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Synagogue Emanu-El Scroll

October 1-31, 2019 2 Tishrei -2 Heshvan 5780

Shabbat Schedule

Shabbat Vayelekh/

Shuvah

Friday, October 4th Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:00PM (Singing Circle) Candle-Lighting: 6:42PM

Saturday, October 5th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM Shabbat Ends: 7:49PM

Shabbat Ha’azinu

Friday, October 11th Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:00PM Candle-Lighting: 6:33PM

Saturday, October 12th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM (Anniversary Shabbat,

Jr. Jam) Shabbat Ends: 7:40PM

Shabbat Hol HaMoed

Sukkot

Friday, October 18th Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:00PM (FNL: Sukkot

Potluck Dinner)

Candle-Lighting: 6:25PM

Saturday, October 19th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM

Shabbat Ends: 7:32PM

Shabbat Bereshit

Friday, October 25th Kabbalat Shabbat, 6:00PM (COSY 4th Friday)

Candle-Lighting: 6:17PM

Saturday, October 26th Services: 9:30AM

Shabbat Ends: 7:24PM

Table of Contents

Rabbi-pg. 2 President-pg. 3 Sisterhood-pg. 4 Men’s Club-pg. 5 Religious School & Youth-pp. 6-7 Yahrzeits & Call to Minyan-pg. 8 Donations-pp. 12-13 Calendar-pg. 20

Congregational

FNL Potluck Sukkot

Dinner

Friday, October 18th

6:00PM Services

followed by

Potluck Dinner in the sukkah

Please join us as we eat and enjoy Synagogue Emanu-El’s beautiful Sukkah!

Synagogue Emanu-El will provide salmon and pizza! Please bring a dairy/pareve dish to share!

Salads, Sides or desserts!

Free if you bring a dish to share! $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for children

if you do not bring a dish to share!

Please contact us to let us know what you will be bringing and to RSVP by Wednesday, October 16th to the

Synagogue office at 843-571-3264 emanu-el@emanu-el.com

There will be a kids party in the sukkah starting at 5:00PM

Stay tuned for more details!

Kol Nidre with Yuriy Bekker

& Friends

For the third year in a row, Yuriy Bekker will lead an orchestral rendition of Kol Nidre immediately prior to our Erev Yom Kippur service. He will be joined by Tomas Jakubek on violin and Elizabeth Murphy on cello. Yuriy has delighted aud i ence s s i nce 2007 a s Concertmaster of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. He was named its principal Pops conductor in 2016.

This year Yuriy will usher in Kol Nidre playing a rare world famous 1638 Guarneri violin. The soaring

rich sounds of these strings will set the tone for our Yom Kippur worship — Tuesday, October 8th, at 6:30PM.

We are grateful for Yuriy’s continued generosity to Synagogue Emanu-El.

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5 Windsor Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: (843) 571-3264

Fax: (843) 402-0844

Email: emanu-el@emanu-el.com

Website: www.emanu-el.com

Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum

Executive Director Kelly O’Meara Hampton

Religious School Principal & Ritual Assistant

Daphne Hubara

President Marsha Gewirtzman

President Elect Craig Browdy

1st Vice President Al Hawkins

Treasurer Suzanne Lynch

Financial Secretary Michael Schwartz

Corresponding Secretary Ellen Hoffman

Parliamentarian Lydia Mandel

Past President Paul Lynch

Board of Trustees Ryan Bluestein

Linda Krawcheck Heather Levy Julie Malka

Karen Pinosky Raina Rubin

Roxann Spandorfer Stephen Steinberg Gary Weinstein

Sisterhood President Gloria Adelson

Men’s Club President Harold Grater

F R O M T H E D E S K O F R A B B I R O S E N B AU M

In the film Up in the Air, George Clooney’s character gives motivational lectures asking the question, “What’s in your backpack?” The point of these lectures was to convince its listeners that the more baggage that we carry in our lives, the more difficult it is to move forward.

As we learn from the film, the flaw in this presentation was the notion that long-

term personal connections, along with most material possessions, are equally dispensable, and Clooney’s character begins to understand that there is value to the “baggage” that personal relationships provide. But I believe he was on to something regarding other weighty matters. Sometimes, we must learn to shed the remnants of past that leave us stationary.

Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are asked to do just that, albeit

symbolically. During these days, when our awareness of our behavior is heightened, we head to a moving body of water and throw bread into it. The bread represents our sins, and when we throw the bread, we are doing more than discarding carbohydrates; we are both acknowledging our past shortcomings and our desire to avoid being lured into the wrong direction.

At Emanu-El, our tradition is to gather in the late afternoon of the first day of

Rosh Hashanah (or the second day, if the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat) close to the Synagogue, and to cast our sins together as a community. I realize that it can be difficult to move away from meals with family and friends following an intense morning of services, but I hope that you will be able to join us all the same. For when we show our willingness to empty our “backpacks” as a group, we may be motivated by the intentions and seriousness of those around us to stick to our hopes for a better year ahead.

In case you cannot join us for our formal Tashlich service, please know that you

can perform Tashlich anytime between Rosh Hashanah and the onset of Yom Kippur, except for on Shabbat. Still, if you can join us as a community, we can embody the traditional phrase: “Hazak Hazak V’nithazek” — “Be strong, be strong, and may we be strengthened.”

May our community strengthen one another in the new year.

