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Synagogue Emanu-El Scroll
September 1-30, 2014 6 Elul-6 Tishrei, 5774
Shabbat Schedule
Shabbat Ki Tetze
Friday, September 5th Candle-Lighting: 7:20PM Family Shabbat: 5:15PM
Saturday, September 6th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM (Anniversary
Shabbat, Kiddush honoring Charlot Karesh’s special birthday)
Shabbat Ends: 8:21PM
Shabbat Ki Tavo
Friday, September 12th Candle-Lighting: 7:11PM Musical Shabbat: 6:00PM
Saturday, September 13th Services: 9:30AM (Bat Mitzvah of Katie
Krawcheck, Tot Shabbat) Shabbat Ends: 8:12PM
Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayelekh
Friday, September 19th Candle-Lighting: 7:02PM FNL: 6:00PM
Saturday, September 20th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM (“Got Shabbat”) Shabbat Ends: 8:03PM
Shabbat Ha’azinu/Shuva
Friday, September 26th Candle-Lighting: 6:52PM “Late Night” & Oneg Shabbat: 8:15PM
Saturday, September 27th Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM Services: 9:30AM (Junior
Congregation) Shabbat Ends: 7:53PM
Mazel Tov
to Katie
Krawcheck and family
on her upcoming
Bat Mitzvah on
September 13, 2014
The 4th annual
Jews, Brews N Ques
Kosher Grill-Off
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 26TH !
Tickets on sale now!
Selichot Havdallah Program
In order to prepare our hearts for the High Holy Day season, it is traditional to meet the Saturday night prior to
Rosh Hashanah. This year, we will initiate a multi-generational program, with the help of our COSY
chapter, that will combine discussion, food, and a Havdallah service to get us in a proper frame
of mind for the upcoming holidays. Stayed tuned for more details!
Please join us on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00PM-9:30PM for
“Selichot Sicha”
(“Sicha” is the Hebrew word for conversation)
2014 High Holiday
Office Hours
Wednesday, September 24th- Closing at 1:00PM
Thursday, September 25th & Friday, September 26th-Closed
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5 Windsor Drive Charleston, SC 29407 Phone: (843) 571-3264
Fax: (843) 402-0844
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.emanu-el.com
Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum
Religious School Principal & Ritual Assistant
Daphne Hubara
Executive Director Ruthie Simmons
President Stanley Chepenik President Elect Jacobo Mintzer
1st Vice President Laura Zucker
2nd Vice President Marsha Gewirtzman
Treasurer Michael Schwartz
Financial Secretary Suzanne Lynch
Recording Secretary Linda Krawcheck
Corresponding Secretary Joan Feldman
Parliamentarian Lydia Mandel
Past President Ellen S. Steinberg
Board of Trustees Alex Fox
Elisheva Holub Rachel Landis Scott LeRoy Norm Levine
Cynthia Nirenblatt Michael Mills
Scott Sternfeld Gregory Yarus
Sisterhood President Linda Krawcheck
Men’s Club President Charles Richards
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
What happens when a longstanding tradition becomes tired and worn? Is it best to renew and change it, or to leave it behind altogether? Take, for example, Selichot. It is, traditionally, an hour-long service held at midnight on the Saturday before Rosh Hashanah (or, in some years, the Saturday prior to that). This service usually contains numerous psalms and readings appropriate to get us in a proper frame of mind before the High Holy Days begin. Selichot used to be a fairly popular service in years past, but in resent years, attendance for this service in Conserva-tive synagogues has plummeted; our synagogue has been no exception. Maybe it’s be-cause fewer people want to stay out that late, even on a Saturday night, or maybe it’s be-cause many people feel that the High Holy Days services themselves are enough to bring them the spiritual guidance they desire. Whatever the case, it became clear that Selichot needs to be re-examined. So last year, I asked a number of rabbinic colleagues how they handle Selichot in their respective congregations, to see if they had any words of advice. I only received one response, and it essentially said that Selichot is a “dinosaur” and we’d be better off disposing of the ritual altogether. With all due respect to my colleague, I’m not ready for Selichot to go extinct. The content of the High Holy Day services is important in its own right, but when we devote some time to examine ourselves and evaluate our behavior and decisions over the past year, the services become so much meaningful. We need to prepare ourselves for these days, and Selichot can be an effective vehicle for such preparation. So, we’ll still do Selichot this year — but we’re changing the format. Radically. Instead of midnight, we’ll gather at 8:00PM, and be done around 9:30PM. Instead of having a service filled with liturgy from the High Holy Days, the main ritual will be a communal Havdalah service (though we will include a couple of songs appropriate for the time of year, as well as the sounding of the shofar). Instead of making the evening about the service, it will focus on an interactive discussion. This discussion will be planned by members of COSY, our USY chapter, and will be appropriate for all age groups. We anticipate that this will be a multi-generational program and, perhaps, build bridges between members of all ages. We’re calling the program “Selichot Sicha”. “Sicha” is a Hebrew word for “conversation.” The title of the program is not accidental. When we attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we are expected to minimize personal conversation, and for good reason. But the downside is not having the chance to talk with one another about the topics and issues raised by the services’ liturgy, teachings, and rituals. A program like “Selichot Sicha” will give you that chance. There are so many thoughts and emotions that swirl in our minds during these holiest of days. Before we enter the days, let us take the time to talk about them. I hope you join us for our inaugural “Selichot Sicha”. Together, let us renew an ancient ritual and renew our connections with one another.
Welcome our newest
Synagogue Members
Mr. Ross Berman Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hellman and family
Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Adina Gross and family Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Deborah Lucash
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P R E S I D E N T – S TA N L E Y C H E P E N I K Happy Birthday!
