Mazel Tov to Rachel Eisenhart and family on her upcoming Bat

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Synagogue
Emanu-El Scroll
May 1-31, 2014
1 Iyyar-2 Sivan, 5774
Saturday, May 3rd at 9:30AM
Shabbat Services
Thanking Patti Bagg
&
Installation Shabbat
Shabbat Schedule
Shabbat Emor
Friday, May 2nd

Candle-Lighting: 7:44PM

Family Shabbat: 5:15PM
Saturday, May 3rd

Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
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Services: 9:30AM (Anniversary Shabbat,
Installation Shabbat, Honoring
Patti Bagg)
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Shabbat Ends: 8:45PM
Shabbat Behar
Friday, May 9th

Candle-Lighting: 7:49PM

Kabbalat Shabbat:7:30PM
Saturday, May 10th

Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM

Services: 9:30AM (Bat Mitzvah of Rachel
Eisenhart)
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Shabbat Ends: 8:51PM
Shabbat Behukkotai
Friday, May 16th

Candle-Lighting: 7:54PM

FNL: 6:00PM
Saturday, May 17th

Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
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Services: 9:30AM (Adult B’nai Mitzvah of
Pumla & Curtis Gutter and Natanya
Miller; PJ Library Tot Shabbat)
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Shabbat Ends: 8:56PM
Friday, May 16th, 6:00PM
Shabbat services &
Program.
Join us as we celebrate the
Religious School Graduation of
Allon Browdy, Jasper Hawkins & Katie Krawcheck
& Confirmation of Sam Book
Come and learn about our new Beit Din Program!
Our very own Beit Din Class will challenge you!
On the menu:
Wedge Salad with Topping Bar
Roasted Vegetable & Cheese Lasagna
Garlic Bread
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Cost:
Beit Den & Religious School families $5.00 a person
$10.00 Adults/$5.00 12 and under
RSVP to the office by May 12th
Shabbat Bemidbar
Friday, May 23rd

Candle-Lighting: 7:59PM

“Late Night” & Oneg Shabbat: 8:15PM
Saturday, May 24th

Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM

Services: 9:30AM

Shabbat Ends: 9:00PM
Mazel Tov
to
Rachel Eisenhart
and family
Shabbat Naso
Friday, May 30th

Candle-Lighting: 8:04PM

“Late Night” & Oneg Shabbat: 8:15PM
Saturday, May 31st

Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
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Services: 9:30AM (Jr. Congregation)

Shabbat Ends: 9:05PM
on her upcoming
Bat Mitzvah
on
May 10, 2014
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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
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
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
Marsha Gewirtzman
Elisheva Holub
Rachel Landis
Scott LeRoy
Norm Levine
Cynthia Nirenblatt
Michael Mills
Scott Sternfeld
Gregory Yarus
Sisterhood President
Linda Krawcheck
It’s truly been a pleasure to continue building on our adult education offerings
this year. We’re about to conclude our fifth year of Emanu-El University. Additionally,
for the last three years, I’ve taught a class on Thursday mornings (this year on selected
portions of the Talmud), and added a discussion group about the weekly Torah portion
prior to our Saturday morning services (Danish & D’rash). And in February, we started a
Tuesday 6PM class called “Jewish Mysteries … Revealed!”, an opportunity to go through
the fundamentals and meanings of some of Judaism's basic practices.
I love having the chance to teach to people of all ages. However, as we have
done in past years, these programs will stop prior to Memorial Day and resume just
before Labor Day (with the exception of Danish & D’rash, which will take place most
Saturdays this summer). I feel that it’s important to take time in the summer to regroup
and consider how we can start anew at the end of August.
That being said, Jewish learning is a constant responsibility. So, while we won’t
be meeting for formal classes over the summer, I’d like to suggest that we take some
time to check out a couple of books to tide you over until the fall. I’d like to suggest two
of the best books for the topics we cover:

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud by Michael Katz and Gershon Schwartz. According to
Google Books: “If you have found the study of Talmud daunting, Swimming in the Sea
of Talmud is a perfect jumping off point for this central body of rabbinic literature; it
helps apply the Talmud's lessons to the issues and conflicts of modern life, including
business ethics, sexuality, family dynamics, and their connection to a satisfying and
meaningful life. In an original and engaging format, the authors provide
contemporary applications of the principles embedded within the ancient texts,
presenting over 90 concise, self-contained proverbs from the Babylonian Talmud
with a new ‘user-friendly’ translation of the Hebrew and Aramaic text.”

