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February 2019 ChaiLights Sh’vat—Adar 1 5779 Page

February 2019 Worship Schedule

February 1 & 2 Shabbat Mishpatim

Friday: Shabbat Evening Service celebrating February birthdays and anniversaries 7 pm* Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service 10 am

February 8 & 9 Shabbat T’rumah

Friday: Shabbat Evening Service 8 pm Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service 10 am

Tot Shabbat 10 am

February 15 & 16 Shabbat T’tzaveh

Friday: East Cooper Shabbat Evening Service 7 pm

No Service Downtown Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service 10 am

February 22 & 23 Shabbat Ki Tisa

Friday: Shabbat Evening Service 8 pm

Saturday: Shabbat Morning Service celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Henry Siegler10 am

Sh’vat—Adar 1 5779 February 2019

Shalom Chaveirim, You did a mitzvah! And on behalf of my family, we are so grateful. Since my Dad died, the outpouring of love and support from our KKBE community has lifted us up. You called. You texted. You wrote cards and letters. You came to the Shiva we held in our home. You gave tzedakah. You offered words of friendship and support. Each is a mitzvah and each has meant so much to us. It can seem hard to know exactly what to do for someone when a loved one dies. Fortunately, our tradition offers several ways to show support for family and friends in mourning. Tradition teaches that pain shared is pain diminished. So, by helping me and my family in our time of need, you helped diminish our pain. For that we are grateful. I’ve sent several hand-written thank-you notes (remember those?) to many people who sent a donation to KKBE following my Dad’s service. Did I miss anyone? Please, tell me! Our office team has been so good about giving me regular updates. And I’m doing my best to follow up with everyone. But I’m only human, so sometimes a gentle nudge helps me fill in where I may have missed. Nevertheless, please know that my family and I are still talking about the many nice things people in KKBE and the larger community have done to show their support. Even my kids are talking about your kindness. While we miss my Dad (their Grandpa), we have taken this opportunity to teach them about life and death and Jewish customs and traditions related to mourning and loss. They asked thoughtful questions that I was happy to answer and by the time we were all together for my Dad’s service, they were prepared for the things they’d see and hear and felt comfortable asking questions and talking about what happened. I’m so glad I opened that door for them and know that they’ll be better prepared when the topic comes up again. So, if you’ve heard it enough or are still waiting, once again, “Todah Rabbah – Thank you very much” for doing a mitzvah, being there for us, and all you do to build the KKBE community. L’Shalom,

Rabbi Greg Kanter

*Babysitting is provided for our February 1st evening

services beginning at 6:30 pm

Rooted deeply. Growing wisely. Cultivating community.

ChaiLights

Volume 21 Issue 2

© Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 2019

February 2019 ChaiLights Sh’vat—Adar 1 5779

Please join us as our son

Henry Ernest Siegler

is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 am

Kiddush lunch immediately following the service

Henry is a 7th grader at Charleston County School of the Arts, where he majors in Creative Writing. Besides being a prolific author, Henry

also enjoys creating art (especially water colors and sketching), playing games (video and tabletop role-playing) with his friends,

reading, taking care of his cats Heathcliff (seen here) and Sweet Tea, and spending time with his extended family in Toronto, Canada and

Chengdu, China.

For his mitzvah project, Henry is working with CAJM (Charleston Area Justice Ministry).

Elijah Siegler and Ma Wei

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Please join us for Tot Shabbat!

A Shabbat Celebration for Families With Young Children

Saturday, February 9th

10 am Freudenberg Board Room

Community Kiddush to follow

Lunch with Friends

Tuesday, February 26th Noon

Barbara Pearlstine Social Hall

Come hear Comedian Joseph Coker

Lunch catered by Dining In, Inc.

This is a special program for our KKBE congregants, age 60 and older.

RSVP to the KKBE Office at 843-723-1090

Thank you to the Charleston Jewish Federation for

funding this event!

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them?

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President’s Message Naomi Gorstein

On Thursday, January 24th, there was a very special gathering to honor our Life and Legacy members. At the Simons Recital Hall, (thanks to KKBE board member and Jewish Community Liaison at CofC, Mark Swick) this performance was created for the entire Jewish Community. Shiv'im Panim: A Celebration of the Many Faces of Jewish LIFE & LEGACY, was curated by a collaboration with The In(Heir)itance Project. They helped explore the various stories of those in our community and produced a platform where Legacy members could share their connection to Judaism; their memories, their dreams for the future, and why they felt it was so important for them to leave a legacy gift. These stories were powerful. We heard from Eileen Chepenik, the new President of Federation, who showed us her great grandmother’s silver candlesticks which were the only thing she was able to take with her when she came to the United States. She told us how important it was for her to pass on these memories to her children and grand-children for the future. We heard from Brandon Fish, who took care of his grandparents until they passed away. Through this experience he was able to rediscover his connection to Judaism. He told us how important Jewish Family Services was in supporting his family during this difficult time. And from KKBE, we heard from Stephanie Zweben, a member for only two years, sharing how important this community is to her and how KKBE has become her home. And we heard from our own TR Williams how he had left his Jewish roots behind him but found renewal in his faith through his wife, Paige, as she embarked on her journey to become a Jew. There were many more stories of events that impacted both hearts and souls in connection with their Jewish identities. And although the stories were all different, each of them told us how important it was to leave a legacy gift for future generations. With a legacy gift, the seeds are planted, ensuring that our children’s children will have a Jewish future. Thanks to Judi Corsaro and Rebecca Engel for their vision and support as we continue to build our Life and Legacy program. I ask you to consider making a Legacy gift to KKBE. These are the gifts that will have profound impact for our shared Jewish future. If you have any questions about the Life and Legacy program, please contact Amy Davis, Stephanie Zweben or me. “I found a fruitful world, because my ancestors planted it for me. Likewise, I am planting for future genera-tions.” –Talmud, Taanit 23a L’Shalom,