SAVE THE DATE

Fall Congregation Meeting

Sunday, October 13th, 10:15AM-Noon

Please plan to attend our Congregation Meeting. As is our tradition, you will get important updates on synagogue finances, programs and religious school. Also, we look forward to sharing the plans for the kitchen renovation.

The agenda for the meeting will include a focus group where we will invite your thoughts on the critical question “What should we look for in a new rabbi?”

Your perspective will help frame our search. While no one person defines who we are as a congregation, I think we all agree that the selection of a new rabbi is one of the most

important decisions we have before us. Please make your voice heard.

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P R E S I D E N T - M A R S H A G E W I R T Z M A N

1-Patti Bagg 1-Mary Rotstein

2-Allan Lieberman 2-Marcia Miller 2-Barry Allen

4-Randi Weinstein 5-Jacob Kestenbaum

5-Leon Rudich 5-Nate Washuta 6-Irving Lipsky 6-Martin Gold

6-Ellen Yampolsky 6-Manuel Cohen

6-Shara Star 6-Justin Debrow

6-Michael Leo Dolbir 6-Benjamin Leo Dolbir

7-Ruth Oser 7-Scott LeRoy

7-Kim Dye 8-Al Hawkins

8-Joan Feldman 9-Alex Hershenson

9-Joe Engel 9-Logan Landis

12-Andrea Berendt 13-Paul Rundbaken 13-Mickey Fischbein

14-Irene Gilbert 14-Andrew Levy 14-Aiden Levy

14-Stuart Tessler 14-Amy Goldberg 14-Scott Dryzer

15-Blanche Cohen 15-Emma Segal

16-Sharon Toporek 16-Bess Bluestein 17-Alan Rovick

17-Nathan Deitsch 17-Sophie Deitsch 17-Ian Aaronson 17-Murray Lancer

18-Hadassah Sternfeld 19-Mindy Seltzer 19-Ryan Chesley

20-Vera Torchinskaya 20-Harriett Steinert 22-Peter Leo Dolbir

23-Sarah Deitsch 23-Avron Lesser 23-Joe Fischbein

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Winston Churchill famously said “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Synagogue Emanu-El could never survive without those who live this adage through word and deed. As you look back over the past year, deciding what will remain constant and what will change, I hope you will ask how much you give? I am not talking financial giving, but giving your time. Depending on where we are in life, some have more time than others. Who amongst us, though, can’t carve out a few hours to make a meaningful project a success. Please consider your passions. Undoubtedly, you will realize a reward by volunteering. In addition, you will set an example for those around you. Our synagogue committee chairs and their teams lead the way. Contact a chair person and let them know how you want to help. May the New Year bring health, happiness and fulfillment. L’shana tova!

2019-2020 Committee Leadership

Constitutional Standing Committees

Finance and Audit – Michael Schwartz, Suzanne Lynch, Craig Browdy

Ritual – Mitch Gilbert, Mindy Hawkins

Youth – Daphne Hubara, Adina Gross

Membership and Hospitality Membership – Raina Rubin

Hospitality – Joan Halushka

Ushering – Charles Richards, Jack Lawson

Building and Grounds – Al Hawkins, Chet Fischbein

Legal – Paul Lynch, Ryan Bluestein

Cemetery – Ted Levin, Stan Chepenik

Ways and Means BBQ – Mike Engel Spring Fundraiser – Roxanne Spandorfer Building Interior Design – Joan Halushka

Special Committees

Tikun Olam/Social Action – Evaline Delson

Kitchen – Brenda Lederman

Technology – Gabe Bluestein

Security – Ted Levin, Kenny Barfield

Library – Carol Manheim

Life and Legacy – Harry Nadler, Harvey Friedman

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S I S T E R H O O D — G L O R I A A D E L S O N

Shop the Sisterhood Gift shop

Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts

Wedding gifts

Baby gifts

High Holiday items

Contact Gloria Adelson 843-345-7733

Shana Tovah! Hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays and our beautiful services. Thank you to all who made this possible. Sisterhood wishes each and everyone of you a happy, healthy and peaceful year! Last week your Sisterhood Executive Committee met to plan for the new year. We heard you!!!! Less meetings and more special events in addition to some “Pop-Up” occasions! Stay tuned! Barbara Backer has offered to teach Mah Jong in Tuesdays to anyone who wants to learn. We will consider afternoon and/or evening classes. Please contact Barbara at bbacker@comcast.net if you are interested. As you are aware, the Synagogue kitchen must have some serious work done. Sisterhood is hoping to make some monies to help the Synagogue through its Judaica Shop. We are hoping to have a display case so we can show more merchandise. SO, please think of your Judaica Shop for home Judaica items as well as gifts, especially hostess gifts with a Judaica twist, or Bar/Bat Mitzvah gifts. This is like a triple Mitzvah! A nice Judaica gift and Sisterhood helps the Synagogue! Do you have a child in college or graduate school? Sisterhood would love to send special holiday gifts to them with our compliments to let them know we are thinking about them. To do this, we need names and addresses. Please send the information to me at happygaa6@gmail.com. Our Senior Single Women Sundays have been such a success thanks to Dr Harriett Steinert. It was Harriett’s idea to host senior singles periodically on a Sunday night to provide an opportunity to meet different people and socialize. The group is open to all singles in the community! If you are single and have not received an email, please contact Brenda Lederman at bylederman@gmail.com. If you don’t have email, someone will call you. Please remember to send in your dues for this Sisterhood year!!! Again, Shana Tovah with love, Gloria

Sisterhood Book Club met at Anne Sbrocchi’s home to discuss The Library

Book. As usual, there was a lively discussion.