Entering Jewish Prayer by Reuven Hammer. Google Books again: “‘Learning about
prayer is a way of entering the world of Jewish tradition,’ Rabbi Hammer writes, and
the Siddur — the Jewish prayerbook — is the best possible introduction into that
world. In it, one is brought face-to-face with Judaism's central struggle for an
understanding of God, human life, and the world. Mastery of the Siddur enables one
to worship as a Jew and to grasp the essence of Judaism. Now, in this engaging and
highly informative book, Rabbi Hammer provides an introduction to the liturgy of
the Siddur. More than a "how-to" guide, Entering Jewish Prayer deals with the basic
issues in prayer for the modern worshipper; the historical compilation of the Siddur;
the orchestration of the daily, Sabbath, and festival prayers; the themes of special
prayers, such as the Blessing After Meals and the Kaddish; and the essential
experience of making prayer a vital part of one's life. For anyone who has ever felt
lost or confused at a Jewish service, or anyone interested in an introduction to this
facet of Jewish literacy, Entering Jewish Prayer provides a key to meaningful
participation and spiritual growth.”
Whether you choose these books or something different, I hope we can all take
some time this summer to rest our bodies, and open our minds.
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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
Every May I think of Julie Andrews singing the quintessential song from Camelot. “Tra
la! It’s May! The lusty month of May!” I see her dancing around in her flowing skirt
creating excitement for things to come. I just can’t help myself. It puts me in the spirit
of excitement for new and good things in the new month! In this case, at Synagogue
Emanu-El.
May is the month for the installation of our Officers and Board. This year I believe we
have a truly outstanding group. We bring a vision that will leave our synagogue in
excellent shape both spiritually and financially. Of course this has always been the focus
of the leadership at Synagogue Emanu-El and the past leadership has done a fine job of
it.
What makes this time unique is the lack of controversy. There are no issues that detract
from maintaining the present and planning for the future. I don’t foresee any issues out
there that will detract from this. We’re in the best financial shape we’ve been in in years.
Again, this is due in large part to the work of past leadership, that of our current
treasurer and financial secretary, and you, the members of our congregation. There’s
always opportunity for improvement and that will be an initiative in the coming year.
Most important to our success has been your willingness to volunteer. Patti Bagg did a
magnificent job with our library. Bob Lovinger has done an equally terrific job leading
Hazak. They’re both stepping down and will be missed. But, it’s an opportunity for
others to step up and take their place. Many of you volunteer to sit on committees for
the normal running of the synagogue and for special programs and fundraisers. We
simply couldn’t offer these wonderful programs and events without your help.
Your input is most valuable to the Strategic Plan we’re developing. The participation in
the focus groups that Scott LeRoy led was very heartening. The survey that we’ve sent
out will be key in developing this plan because it will tell us what you expect and what
you are looking for. It will help answer important questions, such as: why we’re here as a
synagogue; what do we want to get out of the organization; what do we need; etc.
Finally, my first year as your president was very rewarding. It’s given me an opportunity
to get to know many more of you on a much deeper level. It’s allowed me to understand
just how important this organization is to you in your lives. During my Navy career I
was given command of ships where “special trust and confidence” was placed in me to
carry out the many tasks of a ship’s captain. Although the special trust and confidence
was bestowed upon me by that position I felt that I had to earn it every day with both
my officers and men and my superiors. Likewise, you’ve bestowed great trust and
confidence by electing me your President. I promise that just as I did in the Navy, I will
do all that I can to earn that trust and confidence every day. If there is anything I can do