1-Sam Altman 1-Sheila Shapiro
1-Noam Sternfeld 2-Samuel Bluestein 3-Lynn Rundbaken
3-Maggie Berlin 4-David Mendelsohn
6-Carol Fishman 6-Marcia Shealey
6-Peggy Krawcheck 6-Ted Levin
7-Marshall Miller 7-Charlot Karesh
7-Clive Brock 8-Ellen Steinberg
8-Shari Allen 8-Allon Browdy
8-Paul Lynch 8-Sally Fischbein 8-Janet Friedman 8-Ava Kleinman
9-Leah Bagg 9-Andrew Halio 9-Harriet Stein
10-Alan Isaacson 10-Noa Hubara 11-Robyn Bagg
12-Shoshana Weiss 13-David Rosenberg
14-Josh Reeves 15-Ann Stein 15-Lyle Walsh 15-Julie Malka
15-Dean Schuyler 16-Shelley Solomon
16-Ari Levine 17-Abby LeRoy 17-Elinor Cohen
17-Gabrielle Lynch 17-Yvonne Rephan 18-Mikhail Veyber 19-Jeremy-Zucker 19-Carol-Manheim
19-Kingsley Feinman 19-Julius Sagel
19-Molly Hunsinger 20-Evelyn Needle 20-Samantha Star
20-Marshall Heiden 20-Mona Kalinsky 20-Eric Krawcheck
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It’s that time of year again. Time for the personal “rededication and renewal” that Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur afford us. These holidays are a time to consider the past year and contemplate how we, as individuals and a community, can make the future better. Our synagogue leadership works hard to make a difference for our Emanu-El community. We continue to work toward a strategic plan for the future that will chart a path for the years to come. We’ve heard your concerns and have sought to implement some of your ideas before we have a final plan. You stressed that you wanted music with instruments in our service, and we developed a plan to introduce this on Friday nights starting in September. You wanted a revision to the religious school structure that would change both the days of attendance as well as the curriculum. This has been done. It may need tweaking in the future, but the change has been made. We continue to listen to you and, hopefully, will implement the changes that will make our community stronger in the future. One thing I’d very much like to see this year is 100% participation by our congregation in the annual Kol Nidre appeal. Complete participation by all of you would be a singular achievement and would speak volumes about our congregational commitment to our synagogue. What you can give is up to you. I ask only that you pledge some amount, an amount you are comfortable with. It’s simply a truism that money is the engine that powers the synagogue. We can have the best programs, staff, and services, but if we can’t pay the bills we will cease to exist as an organization. Our financial outlook is pretty fair for this coming year. The only way we can keep it that way is through your support and commitment. Fundraising is always a priority so we can keep moving forward. This is my second year as President and I must admit it’s been Fun (capital F intended) as well as a challenge. We have some wonderful programs planned that should appeal to all. We listen to you and you are not shy about sharing your opinions. We couldn’t keep moving forward without all of you. So please keep it up! L’shana Tova and Hag Semeach to all of you. May every one of us be sealed in the Book of Life.
Please join us at our semi-annual
Congregational Meeting Sunday October 12th at 10:00AM
Learn about the most current synagogue events and welcome our newest members
in what we hope will evolve to be a beautiful new tradition… We hope to see you there!
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S I S T E R H O O D — L I N DA K R AW C H E C K
Sisterhood had a busy month of August, and I know most of you have received a mailbox full of forms and envelopes. From dues renewal to High Holy Day Greetings, Floral Book entries, to Apples & Honey, Sisterhood has been busy. It is so important to return all these requests as soon as possible, especially the Floral Book forms; it is a large job to produce the book. The Apples & Honey Bags are a deal and a half! Wow! Send sweet New Year Greetings, and they will be hand-delivered by Sisterhood to anyone in the Tri-County area. Sisterhood had a morning of gleaning at Limehouse Farms on August 4th (a rainy day!) It was joint event with Men’s Club, and I am happy to say we sent more than 600 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Kosher Food Pantry. It is so satisfying to be able to help others; please consider joining in on our next gleaning adventure. Watch for upcoming dates! Book Club was held at the home of Evelyn Needle on August 20th, and we discussed The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. The next Book Club will be September 17th at the home of Gloria Adelson, and we will be reading Guide for the Perplexed by Dara Horn. Pick up the book and come along; there is always a lively discussion. Sisterhood and Men’s Club will host our Paid-Up Membership Brunch on Sunday, September 14th. It is free to all paid up members. Remember you can also pay your dues at the brunch. Men’s Club members will be cooking breakfast. The speaker will be, Abby LeRoy, who has most recently returned from Israel and will speak on the conditions of the State. The High Holy Days are coming up; it’s a time for us to reflect on the past year and gain hope for a more promising new year, renewed strength and inner peace so we may go forward energized and able to accomplish our goals. I wish everyone a wonderful New Year and an easy fast. May there be peace for Israel. Linda Krawcheck Sisterhood President
Sisterhood
Education Day
Sunday, September 7th At the home of Patti Bagg:
1612 Seignious Drive, Ashley Harbor 9:30AM Brunch
Please bring a small pareve or milk dish to share! 10:00AM:
Movie Documentary: Punk Jews. Create YOUR Culture (60 minutes)
RSVP: [email protected] Phone: 843-556-5499
PARENTS OF
COLLEGE
STUDENTS:
Is your son or daughter going away to college this fall?
Sisterhood would like to keep in touch with them for the holidays by
sending a care package to your college student.
Please e-mail Irene Gilbert at [email protected] your college
student’s name, name of college/university, mailing address
and email and we’ll do the rest. Don’t miss out on this very
special opportunity!!!
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M E N ’ S C L U B — C H A R L E S R I C H A R D S
The Men’s Club had an enjoyable summer with our Men’s Night at the Joe ballgame and our recent Sunset Harbor Cruise. It is time to transition to our fall schedule!