(Photo credit: Lisa Isaacson)

Sisterhood Parking Spot Raffle Winner

SONDRA JAFFE

Congratulations!

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Men’s Club– Howard Snow

Barbara & Michael Halpern

Lori & Alex Fox

Mira & Alex Shulmanovitch

Rachel & Jonah Fox

Aliza & Peter MacClellan

Martha & Graeme Bagg

Norm & Evaline Delson

Katherine & Victor Lazarovici

Dorothy & Howard Weiner

Julie & Brian Hellman

Andrea & Ira Berendt

Sarah & Michael Neboschick

Dianne & Lloyd Mandel

Join us for Anniversary Shabbat on

Saturday, October 12th

Birthdays Continued

23-Randy Dempsey 24-Martin Lazarus 24-Jackie Berlinsky 24-Sara Bluestein

25-Alex Fox 25-Howard Brilliant

26-Ira Berendt 26-David Ellison 26-Pearl Hyman 27-Simone Gross 28-Carol Baker

28-Graeme Bagg 28-Lewis Harris

29-Marsha Freudenberg 30-Bobbi Spitz 31-Rita Busman

One of the goals of Men’s Club is to communicate better with our members. We are in the process of improving how we do that. Most of the time we communicate through the weekly bulletin and the monthly scroll. But let’s face it, we don’t always pay a lot of attention to those communications (if you’re even reading this, we’ve accomplished something). So we’re putting together an accurate list of paid Men’s Club members and their email addresses so we can communicate by email directly to our members. Granted, that’s not perfect either as we don’t always pay attention to our emails. But it does allow us to communicate a targeted message to our targeted audience. Thanks to Leah and Ruth in the office for their help in assembling an accurate-as-possible list. We will send reminders of upcoming events to our members this way. Upcoming in October is the Sukkah Build on Oct. 6th (rain date Oct. 13th) and Brisket & Scotch in the Sukkah on Oct. 17th. More information about that is on this page. On behalf of Men’s Club president Harold Grater and past president Charles Richards, I wish all members of the congregation L ’Shana Tovah. Howard Snow Men’s Club Vice President

Join Men’s Club

for

Scotch & Brisket

in the Sukkah,

Thursday,

October 17th,

6:00PM

$15.00

per person

All Are

Welcome!

RSVP to

Howard Snow at

hrsnow21@gmail.com or

843-414-7334

Sukkah Builders

Needed

Join Emanu-El

Men’s Club and

help build our Sukkah

We invite you to do a mitzvah while having fun and getting into the spirit of our happiest holiday.

Sunday, October 6th, 8:00AM (Rain Date: 10/13)

Coffee & donuts will be served!

If you can please bring your cordless drills, ladders (step-ladders will do)

and work gloves!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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R E L I G I O U S S C H O O L / Y O U T H

Join us for our youth service geared toward

3rd-6th graders. We will celebrate Shabbat with song, prayer,

learning and games. Junior Jam will start at 11AM in the

Chapel.

October 12th, November 16th & December 14th

Religious School K-6 – October 6th Kesher – October 13th Tichon – October 6th

Pre-School – October 13th

Reminder:

There is no school on Sunday, October 20th, as we hope to

see all of our students at the Simchat Torah celebration on

Monday evening, October 21st!

If you have any

prizes you’d like to

donate, please

deliver them to the

Synagogue Office

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Y O U T H

Rakevet Rocks Skating event

Youth Services

will be held

on Rosh Hashanah and

Yom Kippur mornings.

Reservations are not required for Youth Services.

All youth services will begin at approximately 11:00AM and will last about one hour.

Youth services are led by Emanu-El members and

are available for the following age groups:

Tot services (age 5 & under), Jr. Congregation (K-2) and (3-5), Teen Discussion (6-8) and (9-12)

SERVICES

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Y A H R Z E I T S & C A L L T O M I N YA N

