Program Guide 2024-2025

PROGRAM GUIDE 5785/2024-2025

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Contents Message from the Rabbi

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Services

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Kabbalat Shabbat

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Holiday Programming

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Adult Education

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Men’s Club

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Sisterhood Emanu-El

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Tikkun Olam

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Youth

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Chef-In Residence

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BBQ

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Get Involved

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Contact Info

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*All dates and times are subject to change. While this program guide as comprehensive as possible, events not mentioned in this booklet may arise throughout the year, please watch your email for the latest programing happening at Synagogue Emanu-El.

Message from Rabbi Evan Ravski Last year we published our first ever Program Guide which both changed the way our year was programmed and allowed us to look forward in ways we could only have imagined. This year we are continuing to expand our programming, offering new and innovative classes, services, events and more. Please take time to look through this Program Guide, find what's interesting to you, what's outside your comfort zone, even something that you never thought of engaging in and join us. Our programming is designed to show off our Synagogue and explore what we can do outside it’s walls, no two programs are the same and nothing is off limits to those who want to participate!

As a synagogue community, we are excited for each one of these opportunities to connect with one another. However, it's up to you to make them successful! Your participation and support of all that happens in the walls of the synagogue and beyond is what makes our congregation thrive. I encourage you to take the time to learn about everything going on this year and we can't wait to SEE you there!

L’Shanah Tovah, Rabbi Evan Ravski

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Daily Services 45 Minutes or less At Synagogue Emanu-El, Shabbat morning services are a highlight of the week. However, we understand that there are weeks when spending the morning in Shul just doesn't fit our busy schedules. Fortunately, Synagogue Emanu-El offers many opportunities for prayer, all of them 45 minutes or less!

Join us in prayer on Shabbat, or any other day of the week and help support our daily minyan!

Sunday

Monday

9:00am- Help make a minyan and join our older Religious School students in a learner-style morning service

Morning minyan begins at 7:30am - about 45 minutes

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Wednesday

Morning minyan begins at 7:30am about 35 minutes

Morning minyan begins at 7:30am about 35 minutes

Mincha/Ma'ariv starts at 5:30pm about 20 minutes

Mincha/Ma'ariv starts at 5:30pm about 20 minutes

Thursday Morning minyan begins at 7:30am - about 45 minutes

Friday Morning minyan begins at 7:30am about 35 minutes Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma'ariv starts at 6:00pm about 45 minutes

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Our Service

Kabbalat Shabbat & Havdalah Join us at any, or all of these special moments when we begin or end Shabbat as a community.

Friday Night Live Services and Dinner

Wine and Cheese

Kabbalat Shabbat at the Beach

FNL Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner are truly a loved monthly tradition at Synagogue Emanu-El. After services conclude, a featured speaker will give a short presentation, followed by a delicious dinner!

On the first Friday of every month welcome in Shabbat in style with delicious wine, cheese and great friends before services begin at 6 pm.

Join us at the beach to play in the sand and sing Kabbalat Shabbat with the waves crashing in the background. Watch your email for dates and locations as summer approaches!

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Select Friday afternoons starting at 4:30pm June-August

Our Service

Kabbalat Shabbat Around Town Get ready for an exciting summer as Synagogue Emanu-El hits the road to bring Kabbalat Shabbat to various parts of the city. Join us in spreading the joy of Kabbalat Shabbat throughout Charleston on select Friday afternoons from June to August. We look forward to welcoming in shabbat with our Synagogue family beyond West Ashley!

Yuriy Bekker and Friends June 13th, 2025 Yuriy Beker, a critically acclaimed violinist and conductor, has been a mainstay of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) for over a decade. Join us for the incredible annual Kabbalat Shabbat Service, where prayers and incredible music are interspersed to create a unique Shabbat atmosphere.

Havdalah at The Ravski’s Once a month the Ravskis will host Havdalah in their home. Join them for dessert, spending time together and ending Shabbat in song. Watch the monthly Scroll for dates and times!

Sponsored by Madeline and Alex Hershenson

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Before the High Holidays Charlot Karesh’s 100th Birthday Saturday, Sept. 7th 9:30am Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as our Synagogue's respected matriarch and founding member marks her 100th birthday! Join us for this special event and share your love and happiness with Charlot on Shabbat morning.