Our next event will be the combined Sisterhood/Men’s Clubs paid up brunch on Sunday September 14th. Drawing for the Men’s Club President parking space will take place during the brunch. A donation of $1 per ticket will give you a chance to have a reserved parking space to use during the High Holy Days.
We will continue to support Sisterhood with their gleaning of crops. This important community service project provides food to many needy individuals.
Be prepared for a busy October. On October 5th, we will build our Sukkah along with members of YAD. This will be followed by Beer & Burgers in the Sukkah on October 14th with our friends from the KKBE Brotherhood.
May the sounding of the shofar bring joy, peace, happiness, and blessings for the New Year. Charles Richards Men’s Club President
Why be worrying about
where you’re going to park
during the High Holy Days!
When you could
Enter to win the Men’s Club President’s Parking Spot during the 2014 High Holy Days!
$1.00 per entry, enter as many times as you wish.
Drawing will take place at our Paid-Up Brunch,
Sunday, September 14th.
Send your check made payable to Men’s Club
Synagogue Emanu-El 5 Windsor Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
SISTERHOOD & MEN’S CLUB PAID-UP
Sunday, September 14th 10:00AM
Men’s club will be cooking breakfast for all paid up members. Our speaker will be
Abby LeRoy, who has recently returned from Israel and will speak on
the conditions of the State.
We Hope You Can Join Us!
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Y O U T H H A P P E N I N G S
R E L I G I O U S S C H O O L — D A P H N E H U B A R A
COSY is proud to present
Saturday, September 13th
Noa Leigh Hubara and Aaron Levine will provide the babysitting services
in the double classroom from 10AM to 11AM, AND – a special TOT
SHABBAT PROGRAM for kids up to age 5 will take place at 11:00AM!
Junior Congregation
Saturday, September 27th All 3rd-6th graders,
join USY in a fun-filled Jr. Congregation! Led by Emanu-El's very own USYERS
Play games, enjoy snacks, and even sing along to your favorite versions of Adon Olam!
Ivrit Plus
Round Challah Baking in time for Rosh Hashanah &
Rosh Hashanah themed Vocabulary
Ivrit Plus is for 3rd-6th graders and is a
Hebrew enrichment program.
Wednesday, September 10th 4:00PM-5:30PM.
Aruchat
Ivrit
Aruchat Ivrit is part of the Tichon program. The first 30 minutes will be
Hebrew only dinner and conversation
facilitated by Tsivia Browdy and
Kayla Sculnick. This will be followed by an
Israel Affairs update led by COSY’s Social Action VP,
Ari Levine
6:00PM-7:30PM
Sunday, September 14th
KESHER-September 7th & 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM
TICHON-September 28th 10:30AM-12:30PM
PRESCHOOL-September 21st 11:00AM-12:30PM
1st Day of
Religious School
September 7th
9:00AM
SEE YOU THERE!
JOIN US FOR
Saturday,
September 20th
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During these last few summer months, our USY’ers traveled all over; some went to summer camps, Florida, and even Israel. However, all this traveling doesn’t keep COSY apart for very long! COSY members hosted their kick-off event of the year: Olaf the Polar Bear’s 2nd birthday! We celebrated the occasion, and afterward, many USY’ers attended the rally for Israel. This event was just the beginning of an amazingly awesome year with COSY. September has many great activities planned for all ages - not just USY. There will be a Tot Shabbat on September 13th, led by Noa Hubara and Aaron Levine. Junior Congregation will be led by Ari Levine on Sep-tember 27th. September 14th, the COSY chapter board is having a meeting, and then the very first Tichon Aruchat Ivrit (a Hebrew meal). This program will be a dinner provided for high-schoolers; however, we will only be speaking Hebrew! This program was made for all levels of Hebrew speakers- people who know a few words, people who have been taught before, and even people who only know how to say “falafel”! This program will be led by Tzivia Browdy and Kayla Sculnick. We will also be hosting a Selichot program on September 20th for the congregation, followed by a lock-in for USY’ers only. On Rosh Hashanah (both days) and Yom Kippur, all 7th-12th graders are welcome to join the Teen Talk, which will be led by Lara LeRoy. This month is going to be a really great month of events, so make sure to get yourself/your children involved!! “NOATE” COSY Co-Presidents Noa Leigh Hubara and Nate LeRoy
U S Y E V E N T S
I've known Maxim Fisher for a very long time, and watching him become involved in USY has been amazing. Maxim has really become a strong part of COSY, truly loves USY, and is our Israeli Affairs Correspondent. Because of these reasons, especially helping to keep COSY up-to-date on the current situation in Israel, he is the first recipient of our USYer of the Month Award, and truly deserves it. Please give Maxim three cheers out loud upon reading this. Hip-Hip-HOORAY!
U S Y ’ E R O F T H E
M O N T H :
M A X I M F I S H E R
USY 4th Friday & Late Night Service, Friday September 26th
Dinner at COSY HQ at 6:00PM, USY-led services at Emanu-El at 8:15PM. Sleepover at COSY HQ! RSVP a must by September 22nd! See COSY Facebook page for more details.
USY/Kadima
Elections, Dinner and
Life Size Games
Wednesday,
October 22nd
KADIMA
October 11th
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2 014 H I G H H O LY D AY S R E M I N D E R S F O R S E P T E M B E R
It is a Rosh Hashanah tradition to dip
apples in honey to usher in the New Year.
Order Yours Today!
Help our Sisterhood celebrate the New Year’s tradition of apples dipped in honey.
Sweeten the New Year by ordering a gift bag containing apples and honey for your family and friends.
Each gift bag will contain a gift note from you, a 6 ounce plastic bottle filled with local Charleston made honey (certified kosher by
Chabad of Charleston), apples, a prayer and other sweet treats. These gift bags are an exceptional value at $10.00 each. Each bag will be delivered in time for Rosh Hashanah.
