September 2014 - Synagogue Emanu-El
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September 2014 - Synagogue Emanu-El
1 Synagogue Emanu-El Scroll September 1-30, 2014 6 Elul-6 Tishrei, 5774 Selichot Havdallah Program 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 2014 High Holiday Office Hours Wednesday, September 24thClosing at 1:00PM Thursday, September 25th & Friday, September 26th-Closed 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) The 4th annual Jews, Brews N Ques Kosher Grill-Off SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH ! Tickets on sale now! Mazel Tov to Katie Krawcheck and family on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah on September 13, 2014 2 F R O M T H E D E S K O F R A B B I R O S E N BAU 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 5 Windsor Drive Charleston, SC 29407 that). This service usually contains numerous psalms and readings appropriate to get us Phone: (843) 571-3264 in a proper frame of mind before the High Holy Days begin. Selichot used to be a fairly Fax: (843) 402-0844 popular service in years past, but in resent years, attendance for this service in ConservaEmail: tive synagogues has plummeted; our synagogue has been no exception. Maybe it’s [email protected] cause fewer people want to stay out that late, even on a Saturday night, or maybe it’s beWebsite: cause many people feel that the High Holy Days services themselves are enough to bring www.emanu-el.com them the spiritual guidance they desire. Whatever the case, it became clear that Selichot Rabbi needs to be re-examined. Adam J. Rosenbaum So last year, I asked a number of rabbinic colleagues how they handle Selichot in Religious School Principal their respective congregations, to see if they had any words of advice. I only received one & Ritual Assistant response, and it essentially said that Selichot is a “dinosaur” and we’d be better off Daphne Hubara disposing of the ritual altogether. Executive Director Ruthie Simmons 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 President Stanley Chepenik devote some time to examine ourselves and evaluate our behavior and decisions over the President Elect past year, the services become so much meaningful. We need to prepare ourselves for Jacobo Mintzer these days, and Selichot can be an effective vehicle for such preparation. 1st Vice President So, we’ll still do Selichot this year — but we’re changing the format. Radically. Laura Zucker Instead of midnight, we’ll gather at 8:00PM, and be done around 9:30PM. 2nd Vice President Marsha Gewirtzman Instead of having a service filled with liturgy from the High Holy Days, the main Treasurer ritual will be a communal Havdalah service (though we will include a couple of songs Michael Schwartz appropriate for the time of year, as well as the sounding of the shofar). Financial Secretary Instead of making the evening about the service, it will focus on an interactive Suzanne Lynch discussion. This discussion will be planned by members of COSY, our USY chapter, and Recording Secretary Linda Krawcheck will be appropriate for all age groups. We anticipate that this will be a multi-generational Corresponding Secretary program and, perhaps, build bridges between members of all ages. Joan Feldman We’re calling the program “Selichot Sicha”. “Sicha” is a Hebrew word for Parliamentarian “conversation.” The title of the program is not accidental. When we attend Rosh Lydia Mandel Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we are expected to minimize personal Past President Ellen S. Steinberg 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 Board of Trustees rituals. A program like “Selichot Sicha” will give you that chance. Alex Fox Elisheva Holub There are so many thoughts and emotions that swirl in our minds during these Rachel Landis holiest of days. Before we enter the days, let us take the time to talk about them. I hope Scott LeRoy you join us for our inaugural “Selichot Sicha”. Together, let us renew an ancient ritual Norm Levine and renew our connections with one another. Cynthia Nirenblatt Michael Mills Scott Sternfeld Gregory Yarus Sisterhood President Linda Krawcheck Men’s Club President Charles Richards 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 3 P R E S I D E N T – S TA N L E Y C H E P E N I K 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! 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 Continued on pg. 11 4 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!!! 5 MEN’S CLUB — CHARLES RICHARDS 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 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! 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 6 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL — DAPHNE HUBARA 1st Day of Religious School September 7th 9:00AM SEE YOU THERE! 