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

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Index

What's Nu? 2 Charleston Jewish Federation 3-9, 20 Charleston ‘J’ 11-14 Local Happenings 18-19

A TRIBUTE TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

SUNDAY04.22.12 3:00PM

at KAHAL KADOSH BETH ELOHIM

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2012 HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM

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WHAT’S NU?

The Charleston Jewish Voice is a community newspaper, published as a service by the Charleston Jewish Federation, which focuses on Jewish life in Charleston. The Jewish Community Center is a recipient agency of the Charleston Jewish Federation and encourages its members to participate in these respective annual campaigns. Annual dues to the JCC and any contribution to the CJF campaign represent the request for a subscription to the Charleston Jewish Voice. SUBMISSION POLICY:

The Charleston Jewish Voice does not assume responsibility for the quality or kashrut of any product or service advertised in its pages. The opinions that are expressed in these pages are those of the author's, not that of the Charleston Jewish Voice. The Charleston Jewish Voice bears the right to reject/edit any editorial, articles, or advertising that it deems inappropriate. ARTICLE DEADLINE:

1st Friday of the month for the following month’s publication; send articles in MS Word via e-mail to sarahs@ jewishcharleston.org. ADVERTISING DEADLINE:

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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

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES:

Carol Berlin - 843.571.6565 Joann Sherman - 843.571.6565 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

Maria Cordrey

CHARLESTON JEWISH VOICE

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What’s Nu? CEO’s Article JUDI CORSARO Joint CEO

“It’s all about the children” is a recurrent theme and a giving priority within the philanthropic Jewish world. The thought process is that if we invest in the youth of today there will be greater odds of securing our Jewish peoplehood for the next generation. There are three impactful ways that have been identified as being effective engagement opportunities and they are: • Jewish Education (Day schools & religious school) • Jewish Camp (Day and overnight) • Israel Experiences (Young Judaea, Birthright & BBYO Israel programs etc.) Here in Charleston, there is a lot of work being done to support these engagement opportunities. Did you know Federation allocates $100,000 to Addlestone Hebrew Academy to insure that families who wish to send their children and cannot afford to pay full tuition receive financial assistance?

Did you know Federation provides funding to all three congregations in support of their religious school programs? Did you know that the Charleston Jewish Federation pays our community’s fair share to Birthright to insure our young adults have the opportunity to go to Israel? Did you know that the Federation administers a community-sponsored program called the Israel Education Fellowship (IEF) program which enables families to invest $1,400 over the course of seven years and receive matching funds from Federation and their congregations which can add up to $5,600 to send their child on a qualified peer trip to Israel? Did you know that the Federation allocates $150,000 to the JCC to support programs that benefit children and teens, such as Camp Baker? Each year Jewish children, staff, counselors and lifeguards look forward to eight weeks of Jewish summer camp experiences. Federation funds support the Schlichim who come to Charleston from Israel for the summer to provide Israeli culture to the campers and the community. Is it enough to only focus on the youth in the hopes of perpetuating Jewish people-

CJF Contributions IN HONOR OF: Rose Levin, a Happy “significant” Birthday: Irene Garfinkel IN MEMORY OF: Elise Goldberg Hyatt, beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother of Rory & Durward Parsley & family: Carol & Jim Howe

Charleston Jewish Social Services IN HONOR OF: Sheralyn Rosenblum, a Speedy Recovery: Phyllis & Louis Tanenbaum Harry Needle, a Speedy Recovery: Phyllis & Louis Tanenbaum IN MEMORY OF: Jack Vane, beloved husband of Judith Vane: Phyllis & Louis Tanenbaum

Charleston Jewish Social Services—Food Pantry IN HONOR OF: Bobbi Spitz: Harriet Stein

hood? Federation is tasked with looking out for the community’s best interests from a holistic perspective. There are other important times when engagement opportunities are meaningful and impactful. Did you know that Federation sponsors YAD, (Young Adult Division of the Charleston Jewish Federation) which has done a wonderful job of creating a Jewish community for young adults? YAD has helped them connect socially and has provided opportunities to network and participate in social action and volunteer opportunities. YAD has also been instrumental and successful in match making! Did you know Federation sponsors Shalom Baby, an outreach program that welcomes new babies and reaches out to parents in the Charleston Jewish community? It is a wonderful feeling to know that even when your family lives far away, you have a community there to support you. Did you know that Federation sponsors the PJ Library program? The PJ Library program sends high quality age-appropriate Jewish books and CD’s to children ages six months through seven years old for free. This amazing program engages families in Jewish life and helps promote an appreciation for Jewish holidays, traditions and stories.

Did you know that Federation is the proud sponsor for Connecting Jewish Women? The Connecting Jewish Women Conference is a day where Jewish women of all ages come together to celebrate the many things we share in common. Did you know that Federation supports the JCC Senior Transportation Service which offers rides to seniors, making it possible for them to go to doctor appointments, the grocery store and many other destinations? It also makes it possible for seniors to participate in programs going on at the JCC and in the community. Did you know that Federation supports the Jewish Social Services program which provides critical services and support to the Jewish community? When a member of the community is in need emotionally, financially or for an array of different life challenges, it is important for them to know there is a support system for them to turn to. Thank you for supporting the important work that the Federation does here in Charleston, in Israel and around the world. To learn more about what the Charleston Jewish Federation does please visit www.jewishcharleston.org.

SIGNING BOOK

March 11, 2012 | 2-4pm

at the Charleston County Disabilities Board, 995 Morrison Drive, Charleston

“Love Is Two People Talking” is a novel by Dr. Charles Banov about Sam Geller, an 80 year old Jewish pawn broker. It is a heartwarming story about the importance of communication between family and friends. The story examines a myriad of emotional issues including old age, alienation, physical illness, suicide and one’s relationship with the Creator. All proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Disability Foundation

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CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION

CJF Young Adult Division (YAD)

YAD Reads to First Graders

YAD EVENTS

YAD has several great events coming up. From a Purim Palooza, to a 5k run/walk on a Sunday (perfect for the Jewish community!), join us for: YAD’S PURIM PALOOZA March 10 | 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Yo! Burrito (77 Wentworth St.) 21+ only Come dressed in costume and ready to celebrate the themes of good vs. evil that we read about in the Megilah! No cover charge; you’re responsible for your own drinks.

