gives our students a superb basis for high school and college, as our alumni and their high school teachers tell us. But more than the 3 R’s are the building of character and leadership that help develop active citizens who are compassionate and proactive, who are steeped in the moral values of tikkun olam, repair of the world, values that make us proud to be part of the Jewish people.

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March has been another exciting month at Brith Sholom Beth Israel. We started on the very first day of March with our annual Chevra Kadisha dinner, which honors the volunteers who perform this important mitzvah. The Bakers once again served their famous brisket, which is always a hit. Then, it was on to Purim where Dr Jonathan Kirshtein read the megillah and continued a family tradition started by the patriarch of the Kirshtein family, Papa Abe. We adjourned downstairs for festivities and scrumptious homemade desserts prepared by our sisterhood. Denise Berry coordinated the traditional baking of the hamantashen and organized delivery of shaloch manot baskets all over town. A great job and much hard work by our sisterhood volunteers made an enjoyable Purim. The synagogue resonated with the ruach of back-to-back bar and bat mitzvahs. Mazel Tov to Miriam Kirshtein and Judah Ellison. Both are from families with deep roots in BSBI. We delighted in sharing in these simchas with them and their families. In between all that, the congregation was privileged to meet and visit with three rabbinic candidates who came to our community seeking to become the next rabbi of BSBI. These three exciting finalists were chosen from a large number of applicants by our Search Committee, which has invested many hours to find just the right rabbi to lead us into the future. We did not slow down in April either. We continued our traditional chometz fest right before Pesach and it gave us all the chance to eat and schmooze before the work of the holiday. Also, look for a Rosh Chodesh event coming soon. Yeshivah Night on Thursdays at the Minyan House continues to be our most popular class and is led by Rabbi Beni Krohn. If you prefer a weekday class try our lunch and learn on Wednesday afternoons at the synagogue. Rabbi Sytner serves up a thought provoking and interactive discussion and you get the best meal in town from our own Fay Grabin. All of the many reasons to come and check out the new BSBI and enjoy the activities and the food with friendly folks.

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Cleaning the Cupboards Pesach offers opportunities to reflect upon rebirth and renewal in our own lives. Much more significant than the traditional spring cleaning frenzy many of us go through as the season approaches, the sacred cleansing of our homes reminds us BRENDA BRAYE The short explanation of the significance not to get mired in old ways. Periodically of Passover is familiar to most of us. We cleaning out our cupboards and ridding know it is the holiday recalling the exodus our homes of chametz (leavened materials) of the Jews from Ancient Egypt. Though provides a bridge between our physical, sufficient for a Religion 101 class, even mental and spiritual worlds. Not everythe most avid “wikipediologists” among thing must go and some of it may come us, seeking snapshot views of complex back in, but the very act of examination subjects, admit that this definition barely keeps us unstuck, moving toward our own sense of freedom. scratches the surface. At Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim we look As the ancient Israelites traversed the toward renewal on a daily basis. As our desert escaping the tyranny of Pharaoh and congregation grows in size, age-range and the bonds of slavery, they were not just interests, our internal systems continue running away from something. They were moving toward something else; the birth to grow, expand and change in response. of a Jewish nation. On the other side of the For example, we have fully embraced marketing tools and Social Media. Sea of Reeds layANfreedom renewal of online ADVISORand WHOSE APPROACH IS Gathering vital information quickly and the greatest magnitude. easily helps KKBE plan for upcoming

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Synagogue Emanu-El is wishing you a Happy and Kosher Pesach! We have a few seats open for our Congregational 1st Seder on April 6th, please call the office now if you’d like more details and to RSVP. More exciting events coming up: SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH, 7:00PM - CHRISTIAN JEWISH COUNCIL PROGRAM