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. KESHER-September 7th & 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM TICHON-September 28th 10:30AM-12:30PM PRESCHOOL-September 21st 11:00AM-12:30PM 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 YOUTH HAPPENINGS 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! JOIN US FOR Saturday, September 20th 7 USY EVENTS 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 September 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 7th12th 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 USY’ER OF THE MONTH: MAXIM FISHER 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-HipHOORAY! KADIMA October 11th USY/Kadima Elections, Dinner and Life Size Games Wednesday, October 22nd 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. 8 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 Sisterhood Emanu-El High Holiday Booklet Contact Adel Lazarus at 571-4937 the deadline is Wednesday, September 3rd! No reminders will be sent! 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 HIGH HOLY DAY ALIYOT 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! Opening the ark or reading a prayer during the High Holy Days can add a personal, spiritual dimension to your worship experience. When the High Holy Days are over we will need your help again! Please help us put away the chairs on Sunday, October 5th 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 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 9 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 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. 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 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. 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! 10 YAHRZEITS 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 CALL TO M I N YA N Burnet Mendelsohn September 22nd-27 Elul September 6th-12th Beatsie Solow Joseph Mendelsohn Kate Wolpert Alexander Hershenson Edmund Barron Augusta Sharnoff Minette Nadler Ike Ryba September 23rd-28 Elul Ed Weiss Ian Aaronson George Golding Miriam Cohen Elliott Levy Florence Rephan Missy Gold September 27th-October 3rd September 24th-29 Elul Marvin Scherr Libby Soffar Isaak Cheznomordik Gail Snow Len Lichtenstein Lena Kalisky Danny Berlinsky Helen Lipsky Itzhak Cygielman Philip Berlinsky Judi Corsaro Joseph Kahn Shelley Spitz Madolyn Geldbart September 25th-1 Tishrei Harvey Friedman Michael Schwartz Lillian Passink Sharyn Bluestein Bernard Karesh Esther Schwartz Sandi Archambault Sheralyn Rosenblum Jack Siegel Lisa Isaacson September 26th-2 Tishrei Sandy Archambault Stuart Lynn Clive Brock Josephine Barron Norman Arnold Ruth Silverman Harry Mendelsohn Ijo Toporek Patti Bagg Dora Ryba Sandy Taffel Susie Steinberg John Aaronson September 13th-19th Dutch Cohen Joel Levy Ann Epstein Ida Polyachenko September 27th-3 Tishrei Marc Epstein Marcia Spar Sarah Solomon Sheila Freedman Jerry Kaynard Sophie Golubow Judy Lutz Malcolm Fages September 28th-4 Tishrei Donald Budman Rea Lichtenstein Robert Steinberg Murray Solarsh WE NEED Joan Loeb Meyer Dumas Irving Lipsky September 29th-5 Tishrei YOU AT Betsy Wolper Abe Karesh MINYAN Ijo Toporek Barbara Hershenson Charles Goldberg Marion Schwartz Sundays: Phyllis Tanenbaum Marianne Purwin Mark Tanenbaum 9:00AM Saul M. Cohen Shirley Tannenbaum September 30th-6 Tishrei MondaySeptember 20th-26th Michael Kramer Friday: Jacobo Mintzer Samuel Brock Myra Howard 7:15AM Sara Baker Friedman Ivan Nossokoff Erwin Raffel MondayJerry Rothschild Albert Goer Thursday: Benay Grater October 1st-7 Tishrei Chet Fischbein 5:30PM S. Harris Goldberg Linda Cohen October 2nd-8 Tishrei Sandra Peskin Yonah Gelson June Rephan Harry Ackerman Lev Chernomordik Sidney Melet Evaline Delson Michael Josifs Gordezky Michael Schwartz Sura-Lea Jukils Gordezky Sonya Knee October 3rd-9 Tishrei Phyllis Cohen Abraham Fages Ida Baker 11 L I B R A R Y U P D AT E 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 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! 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 12 F R I D AY N I G H T S A T E M A N U - E L 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! "Family Shabbat,” September 5th, 5:15PM-6:00PM Services for all ages! 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! 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 “Late Night Shabbat” September 26th, 8:15PM Services followed by a potluck dessert reception. Please bring a dairy/parve item to share! The Zucker family for receiving the Francis Salvador award from KKBE Joe & Brandon Fischbein on the birth of their daughter, River 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. 13 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 ABOUT THE JOE ENGEL FUND 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. 