Deliveries are to the tri-county area only. No out of state orders will be delivered.
Contact Susan Heidenberg for
more information.
Orders due September 12th
Chair Party
Please join us in setting up chairs and putting out Prayer Books for our
High Holy Day Services
Sunday, September 21st following the 9:00AM
morning Minyan.
Coffee & Donuts will be served. Please join us, we need your help!
When the High Holy Days are over we will need your help again!
Please help us put away the chairs on Sunday, October 5th
LULAV & ETROG SET FOR SUKKOT
Bring the excitement of Sukkot into your home! It is a mitzvah to own a
Lulav & Etrog set during the holiday. Please contact the office at 571-3264
by Monday, September 22nd!
Standard Set $35.00
HIGH HOLY DAY ALIYOT
Opening the ark or reading a prayer during the High Holy Days can add a personal,
spiritual dimension to your worship experience.
What a lovely way to honor your spouse, children or grandchildren!
English and Hebrew readings are available.
To purchase an aliyah, please contact:
Mike Engel, 556-2110 Mitch Gilbert, 769-5457 or Sharyn Bluestein, 884-3738
Sisterhood Emanu-El
High Holiday Booklet
Contact Adel Lazarus at
571-4937
the deadline is Wednesday,
September 3rd!
No reminders will be sent!
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Kids and Youth Services During
the High Holy Days
Youth Services will be held on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings.
*Please Note: No childcare during Kol Nidre, Friday, October 3rd*
No reservations or fees are required for Youth Services. All youth services will begin at approximately 11:00AM and will last one hour or more.
Youth services are led by Emanu-El members who are teachers and are available for the following age groups:
Tot services (age 5 & under) Jr. Congregation (K-6)
Teen Discussion (grades 7-10)
Please be aware of your child’s whereabouts at all times. For the safety of each child and teen, they are expected to either be in a synagogue program or the main service. Gathering in the hallways is discouraged, as we do not have adequate supervision. May all generations of your family have a meaningful High Holy Days experience!
TASHLICH
The symbolic casting
off of sins, will take
place on Thursday, September 25th, the first day of
Rosh Hashanah, at 6:00PM at the new Northbridge Park.
Bring your own bread for a brief ritual of psalms and readings, followed by throwing our bread into the water to symbolically
dispose of our sins, calling upon God to cast our sins to the depth of the waters.
At the conclusion of Tashlich, refreshments will be served back at the Synagogue, followed
by Minha and Ma’ariv at 7:00PM.
CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, September 28th, 10:15AM
It is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones during the High Holy Day season.
Please join Rabbi Rosenbaum for a brief memorial service at Emanu-El’s Maryville Cemetery.
Important Upcoming Dates
October 5th-Take down HH chairs
October 5th-Building the Sukkah
October 6th-Ivrit Plus Sukkah Hop
October 14th-Men’s Club Burgers & Beer in the Sukkah
October 10th-Congregational Potluck Sukkot Dinner
October 11th-Rabbi Rosenbaum & Ellen Miriam Brandwein’s
Open Sukkah
October 15th-Healing service at Emanu-El
October 16th-Simchat Torah Celebration
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September 6th-11 Elul Leonard Solow
Shirley Donowitz Dora Radunsky
September 7th-12 Elul Albert Weiss
September 8th-13 Elul Ruth Berlinsky Donald Cohen
September 9th-14 Elul Esther Weiss Jacob Cohen
September 10th-15 Elul Louis Friedman
Stacy Archambault Betty Jean Brownstein
September 11th-16 Elul Diane Lynn
September 12th-17 Elul Flossie Arnold Minnie Green Harry Cooper Ann W. Cohen
September 13th-18 Elul Alex Epstein
Leopold Cohen September 14th-19 Elul
Anita Lyons Matthew Steinberg
September 15th-20 Elul Lila Feintuck
September 16th-21 Elul Howard Caplan Moses Wolper Isaac Ginsberg
September 17th-22 Elul Jeanette Goldberg
September 18th-23 Elul Rebecca Geldbart
Samuel Applebaum September 19th-24 Elul Anne Tanenbaum Lesser
Harry Baker Murray Tannenbaum
September 20th-25 Elul David Mintzer Stanley Littman
September 21st-26 Elul Harry Nossokoff Nathan Greene
Robert Rothschild
Y A H R Z E I T S
WE NEED
YOU AT
MINYAN
Sundays: 9:00AM
Monday-Friday: 7:15AM
Monday-Thursday:
5:30PM
September 22nd-27 Elul Kate Wolpert
Augusta Sharnoff September 23rd-28 Elul
George Golding Florence Rephan
September 24th-29 Elul Isaak Cheznomordik
Lena Kalisky Itzhak Cygielman
Joseph Kahn September 25th-1 Tishrei
Lillian Passink Esther Schwartz
Jack Siegel September 26th-2 Tishrei
Josephine Barron Harry Mendelsohn
Dora Ryba John Aaronson
Joel Levy September 27th-3 Tishrei
Sarah Solomon Sophie Golubow
September 28th-4 Tishrei Rea Lichtenstein Murray Solarsh Meyer Dumas
September 29th-5 Tishrei Abe Karesh
Barbara Hershenson Marion Schwartz Marianne Purwin Saul M. Cohen
September 30th-6 Tishrei Michael Kramer Samuel Brock
Sara Baker Friedman Erwin Raffel Albert Goer
October 1st-7 Tishrei S. Harris Goldberg
October 2nd-8 Tishrei Yonah Gelson
Harry Ackerman Sidney Melet
Michael Josifs Gordezky Sura-Lea Jukils Gordezky October 3rd-9 Tishrei
Abraham Fages Ida Baker
C A L L T O M I N YA N
September 6th-12th Beatsie Solow
Alexander Hershenson Minette Nadler
Ed Weiss Miriam Cohen
Missy Gold Marvin Scherr