Happy Birthday, Charlot!

Torah Cover Dedication Saturday, Sept. 7th 9:30am The new year brings new Torah covers to our sanctuary. As part of Shabbat morning services, ten new covers will be unveiled and dedicated by the families who helped make this project possible. These works of art are not to be missed and will serve as an inspiration every time the ark is opened.

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Before the High Holidays Honey Tasting @ The Savannah Bee Co. Thursday, Sept. 19th 7:00pm-9:00pm Join us at Savannah Bee Company to celebrate the start of a delightful new year with a variety of honey in different shapes, sizes, and flavors!

Located conveniently on King Street, this honey tasting event will also feature a special treat – a mead bar. L’Chaim!

Pre-High Holiday Learning Sept. 18th & 25th @ 1:00PM This year, with the holidays not starting until October, we have the opportunity to do some High Holiday preparation together. Join Rabbi Ravski in person or on Zoom .

For more information see class descriptions in the adult education section (pg. 18) for more details.

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Oct. 3rd-4th, 2024

Rosh HaShanah Sisterhood Apples & Honey

Due by Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 2024 Celebrate a Sweet New Year with Apples and Honey. Remember to place your order with Sisterhood by the deadline to send New Years greetings to your family and friends. Questions?

Contact Linda Krawcheck

Slichot Saturday, Sept. 28th @ 8:00pm A week before Rosh HaShanah we begin to intensify our focus and prayers on themes of the High Holiday Season. After Shabbat we will view the film, Palm Springs, followed by a short discussion and special Ma'ariv Service for Selichot.

Tashlich Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 4:00pm @ the Ravski’s Tashlich, the ritual of symbolically casting away our sins will take place at the Ravski’s home on the afternoon of the 1st Day of Rosh HaShanah.

Don't forget your bread!

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Oct. 12th, 2024

Yom Kippur Cemetery Service

Sunday, Oct. 6th @ 10:30am It is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones during the High Holiday season.

Please join Rabbi Ravski for a brief memorial service at Emanu-El’s Maryville Cemetery, 60 Sycamore Ave.

Afternoon Study with Rabbi Ravski Yom Kippur, Oct. 12th @ 4:00pm

This year, with Yom Kippur falling on Shabbat we omit the Avinu Malkeinu prayer from every service except Neilah. While this prayer seems like a long list of requests, and it is, we can explore what makes it special, important and holy in the High Holiday liturgy. How does it compare to the other long list of a prayer, the Al Chet, which we do recite? Are the prayers connected? How does not saying Avinu Malkeinu impact the power of Al Chet? Explore these questions and texts in our study as we prepare for Mincha on Yom Kippur.

Break the Fast

After Neilah, Oct. 12th The annual Break the Fast meal, generously sponsored by the Bluestein and Grossman families, is a sacred tradition that marks the end of Yom Kippur. All are invited to join in the concluding services of Neilah, Ma'ariv, and Havdalah, followed by the final sounding of the shofar. This delicious meal helps us begin the New Year well-nourished and on the right path.

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Oct. 17th-23rd, 2024

Sukkot Oct 18

Oct 20

Oct 22

Oct 23

FNL-Dedication of the Wind-Morcheles Sukkah Celebrate the dedication of our Sukkah! With gratitude to Barbara Wind and family for their generosity in naming the Sukkah at Synagogue Emanu-El. Shabbat Evening Services at 6:00pm followed by the dedication and dinner.

Ice Cream in the Sukkah The ice cream truck is coming to Emanu-El! Begin Chol HaMoed (the intermediary days of Sukkot) off sweet and enjoy a free ice cream on us in the sukkah during Religious School from 11:00am-1:00pm.

New Member Dessert Reception at the Ravski Sukkah Have you joined the Synagogue Emanu-El family in the past year? This annual dessert gathering, starting 6:00pm celebrates and gives thanks to our newest members and families. Watch your email for an invitation, RSVP encouraged.

Lunch and Learn in the Sukkah Enjoy lunch and learn with Rabbi Ravski in the sukkah. With a balance of learning and socialization, it will be a wonderful afternoon spent together. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm

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Oct. 24th-25th, 2024

Simchat Torah Thursday, October 24th @ 6:30pm Dinner and Dancing! Come dance the night away as we move from Shmini Atzeret into Simchat Torah and rejoice in completing the Torah! Start off with a delicious dinner then LOTS of dancing, refreshments (for adults and those under 21), Torah and most of all FUN!