Interfaith Agenda in 2012: Obstacles and Opportunities for the Children of Abraham The Christian-Jewish Council of Greater Charleston is an organization that seeks to build bridges of understanding to promote sensitivity, tolerance, respect and fellowship among all faith groups. Dr. Charles Kimball is the speaker at this program hosted at Synagogue Emanu-El. Dr. Kimball is Presidential Professor and Director of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and the author of “When Religion Becomes Evil” that was named one of the Top 15 Books on Religion by Publisher’s Weekly, and “When religion Becomes Lethal”. He has written many articles, and been interviewed by more than 700 TV and radio stations. He graduated

from Oklahoma State University, holds a M. Div. degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is an ordained Baptist minister, and received his Th.D from Harvard University. Admission is free, but donations are requested. No RSVPs needed. The entire community is welcome to attend. TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH, NOON- HAZAK LUNCH & LEARN

The best lunch deal in town! $3 for “all you can eat” and a stimulating talk. Hazak is our main program for seniors and takes place every month on the third Sunday. This time, Carol Manheim will present pictures and commentary from her visit to Eastern Europe, including the death camps. SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST, 11:00AM-NOON, TOT SHABBAT

We’ll celebrate the 64th birthday of the state of Israel! Kids up to age 5 and their families will have lots of fun at this friendly Shabbat geared toward Yom Ha’Atzmaut- Israel’s

Independence Day. Please also join us for the community Kiddush afterwards. This event is free and open to all young kids and their families! SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND, 10:00AM, CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Join us for a light breakfast and very important conversations. Among other things, it’s time to thank some retiring board members and vote some new ones in! Your voice matters, your vote counts. We are looking forward to see you there! THURSDAY, MAY 3RD, MEN’S CLUB STAG DINNER

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SUNDAY, MAY 6TH, ISRAELI DANCING, 7:00PM-8:30PM

On the first Sunday of each month, this is so much fun! You won’t know until you try… From our very own congregation, professional dance instructors, Alan and Lisa Isaacson, will teach you all the moves. No prior experience needed! Teens and adults are welcome. The event is free of charge and open to all.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH- 8TH, GAN EMANU-EL, 9:00AM-NOON DAILY

Get your Mitzvahs on at Gan Emanu-El! Gan Emanu-El is a week long program of Summer Camp for children 3-5 years old. Our program will focus on five Jewish Mitzvahs young children can relate to and easily practice. Each day will introduce a different Mitzvah through music, play, arts and crafts, and more! Tuition: $150 (Members) & $175 (Non-Members). Early Bird Discount if registered by April 20th! Early Bird Member: $125, Early Bird Non-Member: $150. There are only 20 spots available. Don’t miss out! For more information, please contact Synagogue Emanu-El at emanu-el@emanu-el.com or 571-3264. Your payment is your registration! Like Synagogue Emanu-El on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @SynagogueEE for news and updates. For more information, email emnau-el@emanu-el.com or call us 571-3264.

Celebrating Hadassah’s Centennial at our Southern-Style High Tea are (left to right) Sandra Schwartz, Sunny Steinberg and Marilyn Hoffman. Great hats! Great afternoon!

Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board of the Charleston Chapter. These women will be installed at a family-fun Havdalah program on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Black Magic Café on Folly Beach, starting at 7pm. Our new Board will serve from May 12, 2012 until December 31, 2013. Co-Presidents: Sandi Archambault and Sharon Hox Treasurer: Joann Sherman Recording Secretary: Ilene Turbow Corresponding Secretary: Jennifer Sasson Membership VP: Bonnie Silverberg Programming Co-VP’s: Ruth Oser and Terry Schuyler Historian: Dorothy Weiner As we are well into our Centennial Year celebrations we welcome everyone to join the party. Our Centennial High Tea on March 18th was decorous, indulgent, and fun. Thank you to Marilyn Hoffman for opening her home for us, and to everyone who made this a terrific event. We want to also thank everyone who brought or donated stuffed animals for our “100 for 100” campaign, and the Sunday school artists at KKBE and Emanu-El who decorated Get Well cards to accompany these toys to MUSC Children’s Hospital. Our BIG DONOR event will take place this fall. We are so proud to celebrate our landmark anniversary. Henrietta Szold surely would have recognized Purim 2012 as the end of an era. But as she famously said, “There is no ending that is not also a beginning.” And with this beginning comes a new invitation. All of Hadassah’s members, supporters and friends are invited to attend our Centennial Convention this coming October in Jerusalem. The central event will be the dedication of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower. This state-of-the-art complex, our largest building project in more than 50 years, will raise Hadassah’s already high profile on the Israeli landscape. You can help Hadassah help the world. For information contact Sharon Hox at 971-6116.