Gail Snow Danny Berlinsky Philip Berlinsky
Shelley Spitz Harvey Friedman Sharyn Bluestein
Sandi Archambault Sandy Archambault
Stuart Lynn Norman Arnold
Ijo Toporek Sandy Taffel
September 13th-19th Ann Epstein Marc Epstein
Sheila Freedman Judy Lutz
Donald Budman Robert Steinberg
Joan Loeb Irving Lipsky Betsy Wolper Ijo Toporek
Charles Goldberg Phyllis Tanenbaum Mark Tanenbaum
Shirley Tannenbaum September 20th-26th
Jacobo Mintzer Myra Howard
Ivan Nossokoff Jerry Rothschild
Benay Grater Chet Fischbein Linda Cohen Sandra Peskin June Rephan
Lev Chernomordik Evaline Delson
Michael Schwartz Sonya Knee
Phyllis Cohen
Burnet Mendelsohn Joseph Mendelsohn
Edmund Barron Ike Ryba
Ian Aaronson Elliott Levy
September 27th-October 3rd Libby Soffar
Len Lichtenstein Helen Lipsky Judi Corsaro
Madolyn Geldbart Michael Schwartz Bernard Karesh
Sheralyn Rosenblum Lisa Isaacson Clive Brock
Ruth Silverman Patti Bagg
Susie Steinberg Dutch Cohen
Ida Polyachenko Marcia Spar
Jerry Kaynard Malcolm Fages
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Happy
Anniversary
Elinor & Manny Cohen Lynn & Herbert Gorod Tamar & Scott Sternfeld
Susan & Ben Chase Shara & Jeremy Star Maria & David Kalin
Jessica & Jason Solomon Sharyn & Ryan Bluestein
Estelle & Jacob Heidenberg Carol & Leo Fishman
Elaine & Stuart Tessler Frances & Elliott Halio
Alli & Scott Debrow
Please join us for Anniversary Shabbat,
Saturday, September 6th
Happy Birthday
Continued
21-Madeline Hershenson 21-Howard Peskin
21-Elan Levine 22-Naomi Simon
24-Cynthia Nirenblatt 24-Natalie Bluestein
26-Amy Hiltzik 27-Alan Toporek 27-Alex Berlinsky 27-Betsy Wolper 28-Jerry Kaynard 28-Lisa Isaacson
29-Emma Bluestein 29-Stuart Lynn
30-Terry Schuyler
Do you know you can search the Synagogue library from your home computer? Just go to the Synagogue’s home page. Click on the link to the library and follow the directions. Do you know the library has an extensive collection of fiction? Do you want to find a recipe like your Bubbe used to make? Check out our collection of cookbooks. Are you trying to find information on the way things were when your family emigrated? Does your child need to do research for a paper? Our library has many hidden treasures just waiting to be discovered. We have kept busy this summer cataloging donated books we have received from many different congregants. While we welcome donations, we can only accept one copy of a given book due to space constraints. All books must have Jewish content - not just a Jewish author. So, unfortunately we have not been able to accept all the books offered to us. Duplicate books are either returned to the donor or placed on the cart in the lobby for others to take. Most of the donations have been to the adult library. We really could use more donation of gently used preschool, easy reader and juvenile books. Please leave any donated books in the Synagogue office-not in the library. Since taking over the library with the help of Joan Feldman and Sandra Grauer, my biggest challenge has been to get my work done when all I really want to do is sit in one of our comfortable chairs and read a book - or two - or three! As my favorite sweat-shirt says: “So many books; so little time!” Carol Manheim
L I B R A R Y U P D AT E
HAZAK LUNCHEON AND
PROGRAM
BEST LUNCH DEAL IN
CHARLESTON
When: Tuesday, September 9th
Where: Zucker Social Hall Time: 12 Noon PROMPTLY
Cost: $ 3.00 RSVP by September 5th to the Synagogue office (571-3264)
Guest:
Pastor Elizabeth Platt
Join us in a sing-a-long to all your old
time favorites!
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F R I D AY N I G H T S AT E M A N U - E L
Friday, September 19th, promptly at 6:00PM! Program and Dinner followed by services
Program Cyberspace Safety The Friday Night LIVE series is sponsored by the
Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
Musical Shabbat, September 12th, 6:00PM At Synagogue Emanu-El
One Friday night service per month will include acoustic instrumental accompaniment. Join us (and bring a friend) as the music lifts our spirits and our
hearts as we begin Shabbat together!
Thank you to the following congregants who are
scheduled to participate in services in September:
Dan Greenstein, Gilli Hubara, Pumla Gutter, Mitch Gilbert, Curtis Gutter, Zachary Gilbert, Katie Krawcheck, Jasmine Hubara, Eric Krawcheck, Alan Isaacson, Elan Levine, Elisheva Holub, Mindy Hawkins,
Craig Browdy, Eli LeRoy, Patti Bagg, Dara Rosenblatt, Ellen Miriam Brandwein, Aaron Levine, Hannah Chase and Anna Book
If you are interested in leading a Shabbat service, reading Torah or Haftarah,
please contact Daphne Hubara at [email protected] or 843-442-6086.
"Family Shabbat,” September 5th, 5:15PM-6:00PM Services for all ages!
“Late Night Shabbat” September 26th, 8:15PM Services followed by a potluck dessert reception.
Please bring a dairy/parve item to share!
We offer a changing program of Friday night services to cater to different needs and different people. We invite you to choose your favorite or try them all!
The Zucker family for receiving the Francis Salvador award from KKBE
Joe & Brandon Fischbein on the birth of
their daughter, River
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A D U LT E D U C AT I O N O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Please join us for the 2014-2015 year of EMANU-EL UNIVERSITY!
Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-8:30PM, through May 19, 2015 EXCEPT FOR: November 25th; December 23rd; December 30th; March 31st & April 7th
Students have the choice of three classes, which take place concurrently:
JUDAISM 101 (INSTRUCTOR: LARA LEROY): A thorough introduction to Judaism. Explore customs, rituals, and
holidays. Appropriate for introductory learners, those looking for a “refresher course”, and for those considering
converting to Judaism.
THE JEWISH CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD CIVILIZATION (INSTRUCTOR: ROBERT
LOVINGER, PHD): The concept of this course is to look at what role Jews, Judaism, and Jewish thinking played
in the development of world civilizations. This will be done by reading and discussing the Thomas Cahill series
“The Hinges of History,” plus some supplementary readings.
ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH (INSTRUCTORS: PAM COYLE & RABBI ADAM J. ROSENBAUM): Learn trope
(Torah/Haftarah cantillation) and the structure and content of Shabbat services – and help to lead it yourself at
Emanu-El! Participation pending, the Adult B’nai Mitzvah service will take place Saturday, May 16, 2015.
Participants must be Emanu-El members.
Tuition: $54 for one semester, $100 for both semesters, $136 for the full year of Adult B’nai Mitzvah.
Contact the office at 571-3264 or [email protected] to register!
Other Classes — No Fees or Pre-Registration Necessary!
A TOUCH OF THE BAVLI: A TALMUD INTRODUCTION: Join Rabbi Rosenbaum as we explore some of the
essential sugyot (sections) of the Babylonian Talmud, and learn how they helped to shape the Jewish world today.
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30AM, through May 21, 2015
DANISH & D’RASH: A sneak peak at the week’s Torah portion prior to Saturday morning services. Complete
with coffee and treats! Led by Rabbi Rosenbaum.
Saturdays, 9:00-9:30AM
JEWISH MYSTERIES … REVEALED!: Come to afternoon minyan at 5:30PM, stay for snacks and join Rabbi Rosenbaum as he answers Jewish questions you’ve always wanted to know but weren’t ready to ask about. Topics will include: Minyan, Shabbat services, Holiday observance, Life-cycle, and more (including your requests)!
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:45PM, through May 19, 2015
Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund Guidelines
Purpose The purpose of the Fund is to subsidize Holocaust education opportunities such as trips to Holocaust museums in Washington, DC, and elsewhere, and participation in the March of the Living and other such trips to Holocaust sites in Eastern Europe.
Who is eligible? The Fund is for teens, ages 13 – 19, whose parent(s) are members of Synagogue Emanu-El.
What is the process for accessing funds? Teens requesting funds must complete an application (available at the synagogue office). A Fund committee will review the application and determine the award.
Participant Obligation Each grantee will be required to make a presentation about the experience. This may be during Shabbat services or for Sisterhood or Men’s Club.
A B O U T T H E J O E E N G E L F U N D
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2 014 N E W Y E A R ’ S G R E E T I N G
Susan and Charles Altman Sandi and Sandy Archambault
Barbara and Don Backer Charles and Nancy Banov Drs. Lisa and Paul Baron Marilyn and Edmund Barron
Andrea and Ira Berendt Jaclyn S. Berlinsky
Dr. Etta Leah Bluestein and Nicky Bluestein Philippa and Clive Brock and Families
Eileen and Stanley Chepenik The David L. Cohen Family Elinor and Manuel Cohen Phyllis P. Cohen
David and Julie Elllison Mike, Debbie, Jennie, and Chloe Engel Ann C. Epstein Barbara and Lowell Epstein
Sharon and Dennis Feinberg Joan and Fred Feldman Sally and Mickey Fischbein
Charles and Harriet Goldberg Jill Golod Marsha and Bill Golod
Frances and Elliott Halio Joan and Perry Halushka Elisheva Holub Marilyn Hoffman
Charles and Judy Kaiser The Kalinskys — Sybil, Jeffrey, Mona, Barry and Children Charlot M. Karesh (Mrs. Stanley) Ava and Bruce Kleinman Linda and Maurice Krawcheck Peggy, Eric, Katie and Maddy Krawcheck
Adel & Martin Lazarus Lee & Natashia Lazarus Helen and Irving Lipsky Sandra and Morey Lipton
Marjorie Lynch Paul, Suzanne, Scott and David Lynch Linda and Stuart Lynn Carol Manheim Janet and Carl Masonberg David and Jennifer Mendelsohn Nancy and Bernard Mendelson Ganna Mikulinskiy
Ellen and Harry Nadler Evelyn Needle Rebecca and Norman Nirenblatt Neda and Alan Nussbaum
Eric and Ruth Oser and Family Eva Oxler
Sandra and Howard Peskin
Charles and Rhonda Richards Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum, Ellen Miriam Brandwein, Shoshana, Jonathan, and Eliana Jeffrey and Mickey Rosenblum Sheralyn and Arthur Rosenblum Phil and Raina Rubin
Terry and Dean Schuyler Joanne and Michael Schwartz Sandra Schwartz Mindy Seltzer and Bob Lovinger Howard and Leighanne Sherman Gail and Lenny Silverman Ruth B. Silverman Libby Soffar The Spandorfer Family Harvey and Marcia Spar Ellen and Robert Steinberg Sunny and Samuel Steinberg
Phyllis Tanenbaum Sharon and Eddie Toporek and Family Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Toporek and Family
Anita Zucker and David Popowski and Family
Sisterhood thanks you for your donations!
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spelling our names in Hebrew
Some of our awesome Emanu-El Kids! Noa Leigh Hubara being silly
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J E W S , B R E W S N Q U E S S P O N S O R S H I P S
Support this wonderful fundraiser by becoming a sponsor! Circle of Light- $3,000 for three fundraisers this calendar year
See details below
Gold JBQ Sponsorship- $1,000 For this event only- Name on all event collateral, name and logo on a table during the event, name on flyers and
programs, 10 tickets with assigned seats (a full table) and 5 event T-shirts.