Friday, October 25th @ 9:30am The VERY LAST DAY of the very busy holiday season! Today is the ONLY time you get to hear the last words of the Torah read...and then we start the Torah all over again! Dancing, ice cream, everyone gets a special Aliyah to the Torah- no matter your age! Don't miss this special day celebrating the Torah and the end of the holiday season!

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Dec. 26th,2024 - Jan. 2nd, 2025

Chanukah

Olive Oil Tasting Sunday, Dec. 8th @ 5:00pm & Wednesday, Dec. 18th @ 6:00pm

Olive oil is the essential ingredient of Chanukah. Join us downtown at Lowcountry Olive Oil to learn about, and taste different types of olive oil and of course buy plenty in preparation for Chanukah!

Synagogue Emanu-El Chanukah Party!

Saturday, December 28th @ 6:00pm Havdalah, Chanukah candle lighting, latke bar, sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts) and a dreidel tournament. Join us for lots of Chanukah fun!

Night of Giving Monday, December 30th @ 5:30pm The annual Night of Giving highlights the value of Tikkun Olam and that Chanukah isn't just about receiving gifts but also helping those in need by providing a small miracle. Join us in shopping to fulfill the needs of the Kosher Food Pantry and James Island Outreach. Following shopping we will light candles in supermarkets in West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant.

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March 13th-14th, 2025

Purim

Hamantaschen Workshop- March 9th @ 1:00pm Let’s prepare for Purim by baking Hamantaschen! Not only will everyone have the chance to bake their own delicious treats, you’ll go home with extra dough to make even more!

A portion of what we make will be donated as part of the Mitzvah of Matanot Le’Evyonim, giving to those in need. What’s your favorite filling?

Happy Hour Banquet and Megillah Reading- March 13th @ 5:45pm Start Purim off right, with a delicious Happy Hour Banquet at 5:45pm! Food and drink that will help set the stage to read about how the Purim story revolves around banquets. Then at 6:15pm Ma’ariv, Megillah, costumes, the drawing of the lots and much more fun!

Purim Morning @7:30am We read Megillah twice on Purim once in the evening and once in the morning. This year the Morning reading will be at a more kid and family friendly hour. Our morning service will include Megillah reading, a costume parade, a raffle for prizes and MORE!

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April 12th-20th, 2025

Passover 5785 Passover Guide Watch your email for this year’s Passover guide. Specially prepared for Synagogue Emanu-El with all the tips and tricks you need to make Passover cleaning, cooking and praying easy!

With the rare event of Passover starting on Saturday Evening this year (the next time this happens is in the year 2045!) there are a few extra tips and facts to know when this happens. Look out for the annual guide which comes out right after Purim!

Seder Wine Tasting Wednesday, March 26 @ 6:00pm

Back by popular demand! While Manischewitz might be the seder wine of your childhood, kosher wine has come a long way.

Come taste great kosher wines perfect for the seder, and learn about them from a sommelier! This event is being held early enough to order wine in time for the Seders. Must be 21 or older.

Pre-Passover FNL

Friday, April 11 @ 6:00pm

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This year, Passover falls in a way that makes the calendar tricky...it starts on a Saturday night. In addition to preparing for the seders, there is a Shabbat dinner with Challah and other delicious not-kosher-for Passover food. Have no fear! We are here to make it easy; take a break from cleaning, and let us do the cooking! Enjoy a delicious pre-Passover FNL before the festival of freedom begins.

June 1st-3rd, 2025

Shavuot Make Your Own Cheese!

June 1st @5:00pm Celebrate the ‘Dairy Holiday’ by learning to make cheese! This hands on workshop by Jeremiah Farm will use fresh goat milk and we will make three different cheeses in 3 hours!

Tikkun Leil Shavuot June 1st @ 8:00pm

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Our annual Night of Learning or Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

We recreate the Israelites' experience of eagerly anticipating receiving the Torah by staying up late into the night learning Torah. Join us as we explore Torah and study with Rabbi Ravski, and Pastor Eric Childers.