October 18th-19 Tishrei Irwin Kalik

Hyman Rabin Frank Galatolie

October 19th-20 Tishrei Beverly Friedman

Moss Reuben Michael Torchinskaya

October 20th-21 Tishrei Bronya Raykhlin Frances Schwartz Harold Dempsey

October 21st-22 Tishrei Ida Breibart

Abe S. Karesh October 22nd-23 Tishrei

Jack Grossman Florence Boris

David Nossokoff Hyman L. Pearlman

Esther Hertzberg Rose Toporek

Riva Shteinbok Agrest Lena J. Kronsberg

October 23rd-24 Tishrei Harry Goldberg Martin Goldberg

Cheryl Blatt October 24th-25 Tishrei

Arlie Kosman Rebecca Goldberg

October 25th-26 Tishrei Mary Baker

Dorothy B. Mendelsohn Fay Levine Moyer

October 26th-27 Tishrei Helen Yellenberg Frances Lubart

Helen Schulman Dorothy Cohen

October 27th-28 Tishrei Joseph Frisch

Alan David Ruden Jennie Ackerman Louis Kaynard

October 28th-29 Tishrei Ida Kalinsky

Samuel Shapiro Sylvia Greene

October 5th-6 Tishrei Albert Goer

Sara Baker Friedman Michael Kramer

Erwin Raffel October 6th-7 Tishrei

S. Harris Goldberg October 7th-8 Tishrei

Yonah Gelson Michael Josifs Gordezky Sura-Lea Jukils Gordezky

Sidney Melet Harry Ackerman

October 8th-9 Tishrei Ida Leah Baker

October 9th-10 Tishrei Joan Berlinsky

October 10th-11 Tishrei Larise Pilat

Edith Iserson October 11th-12 Tishrei

Simon Sharnoff Malvina Weiner

October 12th-13 Tishrei Abe Dumas

Alan M. Rosenberg October 13th-14 Tishrei

Ida S. Roseman Herman Sandy Fleishman

Sophia Suds Melet Irene Churnin

October 14th-15 Tishrei Sam Schild

Ida T. Rosen Naomi D. Simon Sidney Newman

October 15th-16 Tishrei Charlote Gross

Ellen Lerner Goldie Levine Herbert Silver

October 16th-17 Tishrei Morris Klein

Harry Schraibman October 17th-18 Tishrei

Maxwell Lehrer Israel Geldbart

October 29th-30 Tishrei Leila M. Stricker

Israel Nebb Esther Ullner

October 30th-1 Heshvan Daniel N. Silverman, Jr.

Lena Barshay Harris Nathan Cohen Chaim Noah Weiss

October 31st-2 Heshvan Norman Levin

Irene Kaminsky Gold Lillian T. Bernstein Marvin Iva Hiltzik

November 1st-3 Heshvan Elihu Mazo

Arthur Rovick Myron Lutz

October 5th-11th Patti Bagg

Susie Steinberg Ida Polyachenko

Marcia Spar Jerry Kaynard

Mira Shulmanovitch Andrew Iserson Howard Weiner

October 12th-18th

Ira Rosenberg Audrey Fleishman

Marcia Spar Sheryl Galatolie Sonja Pearlman

Mark Tanenbaum Larry Simon

Jill Deich Mildred Maier

Rhonda Richards Julie Ellison

Sharon Binder Albert Schraibman

David Kalik

October 19th-25th Richard Friedman

Vera Torchinskaya Klara Veyber

Randy Dempsey Sheralyn Rosenblum

Billy Grossman Joan Halushka Myra Howard

Ivan Nossokoff Betty Pearlman

Ike Ryba Edwin Toporek Mikhail Agrest

Barbara Halpern Marshall Miller Joe Mendelsohn

Burnet Mendelsohn

October 26th-November 1st Janet Friedman Sondra Jaffe

Marshall Heiden Sharon Binder

Judy Lutz Ellen Mintz

Jerry Kaynard Myra Howard

Ivan Nossokoff George Greene

Marcie Rosenberg Michael Stricker Stanford Ullner Jaclyn Berlinsky Phyllis Cohen Sarah Book Ted Levin

Martin Gold Betty Pearlman

Laurence Hiltzik Herbert Rovick

C A L L T O

M I N Y A N

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We are fortunate to have missed the forecasted hit by Hurricane Dorian. With the pending storm, many came together to make sure we were safe.

Our staff, Rabbi, and minyanaires lovingly wrapped our Torah scrolls in plastic and stored them in the windowless classroom. Thanks to the staff who made sure our computers

were out of harm’s way. To Larry and Anita, thank you for making sure we had a Shabbat “nosh” after services. To Rabbi Rosenbaum, the stream of communications updated us and reassured us that all was well. Thank you.

Kelly called our landscaper asking them to clear the front so our entrance would be safe on Shabbat. They couldn’t make it. Enter Kelly and her son Liam, who brought their leaf blower and tirelessly made sure paths were clear. Above and beyond. Much appreciated.

This month, on the holiday of Shmini Atzeret, we begin to add the phrase “You cause the winds to blow and the rains to fall” when we say Amidah during services. We’re grateful they didn’t come too early!

Mrs. Deborah Ann Chottiner Mrs. Lindsey Weissman

New Chai Leaves

Purchased

In honor of Harriett Steinert

from the Sunday Golden Girls

C O N G R E G A N T S C O R N E R

Big Yasher Koach and a

bigger Thank You to the following

congregants who participated in

leading services in September:

Alan Isaacson, Mike Engel, Mindy Hawkins, Mitch Gilbert,

Craig Browdy, Shoshana Rosenbaum, Emma Bluestein, Sonya Knee,

Peyton Steinberg, Lily Bluestein, Rick Segal, Rabbi Yosef Levanon,

Jacob Kestenbaum and Elan Levine

Happy 95th birthday Charlot! Due to the hurricane we were not able to celebrate here, so Charlot

celebrated with family in New York. With special guests Neda &

Alan Nussbaum!

To Barbara & Mike Halpern on the birth of their grandson,

Cy Leor Halpern

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H I G H H O L I DAY S 5 7 8 0

CEMETERY

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Sunday, October 6th, 10:00AM

It is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones during the High Holiday season. Please join Rabbi Rosenbaum for a brief memorial service at Emanu-El’s Maryville Cemetery.

Yom Kippur Discussion

It is customary to learn Jewish texts on the afternoon of Yom Kippur.

Please join Rabbi Rosenbaum for

a discussion of the book of Jonah on Wednesday, October 9th,

from 4:15PM-5:15PM

Wednesday, October 9th after the end of the Neilah Service

Final Shofar will be at 7:45PM

Our thanks to Dr. Ettaleah &

Mr. Nicky Bluestein & Dr. William & Judy Grossman who are once again hosting

break-the-fast.

