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Want more Information?

“...delve into Torah, for all can be found within...”

Pirkei Avot 5:6Chapters of our Fathers

Programming and Education Guide 5776 / 2015-2016

Premier Modern Orthodox Synagogue

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Shabbat Academy - The Pursuit of Higher EducationWhat are you majoring in? Philosophy? Law? Music? Are you sticking with a particular department, or a favorite teacher? Join Rabbi and Ora Davies and Shimon Hirsch at “Shabbat Academy”. Choose from a number of concurrent classes at Dor Tikvah on Shabbat after Kiddush, covering a diverse array of subjects and catering to different levels of Jewish study background. Perfect for those who want to learn more but can’t always make it out during the week. Classes include an introductory level session,a more advanced learning option, as well as youth programming.

Dates & Times: Shabbat (Saturday) monthly, after Kiddush - 12:20 PM.Dates for 2015-2016: September 19, November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 5, April 16, May 21 (All dates subject to change – Pleasecheck synagogue announcements or website for details) Winter dates willinclude early Mincha to follow the class with Maariv approximately 15minutes after Shabbat ends.

Shabbat Afternoon ParshaHow many ways are there of looking at a story? Tradition tells us that there areseventy faces to the Torah. Join in as this class delves into many of the perspectives for understanding the world’s all-time bestseller. Working on the schedule of theweekly Torah portion, Rabbi Michael Davies will guide the class through discussion of text and some of the classic commentaries in order to gain insight into the fascinating stories, familiar and overlooked passages and cryptic instructions that make up the Bible. Enrich your Shabbat conversation and carry the messages with you wherever you go! Class is appropriate both for beginners as well as those with Torah study background.

Dates & Times: Shabbat Afternoons in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. 45 minutes before afternoon services (check weekly schedule for exact times)

Seudah ShlishitIt’s not just a meal, it’s Seudah Shlishit! Join the ever-growing group that attends the brief Shabbat afternoon service and continues on to share the Seudah Shlishitmeal with song and study. And don’t forget to keep your eyes on the weeklyannouncements for spring/summer tishes (see page 4) at seudah shlishit time!

Dates & Times: Saturdays, following the late afternoon Mincha service (time varies through the year). Please note that our community has early Mincha on Shabbat Academy weeks during the winter months. Please check synagogue announcements or website for more information.

Week at a glance...

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SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MonthlyCoffee with the RabbiPage 9

WeeklyTorah StudyPage 8

EXPLORE SeriesPage 6

OBSERVE Series,RELATE SeriesPage 7

Weekly Lunchtime TalmudPage 8

Weekly ChaburahPage 8

Monthly Carlebach ServicePage 4

MonthlyWinter TischPage 4

Weekly Tot ShabbatPage 5

Weekly Shimon SaysPage 5

Weekly Seudah ShlishitPage 3

Weekly ShabbatAfternoon ParshaPage 3

Monthly Shabbat AcademyPage 3

Monthly ShabbatShebangPage 5

Monthly Summer TischPage 4

SHABBAT

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Carlebach Friday NightMonthly in the Chapel (formerly Senior Lounge) at Dor TikvahJoin us for a lively, song-filled Friday night service to warm your heart. All ages welcome.

Dates & Times for 2015-2016: September 11, October 16,November 13, December 11, January 15, February 19, March 11, April 1, and May 6

TischIt may feel cold outside, but it’s warm by the Tish table! There is a magical quality to joining in at a celebratory Friday night tisch, full of song and words of Torah, not to mention drinks and delectable desserts. But wait, there’s more! When the spring and summer months come, we move the Tisches to Saturdays. Enjoy those long, warm Shabbat after-noons with more refreshing song, Torah, and drink. Get together with friends and community to end Shabbat on a great note.Time: Monthly on Friday/Saturday evenings, exact time varies by the month

Dates and Location: TBD, rotating monthly host homes. Please check synagogue announcements or website for details.

ShabbatTot ShabbatJoin us for hands on learning like you’ve never seen before. Led by experi-enced educator, Samantha Goldberg, children ages 0-8 explore the weekly Torah portion through various mediums while having fun with their friends! Activities include drama, edible crafts, story time, song, dance, projects and more!