Aug. 3rd, 2025

Tisha B’Av

Commemorate the Destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem with a reading of Eicha, Lamentations at Synagogue Emanu-El. Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, is the most sorrowful day in the Jewish calendar when we remember and mourn the destruction of the 1st & 2nd Temples. It is the only other full day fast (just like Yom Kippur) in our holiday cycle. It is a day when we remove music from our services and prayers, and spend the day in a lowered state.

We commemorate this event in our history by reading the Scroll of Eicha once in the evening, August 2 @ 9:00pm, and again in the morning, August 3 @7:30am.

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Adult Ed Deepen your understanding and connection to Judaism through our education series. Have a topic you're interested in learning about? Speak to Rabbi Ravski to suggest future class ideas!

We’re making a change to the timing of our Adult Ed program!

This year the majority of our Adult Ed classes will be offered mid-day both on Zoom and in person and for those who attend in person a lite lunch will always be provided!

Weekly Classes Wednesdays@ 1:30pm

Talmud Our weekly Talmud class resumes on October 31st!

For beginners and seasoned Talmud students. This year we will be focusing on The Jewish calendar and holidays. As each holiday approaches we will spend time learning about it and how learn and the meaning of the holidays themselves!

Select Shabbatot After Kiddush

Parsha/Bible Study Join our Rabbinic Intern Sara Birnbaum in a postKiddush learning session.

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Adult Ed Adult Education Series Sept. 18th @ 1:00pm

Sin and Satan What causes us to sin? Why do we stray from the righteous path? Where does evil come from? It might feel very ‘un-Jewish’ to blame Satan and yet Satan can be found throughout our texts and liturgy. In this pre-High Holiday class come explore the idea of Satan in Judaism.

Sept. 25th @ 1:00pm

UneTaneh Tokef At the heart of the High Holiday is one of the most powerful prayers in Judaism. We ask the most difficult question: this year who will live and who will die? While we cannot answer this question, we can take an indepth look at this prayer, its purpose, its meaning and its power as we prepare for the High Holidays.

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Adult Ed Nov. 6th & 13th @7:30pm

The Legends of Rabbi Akiva

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Join Sara Birnbaum, Rabbinic Intern, delving into the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of Rabbi Akiva, one of Judaism's most influential figures. Rabbi Akiva was a foundational figure in Jewish history, transforming the landscape of Jewish thought and practice through innovative interpretations and profound wisdom. Together we will explore the legends and lessons surrounding Rabbi Akiva, offering modern Jewish learners and leaders valuable insights and inspiration.

Dec. 8, Jan 26, Mar 9, Apr. 6 @10:00am

Interfaith Family Learning Are you in a relationship with someone who is Jewish, but you’re not? You’re not alone! If you are one of the many non-Jewish spouses or partners that are part of our Emanu-El community, this class is for you. Come learn about Chanukah, Shabbat, Purim and Passover, what they mean in Judaism and how they blend with other traditions and celebrations in your home. Best of all its a chance to ask questions about Judaism and have a chance to learn with Rabbi Ravski.

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Adult Adult Ed Ed Jan. 29th & Feb. 5th & 12th @7:30pm On Exploring the Exodus Zo om Join Rabbi Sara Birnbaum, for an enriching journey through the Book of Exodus. In this class, we will closely read the Book of Exodus, exploring its themes and their relevance to our modern lives. We will connect ancient teachings with contemporary experiences, gaining a deeper appreciation of the enduring wisdom found in Exodus.

March 12th @ 1:00pm

The History of Purim Read the Megillah, dress up in costumes, eat hamantaschen. Purim traditions and rituals are fairly straightforward. Yet the history and development of this holiday goes much deeper than one would expect of such a family friendly holiday. Come learn all about Purim.

May 7th, 14th & 21st @7:30pm

The World of Midrash

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Zo om

Join Sara Birnbaum, Rabbinic Intern, for a dive into the rich and profound world of Midrash, Rabbinic folktales.

In this class, we will embark on an journey through the interpretive traditions that illuminate our sacred texts.

Midrash, the art of interpreting and expanding upon biblical narratives, offers fresh perspectives and deepens our understanding of ancient teachings.

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Adult Ed Premiers Monday, September 9th!

The Clergy Next Door Podcast Back for a second season!