A delicious and lovely way to end the holiday with your

Emanu-El friends.

Monday, October 21st “Happy Hour” begins at 6:00PM

Services begin at 6:45PM

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S I S T E R H O O D N E W Y E A R S G R E E T I N G S

Gloria Adelson Susan and Charles Altman Sandi and Sandy Archambault Barbara and Don Backer Patti and Mickey Bagg and Family Carol and Barry Baker Charles and Nancy Banov Dr. Sy Baron Marilyn and Edmund Barron Jaclyn S. Berlinsky Max and Shirley Berman Eileen and Stanley Chepenik The David L.Cohen Family The Family of Harris N. Cohen Jill and Chuck Deich David and Julie Ellison Debra Engel and Newton Klements Evelyn Engel Mike and Debbie Engel Ann Epstein Barbara and Lowell Epstein Sharon and Dennis Feinberg and Family Sally and Mickey Fischbein Janet and Harvey Friedman Irene and Mitch Gilbert Jill Golod Lynn Gorod and Family Joan and Perry Halushka Elisheva Holub The Hubara Family Pearl and Warren Hyman and Family Sandy and Howard Jaffe The Morris Kalinsky Family Charlot Karesh Bruce and Ava Kleinman Arlene and Harold Koslow Peggy, Eric, Katie and Maddy Krawcheck

Martin and Adel Lazarus Rabbi Josef and Mrs. Hannah Levanon Rose and Ted Levin Linda and Stuart Lynn The Mandel Family-Adam, Lydia, Abby and Emma Carol Manheim Janet and Carl Masonberg Owen Meislin and Gail David and Jennifer Mendelsohn Marcia and Stewart Miller Ellen and Harry Nadler Evelyn Needle Neda and Alan Nussbaum Ruth and Eric Oser Sandra and Howard Peskin Rhonda and Charles Richards Harry Marshall Roggen Sheralyn and Arthur Rosenblum Tom and Ellen Russo Terry and Dean Schuyler Mindy Seltzer and Bob Lovinger Gail and Lenny Silverman Theresa Solomon Eileen and Richard Sorota Barbara Spitz Karen and Sid Stark Rebecca and Stephen Steinberg Sunny and Samuel Steinberg Joe Stern Howard and Dorothy Weiner Doctor Edgar, Dorothy, and Shoshana Weiss Miriam Wilchanovsky Anita Zucker, David Popowski and Family

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C O N T R I B U T I O N S

Banov Book Fund In memory of Ben Goldberg, by Charles & Nancy Banov

Freda & Melvin Bluestein Fund for Religious School Scholarships In memory of Harriett Brown Coleman, sister of Neda Nussbaum, by the Hubara family Katherine Jacobs, by the Hubara

General Fund In honor of Michael and Debbie Schwartz’s grandchild’s B’nai Mitzvah, by Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman

In memory of Lila Feintuck, by Irving & Helen Lipsky Joseph Shapiro, by Julius & Marilyn Sagel Harriett Brown, by Theresa Solomon

Speedy recovery of Amy Harris, by Dennis & Sharon Feinberg Shelley Solomon, by Lynn Gorod, Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman, Theresa Solomon Allan Levin, by Theresa Solomon

Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund In memory of Frances & Nathan Bebergal, by Cynthia Pearlman Benjamin Goldberg, by Nancy & Gerald Sonenshine

Kitchen Renovation Fund In memory of Harriett Brown Coleman, sister of Neda Nussbaum and Alan Coleman, by Don & Barbara Backer, Martin Lazarus, Perry & Joan Halushka, Stuart & Nanci Kestenbaum Lawrence Kluger, brother of Rita Busman, by Martin & Adel Lazarus, Samuel & Sunny Steinberg Alen Nagelberg’s mother, by Perry & Joan Halushka

In honor of Nicky & Ettaleah Bluestein for sponsoring the Break the fast, by Leon & Jean Rudich Billy & Judy Grossman for sponsoring the Break the fast, by Leon & Jean Rudich Jane & Burnet Mendelsohn’s granddaughter’s marriage, by Perry & Joan Halushka Ellen & Michael Mintz’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah, by Perry & Joan Halushka Janet & Carl Masonberg’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah, by Perry & Joan Halushka

Charlot Karesh’s birthday, by Charles & Nancy Banov, David & Marcie Rosenberg, Don & Barbara Backer, Howard & Marilyn Brilliant, Leon & Jean Rudich, Neil & Marsha Gewirtzman, Perry & Joan Halushka, Sandra Lipton, Stuart & Nanci Kestenbaum, Stuart & Sonya Knee, Theresa Solomon My friend, Lisa Isaacson, by Joe Stern

Speedy recovery of Shelley Solomon, by Brenda Lederman

Landis Music Fund In memory of Samuel Scherr, by Marvin Scherr Harriett Coleman Brown, sister of Neda Nussbaum, by Stuart & Elaine Tessler

Memorial Fund In memory of Kitty Jacobs, by Alan & Cathy Rovick Bennie Goldberg, by David Sonenshine Murray Solarsh, by Irving & Helen Lipsky