Naomi

Interested in joining the board? Want to help make a difference as we move forward? Have time and talent that you are willing to share? We want to hear from you! Please contact any of those on the Nominating Committee to express your interest. According to the KKBE constitution, the committee will be chaired by Ben Glass, Immediate Past President and Paige Williams, Vice President, Governance. The committee members are:

Missee Fox Ofer Gamliel

Anita Rosenberg Dana Wine-Johnson Traci Black, alternate

Thank you!


KKBE Sisterhood, WRJ Sarah Blum & Diane Tichi

On January 7th about 20 women from KKBE and Hadassah joined together to celebrate Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat. Sharon Kahn wrote a beautiful service read by everyone. Mindy Shanfeld and Sharon prepared the fruit and nuts which were arranged on trays passed around for each part of the service. The seven species of Israel are wheat, barley, olives, pomegranates, nuts, grapes and figs. Mindy decorated the three long tables arranged in a u-shape with Camellias and greenery which made the room look festive for this special occasion. Sharon Kahn taught and led us in dances. Our program chair, Sheila Shear, played the keyboard and her music added to the joy of our dancing and gathering. We learned about honoring the birthday of the trees, and our connection to nature. Thank you to Sharon Kahn, Mindy Shanfeld, Sheila Shear, and Sharon Hox for sharing their knowledge and arranging this special program. On February 12 at 7 P.M. Julian Wiles, of the Dock Street Theater will be our guest at this YES Fund event. The WRJ YES Fund supports Youth, Education, and Special Projects. You will learn more about why we support this special fund and how you can help. You can make your $18.00 donation in honor of someone with a card to be filled out when you arrive. Please RSVP with your check made out to KKBE Sisterhood and send it to our treasurer Bonnie Silverberg, 7016 Windmill Creek Road, Charleston, SC 29414. You may also confirm your reservation by using the Sisterhood Pay Pal account at https://www.kkbe.org/sisterhood. Mr. Wiles is the founder and Producing Artistic Director of the Dock Street Theater. Director, designer, and playwright, Julian Wiles founded Charleston Stage, Charleston's resident professional theater company, in 1978. He will share with us stories about his plays, both the ones that he has written, adapted and produced over the past 38 years. We will have an opportunity to ask questions following his talk. Please enjoy delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Please come and bring your friends to this special event. We look forward to seeing you! We have just recently donated money in honor of one of our security guards, Shylah Murray. She is the President of the FOP. The money is earmarked for the Cops and Kids Program. Chosen Treasures is our number one fundraiser. To date the gift shop has presented the Sisterhood with a $15,000.00 check which will fund our donations to the Temple, Religious School, and other worthy local and worldwide community charities. As you know, Chosen Treasures is conveniently located in the Temple with 600 square feet of outstanding Judaica and giftware items. Valentine's Day will be here soon. Come check out our impressive collection of jewelry and other items that would be a perfect gift for this holiday. We are always looking for new volunteers. Please consider donating one morning or afternoon a week. You will meet some amazing people from all over the world. We also need subs who are willing to come in on an as-needed basis. Please email Heide Klein at [email protected] or Bev Gutmann at the gift shop at [email protected] and some one will be in touch with you. L'Shalom, Sarah Blum and Diane Tichi Sisterhood Co-Presidents


KKBE Youth Melanie Archer The best part of my job is getting a chance to celebrate the milestones of our KKBE children. Those milestones can happen in the classroom, in the community, on the Bimah, on a stage, right here at KKBE or in Charleston, or somewhere far away. It warms my heart to “high-five” a first-grader that has shared they had a great day using their “listening ears” just as it does to learn one of our seniors has been accepted into their dream school for college. I am filled with pride every single time I witness a child become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and I jump for joy when I hear thoughtful discussions in classrooms. I feel so lucky to share in all the many accomplishments of our amazing kids. I am thrilled to announce our CHARLEY Board was honored in front of the entire NFTY SAR region for their efforts in creating a spectacular High Holy Day service for their peers. Kudos to Mary McElveen, CHARLEY’s Ritual and Cultural Vice President and the entire board: Cady Haller, Ellie Ziff, Ashlyn Kievit, David Fahrer, for your hard work and dedication. Congratulations on a well-deserved recognition by our region. More opportunities are underway for our students and parents. I have been working with Shai Bibas, the Charleston Jewish Federation’s community Shaliach (emissary) on ways to strengthen our community’s connection with Israel. Shai has graciously offered to teach a three-part series of lessons to our seventh-grade class to offer a first-hand account of some of their curriculum topics. Shai will be covering: the establishment of the state of Israel, comparison discussion between Israeli and American life (holiday observances, daily life, geography, etc.), and a science and technology session. In addition, Shai will offer a virtual tour of Israel for parents and students. The virtual tours will be offered in April. Reservations will be required as space is limited. Look for details on the virtual tour programs coming soon. Please join us on Saturday, March 2nd for a special Shabbat morning with an all-school service and staff appreciation. Our staff and students have been working hard this year, and we look forward to sharing some of what the children have learned with the Congregation. Finally, the Religious School will be participating in the Miss Chocolate Passover Candy fundraiser again this year. Products can be ordered from individual students and online. Details for ordering will be coming later this month. Thank you in advance for your support. L’shalom, Melanie