THE CLERGY NEXT DOOR PODCAST

Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers are back and will continue to explore topics relevant to peoples of the Jewish and Christian faiths. This interfaith podcast brings together two faith communities to discuss our similarities, differences and help build strong bridges between our faith communities. See you around the neighborhood!

Join the discussion: theclergynextdoor@gmail.com

Dec. 8, Jan 26, Mar 9, Apr. 6 @10:00am

Monthly Women's Rosh Chodesh Group We invite you to a tradition that spans thousands of years: a monthly celebration of Rosh Chodesh. This is a time to gather together, connect more deeply with yourself, and tap into the sacred flow of the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Chodesh (literally means head of the month) offers a unique opportunity for renewal, reflection, and spiritual growth. This group is a space for all women to come together, embrace the cyclical nature of time, and find inspiration and renewal each month. Join us as we honor this timeless tradition and enrich our lives through connection, reflection, and celebration.

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Our Service

Men’s Club Synagogue Emanu-El Men’s Club holds special outings and events, and supports the synagogue by working on various special projects. Men's Club strives to strengthen the involvement of the members in the life of the congregation, promote friendship and fellowship among the members and stimulate social and cultural activities among the members and in the community at large.

Sukkah Build Oct. 13th @8:30am

Brisket & Bourbon Oct. 21st @6:00pm

Veteran's Shabbat Nov. 9th @ 9:30am

Join Men's Club in building our GIANT SUKKAH! The largest Sukkah in Charleston is easy to set up, but we need your help! All you need is coffee and a ladder, no other tools required, help us help Synagogue Emanu-El celebrate Suokkot by building the Sukkah!

Our annual Sukkah dinner! Join us for some delicious Brisket and Bourbon as we fulfill the mitzvah of 'dwelling' in the Sukkah!

Celebrate Shabbat, honor the Veterans in our community and support Men's Club as they lead this Shabbat in honor of all those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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Our Service

Men’s Club

Chanukah Dinner Dec. 27th @5:30pm

World Wide Wrap Feb. 9th @ 9:00am

Stag Night May. 14th @ 6:30pm

Start Chanukah off right this year! Join Men's Club and Synagogue Emanu-El for Kabbalat Shabbat services and a Chanukah dinner on the first night!

Congregations around the world join in learning to lein tefillin, put on tefillin!

Together with the Religious School for minyan on Sunday morning, come participate in this world-wide Men's Club initiative!

One of the most anticipated Men's Club events of the year! A gourmet steak dinner, prizes and fun!

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Our Service

Men’s Club

Check out these New initiatives and Programs from Men’s Club! These events will be held every so often, so watch your email and be ready to sign up!

Sunday Skills

Evenings with the Guys

Family Movie Night

Wednesday Wisdom Speakers

For Teens and Adults! learn to change your car’s oil, how to handle power tools safely, how to be a master woodworker! Life skills every person should have and Men’s Club is teaching them!

A monthly Guy’s Night Out! Restaurants, Top Golf, Ireland’s Own Car Racing, bowling and more! Every Night out promises to be a fun one with great friends!

Men’s Club is sponsoring Family Movie Night. Join us for Family friendly movies, snacks and friends! This year we will be exploring franchises, such as the Marvel Universe, Disney and Star Wars!

Explore a wide range of topics with Men’s club.

From the Stock market to Financing for your kid’s college tuition ,issue around anti-Semitism or finding ways to our Israel. All of these topics and more are up for discussion!

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Sisterhood

Emanu-El Torah Fund Brunch

Nov. 3rd @ 10:30am

Help support the Torah Fund of the Women's League of Conservative Judaism which, along with other causes, provides scholarships for The Conservative Movement Rabbinical Schools in New York, Los Angeles, Jerusalem, Buenos Aries, Berlin/Potsdam.

This year’s special guest is our Rabbinic Intern Sara Birnbaum!

Thanksgiving FNL Dinner

Nov. 15th @ 6:00pm

Just can't wait for Thanksgiving Dinner? Too busy preparing for Turkey day to cook for Shabbat? Let Sisterhood take care of it! one of the best FNL's all year...Thanksgiving Dinner!

Sisterhood Shabbat

Jan. 25th @ 9:30am

Are you part of Sisterhood and have always wanted to lead Shabbat services? Read Torah? Have an Aliyah?

This is your chance! Help Sisterhood shine as we lead the congregation in celebrating Shabbat!