Every Shabbat @ 10:30am

Shimon Says w/ Shimon HirschA fifteen-minute Shabbat shiur/discussion group that aims to impart the foundational messages of the weekly parsha. Attendees are able toexperience how the Torah’s teachings can be integrated in to their livesboth in thought and practice.

Shabbat ShebangLast year a few of Rabbi Davies’ students approached him about coming over on Shabbat afternoon. What started out as an exam study sessionmorphed into an hour of food, fun, and quite a bit of Torah discussion. It was so good that we decided to make it official. Join us for snacks and schmooze. 5th - 8th graders

Times: approximately two hours before afternoon serviceson Shabbat Dates for 2015-2016: October 24, November 21, December 19, January 30, February 27, March 19, April 9, and May 14

Shabbat: Youth

S h a b b a t S h a l o m !

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EducationEXPLORE – A Taste of Judaism (@ Davies)Are sex and Judaism compatible? Do Jews believe in an afterlife?Judaism – What’s it all about?

If you’ve ever had a question about Judaism but were afraid to ask it, this interac-tive workshop series is for you. We’ll explore the nature and perceptions of Jewish identity, traditions and community through movies, TV shows and our personal viewpoints. Come with questions, come with curiosity, come with a friend!Everyone welcome, Jewish or not. Come to one evening or all eight.

Tuesday Nights at 7:30pmOctober 27th – The AfterlifeNovember 3rd – G-dNovember 10th – Prayer & ProphecyNovember 17th – Shabbat & HolidaysNovember 24th – Life CycleDecember 1st – TorahDecember 8th – Kashrut & Catch-upDecember 15th – Marriage & Sexuality

OBSERVE – Movies and Messages: Jewish Concepts and Popular Media Feature films and friends meet up with fundamental concepts in Jewish thought as we screen segments of well known movies and television programs, then discuss the Jewish themes and concepts they suggest. Fun and educational – there is more to Hollywood than you ever realized! This seminar promises to be lively and eye opening for all. Bring a friend!

Tuesday Nights at 7:30pmFebruary 2nd, 9th, 18th, and 23rd

RELATE – Relationships Through a Torah Lens With Ora DaviesTuesday Nights 7:30 pm beginning May 10th @ the Davies homeMay 10th - Parent Child RelationshipsMay 17th - Spousal relationshipsMay 24th - Peer RelationshipsMay 31st - Relationship with G-d

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EducationWeekly Lunchtime Talmud ClassExercise your mind as you enter a world of thought studied by centuries of Jews. Uncover the depth of Jewish law as you examine cases and understand how Jewish legal process developed and is applied today. No prior Talmud experience necessary. Join Rabbi Davies, as we study Tractate Taanis with its focus on the laws, customs and thought behind the Jewish calendar year with a whole lot of interesting tangents along the way. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursdays at 12:00pm, ongoing at the Dor Tikvah House,1805 Sandcroft Drive

Thursday Night Chaburah In this class you will learn the very basics of how to learn. From understanding the translation of difficult words, to learning the Talmud with Rashi’s commentary, we will explore the depths of the Oral Law. This will be more of a group-learning format; we will be learning together as a group and listening to what each person has to say. No prior experience is necessary. We will be focusing on the laws of Shabbat, but we will also be looking into sections of Talmud related to the Jewish holidays as they approach in the calendar year. A variety of snacks and drinks will be served.

Thursdays at 8:00pmOngoing at the Dor Tikvah House, 1805 Sandcroft Drive

Weekly Torah Study Class - A Deeper Look at the Book of GenesisWe refer to the Torah as a Living Torah. Let’s take a look at what makes it so alive! With a blend of ancient rabbinic wisdom and careful literary analysis, Rabbi Davies will offer fresh insight into layers of meaning woven into the text. Each class will pose insightful and thought- provoking questions, and leave you with a peek into the world of meaning that most never suspect exists in the Bible. We will continue with the various deep and exciting stories that make up the first of the five books of Moses, dealing primarily with the story of Noah and the Great Flood. The class will hopefully leave you with a deeper understanding of Torah and how it matters to our lives, right here, right now. Appropriate both for beginners and those with Torah-study background.