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On Wednesday, March 7, Purim was celebrated with a candle lit sit-down dinner for a standing room only crowd at the Renaissance in Mount Pleasant. Costumes of Queen Esther, cowboys and girls, Zorro, a gypsy, a cat, a scary ghost, etc. added to the fun as we listened to the reading of the Megilah, making lots of noise with mention of the villain, Haman. The Have Nots entertained with a hilarious Purim Improvisation, which had everyone in stitches. The laughter continued for over an hour as adult and children volunteers graced the stage in true Purim spirit. The story of Purim is written as The Scroll of Esther. It is tradition to listen to the story and reveal meanings that aid us in our spiritual growth. For example, though Haman had wealth, position and power, it wasn’t enough. It was his greed that ultimately brought him down. And how G-d’s hand even though hidden, as in the Purim story, is present in our day to day life. The sumptuous meal that followed included hors d’oeuvres, mixed green salad, home baked Challah rolls, stuffed baked chicken in Pastry dough, brisket, roasted fingerling potatoes, green beans, tri-color sorbet & Hamentaschen. The open bar was part of the holiday’s prescribed necessities. At 7:00 PM, on Thursday, March 15, Chabad presented

The Lynching of Leo Frank, a tragic story, scandal and miscarriage of justice. Steve Oney is the author of And The Dead Shall Rise. The book won the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award for best work on the nation’s legal system and the National Jewish Book Award for history. Mr. Oney devoted 17 years of his life to producing this definitive book, and he came to some shocking conclusions. The events surrounding the 1913 murder of a young factory worker, Mary Phegan, and the subsequent lynching of her employer, Leo Frank, prompted the founding of the B’nai Brith Anti-Defamation League and a revival of the Ku Klux Klan. This

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fascinating lecture was held in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn. Susie Fishbein made her second “sold out” presentation on Thursday, March 22. This year her demonstration was “Gourmet Passover Made Easy.” Our culinary chef’s hands-on cooking demonstration and tasting inspired our Passover planning and cooking. Susie is an internationally acclaimed Kosher cooking expert who facilitated our forming of a delicious, elegant and easy-toprepare Passover menu. The evening ended with a book signing of her Kosher By Design best selling series.

Elmire Raven, Director of My Sister’s House, Inc. attended our recent Board Meeting and talked about the mission of My Sister’s House. My Sister’s House is a nonprofit organization which provides services, programs, and resources to empower victims of domestic violence and their children to live free of abuse. This wonderful resource has served the low country for over 30 years and provides all manner of support, including an emergency shelter, a crisis line, victim advocacy,

support groups and therapeutic services. NCJW, Charleston Section, is committed to the fight against domestic violence and is considering how best to make a significant impact. Now is the time to get involved! Please call Sarah Finkelstein or me to join this important effort. If you want to be more involved or learn about what we are doing, feel free to come to the Board meetings or call any of the Board of Directors for more information.

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Local Happenings Serendipity Please keep the information flowing to us at SerendipityCharleston@gmail.com. We'd love to know all of your simchas so we can share them with others. Send us your pictures of new babies, engagements and wedding announcements, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah announcements. We want to fill our pages with your simchas! Please send us your information with correct spelling, family ties, etc. You keep this column going and you deserve the bragging rights! DID YOU KNOW THAT…? Kirk Matenaer has joined Franklin & Associates specializing in long-term care and related financial services? Kirk is married to Beth Epstein Matenaer and is the son-in-law of Barbara and Lowell Epstein. Rhetta Mendelsohn and Barry Kalinsky have been named to the Historic Charleston Foundation board of trustess for 2012? Mazel tov! Rick Moutz, owner of Charlestonbased R.L. Moutz Architecture LLC, has received an award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the restoration design of the historic Seashore Farmers Lodge on James Island? Jennet Robinson Alterman, Peggy Price, and Anita Zucker were named three of Charleston’s 50 Most Progressive People by CHARLIE online magazine? And