YAD Burns Elementary January 2012

YAD’s January Tikkun organization of the month was Edmund A. Burns Elementary School in North Charleston. YADdie Natanya Miller is a teacher at this school, and they needed first grade reading level books. YADdies stepped up and held a book drive, collecting books at the January Happy Hour. Then, YAD volunteers went to the school on Thursday, January 26 to present the books and read a few to the kids. The first graders loved it, and YAD members had a blast!

CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS! YAD has several events each month. Check them out and sign up for our email newsletters at www.charlestonyad.org.

RUN/WALK YAD and Emanu-El on Sunday, March 18 at 9:00 a.m.

YAD AND AHA GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT AT WINE & DESIGN March 20 | 6:30 p.m. Space is limited! RSVP today by calling 571.6565.

CJF REMEMBER Program

Community-Wide Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program

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The REMEMBER Program of the Charleston Jewish Federation will present a very moving community-wide tribute to Holocaust survivors at its annual Yom Hashoah Memorial Program. The program, entitled “Tomorrow Never Came,” will begin at 3:00 p.m on Sunday, April 22 at Kahal Kodesh Beth Elohim Synagogue, 90 Hasell St. in downtown Charleston. It is free and open to the public. Our featured speaker will be Dr. Felicia Carmelly, noted author and survivor from Romania. Over 500000 Jews were killed in the Romanian Holocaust and their story has been one of obscurity in the history of World War II. In addition, we will hear the Charleston premiere of “Tomorrow Never Came,” a cycle of songs based on childrens’ poems from Terezin. The piece, written for trio and voice by noted composer Ayala Asherov -Kalus, will be sung by Metropolitan opera mezzo-soprano Janet Hopkins. The Program concludes with a silent march to the Holocaust Memorial in Marion Square. Join us for this intriguing and meaningful commemoration.

Support Proclamations in Commemoration of the Holocaust Every year, local city and county councils issue proclamations that commemorate the Holocaust and honor Holocaust victims. In very moving ceremonies during scheduled meetings, a member of the Council reads the proclamation, followed by a candle lighting ceremony. It is crucial for members of the Jewish community to support these proclamations by attending the council meetings at which the proclamation is read. THE SCHEDULE OF THE READINGS OF THE PROCLAMATIONS FOR 2012 IS AS FOLLOWS: • March 13: Mt. Pleasant, 6 p.m. • March 19: Charleston City Council, 5 p.m. • March 22: N. Charleston, 7 p.m. • April 10: Charleston County Council, 7 p.m.

The REMEMBER Program urges you to show your support of Holocaust remembrance in the community. Please email Sandra Brett, the Director of the REMEMBER Program, at sandrab@jewishcharleston. org or call 556-6600 and let Sandra know which meeting(s) you can attend. She will send you an email reminder closer to the date. Our goal is to have at least 10 representatives of the Jewish community at each meeting. Thank you for your support! www.charlestonjewishvoice.org

CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION

CJF PJ Library

CJF Shalom Baby

Shalom, Aharon! MAZEL TOV TO CHANI AND RABBI BENI KROHN ON THEIR NEW ADDITION, AHARON ZEV! BIG SISTER SARAH AND BIG BROTHER MOSHE LOVE THEIR NEW BROTHER. “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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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 x 304 to let us know about your special new family member! The Shalom Baby program is funded by a generous grant of the Zucker Family Foundation.

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Shoshana and Jonathan love The PJ Library “Every night Shoshana and Jonathan pick books to read as part of their bedtime routine. Jonathan is into board books right now because he can easily turn the pages himself, and he knows all the words to his Eric Carl and Sandra Boynton favorites. Shoshana often surprises me by picking a Hanukkah or Purim book in the middle of summer. She knows it isn’t the time for these holidays but she likes the books, and it keeps the Jewish holidays fresh in her mind. I think it may be one reason she remembers holiday rituals so well from year to year. PJ Library sends us wonderful books about the holidays, not to mention some of our favorite Jewish music CD’s that we play on Friday afternoons as we get ready for Shabbat. We are all so grateful for the PJ Library program.” - Ellen Miriam Brandwein, mother of Shoshana and Jonathan Rosenbaum

Alli Debrow, a teacher at Addlestone Hebrew Academy, reads about the trees for Tu B’Shvat.

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On February 7, 2012, The PJ Library, Addlestone Hebrew Academy, JROC, the Charleston JCC, and Chabad of Charleston presented a special story time about Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish “new year of the trees” - an environmentally-friendly holiday! Children heard stories and learned how to celebrate the Jewish version of Earth Day, and they even took home parsley seeds to nurture for Passover. Thank you to the Mt. Pleasant Barnes & Noble for hosting us! To see all the pictures from the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PJLibraryCharleston.

There are still PJ LIbrary subscriptions available in Charleston. Sign your child up at www.pjlibrary.org. CONTACT SARAH SWINGLE, 571.6565 X 304 or sarahs@ jewishcharleston.org for more information.

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Clean out your pantry for Passover stock the Kosher Food Pantry. In the last three months of 2011 alone, the Kosher Food Pantry provided 2,680 meals to the hungry. Please bring in your kosher items to the JCC to donate to the Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food Pantry. KOSHER SYMBOLS Please remember to look for kosher symbols when shopping.

Kosher Food Pantry Centerpieces & Bimah Baskets Proceeds from the Bimah Baskets and Centerpieces are designated to the Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food Pantry. The rental price per bimah basket is $118, and rental for the centerpieces is $18 per table. Delivery and pick-up are available. Our bimah baskets and centerpieces are attractive, food-filled baskets that have been elegantly wrapped and decorated with ribbon, which can be customized to your color theme. These festive baskets are great for b’nai mitzvahs, weddings, engagement and anniversary parties, baby namings, or any other special event.

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CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

CJF Annual Campaign 2012

CJF Annual Campaign’s Major Gifts Event On January 31, 2012, generous donors gathered at the home of Roxann and Michael Spandorfer for an inspiring evening. Three local speakers shared how the Charleston Jewish Federation’s programs have touched their lives. Kirstin Grös spoke about her special experience with the Shalom Baby program. Peggy Price shared that YAD’s Charleston Jews program brought her into the community right away and made her feel at home, and Cynthia Ava shared her story of being given a helping hand by CJF’s Jewish Social Services. They were all very moving and were wonderful examples of how the CJF helps our Jewish community locally. The Federation does a world of good in Israel and other parts of the globe as well. To learn more about our programs and beneficiaries, please visit www.jewishcharleston.org.