Religious School Programs In memory of Jake Kalinsky, by Sybil Kalinsky

Prayer Book Fund In memory of Dina Mindlin, by Howard & Gail Snow

Rose & Ted Levin Children’s Educational Fund In memory of Harriett Brown Coleman, by Ted & Rose Levin Harriett Brown, by Ted & Rose Levin

In honor of The birthday of Evelyn Needle, by Ted & Rose Levin

Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund In memory of Alex Epstein, by Ann Epstein Ben Goldberg, by Harold & Arlene Koslow Ethel Epstein, by Norman & Delores Epstein In honor of Harold & Arlene Koslow for sharing their memories with us & honoring our synagogue’s legacy, by Synagogue Emanu-El Board of Trustees

Sisterhood Emanu-El Kitchen Fund In memory of Marianne Purwin, by Alan & Lisa Isaacson Rachel Steinert, by Allan Benezra & Kayte Steinert-Threlkeld

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C O N T R I B U T I O N S C O N T I N U E D

Thank you to all for the kind words, donations, food and

visits in memory of Ben Goldberg.

—Claire Goldberg

Lawrence Kluger, brother of Rita Busman, by Neil & Marsha Gewirtzman Harriett Brown Coleman, sister of Neda Nussbaum, by Samuel & Sunny Steinberg Katherine “Kitty” Jacobs, by Samuel & Sunny Steinberg Bailey, furry companion of Carol & Sidney Seltzer, by Samuel & Sunny Steinberg Lillian Passink, by Sidney & Karen Stark

Speedy recovery of Shelley Solomon, by Samuel & Sunny Steinberg

Sisterhood Bereavement Fund In memory of Stacy Archambault Smith, by Sandy & Sandi Archambault

Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund In memory of Joel Steinberg Levy, by Eleanor Levy and family Ben Goldberg, by Martin & Adel Lazarus Aunt Beatty Engel, by Mike and Debbie Engel Harriett Coleman Brown, sister of Neda Nussbaum, by Robert & Ellen Steinberg

In honor of Carl & Janet Masonberg’s grandson’s Bar Mitzvah, by Chuck & Jill Deich

Speedy recovery of Hannah Levanon, by Martin & Adel Lazarus

Flo Breibart, by Martin & Adel Lazarus Shelley Solomon 2nd request, by Martin & Adel Lazarus

Youth Fund In memory of Jack Lubart, by Howard & Sondra Jaffe Harriett Brown Coleman, sister of Neda Nussbaum, by Stephen & Robyn Bagg

Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund In memory of Lillian Passink, by Phyllis Cohen

Synagogue Emanu-El appreciates all contributions.

Donations of $10.00 and above will be listed in The Scroll and an acknowledgement will be sent to the recipient from the office.

Emanu-El funds are:

Emanu-El Endowment Fund The Banov Book Fund

Biblical Garden/Landscape Fund Ethel & Jacob Cohen High Holiday Fund

Prayer Book Fund Israel & Rebecca Geldbart Fund

General Fund Landis Music Fund

Lenora & Nathan Goldberg Cultural Fund Samuel Golembe Memorial Fund

Men’s Club Ray & Leah Greenberg Education &

Endowment Fund Bethe Rittenberg Homeless Shelter &

Social Action Fund Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund

Memorial Fund Prayer Book Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund

Religious School Programs Marvin H. Wolper Building Fund

Youth Fund Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund

USY/Kadima Program Freda & Melvin Bluestein Fund for

Religious School Scholarships Grush Shabbaton Fund

L’Dor V’Dor Maintenance Fund Cemetery Fund

Rose & Ted Levin Children’s Education Fund Joe Engel Holocaust Fund

The Norton Seltzer-Sophie Lovinger Student Activities Fund

Kitchen Renovation Fund

Sisterhood Funds: Oneg Fund, Bereavement Fund, Kitchen Fund,

Pearlman Family Floral Fund

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Tikun Olam: By All Ages, For All Ages

We are always better together and together we will be as we make Tikun Olam an ever important part of Synagogue Emanu-El. This year, Evaline Delson, our Tikun Olam congregation chair person, was joined by Daphne Hubara and our COSY co-Chairs, Lily Bluestein and Tricia Eisenhart to craft a Tikun Olam initiative. They selected a yearlong theme, Circle of Life. Each quarter, the congregation and COSY will address a specific program targeting different stages of life. Make this the year you volunteer. Please watch The Scroll for program dates

and how to participate.

Tikun Olam 5780: Circle of Life

September/October/November — Families: Donations will be collected in advance and distributed as needed

for families in designated disaster zones. If space becomes an issue, we will have access to a storage unit. If, at the

end of our collection period, we still have leftover items, we will coordinate with local relief organizations. A

“General Donation Needs” list will be provided.

December/January/February — Infants: Filling the Crib: Nurses in Labor & Delivery often stock their

personal lockers with items for new mothers who are not able to afford basic infant items. We’ll place a crib in our

lobby and invite congregants to fill it with infant accessories. These items will be distributed as needed at the St.

Francis Hospital Mother, Baby and Special Care Nursery.

March/April/May — Senior Program: With guidance from our local Jewish Family Services branch of

Federation, we will coordinate activities to benefit out Seniors. We’ll cook and deliver meals, make visits, and help

arrange rides to appointments and/or synagogue events.

June/July/August — Children: As school is ending, and our kids are sent home with extras, we will start

collecting school supplies to benefit students at Mary Ford Elementary School. We also will request from the

school a “wish list” to include needed items as well as needed hands-on help that we could provide when schools

open in August.