Jonathan Zucker was named “One to Watch” by the same magazine. Mazel tov! DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE…? The write up in the business section of the Post and Courier of Gil Shuler? Gil is married to Robin Shuler. What a superb article! The great pictures of Anita Zucker, Eileen Chepenik, and Laura Zucker with their dance partners performing at Synagogue Emanu-El’s Dancing with the Stars of David? The wonderful article in the People section of the Post and Courier on Randi Weinstein, wife of Vic Weinstein and mother of Seth Cohen? What a great job. Thanks for helping to put Charleston on the map! Teri Siskind’s photo in the LocalClicks section attending the Ladies Hats of the World in New

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Shai Leiba was born to Caroline and Randy Gold of Atlanta. She is the granddaughter of Monica Katz and Nathaniel Katz (OBM) and Missy and Martin Gold. Shai is the great-granddaughter of Miriam Cohen and Donald Cohen (OBM).

EDUCATION: Mazel tov to Dr. Tammy Kirshtein, daughter of, Joyce and Sol Kirshtein, as she received her doctorate in educational leadership from Seton Hall University. LOVE AND MARRIAGE: Tamara and Shimon Nellenback renewed their marriage vows in Kahol Kadosh Beth Elohim’s sanctuary. Lauren Dumas and Tim Schryver were married on March 10th, 2012 at Lowndes Grove Plantation. Congratulations to the happy couple! Barnett Greenberg is engaged to Nicole Plashkin. Congratulations! Mazel tov to Jordane Obstbaum and Michael Perkins who were recently married. Jordane is daughter of Judy Markowitz, granddaughter of Shirley and Sonny Goldberg OBM. Jordane manages the Lucky Store downtown, and Michael is a government contractor. They reside in Mt. Pleasant. Michael Cohen, son of Bruce and Lisa, and grandson of Phil (OBM) and Doris Lend, and Harris (OBM) and Phyllis Cohen, is engaged to Carly Lackow, daughter of Craig and Janet Lackow of Old Westbury, NY. Carly graduated from the University of Michigan and works for the Gilt group. Michael graduated from Indiana University and works for Bamko. A spring 2013 wedding in NYC is planned. VITAL STATISTICS: Mazel tov to Mindy and David Odle on the birth of their granddaughter, Willa Mara. She is the daughter of Melissa and Jason Cofar. Great-grandparents are Helene (Firetag) and Melton Kligman of Columbia. Willa was born mid January. Born to parents, Carrie and Ian Oser, son, Micah Jayce, who live in Palatine, Illinois. Micah’s grand-

Mazel tov to Jill and Jonathan Steinberg and big brother Ryan on the birth of Kate Alexa! SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS: These girls just celebrated their big “6-0”: Susan Addlestone Berlin, Masha Kalinsky, Raina Rubin, Lynn Bernstein, and Tricia Sykes. Mazel tov. It doesn’t get any better than this. What a class you had! ANNIVERSARIES: Mazel tov to Ann and Skip Mandel on their 60th, yes 60th (can you believe?) anniversary. A mazel tov to Sunny and Samuel Steinberg on the celebration of their 50th anniversary at Emanu-El with a havdalah service and a dessert reception that followed. This was shared with their family and friends. BAR AND BAT MITZVOT: Mazel tov to Abby Turner, daughter of Janice and James Turner, on the occasion of her bat mitzvah. Abby is the granddaughter of Mitzi and Sam Kirshtein. Mazel tov to Shmili and Brenda Rosen on the bar mitzvah of their grandson, Jacob Noah, the son of Eric and Deborah Rosen, in New York. Mazel tov Amy and Jonathan Kirshtein on the bat mitzvah of their daughter Miriam. Miriam is the granddaughter of Joyce and Sol Kirshtein and big sister to Jeremiah. Mazel tov to Tess Abedon, daughter of Emily and Todd Abedon, on the occasion of her bat mitzvah. AWARDS: A Woman Who Makes a Difference Awards were presented on February 21 to the following women sponsored by their organization: Sandi Archambault for Emanu-El

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Sisterhood; Linda Chavin for National Council of Jewish Women; Rachel Morley for Kahol Kadosh Beth Elohim Sisterhood; Marcia Shealey for Charleston Jewish Federation, Women’s Division; Joann Sherman for Charleston Chapter of Hadassah, and Barbara Schwartz for Brith Sholom Beth Israel Sisterhood. Mazel tov to all of you wonderful women who do so much for our organizations. Their proud family members and friends were celebrating with them.