Sundays at 7:30pmStarting October 25th at the Dor Tikvah House, 1805 Sandcroft Drive

Scholar in ResidenceTentative Scholars in Residence for this year –

Rabbi Yaakov GlasserRabbi Judah DardikRabbi Binny Freedman

Sunday Morning Coffee with the RabbiMonthly get together with Rabbi Davies and whoever might want to pick his brain. Get in some great conversation before going out to Second Sunday on King. What a great way to start the week.

Second Sunday of the Month @ 9:30am at King Street Cookies

Take Home ShabbatLearning in the comfort of your own home. Rabbi Davies will be developing a series of recordings and videos to enhance your Shabbat, including the tradi-tional “Shalom Aleichem” and “Eishet Chayil” songs, Friday night and Saturday Kiddush, and sections of the Shabbat prayer services. A ready-made opportunity to familiarize yourself with all the pieces that make every Shabbat so memorable.

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Hollah 4 Challah!Dor Tikvah Youth Program Kickoff EventGet your challah baking on just in time for Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year!

Sunday, September 6th, 2015 | 10 am – 12 pmDor Tikvah, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.Ages 2-5th grade• Braid and bake challahs• Listen to PJ Library stories• Decorate challah covers and more!

PJ Library Tot Shabbat and Paper-bag TheatreKids won’t want to miss this! Experience the magic of the Dor Tikvah Youth Program and PJ Library with a Special Tot Shabbat program and Paper-Bag Theater for children ages2 and up. Babysitting will be available for those under 2.

Date and Time: Shabbat September 12th 10:30-1pm(Concurrent Adults program while the kids are having a blast – See Page 13)

Candy Sukkah Competition - DON’T MISSCongregation Dor Tikvah’s 2nd Annual Candy Sukkah-Building Competition. Sukkah’s will be judged by our panel of three extra-special experts:Dr. Arlene Shawinsky Rosenthal - Child ExpertNathan “The Candy Man” KirshsteinShimon Hirsch - The CommissionerShow off your Sukkah-building skills and then enjoy the sweet results!

Date and Time: Shabbat, Oct. 3rd starting at 10:30 AM

Chanukah Glow in the Dark Dodge BallSecond through eight graders, candle lighting, doughnut decorating and make your own Chanukiya and of course, glow in the dark dodgeball

Date and Time: Saturday, Dec. 12th, 7-8:30pm

Mishloach ManotKids ages 3 and up, join Dr. Arlene Rosenthal for a special Mishloach Manot program. We will be making baskets for special persons in our congregation. At the Rosenthals’ Home 2221 Portside Way (Ashley Harbor). Drivers will be needed to distribute the Mishloach Manot Baskets on Purim day, so if you are able to help take kids to deliver the baskets, please let us know – [email protected]

Sunday, March 20th @ 10:00am

We are excited to welcome Shimon Hirsch – together with his wife Meira and their daughters Tal and Tamar – to Charleston and the Congregation Dor Tikvah community! Shimon will be taking on the position of Youth Education and Programming Coordinator at Dor Tikvah. In this new role he will work to further enhance our existing youth program infrastructure and look to professionalize our efforts with the next generation of leaders in the community. Shimon and Meira are also joining the Judaic staff at Addlestone Hebrew

Academy, another wonderful opportunity for them both to interact with our childrenon a regular basis. An easygoing and friendly educator, Shimon is experienced in planning and executing educational programs and activities that elevate the learner’s spiritual world. Shimon instills Jewish values in both formal and informal frameworks, strengthening his students' connection to their Jewish identity. This past year Shimon and Meira taught at Yeshivat Noam, a Jewish day school in Northern New Jersey, and oversaw the Bnei Akiva youth program in Teaneck, New Jersey – one of the largest Modern Orthodox communities in the country.

We look forward to the exciting programs that Shimon will be introducing to our already rich youth calendar. Some of the upcoming plans include enhanced Shabbat morning programs led by our teen youth leaders, teen leadership training, and increased holiday and social-educations activities. We especially look forward to your meeting the Hirschs’ and getting to gain from their presence here in Charleston.