Diana and Wade Manaker with Roxann Spandorfer, the evening’s hostess

Catherine Stuhr Toporek, Liz Lynch, and Elaine Tessler

Sisters Natanya Miller and Jaffa Miller

Mollie Levy, Masha Kalinsky, Liz Lynch, and Jennifer Frye

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Ruth and Harry Goldberg with Linda Cohen

Mitzvahs and Margaritas, the Charleston Jewish Federation’s Event just for young women, took place on February 23, 2012 at Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale. Ladies came and enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner and margaritas (in lime and pomegranate!), while hearing from local women who have been helped, welcomed, or touched by the Charleston Jewish Federation. These ladies learned how they can be part of making a difference in our Jewish community. Contact Sarah Swingle, CJF program director, to learn how you can volunteer and make a difference! Joann Sherman and Kirstin GrÖs

Rachel Sommer, Masha Shtessel, Rachael Beloff, and Sarah Roshfeld

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CJF Annual Campaign 2012

Lion of

Judah A luncheon was held in honor of Charleston’s Lions of Judah on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Harbour Club in downtown Charleston. The Lion of Judah pin symbolizes leadership and connectedness among Jewish women, and declares commitment to the preservation and growth of the worldwide Jewish community. Lion of Judah is an internationally recognized symbol of a woman’s annual commitment to the Charleston Jewish Federation in her own name at a level of $5,000 or more.

Beth Buncher and Anita Zucker

honored with a Luncheon TAKE THE ANITA ZUCKER LION OF JUDAH CHALLENGE

Anita Zucker, CEO and Board Chair of the InterTech Group, Business Leader, and Philanthropist, put into place a three year challenge for the women in our community to encourage them to make leadership gifts and become a Lions of Judah. WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE? • The first year, you contribute $2,500 and Anita will match the gift with $2,500, which will make you a Lion. • The second year, you contribute $4,000 and Anita will match the gift with $1,000, again making you a Lion. • The third year, you contribute the full $5,000 gift which is a leadership gift of a Lion of Judah.

Ellen Hoffman and Susie Sheftel

Making a leadership gift at the Lion of Judah level makes a huge impact for our Jewish community locally, in Israel and around the world. Call Judi Corsaro, CJF CEO, at 843-571.6565 to become a Lion of Judah today! Anita Zucker pins her daughter-in-law as a Lion of Judah

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CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Linda Cohen, Sharon Toporek and Anita Zucker have endowed their Lion of Judah Gift.

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REASONS TO CREATE A LOJE (LION OF JUDAH ENDOWMENT)

TO MAKE SURE THAT WHAT I CARE ABOUT GOES ON FOREVER.

BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN’S PHILANTHROPY IS DIVIDED AMONG SO MANY ORGANIZATIONS.

TO LEAVE A LEGACY FOR MY COMMUNITY AND TO SET AN EXAMPLE FOR MY CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

STATISTICS SHOW THAT THE JEWISH POPULATION IS SHRINKING WHILE OUR NEEDS KEEP GROWING.

I HAVE BEEN GIVING TO THE ANNUAL CAMPAIGN FOR MANY YEARS. I HAVE AN INVESTMENT TO PROTECT.

I WANT TO CHOOSE WHERE MY MONEY GOES AFTER I’M GONE---NOT THE GOVERNMENT.

IT’S A GREAT DEAL FOR ME. I CAN ACTUALLY DERIVE MORE ANNUAL INCOME NOW AND REDUCE MY INCOME TAXES DURING MY LIFETIME AS WELL AS ESTATE TAXES.

IT’S EASY TO DO AND IT FEELS GOOD

Jewish Endowment Fund Board (Standing L-R): Brian Hussain, Haskell Ellison, Angel JohnsonBrebner, Sharon Toporek, Scott LeRoy, Dr. Linda Plunkett, Dr. Edmund Barron, Judi Corsaro, Karen Pinosky, Edward Kronsberg; (Seated L-R): Leah Greenberg and Spencer Lynch

IT GIVES ME A SECOND OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - FOREVER!

The Jewish Endowment Fund Board welcomes our new board members: Marilyn Hoffman, Eli Hyman, Edward Kronsberg, Scott LeRoy and Karen Pinosky.

WOMEN CONTROL 60% OF THE WEALTH – WE HAD BETTER START DIRECTING HOW IT IS UTILIZED.

Thank you to Haskell Ellison, Bill Golod and Ellis Kahn for their years of service to the JEF. Please contact Judi Corsaro for more information at 843.571.6565 or judic@jewishcharleston.org.

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CHARLESTON JEWISH FEDERATION

JELF APPLICATION FOR INTEREST-FREE EDUCATIONAL LOANS AVAILABLE MARCH 1 Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school, vocational and professional courses) will be available to Jewish students for the 2012-2013 school year from the Jewish Educational Loan Fund. The loan application will be available March 1 – April 15 on JELF’s website at www.jelf.org. JELF loans are need-based and offer “last-dollar” financing, meaning that JELF provides the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school. Applicants must be enrolled full time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited institution that is located in the United States, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and be able to demonstrate financial need (FAFSA application required). For more information, contact info@jelf.org, call 770-3963080, or visit www.jelf.org.

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Our Community Hadassah

SAVETHEDATE Join the Charleston Chapter for our own Centennial Celebration High Tea celebrating our 100th anniversary. Hats and gloves would be lovely, but are optional. Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Marilyn Hoffman’s.

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Under the leadership of Jane Lazarus Raisin (wife of KKBE’s Rabbi Jacob Raisin) the Charleston Chapter of Hadassah was chartered in 1921. For more than 90 years the chapter has thrived, growing to more than 500 members and 80 associates. Charleston Chapter’s 2011-2012 board, top row from left, Mary Radin, Dorothy Weiner, Jennifer Sasson, Ilene Turbow, Sandi Archambault. Bottom row from left Sharon Hox, Bonnie Silverberg, Joann Sherman and installing officer, Past Charleston President and Hadassah National Vice President Ellen Steinberg.

We remember our founder, Henrietta Szold, with her words, “Those who do not believe in the future have already lost the present; those who neither dare nor dream will not change realities.”

Mrs. Leon Feldman, Mrs. Jack Kurtz and Mrs. Haskell Ellison talk over the Donor Luncheon fashion show in March 1958. The show was a huge success.

The past presidents of the Charleston Chapter of Hadassah honoring the 35th anniversary of the founding of Hadassah in 1947. They are (left to right) Mrs. Walter Solomon, Mrs. Abe Novit, Mrs. Joseph Read, Mrs. Jules Spar, Mrs. Moses Mendelsohn, Mrs. Matthew Steinberg, Mrs. Milton Banov, Mrs. Jack Krawcheck, Mrs. Aleck Ellison, Mrs. Sidney Rittenberg and Mrs. Jacob Raisin.