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• Erev Shabbat Services: 8:00pm • Family Shabbat Service: 7:00pm • Shabbat Morning Services: 10:00am CONSERVATIVE SYNAGOGUE EMANU-EL Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum

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• Erev Shabbat Services: 6:00 pm • Shabbat Morning Services: 9:30 am • Morning Minyan Services: 7:15 am (Monday - Friday); 9:00 am (Sunday) • Evening Minyan Services: 5:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)

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Community Calendar April & May 2012 SUNDAY, APRIL 1

Nisan 9

• JSP Speaker: Consul Gen. Lutz Goergens 10:00am MONDAY, APRIL 2

Nisan 10

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • JCRC Hunger Seder 6:30pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm TUESDAY, APRIL 3

Nisan 11

• E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • REMEMBER Cmte. Mtg. 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

Nisan 12

• BSBI Chometz Fest 5:30pm THURSDAY, APRIL 5

Nisan 13

• JCC Passover Food Pick-up 10:00am • AHA Early Dismissal 12:00pm (Reopen Apr. 16) • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, APRIL 6

Nisan 4

• Erev Pesach • Candlelighting 7:26pm SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Nisan 15

• Pesach I • KKBE 2nd Night Seder 6:00pm • Candlelighting after 8:29pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

Nisan 21

• Pesach VII • E-E PJ Shabbat 4:45pm • KKBE Congregational Chemetz-feast 5:45pm • Candlelighting 7:31pm SATURDAY, APRIL 14

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

Nisan 18

• Pesach IV • E-E Sisterhood Women’s Seder 6:30pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • Charleston County Holocaust Remembrance Proclamation 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Nisan 19

• Pesach V • KKBE Sisterhood Board Mtg. 6:00pm THURSDAY, APRIL 12

Nisan 20

• Pesach VI • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm

• E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • KKBE Sisterhood Book Club #1 7:30pm

Iyar 12

• E-E Sisterhood Elections 10:00am

• Yom HaZikaron THURSDAY, APRIL 26

SUNDAY, MAY 6

Nisan 23

MONDAY, APRIL 16

Nisan 24

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JCP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • JCA Exec. Mtg. 5:30pm • JCA Board Mtg. 7:00pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm • JSP Movie Screening: Campfire 7:00pm TUESDAY, APRIL 17

Nisan 25

• E-E Hazak Lunch 12:00pm • KKBE Exec. Board Mtg. 6:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • KKBE Board Mtg. 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

Nisan 26

Nisan 27

• Pesach III • Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm

FRIDAY, MAY 4

Iyar 2

Iyar 3

• Pesach VIII • Shabbat Ends 8:34pm

• Pesach II MONDAY, APRIL 9

• E-E Men’s Club Stag Dinner 6:00pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Nisan 22

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Nisan 17

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

THURSDAY, MAY 3

Iyar 11

• KKBE Congregational Dinner 5:45pm • Candlelighting 7:46pm • Saturday, May 5 • Jake Kalinsky Bar Mitzvah • KKBE Trivia Night 7:00pm • Shabbat Ends 8:50pm

• JSP 3 Rabbi Panel: Be Fruitful & Multiply 7:00pm • E-E Sisterhood Book Club 7:30pm

Nisan 16

Dr. Felicia Carmelly 7:00pm • JSP Class w/Rabbi Epstein: Jewish Cultural Literacy 7:00pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

• Yom HaShoah • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, APRIL 20

Nisan 28

• JCC Shabbat in a Box 6:00pm • Candlelighting 7:36pm SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Nisan 29