February Congregational Dinner

Friday, February 1st at 5:30 pm

followed by Shabbat Family Service at 7 pm

celebrating February birthdays and anniversaries

RSVP to the KKBE Office

$5/person, 5 years old & under/free

Bring a side dish to feed 8.

Have a food allergy? Please let the office know!

Babysitting Provided.

Friday, February 15th at 7 pm

Fellowship Hall All Saints Lutheran Church

2107 Hwy 17 North Mount Pleasant

No Shabbat Service Downtown

Need directions? Go to

https://www.allsaintsmp.org/contact/

SAVE THE DATE!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

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Interested in being in the KKBE Purim Spiel?

Contact Robin Shuler at [email protected]

5 pm!


Come join us! Adult Learning ~ February 2019

These programs are funded in part by: Addlestone/Regenbogen Families Adult Education Fund & the Hellman Family Fund

Thursday, February 7th at 7 pm: “TO TILL AND TO TEND:” A JEWISH RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE Dr. Stewart Weinberg and Rabbi Greg Kanter Judaism has always understood the natural world to be a sacred gift, and our tending to the earth a sacred partnership. In this session, Rabbi Kanter will share texts that highlight our responsibilities and Dr. Stewart Weinberg will guide us to understand more fully the environmental crisis we currently face and how, together, we can solve it. Gain the skills and knowledge to shape public opinion, influence policy, and inspire our community to act at this critical time. Dr. Weinberg is the Climate lead for South Carolina for Organizing for Action, and a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps.

________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, February 10th at 3 pm WHAT DO KKBE AND ZION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAVE IN COMMON? THOSE THAT BUILT THEM! Dr. Barry Stiefel and Dr. Nathaniel Walker Come join a discussion about the builder David Lopez and the enslaved craftsmen who enabled him to leave behind a great legacy of religious architecture in Charleston. This legacy reveals shared history between Jews and Christians in Charleston and three places of worship - KKBE, Second Presbyterian, and Zion Presbyterian Church (now Zion-Olivet Church). Participants are invited to join a complimentary tour of KKBE’s historic sanctuary and museum at 2:15 pm. Dr. Barry L. Stiefel is Associate Professor of Historic Preservation and Community Planning, Urban Studies Programs at the College of Charleston and Dr. Nathaniel R. Walker is Assistant Professor of Architectural History at the College of Charleston. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, February 21st at 7 pm: THE INSPIRATIONAL LIFE AND LOCAL LEGACY OF JULIUS ROSENWALD Rabbi Stephanie Alexander and Dr. Alan Nussbaum Julius Rosenwald was one of the preeminent philanthropists of the early 20th century, in any religious tradition. Fueled by deep pride in his Jewish identity and guided by the teachings and work of Reform Rabbi Emil Hirsch at Chicago Sinai congregation, Rosenwald remains an especially inspirational and compelling figure for the Jewish community throughout the generations. In this session, Rabbi Alexander will share background on Rosenwald’s approach to philanthropy and his particular emphasis on supporting the African American community. Dr. Nussbaum will share his photographic efforts to document the Rosenwald School that remains in nearby St. George, SC, as well as the work currently underway to restore the building for new use in the community.

________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, February 28th at 7 pm: KOSHER FOR PASSOVER Rabbi Moshe Davis Sometime in early spring, the frenzy begins: Where to find Kosher for Passover products in Charleston, SC?! We search grocery store shelves high and low for the familiar boxes and jars from Manischewitz and Streit’s — but what exactly does that all important “Kosher for Passover” designation mean? In this session, Rabbi Moshe Davis, rabbi of BSBI, will share an overview of Passover’s extensive dietary laws: What makes a manufactured product Kosher for Passover? How does one go about koshering one’s kitchen for the holiday? Why do some Jews sell their chametz for the duration of the Pesach, and how do they do it? And good news: Hopefully finding those Passover foods this year will be significantly easier! Rabbi Davis and BSBI are working to make a number of Kosher for Passover products available by pre-order. And Marcie Rosenberg, of Dining In catering, will once again sell prepared foods. Order forms for both will be available at the program.