Mr.s Henry Yaschick, Mrs. Haskell Widelitz and Mrs. Gerald Wolpe enjoy the results of their good planning for the Donor affair, March 1958.

Fay Solomon, Sandy Katz, Edna Banov and Carolee Fox - c. 1980

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Sandra Karesh Miller Schwartz (left) and Mordenai Raisin Hirsch prepare for Hadassah’s 75th anniversary, 1987.

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Charleston JCC’s

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May 10th at 5:30-7:30pm

Patriot’s Point $8/individual; $36/family

Concert, food & fun for the whole family Contact Tamar for more information 843.571.6565 or tamars@charlestonjcc.org

PRESENTING SPONSORS: Chabad and Charleston ‘J’

CO-SPONSORS: AHA | Emanu-El | JROC | KKBE | PJ Library

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CHARLESTON ‘J’

‘J’ Holiday Hours

‘J’ Nu’s [ sports programming ]

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Soccer Shots®

Charleston ‘J’ Spring Break Camp

Soccer Shots® is a uniquely designed program that will introduce soccer to your child in a fun, safe and controlled environment. Each weekly 45 minute session offers basic soccer skills, fun games, competitions and prizes. This program also emphasizes characterforming lessons such as fair team play, individual concentration, cooperation and encouragement. Please provide your child with a water bottle.

Spring is here! Spring is here! Its the best time of year. JCC is open for CCSD and AHA for Spring Break! Join us this Passover!

3/5 - 4/30 No class 4/9 | Mondays | 3:45 - 4:30pm 3-12 years old | Community Fee: $90/ season (8 weeks) | Member Fee: $80/season (8 weeks) Includes Certificate of Participation and a Special Prize!

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. August 5-10 | Memphis, TN

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The Charleston ‘J’ will be closed for Passover on the following days: Sunday, April 8 & Friday, April 13

4/9-4/12 | Contact Alexis Bailey, 571.6565

[ family programming ] Shabbat in a Box 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. 12/23, 1/13, 2/10, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18, 6/8 Community Fee: $12/ ADULTS; $8/CHILDREN

March 12-17 is the Charleston JCC’s Blood Bank Week! We are sponsoring a week for the Charleston Blood Bank. Donate today and tell them the Charleston J sent you!

CHARLESTON ‘J’

CHARLESTON ‘J’ STAFF SPOTLIGHT Joann Sherman has an infectious smile and vivacious spirit that makes her a perfect fit as Membership Director at the Charleston JCC. After meeting Joann there is no wonder why Hadassah chose her as this year’s Woman Who Makes a Difference. 1 WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT POSITION/ TITLE AT THE JCC HAS THIS BEEN YOUR ONLY POSITION AT THE JCC? I am thrilled to be the new Membership Director and the new Account Executive for the Jewish Voice.

2 HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT THE JCC? Although I have been a member for over 10 years, I have worked at the JCC since July 2011. 3 WHAT ARE SOME YOUR JOB REQUIREMENTS? WHAT ARE

SOME OF THE EVENTS/ PROGRAMS THAT YOU HEAD? It is my mission to create and maintain personal relationships with as many members as possible.I have the exciting opportunity to partner with other JCC departments to develop and provide quality membership benefits to our wonderful existing members, while attracting new members to the JCC as well.

‘J’ Facts

MEMBER INCENTIVE

Did you know that you can get a summer membership for 5 whole months?

4 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT THE JCC?

I love how warm and friendly (and busy!) this environment is. The Center is truly the heart of the Jewish Community. My son goes to Addlestone Hebrew Academy and I enjoy seeing him, his classmates, and Center members around.

5 TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR INTERESTS/ HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF THE JCC? I was born on an American Air Base in Madrid, Spain. I was raised in Georgetown, SC until I graduated high school and moved to Charleston for college (Go Cougars!). I remained here after college and married my husband, Mitchell. We have an 11 year old son, David and I have two wonderful adult step-daughters, Molly and Stacey.

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NATHAN KIRSHSTEIN

I never thought I would be writing this article because I never thought I would be observant. Even though I went to an Orthodox Shul, most of its congregants were there because that is where their parent’s went. Much of the Torah observances were sacrificed for the American Dream. In order to fit in, immigrants opened their retail stores on Shabbat and gave up the laws of Kashrut. My family was typical of many families belonging to the Orthodox Shul. We ate at non-kosher restaurants, but kept kosher in the house. We had traditional Shabbos dinners, but we would go to a football game afterwards. We drove to Shul on Shabbat and afterwards my father went to work and I went to a friend’s house for the afternoon. My father’s generation was trying to fit in with their new friends in America while also trying to maintain a culture of Yiddishkeit. My parents sent me to the Charleston Hebrew Institute (now Addlestone Hebrew Academy) which saved me from completely losing my heritage. However, I rebelled against Judaism during my high school years at a private Episcopal academy. I quit wrapping Tefillin and going Shul, which continued throughout my years as an atheist in College. My Dad was therefore ecstatic when I went back to Synagogue and married a nice Jewish girl, after dating many a Shiksah. Unfortunately, Dad was not prepared for my decision to stop working on Shabbat according to the laws of Torah. While being a supportive father, he was also worried that I was taking religion too far. It is one thing not to work on Shabbat when you have a family business with your Dad as your Supervisor, but it’s another thing to go looking for a job in Charleston with the criteria that you would not work on Saturdays nor on any Jewish holidays. When our family business had run its course, I needed a job. The expenses of private schooling from 18 months through high school for my 3 children did not leave me any money under my mattresses. So here I am. Fifty years old. Looking for a job. Not wanting to leave Charleston because I love the pace of life and my responsibility as the main caregiver for my ailing elderly father. Interview after interview, I faced the same questions; are you sure you want to work here since we cannot match your self-employed salary? Are you

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Linda Slucker, President of NCJW visited the Charleston Section in February and presented a spectacular program on NCJW’s work in Israel. In addition to learning about the grants NCJW provides for far-reaching programs that empower women and promote gender studies, we were inspired by Linda’s account of “freedom riding” Israeli buses. During their recent mission, NCJW members boarded buses and sat in the front to emphasize the legal prohibition of gender segregation, which is not yet a cultural norm. Linda’s talk and her workshop for the Charleston Section’s Board were truly inspirational and invigorating. We enjoyed a lovely reception at the Mills House in honor of Linda and her husband, Rudy. Thanks to all who joined us (including 11 past presidents) and especially Marsha Greenhill, our Vice President for Programs, who put

it all together. NCJW honored Linda Chavis as our “Woman Who Makes a Difference.” Linda is most deserving, supporting every facet of our program, and becoming indispensible in our campaign against domestic violence. Past president Sarah Finkelstein (recently named Best Volunteer of the Year by Zonta) hosted a Board retreat at her home. The luncheon event provided a warm and relaxing environment for the hard work of strategic planning. The Board re-committed to our domestic violence initiative and indeed voted to take the campaign to the next level. Our March program will be exploring Tai Chi. Please mark your calendar for the evening of March 27, 2012, 6:00 pm at the JCC.