Date TBD: We’ve been contacted by the Orangeburg and Florence Jewish communities for help cleaning the

gravestones in their cemeteries. We are currently trying to schedule a fall or spring date.

As always, we will celebrate Hanukkah with our Night of Giving to support the Kosher Food Pantry.

Thank you to all who

donated school supplies!

Jane Edwards Elementary School in Edisto

says thank you!

This school is on the southern tip of Charleston County and often is forgotten.

Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

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BBQ

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My dear Emanu-El friends, You may have heard the buzz going around the synagogue recently about the state of our kitchens (meat and dairy). Just a couple of months ago, we had a situation where the drainage pipes under the tiled floor clogged. We were able to clear them out for the time being, but were told that they have started collapsing and in dire need of replacement. They cannot be cleared again. Access to these pipes means tearing up the floor. We knew last year that we needed to replace the ceiling tiles, since they are very dirty and breaking down in certain areas. Then, we find out that our updated fire suppressant system is not usable because our wiring (located above the ceiling tiles) is not capable of supporting that system. This means that we are without fire protection in our kitchens. Needless to say, this is a problem and we can no longer use our ovens because of the fire danger. I know this all sounds very dire and it does mean that we must undertake renovations in our kitchens immediately. The kitchens have been virtually untouched since the synagogue was built forty years ago. We have contracted with Rosenblum Coe to be our architect. Engineers will be in our kitchens assessing exactly what work must be done. We intend to start this work right away. Every attempt will be made to avoid shutting down totally. Our first undertaking will be repairs of our electrical system and bringing all wiring up to code. We will be reporting to you regularly on our progress. We would also bring to your attention that we have established a Kitchen Renovation Fund for this project. This Fund is totally separate from the Sisterhood Kitchen Fund. The Sisterhood Fund is solely for kitchen furnishings — from appliances to can openers. This new Renovation Fund is just that — our new renovation. There are many opportunities for you and your family to contribute to this Fund on any level. Our committee is excited to have this “new” kitchen for us now and for those who will come after us. I would happily discuss this work with you and answer any questions. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this construction phase. Best wishes for a Healthy 5780, Brenda Lederman Committee Chairperson bylederman@gmail.com

K I T C H E N

“James and Evelyn Dessaure would like to thank all of you for honoring us at services on September 21st, for the beautiful and delicious Kiddish luncheon, for the memory book with all of your best wishes, and for the monetary gift. We want to tell you how much Synagogue Emanu-El was a blessing In our 40 years of dedicated and devoted service to you. Please accept our heartfelt thanks once again.”

H O N O R I N G J A M E S & E V E LY N

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N E W M E M B E R I N F O

Janet & Michael Sussman-Janet and Michael moved to Summerville having lived in Newport Beach, California. They have two wonderful adult children and three spectacular granddaughters.

Esther Hart-Esther, Elijiah and Bella live in Hanahan having moved from New York. Esther celebrated her adult Bat Mitzvah at Synagogue Emanu-El in May 2019.

Jack Lawson-Jack and his daughter, Camo, live on John’s Island. Jack is preparing for a future adult Bar Mitzvah. His daughter is enrolled in Addlestone Hebrew Academy.

Stanford & Carol Ullner-Stanford and Carol retired and moved to Seabrook Island on John’s Island from Cincinnati, Ohio. They have three children an eight grandchildren.

Susannah & David Bailin-Susannah and David live in Woodbridge, Connecticut. They enjoy spending time in their Lowcountry home on Sullivan’s Island and have three daughters.

Shilrey & Max Berman-Shirley and Max live in Hazelton, Pennsylvania but spend six months out of the year in Charleston. They are active in conservative Judaism in both locations as well as in the Berkshires. Shirley has been associated for over 25 years with honoring the Israeli Ambassador’s through The Development Corporation for the State of Israel, Washington DC.

Amy & Steven Goldberg-Steven and Amy were married in Synagogue Emanu-El. They reside in Mt. Pleasant with their sons, Jason, Alec, and Neal. Steven is the son of Harriet and Charlie (OBM) Goldberg.

Lynn & Scott Dryzer-Lynn and Scott moved to Mt. Pleasant from Knoxville, Tennessee. They join Lynn’s parents Jane and Burnet, at our synagogue. They have three children.

Lindsey Weiss-Lindsey’s a longtime resident of Charleston with her two daughters, Maya and Talia. She joins her parent’s, Harvey and Janet, at our synagogue.

Martha and Graeme Bagg-Martha and Graeme moved to Charleston with their two children from Boca Raton, Florida. They join Graeme’s parents, Patti and Mickey Bagg, and brother and sister-in-law, Robyn and Stephen, at our synagogue.

Jill and Jonathan Steinberg- Jill and Jonathan live in Mt. Pleasant with their two children. They join Jonathan’s parents, Bernard and Susan who are longtime members of our synagogue.

Anna & Leonid Dolbir- Anna and Leonid moved to Mt. Pleasant from Columbia, South Carolina. They have four sons, 10 year old twins, and an 18 and 28 year old.

Debbie Chottiner- Debbie moved to Summerville from Pittsburgh. She has three adult children.