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Sisterhood

Emanu-El Donor Event

March 2nd @ 9:30am

Come out to this event and help us raise much needed funds to support the Religious School. Being part of this event means helping to build the scholarship fund, the ability to buy supplies and run fantastic programing that enriches the spiritual lives of our children.

Ladies Night Out

March 19th

one of Sisterhood's best nights, Ladies Night Out! Save the Date and join the women of Synagogue Emanu-El in a night out on the town!

Not a member of Sisterhood Emanu-El? Join Today!

Be in touch with Sisterhood Co-Presidents Lydia Mandel and Jessica Solomon by emailing: sisterhoodemanuel@gmail.com

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Tikkun

Olam

The Tikkun Olam Committee is proudly one of the most active groups at Synagogue EmanuEl! Watch your e-mail for more information about these programs. If you would like to take an active leadership role in this committee please let us know!

Monthly Volunteering at Neighbors Together One Wednesday a month 10:00am-12:30pm Prepare and distribute hot lunches for our Charleston neighbors in need in a cafeteria setting. Contact Sandra Brett for specific dates.

High Holiday Food Drive September-October During the months of September and October, The Tikkun Olam Committee will be running our annual High Holiday food drive to benefit the Kosher Food Pantry, James Island Outreach and other local food banks. Our partners request grocery gift cards and monetary donations in addition to nonperishable food items.

Reverse Tashlich Sept 29th @ 12:45pm, La Quinta Hotel We celebrate the importance of our environment by removing trash from a local waterway. On Rosh Hashanah we will cast our sins into the water, but before that mitzvah, do another!

Help us remove what is bad from the environment in this Global program of Reverse Tashlich!

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Tikkun

Olam Mitzvah Day and Fall Blood Drive Nov. 17th @ 12:45pm Roll up your sleeves and turn Jewish values into action! Join our Synagogue Emanu-El family in a variety of activities that support the Charleston community. You also have the chance to do one of the greatest Mitzvot there is- saving a life by donating blood!

Holiday Meals for Charleston Firehouses Dec. 25th, All Day

Its Easy and fun to participate in this beautiful annual tradition in partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greater Charelston! We show our community's appreciation for Charleston area firefighters as they work over the holidays. Synagogue Emanu-El will organize complete meals for two local firehouses, all you have to do is sign up, cook and deliver!

Night of Giving Dec. 30th, 5:30pm Our annual Night of Giving highlights the value that Chanukah isn't just about receiving gifts but also helping those in need by providing a small miracle. Join us in shopping and lighting candles in supermarkets in West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant.

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Tikkun

Olam Tu’Bishvat Litter Sweep Feb. 9th @12:45pm

Celebrate the birthday of the Trees by helping to take care of our environment! together we will help clean a space and restore mother nature to all her beauty.

Spring Blood Drive May 18th, 10:00am-4:00pm Perform one of the greatest mitzvot in Judaism, saving a life. Watch your email to sign up for the chance to donate blood in our spring Blood Drive!

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YOUTH Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Get to know your Emanu-El peers at our Youth Welcome Events October 6th October 20th

Youth Advisor: Tricia Eisenhart teisenhart@emanu-el.com In our inaugural year, we're planning a series of monthly events that include volunteer opportunities, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings.

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Chef In Residence Series Shannon Sarna

Sunday, September 8th, 2024 @ 1:00pm This Rosh HaShanah let your sweet New Year begin with learning how to make some of the best babka and desserts that can be made. Join renowned cookbook author and baker, Shannon Sarna in a cooking demonstration and learning all about Modern Jewish Cuisine!

Shannon Sarna has two best-selling Cookbooks: The Modern Jewish Baker and Modern Jewish Comfort Food.

She is found­ing edi­tor of The Nosh­er, the widest-reach­ing web­site ded­i­cat­ed to Jew­ish food. Shan­non grew up in upstate New York sur­round­ed by diverse culi­nary expe­ri­ences: Her Sicil­ian Amer­i­can moth­er loved to bake, her Ashke­nazi Jew­ish father loved to exper­i­ment, and her grand­fa­ther was a food chemist who patent­ed Tang, among oth­er prod­ucts. Her writ­ing and recipes have been fea­tured in Bake from Scratch Mag­a­zine, Taste of Home Mag­a­zine, Parade Mag­a­zine, Food52, The Kitchn, Tablet Mag­a­zine, JTA News, New Jer­sey Month­ly Mag­a­zine, Vine­pair, and Mod­ern Loss.