February 7- March 28 (no class on February 14) at 8 pm ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH Rabbi Stephanie Alexander In these eight weeks, we will learn about the reading and study of Torah in the context of a Shabbat morning service. Topics will include how a Torah scroll is made, cantillation (the system of marks which gives punctuation and melody to the chanting of Torah), the cycle of reading Torah, and how to prepare a D’var Torah (a teaching from the Torah). By the end of eight weeks, students will each be assigned at least 3 verses to chant from Torah, and begin work on a brief D’var Torah, to share with the congregation during the Adult B’nai Mitzvah service to be held on Shavuot, Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 10 am. (Please note: Participation in the Fall 2018 semester is a prerequisite for this class.)

February 7- March 28 (no class on February 14) at 8 pm OPENING THE COVENANT: A JEWISH THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIANITY Dr. Michael S. Kogan Based upon the themes in Dr. Kogan’s book, after which the course is titled, this class will offer an in-depth presentation and analysis of the theologies of Judaism and Christianity. How does each faith view the natures of the Divine and the human, creation, redemption, the freedom or bondage of the human will, sin, repentance, faith, good deeds, the Scriptures, prayer, miracles, orthodoxy vs. progressivism, etc. The course will also examine church and synagogue statements of mutual reconciliation and affirmation issued during the historic Christian-Jewish dialogue of the last half century. This dialogue has revolutionized relations between the two faiths after an estrangement of two thousand years.

It is suggested, but not required, that students purchase Dr. Kogan’s book and read along as the course unfolds. It is available in the Temple gift shop. Dr. Michael Kogan is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion at Montclair State University and a member of the KKBE Board of Trustees.

March 7, 21 and 28 at 8 pm A TASTE OF JUDAISM Rabbi Greg Kanter

Puzzled about Judaism? Part of an interfaith relationship and want to learn more?

Born Jewish, but it's been a while? Interested in conversion to Judaism? Or just want to learn about Judaism?

If so, KKBE is opening its doors to the community for a "Taste of Judaism" class. This engaging class on Jewish spirituality, ethics, and community is designed for the curious beginner. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be Jewish to be curious. Individuals from all faith backgrounds are welcome. We ask you to register so we can save you a seat! Enjoy three classes on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Our classes are dynamic and interactive; our teacher is accessible, engaging, and can answer any and all of your questions. To reserve your spot, contact Rabbi Kanter at [email protected] or Irene at [email protected].


Glimpses of the Confirmation Class trip to Washington D.C.


Our favorite B’nei Mitzvah teacher, Miss Shula, is working with Jason Gould, one of her many students.

Thank you

Vicki Danziger Amy Davis Missee Fox Eileen Fried Monte Fried

Naomi Gorstein Beth Stapleton

Patricia Rones Sykes Julie Ziff

For your behind-the-scenes help

these past few weekends!

Annual Brotherhood Steak Dinner

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 6 pm

Barbara Pearlstine Social Hall

Salmon or Steak Available

Send your check as a reservation to: Chuck Altschul

3212 Heathland Way Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

KKBE Members: Couple $45/ Single $25

Non-Members & Guests: Couple $60/ Single $30

Limited Seating; reservation required by February 15th

Mazel tov to Tim Carle on his retirement, and thank you to Judy for the wonderful oneg to celebrate it!


An Update From the Coming Street Cemetery Restoration Committee

The Coming Street Cemetery Restoration Committee is pleased to inform the congregation that the Stanley B. Farbstein Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation and the Stanley B. Farbstein Fund of the Jewish Endowment Foundation together have awarded KKBE $15,000 for the restoration of the Catherine Hinton Lopez Tomb. Within Coming Street Cemetery is a small area separated from the main cemetery by a waist-high wrought-iron gate bearing the name of David Lopez (the Lopez Section). Upon entering this portion of the cemetery, one immediately notices a beautiful Gothic, stone canopy tomb. Interred below this structure is Catherine Hinton Lopez, David Lopez’s wife, and their infant son, Charles Hinton Lopez. This magnificent structure has required an eighteen-month restoration. The Tomb required stabiliza-tion with steel rods, moisture control, which entailed rebuilding the slate roof, deconstruction and re-building of the west tower, new plaster, and repair of the center arch and interior. The Tomb was leaning, and structural engineers had informed us that the tower was in imminent danger of collapse. We are extremely grateful for the support from the Stanley B. Farbstein Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation and the Stanley B. Farbstein Fund of the Jewish Endowment Foundation and these awards are making the completion of the restoration of the Lopez Tomb a reality. West Tower

Center Interior

Lopez Tomb in the 1940-50’s


February Yahrzeits

זכור

Leo Archambault Meri Bryant Richard Carle Roslee Charak Helen Fiedler Muriel Flanagan Paula Flink Martha Glass Harry Goldmintz Tillye King Charlotte Laken Isidor Lindenthal Ruth Mandel Irene Marks Sophye Olasov Rose Pellett Lipman Rich Sara Rodman Rosalie Shaftman Tom Sherak David Siegel Mildred Solomon Carol Tobakos Jonathan Train Isadore Wasserman Arthur Williams

Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Leo Abrams Margaret Becker Helene Belle George Birlant Tertia Brock Harriet Cohen Mildred Corb Mendel Dumas Morris Feldstein Martin Fisher Isadore Gabel Edith Gosschalk Marvin Greeneberg Maurice Grunwald Julius Kahn Andrew Kaplan Eli Katz Judith Keyserling Charlotte Klein Irma Kramer Betty Levy Esther Pumper Raymond Sabo Samuel Savitz Joan Schwartz Sadie Sher Leona Sugarman Thelma Warner Max Warshauer Arthur Williams Joseph Yurfest Fannie Zaglin

Week of February 10-16

Shelly Altschul Barbara Baum Abraham Bernstein Sara Jane Blechman Elayne Brady Jackie Brams George Breibart Lina Cohen Richard Cole Samuel Dinnerstein Jack Dolinsky William Ectman Bess Feren Roslyn Fox Sara Goldman Dorothy Gutmann Arthur Hopmeier Nita Koblin Sarah Lasovick Bernard Lehder Charlotte Libby Helen Merlino Irving Miller Beila Mirkin Doris New Bernice Rosenstock Frances Rothschild Eleanor Schaffer Herman Tenser Sylvia Welling Leopold Wetherhorn

Raphael Adler Allan Albert Clement Alfred Rochelle Bardin Howard Cole Gaines Crook Geraldine Ett Leonard Freed Barbara Freeman Barnett Gabriel Henrietta Gindoff Jason Golde Leonard Hurwitz Howard Jackson Rose Jackson Barbara Jacobson Rose Katzoff Max Lauper Lillian Levy Gussie Libater Mort Markus Amy Lynn Martin Irving Meyers Anna Napoleone Bernard Olasov Sally Plaxe Sophia Bregman Myer Sherak Philip Staub Louis Stern Edith Tanzer Miriam Thompson Dora Wortman Robert Zuckerman

Jeannette Addlestone Germaine Ajzensztark Sander Bergman Esther Berman Adel Bron Ethel Danziger Maury Feren Edward Fruchter Mark Green Edna Halpern Saul Heckelman JJ Heiden Philip Hornblas Irving Hoxenhorn Helen Isenstein Charlotte Korin Louis Lazarus Jennie Rivkin Minna Rothberg Sidney Silver Paul Spector Steven Spector Dorothy Stern Fara Tichi Larry Tuorila Zerline Richmond


Week of Feb. 24– March 2


Do you own a business?

Do you have a friend who owns a business?

Is there a restaurant or store you frequent?

The Programming Committee is looking for

auction items for the KKBE Masquerade Ball on March 16th!

Big items or small, fun items or serious ones….we want to have something for

everyone!

Be a part of the fun! If you can help, please contact Julie Ziff at

[email protected] or Hillary Mahon at [email protected]


February Birthdays

1 Marshall Goldstein 2 Alec Goldberg 2 Jennifer Walker 3 Orin Guidry 3 Timothy Gladden 4 Evan Shatz 4 Alan Koblin 5 Donna Orner 5 Gabriel Gould 5 Eli Sherman 5 Eric Strauss 6 Noah Singerman 7 Annie McMarlin 7 Derek Gutmann 7 Shawn Sandefur 7 Robin Shuler 7 Eric Spector 8 Neil Fisher 8 Christopher McGeady 8 Kasey Grossman 9 Elliot Tick 9 Elijah Siegler 9 Parker Black 9 Katharine Shapiro

10 Ann Apple 11 Sara Snyder 11 Abigail Zisk 12 Amelia Rose 12 Lucia Horowitz 12 Aaron Hornblas 12 Casey Fitzgerald 12 Erika Christensen 12 Allan Jaffe 12 Andrew Pearlman 13 Hannah Shatz 13 Kirby Glass 13 Madeline Revkin 14 Judith Carle 14 Louis Kaufman 14 Conrad Charak 14 Debra Sonkin 14 Kyle Mock 15 Eve Goodstein 16 Elissa Golde 16 David Rothberg 16 Reese Alspector 16 Nurit Shmilovich 16 Evalynn Lenoff

16 Gavin Blessinger 16 Morton Gitter 16 Susanna Snider 16 Jodi Charak 16 Finn Cohen 17 Ann Hassel 17 Shai Shmilovich 17 Matthew Gould 17 Lila Perlmutter 17 Harriet Glass 18 Arlene Margoles 18 Jeryll Perlmutter 19 Marianne Hulett 20 Logan Castle 20 Samuel Kunitz-Levy 20 Faye Hant 21 Irin Paris 21 Doris Silverman 21 Luca Chapman 21 Jacob Millman 21 Daniel Goldmintz 22 Betty Thalheimer 23 Amy Tabak 23 Amy Frain

23 Eileen Fried 23 Nancy Zisk 25 Monica Fahrer 25 Ann Hellman 25 Carol Antman 25 Jeffrey Jackson 25 Belita Shapiro 25 Shula Holtz 25 Sue Prenner 26 Michael Fritz 26 Michael Foster 26 Lora Kratzok 26 Bonnie Egan 27 River Abedon 27 Sarah Stapleton 27 Trudi Weiner 27 Douglas Berlinsky 27 Ira Levy 27 Peter Dubin 28 Alice Levkoff 28 Robert Kahn 28 Nan Birdwhistell