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S H A B B AT T O G E T H E R

Thank you to all who opened up your homes for Shabbat Together on Friday, September 13th. Our wonderful hosts were Patti and Mickey Bagg, Eileen and Stanley Chepenik, Joan and Perry Halushka, Lydia and Adam Mandel, Rabbi Rosenbaum, Sunny and Samuel Steinberg, and Elaine and Stuart Tessler. Also, Daphne Hubara hosted a Shabbat for young children and their families at the synagogue that evening. We had approximately 90 congregants participate among our host homes and synagogue. We hope that, for our next Shabbat Together, many others will open their homes or be a guest at a Shabbat table. Everyone had a fabulous evening!

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C E L E B R AT E A N D S U P P O R T E M A N U - E L

The Kiddush is prepared for up to 85 people at the cost of

$390.00. Your name also will be listed in our weekend handout.

Items Included:

Coffee, Soft Drinks, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Green Salad, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fresh Fruit,

Chips & Salsa, Gefilte Fish, Herring, Crackers, and Dessert Cakes

Contact Leah in the office at 843-571-3264

HONOR SOMEONE

Purchase a Chai Leaf for the Tree of Life!

A memory that will last a lifetime! $136.00

Contact Leah in the office, 843-571-3264

HaGafen for Shabbat

To honor a special Simcha, consider sponsoring the

grape juice and wine on Shabbat

Cost: $36.00 Contact: Evaline Delson to sponsor

(843) 324-4321

Emanu-El Helps

Fight Hunger

All items are

donated to the

Kosher Food Bank!

The Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food Pantry (KFP) is our

Jewish communal response to hunger in greater Charleston.

L’DOOR VA-DOOR Have you moved into a new home?

Do you have doorposts that don’t have mezuzot? It’s considered a mitzvah to hang a

mezuzah (an ornament with a small scroll containing the words of the Shema) on most of our homes’ doorposts. Rabbi Rosenbaum would be pleased to come to your home to help you hang your mezuzot with proper

blessings. This occasion can be simple and private, or more elaborate if you choose.

Please be in touch with the Rabbi if you’re interested

in adding a Jewish flavor to your home.

Synagogue Emanu-El’s

Path to The Future

Honor or memorialize

someone you love!

Makes a wonderful Gift!

Please contact Leah in the office to order: 843-571-3264

If you would like to arrange the use of this in advance, please contact our very own

Julie Malka, Doctor of Audiology, at drjuliemalka@gmail.com.

Thank you, and we hope that this technology, provided through a generous grant, can help you have a fuller and richer experience

at Synagogue Emanu-El.

To support our community please consider joining Synagogue Emanu-El’s Life and Legacy Society

For more information, contact Harry Nadler at 843-763-7910 or Bill Golod

at 843-556-6273.

“Ensuring our Future through your Legacy.”

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October 2019 — Calendar Subject to Change

Morning Minyan Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:15AM Sundays 9:00AM; Rosh Hodesh & Hol HaMoed 7:00AM

Afternoon Minyan Schedule: Mon-Thurs 5:30PM Friday Night Services: 6:00PM

Saturday Morning Service: 9:30AM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Rosh Hashanah

Day Two

Office Closed

9AM Services

5:30PM Minha ONLY

2 Fast of Gedalia

Morning Mo(she), 8AM

5:30-6:15PM Minyan

3 Windows

program at the Palms, 10:30AM

4 Kabbalat

Shabbat, 6PM (Singing Circle)

5 Danish & D’rash,

9:00AM

Shabbat Services, 9:30AM

6 Sukkah-Building

Religious School Tichon

Cemetery Service, 10AM

7 8 Office Closes,

1PM

Erev Yom Kippur

Minha, 6:15PM

Kol Nidre, 6:30PM

9 Yom Kippur

Office Closed

9AM Services

12PM (approx.) Yizkor

4:15PM Discussion

5:15PM Minha

6:30PM Neilah

7:45PM Havdalah/Break the Fast

10 11 Kabbalat

Shabbat, 6PM

12 Danish & D’rash,

9:00AM

Services, 9:30AM

Anniversary Shabbat

Jr. Jam

COSY Lock-In

13 Religious School

Kesher Pre-School

Congregational Meeting, 10:15AM

Erev Sukkot

14 Sukkot Day 1

Office Closed

9:30AM Services

15 Sukkot Day 2

Office Closed

9:30AM Services

5:30PM Minha ONLY

16 Sukkot Day 3

7AM Minyan

Morning Mo(she), 8AM

17 Sukkot Day 4

7AM Minyan

Board Meeting, 6PM

Scotch & Brisket in the Sukkah, 6PM

18 Sukkot Day 5

7AM Minyan

Kabbalat Shabbat, 6PM

FNL — Sukkot Potluck Dinner

19 Sukkot Day 6

Danish & D’rash, 9:00AM

Shabbat Services, 9:30AM

20 Sukkot Day 7

(Hoshanah Rabbah)

NO Religious School

Erev Shmini Atzeret

Healing Service, 5:30PM

21 Shmini Atzeret

Office Closed

9:30AM Services

6PM Happy Hour

6:45PM Services & Hakafot

22 Simhat Torah

Office Closed

9:30AM Services & Hakafot

5:30PM Minha ONLY

23 Morning

Mo(she), 8AM

24 25 Kabbalat

Shabbat, 6PM

COSY 4th Friday

26 Shabbat Services,

9:30AM

27 Religious School

Kesher

28 29 Rosh Hodesh 7AM Minyan

30 Rosh Hodesh 7AM Minyan

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