14 2 014 N E W Y E A R ’ S G R E E T I N G Susan and Charles Altman Marjorie Lynch Sandi and Sandy Archambault Paul, Suzanne, Scott and David Lynch Linda and Stuart Lynn Barbara and Don Backer Carol Manheim Charles and Nancy Banov Janet and Carl Masonberg Drs. Lisa and Paul Baron David and Jennifer Mendelsohn Marilyn and Edmund Barron Nancy and Bernard Mendelson Ganna Mikulinskiy Andrea and Ira Berendt Jaclyn S. Berlinsky Ellen and Harry Nadler Evelyn Needle Rebecca and Norman Nirenblatt Dr. Etta Leah Bluestein and Neda and Alan Nussbaum Nicky Bluestein Philippa and Clive Brock and Families Eric and Ruth Oser and Family Eva Oxler Eileen and Stanley Chepenik The David L. Cohen Family Sandra and Howard Peskin Elinor and Manuel Cohen Charles and Rhonda Richards Phyllis P. Cohen Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum, Ellen Miriam Brandwein, David and Julie Elllison Shoshana, Jonathan, and Eliana Mike, Debbie, Jennie, and Chloe Engel Jeffrey and Mickey Rosenblum Ann C. Epstein Sheralyn and Arthur Rosenblum Barbara and Lowell Epstein Phil and Raina Rubin 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 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! 15 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 8/24 spelling our names in Hebrew Some of our awesome Emanu-El Kids! Noa Leigh Hubara being silly 16 JEWS, BREWS N Q UES SPONSORSHIPS 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] AROUND TOWN 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 17 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 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. 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] 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! 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 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 18 D O N AT I O N S - WE THANK EVERYONE FOR THE GENEROUS DONATIONS 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 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 PamlaGutter 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 Speedy recovery of Adel Lazarus, by Jean & Leon Rudich, Martin Lazarus In memory of Goldie Levy, by Marjorie Lynch Jeffrey Rosenblum’s mother, by Rose & Ted Levin In honor of Dr. Michael Kogan, by Jean & Leon Rudich Joe Engel, by Jean & Leon Rudich Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund 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 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 19 D O N AT I O N S - WE THANK EVERYONE FOR THE GENEROUS DONATIONS Herbert Engel, by Dr. Allan & Mrs. Jeanne Lieberman Sisterhood Bereavement Fund In memory of Speedy recovery of Adel Lazarus, by Lynn & Herb Gorod, Sunny & Samuel My son, Paul David Cohen, by Phyllis Cohen Samuel Cooley, by Ann Epstein Steinberg Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund Youth 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 memory of Tessie Cohen, by Manuel Cohen In honor of Dr. Theodore Steinberg Levy, by Eleanor Levy Dutch Cohen’s birthday, by Ellen & Robert Stenberg In memory of Carl Goldberg, by Anita Zucker Sidney Mindlin, by Gail Snow 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 In honor of The anniversary of Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund 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 & Rebecca 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, 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 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! 20 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 1 Labor Day Office Closed 7 Religious School 8 Kesher Sisterhood Education Day 14 Religious School 15 Sisterhood/Men’s Club Paid-Up Brunch Emanu-El University 9 HAZAK Sisterhood Board Meeting, 7PM Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed! 6:00-6:45PM Emanu-El University 16 Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed! 6:00-6:45PM 22 Pre-School Chair Party after minyan Emanu-El University Kesher Memorial Service @ Maryville Thursday 4 Friday 5 Family Shabbat 5:15PM 10 11 12 Musical Shabbat, 6:00PM 18 Board Meeting 6:00PM 19 FNL, 6:00PM Ivrit Plus 4:00PM-6:00PM Saturday 6 Danish & D’rash, 9AM Shabbat Services, 9:30AM Anniversary Shabbat 13 Danish & D’rash, 9AM Shabbat Services, 9:30AM Bat Mitzvah of Katie Krawcheck Tot Shabbat 17 20 Shabbat Services, 9:30AM Got Shabbat! Selihot program, 8:00PM USY Lock-In 23 Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed! 6:00-6:45PM 28 Fast of Gedaliah Religious School Tichon Rakevet Event Wednesday 3 Emanu-El University Aruchat Ivrit 6:00PM-7:30PM 21 Religious School Tuesday 2 Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed! 6:00-6:45PM 29 24 Erev Rosh Hashanah Office Closes, 1:00PM 25 26 27 Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Danish & D’rash, Day One Day Two 9AM Services, 9:00AM Services, 9:00AM Shabbat Services, 9:30AM USY 4th Friday Tashlich @ Services, 7:00PM Northbridge Park, Late-Night 6PM Shabbat, 8:15PM Jr. Congregation 30 Jewish Mysteries ... Revealed! 6:00-6:45PM Emanu-El University FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! “Like” the Synagogue Emanu-El Page on Facebook and make sure you add it to your “list of interests” to keep getting our updates! Follow us on Twitter @SynagogueEE
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