2 Roberta & Sidney Gordon 4 Beth & Jeffrey Buncher 12 Susan & Robert Rosen 12 Mindy & Roger Shanfeld 16 Emily & Eric Wahrman 16 Laura & Robert Williams 18 Beth & Robert Goldstein 21 Elena & Jon Lunn 26 Susan & Kyle Mock

February Anniversaries

Private Parties Welcomed

Arlene’s Catered Affairs

From rugelach to chopped liver ~to

Onegs and Mitzvah's

Arlene Margoles

843-367-1948

[email protected]


2018-2019 Harold & Lillian Jacobs Mitzvah Program ~ KKBE’s Annual Fund

Circle of Vision $5,000 - $9,999

Circle of Understanding $2,500 - $4,999

Circle of Spirit $1,000 - $2,499

Circle of Hope $500 - $999

Patrons $250 - $499

Fellows $100 - $249

Contributors $50 - $99

Michele & Jeff Bayme

Amy Davis and Phil Saul

Cindi and Kerry Solomon

Marjorie Rath & David Bachman

Judith Green Margalit & Gary Neiman

Dunlap & Richard Silver

Linda Bergman Linda & Richard Ett

Michael Fritz

Sondra & Paul Hopmeier Michael S. Kogan

Florence & Jack Kurtz Jane Meyerson

Beth & Bob Novick Margaret Seres

Shelley & Marty Yonas

Stephanie Alexander & Aaron Sherman

Bobbi Cohn Kathryn & Andrew Davidson Sarajane & Samuel Dolinsky

Eileen & Monte Fried Judy & Guy Gimson

Marilyn & Neal Gordon

Naomi & David Gorstein Harlan Greene & Jonathan Ray

Jill & Robert Katz Susan & Alan Koblin

Arlene & Robert Krauss Alice Levkoff

Teresa & Robert New Christine & William Olasov

Sheryl & Joseph Punia Sally & Ellis Regenbogen Michelle & Eric Rovner Randi & Rich Serrins

Debbie & Joseph Sistino Katharine & Steve Shapiro

Lisa Toporek Deborah and Robert Turkewitz

Sue & Jeff Weinman

Marlene Addlestone-Bursten & Larry Bursten Sharon & Jeff Alexander

Jack Bass Barbara & Edwin Epstein

Laurie & Ofer Gamliel David Haller

Heide & Jim Klein Larry Libater

Elyse & Steve Pernick Anita Moïse Rosenberg Beth & Mitchell Sherr Jeffrey Weingarten Vicki & Jay White

Marlene & Charles Williamon Paige & TR Williams Mindelle & Loren Ziff

Eve & Norman Berlinsky Vicki & Fred Danziger

Judy & Bill Farley Amy & Bryan Frain Ann & Max Hellman

Sharon Hox Martin Hoxenhorn Sandi & Gil Jacobs

Diane & Allen Jaffe Mary Lee & Richard Long

Audrey & Mark Mandel Arlene Margoles

Sharon & Jerold Martin Jennifer & Hans Mykytyn Sarita & Besim Ogretmen

Roslyn & Paul Price Stephanie & Bill Quick

LuAnn & Steven Rosenzweig Jane & Tom Steele

Cynthia Stetzer Maritza & Eric Strauss

Diane & Ed Tichi Anita Zucker

Stephanie Zweben & Oscar Iluzada

Flo & Barry Breibart Jodi & Conrad Charak

Rella & Alan Eysen Harriet & Steven Glass

Marion Goodman Jennifer & Gabe Gould Marty & Chuck Jackson

Cathy Meyerson Kleiman Hillary and Chris Mahon

Suzanne Michel Rosalyn Monat-Haller

& Dan Lerner Ellen Moryl

Susan & Robert Rosen Eileen & Russell Rosen

Gwen & Sid Sasiene Tammy & Robert Stine Ileen & Mark Swerdloff Susan & Bob Wallen

Thank you to all who have joined the Mitzvah Membership Program as of December 19, 2018. This program allows KKBE to meet its financial obligations and offer a variety of programs while continuing its policy of inclusiveness.

With a contribution of $50 or more, your gift will make a difference. Thank you!


Your Generous Donations We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions for December 16th - January 15th:

Addlestone/Regenbogen Families Adult Education Fund In honor of Susan & Bob Wallen Irma & Norman Resnic Baumrind Music Fund In honor of Joseph Mendelsohn Stephen Baumrind In memory of Richard Carle Judy & Tim Carle Bess Rosen & Paul Rosen Camp Fund In memory of Simon Larach Marilyn & David Larach Building Maintenance Fund In honor of Phyllis Koch Mauri & Brandon Brooks In memory of Jonathan Scott Train Jennifer & Hans Mykytyn In memory of Judy Schreiber Mr. & Mrs. Frank Baker In memory of Joan Nelson Evalynn Lenoff In memory of Herman Saltzman Evalynn Lenoff Cemeteries Maintenance Fund In memory of Sam Moskowitz Cynthia Stetzer In memory of Melvin Tasman Sharon & Jeff Alexander Coming Street Cemetery Restoration Fund In memory of Ira Rosenberg Anita Rosenberg In memory of Sam Moskowitz Sharon & Jerold Martin Endowment Fund In memory of Judy Schreiber Paige & TR Williams In memory of Bernard Lehder Marty & Chuck Jackson In memory of Claire Nussbaum Marlene Addlestone Bursten & Larry Bursten General Fund In honor of Mordenai Hirsch Diane Katz