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Coming Up at Jewish Studies EXHIBITION CONTINUES: HELEN SUZMAN, FIGHTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Exhibition on View in the Rotunda, Addlestone Library (1st floor), 205 Calhoun Street (at Coming Street) February 1 – March 31, 2012

Helen Suzman, the iconic South African leader who devoted her life to the fight against apartheid, is the focus of a graphic panel exhibition. Suzman was a member of the South African Parliament for 36 years, until 1989. She was the sole opposition voice condemning apartheid during the 13-year period (1961-1974) when she was the governing body’s only member of the Progressive Party. The exhibition explores nearly four decades of Suzman’s life and vision through photographs, personal letters, quotations from speeches, and news articles. The exhibition tells of the animosity, antiSemitism, and intimidation Suzman faced throughout her career. It also highlights her enduring friendship with Nelson Mandela which began in early 1967 when she met him at the infamous Robben Island Prison where he was a political prisoner. DYONNA GINSBURG SHIPS PASSING IN THE NIGHT: PARALLEL TRENDS AMONG JEWISH SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS IN NORTH AMERICA AND ISRAEL Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:00am in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center Together we will explore a variety of questions: Why is Israel a “third rail” in much of the North American Jewish

social justice community? Is it possible to bridge the increasing divide between Jewish social justice activists in Israel and abroad? What, if any, are successful models of nuanced conversations about Israel in the Jewish social justice community? And, most importantly, why is having these conversations significant? Dyonna Ginsburg is the Director of Jewish Service Learning at the Jewish Agency. She completed her B.A. at Columbia University, made Aliyah in 2002, and obtained an M.A. from Hebrew University. Dyonna served as International Director of Yavneh Olami, as Senior Advisor to the Director of the Education Department of the Jewish Agency, and an Executive Director of Bema’aglei Tzedek (“Circles of Justice”). Dyonna is one of the founders of Siach: An Environment and Social Justice Conversation, and currently chairs its strategic team. This program was made possible by the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project, directed by the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS). RABBI EPSTEIN’S COURSE CONTINUES………. JEWISH CULTURAL LITERACY Mondays; March 19, and April 23, 2012, 7:00—8:30pm in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center 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. March 19: It’s All Hebrew to Me: an Exploration of the Holy Tongue April 23: Taking a Bite Out of Life: Kosher Food Facts Rabbi Hesh Epstein has been the Executive Director of Chabad Lubavitch of South Carolina since 1987. His evening courses have become a regular and popular fixture of Jewish Studies community outreach. A GLIMPSE AT ISRAELI CULTURE THROUGH CINEMA CONTINUES Mondays: March 26, and April 16, 2012, 7:00—9:00pm in Arnold Hall, Jewish Studies Center Join us for a series of films showcasing Israel’s recent past and modern culture with a discussion after each screening led by Tsipi Wagner. The movies are in Hebrew with English subtitles. Screenings are free and open to the public. March 26th: Kazablan (1974; 122 minutes) An adaptation of a popular Israeli stage musical about an embittered gang leader, who seeks the respect of his neighbors and the love of a young woman. April 16th: 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.

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Our Community Article ‘Working’ from page 15 going to be able to take orders from a supervisor after running your own business? I never even got to explain my religious needs because I was not going to tell a future employer until after I was offered the job. We all know that everything being equal, I am not top choice with Hashem’s demands for days I could not work because of Jewish holidays they’ve never heard. I finally got a break with Mediterranean Shipping Company, USA whose accounting offices are in Mt. Pleasant, SC. It’s a thriving, privately-owned company so the owners make long-term decisions not based on shortterm stockholders wants. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the company is committed to its employees which can be seen in their generous health insurance package. Somehow I answered the questions about my age and my willingness to take orders from a superior (I’m married, aren’t I?) and they offered me the job. Then came the fun part – telling them I would not work on Saturdays or on Jewish holidays. No “ifs,” “ands,” or “buts.” I don’t know the legal ramifications of them taking back the job offer, but I knew this would put them in an uncomfortable position to revoke the Job. They did not. I started working in July 2006. It was a Thursday and the next day was Shavuot. Might as well break them in right away. They probably expected for me to take Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Passover. So I work one day and take off the next for a holiday they probably had to Google to find out if I was putting them on. July became August, August, September and I had to deal with getting off early on Friday to get ready for Shabbat You have to understand, Mediterranean Shipping Company is a very structured company, too structured from an employee’s point of view, but I cannot argue with their international success. This element of my observance was also worked out even if I did have to explain once in the summer why I could not work past 5:30pm on a Friday when it did not get dark until 8ish. Instead of trying to explain that the community brings in Shabbos early, I just told them services started at 7pm. Funny things have happened while I’ve worked there. One broke the ice; every holiday season, the Accounting Department does a gift exchange. Everyone brings in a gift, you pick a number and then you either pick an unopened gift or “steal” a gift from someone else. My first holiday season there and being a nice guy, I did not steal any gifts but instead picked an unopened one. At the time there were 25-30 people in the accounting department and I found out later that there was only one religious gift (not Jewish, of course). As fate would have it, I unwrapped—my first holiday season gift at MSC—a manger scene. The place erupted. I thought my boss would never stop laughing. She took a picture of it on her cell phone and threatened me, good-naturedly, to show it to my Rabbi. Thankfully the bringer of the gift later ‘stole’ it from me when it was her turn. The kindness that this person showed got lost in this whole episode. The funniest line, though, was a fellow Jewish co-worker who gave me a hearty Mazel-Tov on the initial choosing of the manger gift. And then there was the time that I was engrossed in my work at the copying machine and I looked back find a co-worker with a pair of scissors about to cut a “piece of string” that seemed to be connected to my pants. You guessed it—I had a piece of my Tzitzit sticking out! I explained that it was part of a religious garment I wear. Other people heard and even asked me if its was to cause pain and suffering as a penance to G-d. I explained to them that it is in the Five Books of Moses and that it is merely an every day reminder of the Commandments. The next day, I brought in an introductory article on the Internet about the laws and customs of wearing Tzitsit. Although it may read as me poking fun at my office-mates, nothing could be further from the truth. The individual who tried to cut the string off my pants is one of my best friends at MSC. Discussions I’ve have about Judaism and Christianity have been ones of mutual respect and genuine interest. One of my supervisors even noticed that I was not eating food brought from people’s houses for office parties which sparked discussion about kosher and non kosher. The next office party, she baked me brownies—saved all the packages, showing me the proper Heksher, and thought it not above the ordinary to make sure I could eat. Of course, she baked it in her utensils thus I should not have eaten it. She was so happy so I did take a bite, told her how good it was, walked away and discretely threw it away. That was one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me. Working observant in the South is challenging, but very possible if employed with a progressive company. While I know there are laws to protect one’s religious rights, it is always best when one does not have to rely on these to remain employed. I consider myself very fortunate to be employed, in Charleston, SC, whose life-style I love, and with a proactive company like the Mediterranean Shipping Company.