Welcome

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Family

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AdultKiddush KonnectionA new opportunity at Dor Tikvah to get to know one another through stimulating conversation.Date and Time: Speed meet, fall and spring

Food for Thought, winter and summerExact date and times TBD

Mix & MatchIn the mood for Kosher Chinese Food? Want to meet new people? You’re in luck! Dor Tikvah is importing Chinese food to be served at the homes of our members on Sunday night. You can join 7 other adults and dine on fine cuisine. We are looking for 6 host homes (total of 8 adults per home). Each host will choose two guests and we will randomly assign the others. Food will be double-wrapped so it can be reheated in anyone’s oven (Guidelines will be provided by Rabbi Davies).

Date and Time: TBD An Entertaining Introduction to Jewish GenealogyPhyllis Kramer, Vice President of Education for JewishGen, Inc.

Join us for a first step into your history, culture, geography, and family. Are you curious about where your family came from and why they moved? Genealo-gy can answer these questions. Genealogy can become a hobby, even one’s passion. It is an exciting way to connect with family members and to ensure that traditions are passed down. We will begin with an introductory lecture on Genealogy, a short history of the Jewish people and Jewish geography. We will continue with genealogy forms and charts, suggestions on beginning your research, and what you can hope to find. We will focus on how to organize and format your information, how to use the Internet as a tool to gather information, and how to use the organization JewishGen for help.

Sponsored in memory of Carol Adelman by her family.Cohosted with Addlestone Hebrew Academy, and other local Jewish organiza-tions.

Date and Time: Sunday, October 18th, 1:00-3:20Contact Saul Adelman, [email protected] for more information.

Sukkah Hop n’ TischA community stroll around the neighborhood, from Sukkah to Sukkah. There will be stops for kids and adults, ending at the Rosenbergs’ for a Blow Out Sukkot Tisch.

Date and Time: September 28 @ 4:00pm

3rd Annual Turkey BowlJoin us for a friendly game of footballBring your friends and family – Two hand touch – Everyone is invited

Where? Mary Utsey Playground (off of Orange Grove Road)Why? If you have to ask, you probably shouldn’t be playingDate and Time: Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26th at 11:00 AM

Trip to Columbia ZooJoin friends from Dor Tikvah for a fun-filled trip to Columbia. Come spend the day with us at the Riverbanks Zoo. We will travel together to Columbia, SC. We’ll start out with a group picnic at the park. Then we will have the chance to see the sites and animals around the zoo. We are going to have a blast!

Date: May 8

Share One ShabbosJoin our new campaign to share the beauty of Shabbos with your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and fellow members of the community that don’t have the chance to traditionally celebrate Shabbat. Sign up to be a part of this wonderful opportunity, sharing a Shabbat meal together. Let us spread the magic of this weekly practice with a fun filled and mean-ingful experience for the entire community.

Date: October 31

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Holidays HolidaysTu-Bishvat Seder - January 24th, 5-7pm

Purim - - March 23rd & 24th

Pre Pesach Chametz Burn - April 22nd

Pesach Luncheon - April 29th

Yom HaZikaron Community Event - May 11th

Yom HaAtzmaut Community Celebration - May 15th

Lag-Ba’omer bonfire - May 28th, 9:45pm

Yom Yerushalayim festive meal - June 5th

Shavuot Extravaganza - June 11-13

Pre-Selichot Kumsitz with BSBISpecial Guest: Our new High Holy Days Chazzan Naftali AbramsonWhere: The Minyan House – 8 Lord Ashley DriveWhen: September 5th @ 11:15pm

Greatest Hits of the High Holy DaysA one-hour discussion and sampling of High Holy Day Prayers

Rosh HaShanah - Monday, September 14, 6pmYom Kippur - Wednesday, September 23, 8:30am

Simchat Torah DancingJoin us for an evening of celebration and fun for the whole family. All are welcome to come enjoy delicious pizza (prepared by Ms. Anita herself), troves of candy, singing and dancing. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Date and Time: October 5, beginning at 7:15pm

Light up the Night: A Chanukah ExperienceWelcome to the newest coffee house in Charleston, SC. Warm drinks, music, board games, latkas and of course the menorah. Join us for an evening that’s just like your favorite acoustic coffee house, come on in, sit back and relax and enjoy the great music, variety of teas, coffees and wines/beers as well as some of the finest s’mores in town. This is an evening just for adults.

When: December 12, 8:00pm - 11:00pmWhere: Location TBD