General Fund In memory of Joan Golubow Lowenberg Jerry Golubow In memory of Captain Samuel and Mrs. Sophie Golubow Jerry Golubow In memory of Art Richek Heide & Jim Klein Susan & Keith Dickinson In memory of Judy Schreiber Adina & Alex Gross In memory of Bernard Antman Carol & Mark Antman In memory of Sara Moskowitz Sharon & Jerold Martin In memory of Brad Doner Donna & Randolph Friedman In memory of Elza Alterman The Country Club of Charleston Kramer Religious School Fund In honor of Bennet Weinman Roz Monat-Haller & Dan Lerner

In memory of Bill Kanter Roz Monat-Haller & Dan Lerner

In memory of Samuel Katzoff Roz Monat-Haller & Dan Lerner

Marian Birlant Slotin Bereavement Fund In memory of Leon Banov, Jr. Alan Banov In memory of Rita Banov Alan Banov Mildred Bernstein Kitchen Fund In memory of Irving Price Roslyn & Paul Price Mitzvah Membership Program In memory of George Jaiman Sr. Maritza & Eric Strauss In memory of Jason Strauss Maritza & Eric Strauss In memory of H. Sue Stonefield Anna & Peter Stonefield In memory of Harold & Lillian Jacobs Roslyn & Paul Price Music Fund In honor of Jonathan Ray & Harlan Greene Eve & Norman Berlinsky

Patla/Hirschmann Library Fund In honor of Larry Fox Barbara Fox Rabbi Alexander Discretionary Fund In memory of Rena Brown David Dumas In memory of Maurice Brown David Dumas In memory of Phil Rubin Douglas Berlinsky In memory of Nathan Bass Jack Bass In memory of Harriet & Robert Mann David Mann In memory of The Tree of Life 11 David Mann In memory of Susan Novick Beth & Bob Novick Rabbi Kanter Discretionary Fund In memory of Bill Kanter Larry Libater Sally & Ellis Regenbogen Ileen & Mark Swerdloff Michael Kogan Anita Rosenberg Sharon & Jeff Alexander Eileen & Monte Fried Pris Neulander Patricia Rones & Paul Sykes Marty & Chuck Jackson Linda Bergman Sylvia Hege Roslyn Monat-Haller & Dan Lerner Rabbi Robert Seigel Sanctuary Restoration Fund In honor of Anita Rosenberg Ann Mandel In honor of Beth Sherr Lois Sugarman Arlene Margoles Bobbi Cohn In honor of Bob Wallen Bobbi Cohn Micki & Fred Rosenberg Linda Bergman In honor of Bob Wallen Linda Bergman In honor of Roz Price Linda Bergman Bobbi Cohn In memory of Art Richek Heide & Jim Klein Diane Katz Chris & Billy Olasov


Rabbi Robert Seigel Sanctuary Restoration Fund In memory of Aaron Kalman Silver Marsha & Bill Greenhill In memory of Abner Bergman Roslyn & Paul Price In memory of Ann Lipman Seigel Dolly & David Jaffee In memory of Belle Silverberg Bonnie & Ed Silverberg In memory of Bernard Mendelson Cindi & Kerry Solomon In memory of Betty Finkel Dolly & David Jaffee Janet & Gerald Finkel In memory of Bill Kanter Cindi & Kerry Solomon In memory of Estelle Greenhill Marsha & Bill Greenhill In memory of Harold Gabel Myra Gabel In memory of Florence Bernanke Linda Bergman In memory of Helen Silver Marsha & Bill Greenhill In memory of Maurice Greenhill Marsha & Bill Greenhill In memory of Julius Jacob Schneider Marsha & Bill Greenhill In memory of Tillie & Isidor Lindenthal Joyce & Ronald Kahn In memory of Mildred Schwartz Steph & Bill Quick In memory of William Wilson Quick Steph & Bill Quick Rabbinic Endowment Fund In honor of Jan and Larry Lipov Terry & Dennis Fisher Sugarman Hospitality Fund In memory of Ruth Mandel Lois Sugarman In memory of Lowell Sugarman Lois Sugarman In memory of Charlene Poley Lois Sugarman

Join us for Torah Study

The World’s Oldest Book Club

Sunday, February 3, 10 & 24 10:30—11:30 am

Library Conference Room

Casual and conversational, join us for an ongoing

discussion of the foundational text of Jewish thought and

practice.