Silver JBQ Sponsorship- $500 For this event only- Name on all flyers and programs, name and logo on a grill station during the event,
4 tickets with assigned seats, 2 event T-shirts.
Bronze Sponsorship- $250 For this event only- Name on all flyers and programs, 2 tickets with assigned seats, 1 event T-shirt.
Join the Circle of Light
What a wonderful gift to your community!
The yearly sponsorship this year is only $3,000 (compared to $3,600 last year), and includes events that are sure to be nothing less than
sold-out, talk-of-the-town celebrations!
Circle of Light Sponsorship Package
Sponsorship for the 3 major fundraisers for the calendar year will include VIP parking for the events and: Jews, Brews N’ Ques on October 27, 2014: Title sponsorship, a named table with 10 seats.(Value- $1,000) TBD Spring Fundraiser honoring Mrs. Marilyn Hoffman: Title sponsorship and tickets. (Value- $1,000)
Leaf on Tree of Life. Please specify message on the leaf. (Value- $136)
Thank you for considering this! Questions? Please contact the office at 571-3264 or [email protected]
A R O U N D T O W N
Sunday, November 2nd
9:00AM - 2:15PM
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
For more information, please contact
Carol Berlin, CJW Director
by phone at 843-568-445
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To honor a special simcha,
consider sponsoring
A kiddush on Shabbat The Kiddush is prepared for up to
65 people at the cost of $300. Your name will be listed in our weekend handout.
Items Included: Coffee, Soft Drinks, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Green Salad, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Fruit, Chips & Salsa, Gefilte Fish,
Herring, Crackers, Horseradish, 2 Dessert Cakes, and all paper goods!
HONOR
SOMEONE
YOU LOVE
Purchase a Chai Leaf for the Tree of Life for $136, a memory
that will last a life time!
Contact Leah at the Synagogue
571-3264 [email protected]
HaGafen for Shabbat
To honor a special Simcha, consider sponsoring the grape
juice and wine
(only $36.00!) and have the honoree’s name(s)
and occasion and your name appear in the weekly bulletin.
Contact Evaline Delson to sponsor the wine: (843) 762-9327
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
our Circle of Light Sponsors
Nicky and Ettaleah Bluestein Marilyn Hoffman
Olga and Jacobo Mintzer Cynthia and Bradley Nirenblatt Roxann and Michael Spandorfer
Ellen and Robert Steinberg Anita Zucker
Laura and Jonathan Zucker
Thank you for
helping pave
Synagogue
Emanu-El’s
Path to the
Future!
Many thanks to all who have purchased bricks! If you haven’t yet purchased
your brick, or would like to purchase more, we always accept orders!
Please contact the office if you have any questions: 843-571-3264 or [email protected]
$154 for one brick; $136 for each brick when you buy two; $118 each when you buy three or more.
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D O N AT I O N S - W E T H A N K E V E R Y O N E F O R T H E G E N E R O U S D O N A T I O N S
Banov Book Fund In memory of Miriam Solomon Berger, by Theresa & Bernard Solomon
Biblical Garden/Landscape Fund In memory of Annette Goldberg, Milton Halpern and Marilyn Westheimer, by Barbara & Mike Halpern
Speedy recovery of Joyce Kirshtein, by Ben & Claire Goldberg
Bethe Rittenberg Social Action Fund In memory of Max Stein, by Jonathan & Ann Stein Melvin Solomon, by Ben & Claire Goldberg
Emanu-El Endowment Fund In memory of Leibel Solarsh, by Helen & Irving Lipsky
Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund In memory of Herbert Engel, by Larry & Laurie Krasnoff, Louie & Nadine Wilson, Terry & Dennis Fisher, Mike, Debbie, Jenni and Chloe Engel, Abby Friedman, Cindi & Kerry Solomon, Joe Engel, Judy & Bob Cook, Ellen & Robert Steinberg, Leah & Aaron Pinosky, Jean & Leon Rudich, Barbara Britz, Janice & James Turner, Keith Greenspon, Charlot Karesh, Martin & Adel Lazarus, Linda & Maurice Krawcheck
Speedy recovery of Adel Lazarus, by Jean & Leon Rudich, Martin Lazarus
In honor of Dr. Michael Kogan, by Jean & Leon Rudich Joe Engel, by Jean & Leon Rudich General Fund In honor of The 50th anniversary of Marilyn & Edmund Barron, by Hylda & Dick Wilson, Elinor & Manny Cohen Pam & Stan Kaplan on the birth of their grandson, by Lisa & Alan Isaacson
Marvin H. Wolper Building Fund In memory of Leon Wolper, by Martin & Adel Lazarus
Memorial Fund In memory of William Hoffman, by Laurie Roshfeld Alex Karesh & Nathan Tanenbaum, by Phyllis Tanenbaum Augustina Varick, by Ganna Mikulinskiy Maurice & Claire Nussbaum, by Neda & Alan Nussbaum
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Phil & Doris Kleinman, by Bruce & Ava Kleinman My Grand Ma, Ellen Pamla, by Pumla Pamla-Gutter Rabbi Rosenbaum’s grandmother, by Linda & Maurice Krawcheck
In honor of Burnet Mendelsohn’s 80th birthday, by Harriet & Charles Goldberg Our 45th wedding anniversary, by Martin & Adel Lazarus
Ray & Leah Greenberg Education & Endowment Fund In memory of Valerie Zena Bagg, by Mickey Bagg
In honor of Ray Greenberg’s birthday, by Marilyn Hoffman