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at Emanu-El also join us for the community Kiddush afterwards. This event is free and open to all young kids and their families! FRIDAY, MARCH 30, RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DINNER, SHABBAT YACHAD, 6:00PM

So much to choose from! PLEASE JOIN US: SUNDAY, MARCH 18, RUN/WALK WITH YAD AND EMANU-EL!

Havdalah at this year’s Winter Kallah in Atlanta.

Social Action themes into After some free time to enjoy all that every event. They are responsible for Charleston has to offer, the teens almost everything the visiting TYG’s will reconvene at the Lighthouse on (Temple Youth Groups) experience. Shem Creek. Some of the evening’s ROBIN SCHULER When everyone leaves the JCC activities must remain secret, but KKBE Youth Adviser they’ll go to host homes. So many there will be lots of dancing and members of KKBE and the Charleston singing. Finally, on Sunday morning, hey will arrive by Jewish Community have graciously busloads of tearful teens will return car, van, and bus opened their homes, hearts and to their homes. Thank goodness for and come from as far car doors. Some are housing over Facebook! away as Birmingham, 10 teenagers. An event of this Anyone who has been involved Jacksonville, Charlotte magnitude could never happen in NFTY will tell you that it’s their and Atlanta. On Friday, without their help. In fact, we may second family. It’s the place they April 27, 250 NFTY SAR teens will need more host homes, so, if you can always feel at home, and never arrive in Charleston for their Spring house kids, please contact KKBE! judged. It’s the group of friends Kallah, the last regional Kallah of Everyone is involved. The KKBE with whom they can be themselves. the year. For the seniors, their Sisterhood will make breakfast, the It’s a time when they can connect last Kallah as a member of NFTY. Brotherhood will cook lunch, and with what it means to be Jewish. NFTY SAR is the youth movement of staff has already begun putting in CHARLEY and KKBE are proud to be the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). time to make this Kallah successful. part of this welcoming community, The letters stand for North Shabbat will be spent at KKBE and we’re looking forward to an American Federation of Temple with CHARLEY- led services, Torah exciting and memorable Spring Youth, Southern Area Region. There study and more engaging events. Kallah. are three regional Kallot every year: Fall, Winter and Spring. This year, Charleston, KKBE and its youth group, CHARLEY, will host the final, and most emotional. The theme is SARvivor, based on the popular television show. CHARLEY already hosted several smaller regional Survivor weekends at James Island County Park, but never on such a large scale. Participants compete in many challenges in hopes of winning at the final “Tribal” Council. Teens will begin together at the JCC with Shabbat BlueCross BlueShield dinner and services, followed by of South Carolina theme-specific sessions in smaller groups. The entire event is youthprogrammed and youth-led with adults there to ensure safety. Kids create and lead services, imagine and implement activities, and incorporate

YAD and Emanu-El are collaborating on this healthy and fun event. Inspired by the ample walk/run opportunities in Charleston, here’s one with a Jewish twist: It’s on Sunday, so it’s the perfect opportunity for Shomer Shabbat folks to enjoy a community walk/run! A morning minyan in the park, right before we start, will be led by Rabbi Rosenbaum and add a spiritual dimension to the morning. Meeting point and walk/run route are being decided as this column is going to press; please follow Emanu-El’s updates on Emanu-el.com for starting point and route. 9:00AM Gathering and morning minyan. 9:30AM Run/walk starts! Parents with strollers are welcome to join. Babysitting services will be available for the time of the Run/Walk. 10:30AM-ish Gathering back at the park, enjoying a community, kosher-style, dairy potluck! SATURDAY, MARCH 24, TOT SHABBAT, 11:00AM

We’ll recreate the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt and dance and sing when we are free! Kids up to age 5 and their families will have lots of fun at this friendly Shabbat geared toward Pesach. Please

Our Religious School students will take part in leading our Friday Night services, then we will have a congregational dinner at the Zucker Social Hall. SUNDAY, APRIL 1, ISRAELI DANCING, 7:00-8:30PM

This is an evolving tradition on the first Sunday of each month, and it’s so much fun! You won’t know until you try… 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. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1ST SEDER- PESACH WITH EMANU-EL, FOLLOWING 6:00PM SERVICES

Join us in celebration of our nation’s freedom, as we celebrate Pesach together. While reading the Haggadah we will re-live our Exodus story. Enjoy traditional Seder food with your Emanu-El family. We will be accepting RSVPs by March 15th. FRIDAY, APRIL 13, PJ SHABBAT, 4:45-5:45PM

Children up to five years old and their families are invited to join us as we welcome Shabbat with songs and play. The children light the candles, bless the wine and enjoy their own kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. This PJ Shabbat will be Kosher for Passover, of course! PJ Shabbat is a monthly program and you are welcome to join and enjoy it on the first Friday of each month. Like Synagogue Emanu-El on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @SynagogueEE for news and updates. For more information, email emanu-el@emanu-el. com or call us 571-3264.