• Maxim Fisher Bar Mitzvah • Shabbat Ends 8:40pm SUNDAY, APRIL 22

Nisan 30

• E-E Congregational Mtg. 10:00am • JSP Speaker: Ken Jacobson 10:15am • CJF Community-wide Yom HaShoah Program 3:00pm MONDAY, APRIL 23

Iyar 1

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • JCC Starfish Swim Team Orientation 6:00pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm • REMEMBER Discussion w/

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Iyar 4

• Yom HaAtzma’ut • Community-wide Israel Independence Celebration 5:30pm • KKBE Brotherhood Mtg. 6:30pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Iyar 14

• E-E Sisterhood Education Day 9:30pm • KKBE Spring Congregational Mtg. 11:00am • AHA Spring Family Event 12:00pm MONDAY, MAY 7

Iyar 15

Iyar 5

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am

• NFTY SAR Spring Kallah 6:00pm • Candlelighting 7:36pm

TUESDAY, MAY 8

Iyar 16

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Iyar 6

• Shabbat Ends 8:45pm SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Iyar 7

MONDAY, APRIL 30

Iyar 8

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • Reception, Holocaust Creative Arts Competition 6:30pm • AHA Board Mtg. 7:00pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm TUESDAY, MAY 1

Iyar 9

• Hebrew Benevolent Society Annual Mtg. 6:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • REMEMBER Cmte. Mtg. 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Iyar 10

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JCA Exec. Mtg. 5:30pm • JCA Board Mtg. 7:00pm TUESDAY, MAY 15

Iyar 23

Iyar 24

• KKBE Exec. Board Mtg. 6:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • KKBE Board Mtg. 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

• KKBE Sisterhood Small Group Luncheon 11:30am • E-E Sisterhood Book Club 7:30pm THURSDAY, MAY 17

Iyar 25

SPECIAL NOTE

An exhibit of Holocaust Creative Arts Competition entries submitted by local students will be on display the entire month of April at the Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St, Charleston.

• JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, MAY 18

Iyar 26

• JCC Shabbat in a Box 6:00pm • Candlelighting 7:56pm SATURDAY, MAY 19

• E-E Hazak Luncheon 12:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm

Iyar 27

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

Iyar 28

• Shabbat Ends 9:00pm SUNDAY, MAY 20

FRIDAY, MAY 25

Sivan 4

• Candlelighting 8:01pm SATURDAY, MAY 26

Sivan 5

• Erev Shavuot • Candlelighting after 9:05pm • BSBI Shavuot Event 10:00pm

• KKBE Sisterhood Board Mtg. 6:00pm

• Yom Yerushalayim • E-E Sisterhood Installation 10:00am

THURSDAY, MAY 10

MONDAY, MAY 21

• Shavuot I • Candlelighting after 9:05pm

• Lag B’Omer • Community Lag B’Omer Celebration 5:00pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • AHA Board Mtg. 7:00pm

Sivan 7

FRIDAY, MAY 11

Sivan 1

Iyar 17

• JCC Community Genetic Screening 10:00am

MONDAY, MAY 14

Iyar 22

Iyar 18

Iyar 19

• AHA Early Childhood Shabbat Dinner 5:30pm • Candlelighting 7:51pm SATURDAY, MAY 12

Iyar 20

• Sydney Lewis Bat Mitzvah • Reilly Biller Bar Mitzvah • Hadassah Havdalah & Installation 7:30pm • Shabbat Ends 8:55pm SUNDAY, MAY 13

Iyar 29

TUESDAY, MAY 22

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JEF Board Mtg. 9:00am E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm JCRC Wrap-Up Mtg. 7:00pm KKBE Sisterhood Book Club #1 7:30pm • BSBI Rosh Chodesh Event 8:00pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

Sivan 2

THURSDAY, MAY 24

Sivan 3

• JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm

SUNDAY, MAY 27

Sivan 6

MONDAY, MAY 28

• Shavuot II Ends at 9:06pm • Memorial Day • AHA School Closed TUESDAY, MAY 29

Sivan 8

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

Sivan 9

THURSDAY, MAY 31

Sivan 10

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