Rose & Ted Levin Children’s Library Fund In memory of Goldie Levy, by Marjorie Lynch Jeffrey Rosenblum’s mother, by Rose & Ted Levin Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund In memory of Dr. Claire Irwin, by Patti Bagg Paula Rose Hiltzik, by Amy & Larry Hiltzik Alan Srochi, Ellen Nirenblatt, Florence Nirenblatt and Dorothy Marcus, by Rebecca & Norman Nirenblatt Irv Futeral, by Sunny & Samuel Steinberg Miriam Bernstein, by Sunny & Samuel Steinberg, Elisheva Holub Florence Rosenblum, by Sunny & Samuel Steinberg Delilah Lovett, by Dr. Allan & Mrs. Jeanne Lieberman James Lovett, by Dr. Allan & Mrs. Jeanne Lieberman Abraham Lieberman, by Dr. Allan & Mrs. Jeanne Lieberman
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D O N AT I O N S - W E T H A N K E V E R Y O N E F O R T H E G E N E R O U S D O N A T I O N S
Herbert Engel, by Dr. Allan & Mrs. Jeanne Lieberman
Speedy recovery of Adel Lazarus, by Lynn & Herb Gorod, Sunny & Samuel Steinberg
Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund In memory of Terry Fisher’s Uncle Freddie Tepper, by Libby Soffar, Ellen & Robert Steinberg Dr. Joel Steinberg Levy, by Eleanor Levy Melvin Solomon, by Ruth Silverman Jeffrey Rosenblum’s mother, by Martin & Adel Lazarus
In honor of Dr. Theodore Steinberg Levy, by Eleanor Levy Dutch Cohen’s birthday, by Ellen & Robert Stenberg
Sisterhood Emanu-El Kitchen Fund In memory of Herbert Engel, by Linda & David Cohen Rabbi Rosenbaum’s grandmother, by Linda & David Cohen Blanche Lieberman, by Sharon & Dennis Feinberg Lillian Covin, by Sandi & Sandy Archambault Esther & Maurice Braun, by Ellen & Harry Nadler Annie Pinosky, by Leah & Aaron Pinosky Florence Rosenblum, mother of Jeffrey Rosenblum, by Linda & Maurice Krawcheck, Sheran & Gerald Rittenberg
In honor of Marilyn Hoffman’s birthday, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg The anniversary of Neda & Alan Nussbaum, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg Happy birthday Burnet Mendelsohn, by Marilyn Hoffman The anniversary of Eileen & Stanley Chepenik, by Marilyn Hoffman The anniversary of Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman, by Marilyn Hoffman Happy anniversary Joan & Perry Halushka, by Mindy Seltzer & Bob Lovinger Marilyn & Ed Barron’s anniversary, by Shelia & Joe Shapiro, Randy & Paula Carl, Marcy & Michael Mostofsky, Joel & Carol Jason and Danny Jason
Speedy recovery of Adel Lazarus, by Linda & Maurice Krawcheck
Sisterhood Bereavement Fund In memory of My son, Paul David Cohen, by Phyllis Cohen Samuel Cooley, by Ann Epstein
Youth Fund In memory of Tessie Cohen, by Manuel Cohen
In honor of The anniversary of Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg
Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund In memory of Carl Goldberg, by Anita Zucker Sidney Mindlin, by Gail Snow
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. Appropriate funds are:
Emanu-El Endowment Fund, The Banov Book Fund, Biblical Garden/Landscape Fund, Ethel & Jacob Cohen High Holiday Fund, Prayer Book Fund, Israel & Rebec-
ca Geldbart Fund, General 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, Pearlman Family Floral Fund, Prayer Book Fund, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Stein-
berg 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 Scholar-ships, Grush Shabbaton Fund, L’Dor V’Dor Mainte-nance Fund, Cemetery Fund, Rose & Ted Levin Chil-
dren’s Library Fund, Joe Engel Holocaust Fund
Sisterhood Funds: Oneg Fund, Bereavement Fund, Kitchen Fund
Todah Rabah!
Marilyn Hoffman
would like to
thank each and
everyone who
helped to make her
birthday so special!
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September 2014 — 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: See below for different times
Saturday Morning Service: 9:30AM
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Labor Day
Office Closed
2 Jewish
Mysteries ... Revealed!
6:00-6:45PM
Emanu-El University
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5 Family Shabbat
5:15PM
6 Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat Services, 9:30AM
Anniversary Shabbat
7 Religious School
Kesher
Sisterhood
Education Day
8 9 HAZAK
Sisterhood Board Meeting, 7PM
Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed!
6:00-6:45PM
Emanu-El University
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Ivrit Plus 4:00PM-6:00PM
11 12 Musical
Shabbat, 6:00PM
13 Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat Services, 9:30AM
Bat Mitzvah of Katie
Krawcheck
Tot Shabbat
14 Religious School
Sisterhood/Men’s Club Paid-Up
Brunch
Aruchat Ivrit 6:00PM-7:30PM
15 16 Jewish
Mysteries ... Revealed!
6:00-6:45PM
Emanu-El University
17 18 Board Meeting
6:00PM
19 FNL, 6:00PM
20 Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Got Shabbat!
Selihot program, 8:00PM
USY Lock-In
21 Religious School
Kesher
Pre-School
Chair Party after minyan
22 23 Jewish
Mysteries ... Revealed!
6:00-6:45PM
Emanu-El University
24 Erev Rosh Hashanah
Office Closes, 1:00PM
Services, 7:00PM
25 Rosh Hashanah
Day One
Services, 9:00AM
Tashlich @ Northbridge Park,
6PM
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Rosh Hashanah Day Two
Services, 9:00AM
USY 4th Friday
Late-Night Shabbat, 8:15PM
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Danish & D’rash, 9AM
Shabbat Services, 9:30AM
Jr.
Congregation
28 Fast of Gedaliah
Religious School
Tichon
Rakevet Event
Memorial Service @ Maryville
29 30 Jewish
Mysteries ... Revealed!
6:00-6:45PM
Emanu-El University