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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 …? Ellen Steinberg and Sarah Finkelstein were both honored at the Breaking the Silence Awards Gala on January 28 at the Harbour Club? Sammy Kunitz-Levy on being elected President of NFTY-SAR for 2012-2013? Anita Zucker was honored by The Center for Women in honor of her many mitzvot for the community? The gala was absolutely beautiful, and her children, Jonathan, Andrea, and Jeffrey spoke glowingly of their mother! Brian Hawkins worked behind-the-scenes (as a building tech responsible for building sets and changing scenes throughout the show) with Charleston Youth Company for their Winter Spectacular 2012? Brian attends C.E. Williams Middle School. He is the son of Mindy and Al Hawkins and grandson of Betsy and Graham Hawkins and Sally and Mickey Fischbein. Daniel Rovick has received first place in a statewide competition for jazz alto saxophone for the South Carolina regional Jazz Band? Daniel is a junior and a Band major at Charleston School of the Arts. Daniel is the son of Cathy and Alan Rovick. His grandparents are Toby Hirsch and Danny Hirsch (OBM) and Dora and Swede Rovick. Bobby Bernstein was installed as President of the Charleston County Bar Association on February 29? DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE…? Claudia Strobing featured on the local CBS and NBC channels for sponsoring children for the Beads of Courage program? Myles and Kathy Glick, on the article about their home (The Porgy House) in the Post and Courier on December 8? Margot Freudenberg on the beautiful article about starting the Hope Lodge here in Charleston in Cancer Today magazine, Winter 2011 issue? Laura Zucker win Dancing with the Stars of David at Synagogue Emanu-El? She was competing against other great dancers, namely Sharyn Bluestein shaking her booty, Eileen Chepenik doing a riveting Tango, as well as Newt Klements and Scott LeRoy. Other performers not dancing for points were Anita Zucker and her dance partner and Janet and Harvey Friedman. Wow! What a night out! Ava Hoffman and Jasper Hawkins in the Charleston Youth Company’s performance of Winter Spectacular 2012 at the Sottile

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Theater? Ava, daughter of Barry Hoffman and Jan Hoffman and granddaughter of Marilyn Hoffman and Howard Hoffman (OBM), attends Addlestone Hebrew Academy. Jasper, son of Mindy and Al Hawkins and grandson of Betsy and Graham Hawkins and Sally and Mickey Fischbein, attends Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School.

2nd Place: Abby LeRoy

Sharon Spence Lieb’s articles: “Canada’s Polar Bears Out My Window” www.JetSetExtra. com (Click The Extra/Sharon Spence Lieb) and “A Paradise called Palau” (www. cityroom.com Click Travel ) “A Culinary Tour of Washington and Idaho” www.moultrienews.com?

Honorable Mention: Abby Turner

Jane Hirsch and Dennis Feinberg on the Society Page in the Post and Courier Sunday, February 4, as part of the Rafter’s Final Trot Program for canine cancer research which raised more than $17,000?

1st Place: Elayna Gleaton

Rabbi Stephanie Alexander’s picture and beautiful article in the Post and Courier, Faith and Values Section?

1st Place: Aaron Levine

EDUCATION: Adam Hochman, son of Marcelo Hochman and stepson of Shelley Hochman, and grandson of Robert and Beth Goldstein, has been accepted to Case Western on an academic scholarship where he will play football for the Spartans. This will allow him to fulfill pre-med requirements with the intention of entering medical school upon graduation.

1st Place: Maxim Fisher

Mazel tov to Dana Mandel, daughter of Audrey and Mark Mandel, on her recent College of Charleston graduation.

Honorable Mention: Elayna Gleaton Behavioral Sciences:

March 9 - 6:06pm

1st Place: Abby LeRoy

March 16 - 7:11pm March 30 - 7:21pm

1st Place: Misha Pekar

April 6 - 7:26pm April 12 - 7:30pm

1st Place: Anna Book

April 13 - 7:31pm

Environmental Sciences:

April 20 - 7:36pm April 27 - 7:41pm

Medicine and Health:

1st Place: Lauren Ryba Physics and Astronomy:

Honorable Mention: Zack Allen Best Presentation Award:

2nd Place: Anna Book 3rd Place: Judah Ellison Viewer’s Choice:

1st Place: Noa Leigh Hubara 2nd Place: Maxim Fisher 3rd Place: Jacques Horsman LOVE AND MARRIAGE: Mazel tov to Elizabeth Meyers and Charles Tapp on their marriage.

VITAL STATISTICS: Mazel tov to Rabbi Beni and Chani Krohn on the birth of their baby boy, Aharon.

1st Place: Anna Book

April 7 - After 8:29pm

Engineering:

Julie Landsman, daughter of Barbara Jacobson, made the dean’s list for the fall semester at Northwestern University. Julie is a 2011 graduate of the Academic Magnet High School.

THE WINNERS WERE:

March 23 - 7:16pm

Chemistry and Biochemistry:

Mazel Tov to Barbara and Michael Halpern on the engagement of their daughter Alexandra to Jeff Lubin, son of Susan and Ron Lubin of Sharon, MA.

Overall winners:

March 2 - 6:00pm

CATEGORY WINNERS:

Janna Buncher, daughter of Beth and Jeffrey, graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Sociolgy. Mazel tov!

Thank you to our fantastic judges for Addlestone Hebrew Academy’s Science Fair: Jeb Elmaleh, Wade Manaker, Olga Mintzer and Jonathan Zucker! Mindy Hawkins, science teacher for Addlestone, was the advisor for the students in the science fair. What a wonderful effort by all the students! How proud you made everyone!

CANDLELIGHTING TIMES

3rd Place: Abby Turner

Mazel tov to Nancy and Brad Cohen on their new baby boy, Adam Sayer Cohen. Adam is the grandson of Adel and Martin Lazarus. Andrea and Adam Mendelsohn are proud parents of a new baby, Sam. Mazel tov on your new addition!  Caroline Rian was born to Julie and Aaron Davis of Miami. Grandparents are Rachel and Howard Gutman of Naples, Florida. Greatgrandparents are Sandra Lee Rosenblum and Raymond Rosenblum (OBM). She was named after her great aunt, Caroline (OBM), and her great grandfather, Raymond

Rosenblum (OBM). ANNIVERSARIES: Mazel tov to Karen and Tom Lassiter who just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Karen is employed by Addlestone Hebrew Academy, and Tom is retired from Abbott Laboratories. Roxann and Michael Spandorfer celebrated their 20th anniversary. Mazel tov! SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS: George Breibart celebrated his 95th birthday at minyan at Synagogue Emanu-El. Jane Meyerson just celebrated her 80th birthday. AWARDS: Ellen Steinberg, wife of Dr. Robert Steinberg, received the Liza’s Lifeline “Person of the Year” award for her work fighting domestic violence as Assistant Solicitor. Ellen is the daughter of Libby Soffar and daughter-inlaw of Joan Steinberg Loeb. Gloria Schraibman Adelson received the Phyllis Grussin Weinstein award from the Southern Region of Women’s League of Conservative Judiasm for her outstanding and continuous contributions to the organization.