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Chef In Residence Series

A fascinating, crosscultural smorgasbord grounded in the deep emotional role food plays in two influential American communities

Michael Twitty

January 26, 2025 @ 4:00pm An Evening with Michael Twitty A formal evening of exquisite food, innovative recipes, community and celebration. Join renowned cookbook author Michael Twitty in exploring food through his unique vision and talent. Get your tickets early because you won’t want to miss this evening!

Michael’s work is a braid of two distinct brands: the Antebellum Chef and Kosher/Soul. Antebellum Chef represents the vast number of unknown Black cooks across the Americas that were essential in the creation of the creole cuisines of Atlantic world. The reconstruction and revival of traditional African American foodways means seed keeping, growing heirlooms and heritage crops, raising heritage breeds and sustainably gathering and maintaining wild flora and fauna that our ancestors relied upon. The responsible exploration of the Southern food heritage demands that the cooks of colonial, federal era and antebellum kitchens and enslaved people’s cabins be honored for their unique role in giving the Southland her mother cuisine. It is important that we not only honor the Ancestors but provide a lifeline to contemporary communities and people of color looking for a better life in the new economy, a way out of the health and chronic illness crisis, and a way to reduce the vast food deserts that plague many of our communities. To honor the food past and provide for the food future is what Michael calls, “culinary justice.”

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Chef In Residence Series Eitan Bernath

Sunday, February 16th, 2025 @ 1:00pm Eitan Bernath is an award-winning chef, entertainer, author, TV personality, and social justice activist.

Garnering 3 billion video views annually from over 350 million consumers in 150 countries, he has amassed a global audience across a portfolio on social media, television, cookbooks, and publishing.

Bernath has served as the Principal Culinary Contributor on the Drew Barrymore Show on CBS since 2020. He is a regular contributor to publications including The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Saveur, Delish and frequently appears on the national US daytime circuit on shows including Good Morning America, Today, and Live with Kelly and Mark. In 2022 he published his debut cookbook with Penguin Random House and Clarkson Potter, Eitan Eats the World: New Comfort Classics to Cook Right Now, with critical acclaim from outlets including The Washington Post, USA Today, and the Associated Press. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Arts at Columbia University.

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March 30th, 2025 Starting at 4:00pm One of the most popular and exciting events at Emanu-El and in Jewish Charleston! Whether you stay up all night attending to the 30 briskets, help grill the 250+lbs of chicken in the morning, help serve or simply come to enjoy the food and the community, our annual Kosher BBQ is a chance for our community and congregation to shine!

Once again the BBQ this year will be part of a day of fun for everyone in our community! The bounce house is back with along with other games and if you missed your chance at getting the Rabbi in the dunk tank, this year might just be your chance! Oh...and did we mention the delicious, mouth watering BBQ Brisket and Chicken?

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B’Teyavon!

GET INVOLVED. JOIN A COMMITTEE OR LET US KNOW YOU WANT TO BE ON THE BOARD. Saw a program you just can't wait for?

Have an idea you want to bring to Emanu-El in the future? Interested in helping make things truly happen at Synagogue Emanu-El? We need your leadership now more than ever! Be a leader in the fastest growing Synagogue in the Lowcountry today!

president@emanu-el.com Ask about the following committees and their roles in the Synagogue and community: Ritual Tikkun Olam Membership Youth Finance Building and Grounds

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Rebecca Simons, Administrative Director rsimons@emanu-el.com Leah Bowzard, Director of Operations lbowzard@emanu-el.com Daphne Hubara, Religious School Principal dhubara@emanu-el.com Ruth Swindell, Bookkeeper rswindell@emanu-el.com

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www.emanu-el.com

ADDRESS

5 Windsor Dr., Charleston, SC 29407

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Adult Ed Thank You The incredible programing in this guide is possible because of our generous program grant partners and donors like you!

The Arnold Foundation

Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment The Sherman Charitable Trust

Saul Alexander Foundation

The Hebrew Orphan Society

!‫שנה טובה ומתוקה‬ A Happy, Healthy & Sweet New Year!