No Hebrew required Everyone Welcome


Rabbi Stephanie M. Alexander

[email protected]

Rabbi Greg Kanter

[email protected]

Rabbi Emeritus

Anthony D. Holz [email protected]

Executive Director Steve Bram

[email protected]

Music Director Robin Shuler

[email protected]

Religious School Director/ Youth Advisor Melanie Archer

[email protected]

B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator Shula Holtz

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant Grace Tinsley

[email protected]

Bookkeeper Sylvia Hege

[email protected]

Communications Director Irene Gilbert

[email protected]

Facilities/Museum Director Alexandra Sandefur [email protected]

Officers Naomi Gorstein - President

Amy Davis - President-Elect Jeff Weinman - Treasurer

Vicki Danziger - VP Membership VP Development

Paige Williams - VP Governance Harlan Greene - Secretary

Beth Elmaleh Stapleton - Financial Secretary

Ben Glass - Past President Edwin Pearlstine - President Emeritus

Ex-Officio

Sarah Blum/Diane Tichi Sisterhood Presidents

[email protected]

Martin Hoxenhorn Brotherhood President

[email protected]

Trustees

Traci Black Josh Chinitz Monte Fried Judy Gimson

Michael Kogan Hillary Mahon

Ellis Regenbogen Mark Swick

Our Committee Chairs

Adult Learning: Claire Curtis [email protected] Beth Sherr [email protected] Bereavement: Dunlap Silver [email protected] Building & Grounds: Steve Ziff [email protected] Caring: Judith Green [email protected] Herb Goldberg, Chair Emeritus Cemeteries: Ed Kronsberg [email protected] Morton Ellison, Chair Emeritus Charleston Area Justice Ministry: Louis Kaufman [email protected] Communications: Stephanie Zweben [email protected] Docents: Cynthia Stetzer [email protected] East Cooper: Sue & Jeff Weinman [email protected] [email protected] Governance: Paige Williams [email protected] Finance: Jeff Weinman [email protected] Heritage/Fine Arts: Andy Slotin [email protected] Anita Rosenberg [email protected] Historic Coming Street Cemetery: Anita Rosenberg [email protected]

Randi Serrins [email protected] Mary Radin [email protected] Investment: Jeff Weinman [email protected] Library: Marlene Williamon [email protected] Lowcountry Nosh: Eileen Fried [email protected] Marketing: Mindelle Ziff [email protected] Membership: Vicki Danziger [email protected] Nominating: Paige Williams [email protected] Ben Glass [email protected] Programming: Hillary Mahon [email protected] Religious School: Rachael Smilowitz [email protected] Ritual: Sandy Slater [email protected] Safety & Security: Monte Fried [email protected] Social Media: Jenna Colman [email protected] Tourism: Jim Geiger [email protected]

Yahrzeit Plaques

Yahrzeit is the Jewish tradition of honoring those who have passed away on the anniversary of their death.

One way KKBE offers to permanently honor the memory of your loved ones is with a yahrzeit plaque.

For more information, contact the KKBE Office.

mailto:[email protected]


Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim ~ February 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 5:30 pm Congregational Dinner 7 pm Shabbat Evening Service celebrating February birthdays and anniversaries

2 10 am Shabbat Morning Service

3 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 am Religious School 10:30 am Torah Study 12:30 pm B’nai Mitzvah planning meeting for parents

4

5 6 5:45 pm Hasicha 5:45 pm Confirmation 6 pm KKBE’s Leadership Initiative

7 5:30 pm Koleinu Rehearsal 6:45 Dessert & Coffee in the Social Hall 7 pm Lifelong Learning: A Jewish Response to Climate Change 8 pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 8 pm Lifelong Learning: Opening the Covenant

8 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service

9 10 am Shabbat Morning Service 10 am Tot Shabbat

10 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 am Religious School 10 am Torah Study 2:15 pm Lifelong Learning: tour of KKBE 3 pm Lifelong Learning with Barry Stiefel

11

12 7 pm Sisterhood YES Fund Program with Julian Wiles

13 5:45 pm Hasicha 5:45 pm Confirmation 6 pm KKBE’s Leadership Initiative

14

15 7 pm East Cooper Shabbat Service No Service Downtown

16 10 am Shabbat Morning Service

17 No Hebrew or Religious School

18 President’s Day

19 6 pm Board of Trustees: Executive Committee 7 pm Board of Trustees

20 5:45 pm Hasicha 5:45 pm Confirmation 6 pm Brotherhood Steak Dinner

21 6:45 Dessert & Coffee in the Social Hall 7 pm Lifelong Learning: Civil Rights philanthropist Julius Rosenwald 8 pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 8 pm Lifelong Learning: Opening the Covenant

22 8 pm Shabbat Evening Service

23 10 am Shabbat Morning Service celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Henry Siegler

24 9 am Hebrew School 10:30 am Religious School 10:30 am Torah Study

25

26 12 pm Lunch With Friends 7 pm CAJM Event

27 5:45 pm Hasicha 5:45 pm Confirmation 6 pm KKBE’s Leadership Initiative

28 6:45 Dessert & Coffee in the Social Hall 7 pm Lifelong Learning: Kosher for Passover 8 pm Adult B’nai Mitzvah 8 pm Lifelong Learning: Opening the Covenant


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