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Community Calendar March & April 2012 TUESDAY, MARCH 6

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• REMEMBER Cmte Mtg 7:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

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• BSBI Megillah Reading 6:45pm • KKBE Purim Service 7:00pm • BSBI Purim Party 7:00pm • Erev Purim • Fast Starts 5:26am • Fast Ends 6:57pm THURSDAY, MARCH 8

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• Purim • AHA Early Dismissal 12:00pm • Hadassah Mtg. 100th Anniversary Celebration 7:00pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, MARCH 9

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• Candlelighting 6:06pm SATURDAY, MARCH 10

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• Judah Ellison Bar Mitzvah • YAD Purim Party 9:00pm • Shabbat Ends 7:09pm SUNDAY, MARCH 11

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• Daylight Savings Time Begins • KidsFair 10:00am • E-E Sisterhood Open Board Mtg. 10:00am MONDAY, MARCH 12

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• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • JCA Exec Mtg 6:00pm • JCA Board Mtg 7:00pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm TUESDAY, MARCH 13

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• E-E Hazak Luncheon 12:00pm • Mt. Pleasant Holocaust Remembrance Proclamation 6:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

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• KKBE Sisterhood Board Mtg 6:00pm • E-E Sisterhood Ladies Night Out 6:30pm THURSDAY, MARCH 15

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• JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, MARCH 16

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• Candlelighting 7:11pm • JCC Shabbat in a Box 6:00pm • KKBE Sisterhood Shabbat 8:00pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Adar 23

• Maxim Fisher Bar Mitzvah • Shabbat Ends 8:15pm

MONDAY, MARCH 26

Nisan 3

• Community Walk/Run 8:30am • JSP Speaker: Dyonna Ginsburg at CofC 10:00am • Hadassah Birthday Celebration High Tea 2:00pm

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • AHA Oz! Dress Rehearsal 1:00pm • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm • JSP Movie Screening: Kazablan (Israel, 1974) 7:00pm

MONDAY, MARCH 19

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

Adar 24

Adar 25

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm • JSP Jewish Cultural Literacy Class w/Rabbi Epstein 7:00pm TUESDAY, MARCH 20

Adar 26

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KKBE Exec Board Mtg 6:00pm E-E University 7:00pm E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm KKBE Board Mtg 7:00pm AHA/YAD Wine & Design Event 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Adar 27

• AHA Early Dismissal 12:00pm • E-E Sisterhood Book Club 7:30pm THURSDAY, MARCH 22

Adar 28

• Chabad Kosher by Design Cooking w/Susie Fischbein 7:00pm • N. Charleston Holocaust Remembrance Proclamation 7:00pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Adar 29

Nisan 4

• AHA Oz! Matinee Performance 1:00pm • Charleston Holocaust Remembrance Proclamation 5:00pm • NCJW Tai Chi Event 6:00pm • E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • JCRC Mtg 7:00pm • KKBE Sisterhood Book Club #1 7:30pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Nisan 5

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

• Tess Abedon Bat Mitzvah • E-E Men’s Club Shabbat 9:00am • KKBE Tri Congregational Koffe House 7:00pm • Shabbat Ends 8:20pm SUNDAY, MARCH 25

Nisan 2

• CJF Super Sunday 1:00pm • BSBI Congregation Mtg 4:00pm

• KKBE East Cooper Havdalah 7:00pm • Jewish Student Union Evening for Israel: Clyde’s Bar Mitzvah Party 8:00pm • Shabbat Ends 8:25pm 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

Nisan 7

• Candlelighting 7:21pm

• BSBI Chometz Fest 5:30pm 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

SPECIAL NOTE

An exhibit of Holocaust Creative Arts Competition entries submitted by local students will be on display from Friday, March 30-Monday, April 30 at the Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St, Charleston.

• Pesach VI • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm 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

Nisan 22

• Pesach VIII • Shabbat Ends 8:34pm SUNDAY, APRIL 15

Nisan 24

THURSDAY, APRIL 5

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

Nisan 20

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

• KKBE Brotherhood Mtg 6:30pm • AHA Performance of Oz! 7:00pm • JROC Yeshiva Night 8:00pm

• Pesach V • KKBE Sisterhood Board Mtg. 6:00pm

• E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • REMEMBER Cmte. Mtg. 7:00pm Nisan 12

Nisan 6

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Nisan 19

Nisan 23

• KKBE Women’s Seder 6:00pm • AHA Performance of Oz! 7:00pm

• Candlelighting 7:16pm Nisan 1

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Nisan 8

Nisan 15

• Pesach I • KKBE 2nd Night Seder 6:00pm • Candlelighting After 8:29pm SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Nisan 16

• Pesach II MONDAY, APRIL 9

Nisan 17

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

• E-E Sisterhood Elections 10:00am MONDAY, APRIL 16

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JCP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • JCA Exec. Mtg. 6:00pm • 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

• JSP 3 Rabbi Panel: Be Fruitful & Multiply 7:00pm • E-E Sisterhood Book Club 7:30pm THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Nisan 27

• 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/ Dr. Felicia Carmelly 7:00pm • JSP Class w/Rabbi Epstein: Jewish Cultural Literacy 7:00pm TUESDAY, APRIL 24

Iyar 2

• E-E University 7:00pm • E-E Table Tennis 7:00pm • KKBE Sisterhood Book Club #1 7:30pm WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Iyar 3

• Yom HaZikaron THURSDAY, APRIL 26

Iyar 4

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

Iyar 5

• NFTY SAR Spring Kallah 6:00pm • Candlelighting 7:36pm SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Iyar 6

• NFTY SAR Spring Kallah 6:00pm • Shabbat Ends 8:45pm SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Iyar 7

• NFTY SAR Spring Kallah 6:00pm • JCC Community Genetic Screening 10:00am MONDAY, APRIL 30

Iyar 8

• Sparks of Light Spirituality for Women 10:30am • JSP Intermediate Reading Hebrew 5:25pm • AHA Board Mtg. 7:00pm • Jewish Choral Society 7:00pm

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