better, please let me know.
Happy Birthday:
1-Sanford Solomon
2-Pearl Baker
2-Randy Goer
2-Sandra Perlitz
4-Andrew Kraft
4-Benjamin Landis
4-Sharyn Bluestein
5-Alex Shulmanovitch
5-Becca Ellison
5-Marvin Scherr
5-Jonathan Zucker
6-Scott Sternfeld
6-Debra Engel
6-Richard Fishman
7-Roger Warner
7-Allan Rosenberg
8-Mira Serper
9-Daniel Goldstein
10-Ivy Kalik
11-Shani Browdy
11-David L. Cohen
14-Lynn Gorod
14-Gabriella Zucker
14-Ben Gilbert
14-Brian Hawkins
17-Joseph Shapiro
17-Jonathan Stein
17-Herb Rephan
18-Olga Mintzer
18-Dora Rovick
18-Adrienne Goldstein
19-Nowell Lesser
20-Neda Nussbaum
20-Nanci Kestenbaum
21-Edgar Weiss
22-Caroline Kalinsky
22-Gregory Veyber
23-Mike Engel
23-Leah Greenberg
23-Faye Rones
23-Jasper Hawkins
24-Dorothy Weiner
26-Nadia Fox
26-Faina Khodak
28-Mindy Hawkins
28-Tsivia Browdy
28-Judy Kaiser
28-Amanda Reeves
30-Eden Schwartz
30-Philippa Brock
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S I S T E R H O O D — R OX A N N S PA N D O R F E R
My dear community,
As I complete my term as Sisterhood president and reflect back on the last two years, it is hard to really
organize my thoughts. Back then I really did not know much about Sisterhood, and therefore some aspects of
being Jewish. Judaism is about action and experiences. There is a richness of living and doing Jewish things. Our
senses come alive and our souls are nourished. My time with Sisterhood has allowed me to branch out into other
areas of the Synagogue and it has given me an opportunity to fully join our wonderful community. I am thankful
to have had the opportunity to have worked with a truly remarkable group of people. The board has spent
countless hours planning, shopping, organizing, and schlepping to provide programs and services for the women
of our Synagogue. Above all, it is my hope that Sisterhood has provided friendship. I appreciate all the wonderful
volunteers that have made our programs successful. We could not have accomplished so much without the help
and support of the staff and our Rabbi. So it is with much gratitude that I thank everyone for the support and
guidance shown to me. Congratulations to the new Sisterhood board, who will be installed Sunday, May 4th, at
the home of Ruth and Eric Oser, 4 Hobonny Lane, at 10AM for brunch. Dara Rosenblatt, Jewish Student Life
Program Coordinator at College of Charleston Hillel, will speak about her personal journey and what is going on
with Jewish college students today. Please contact me if you can bring a dish to Installation. Thank you all so
much.
With Love, Faith, and Sisterhood,
Roxann
MEN’S CLUB HAPPENINGS
Men’s Club Stag
Dinner and Raffle
Tuesday, May 7th,
6:30PM
Drinks and Hors d'Oeuvres,
Dinner and Raffle
Contact Chet Fischbein at
763-4209 for more details.
Spirits
Brought to you by
Men’s Club
Location TBD
Thursday, May 15th
8:00PM
Men’s Night at the Joe
Fathers, Children, Grandfathers and Grandchildren
and all men are invited to a
pregame Kosher picnic and
RiverDogs ball game
Thursday, June 19th
Picnic begins at 5:30PM
Game time 7:05PM
The cost is $25 per person which includes the picnic,
your game ticket and seating in a reserved area during the
game for our group. The staff at the Joe will do the
setup, cooking and cleanup.
I would like to get an idea as to how many people
are interested in this event so I can go ahead and
reserve this date for us.
I prefer you e-mail me at charlesal@knology.net,
or call me at 763-7406. If no answer leave a message
or text me at 843-742-4429.
Thanks Charles Richards
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL — DAPHNE HUBARA
A HUGE Mazel Tov to all of our 6th grade students who successfully stood before the Emanu-El Beit
Din on Wednesday, April 30th. Katie Krawcheck, Elan Levine, Eli LeRoy, Kailey Allen, Allon Browdy, Hesed
Ben-Yisrael, Jasper Hawkins and Gilli Hubara have proven that they are ready to take on the responsibilities of
becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Synagogue Emanu-El. I am so proud of their hard work and it was an honor
to study with them this year.
Big Thank You to Rabbi Rosenbaum for teaching with me and for running the Beit Din.
Much appreciation to Mike Engel and Stan Chepenik for their participation as members of the Beit Din.
Interested in learning more about our very first Beit Din Class? Join us at this month's FNL! More details
on page 1 of this Scroll.
Thursday, May 8th at Emanu-El
6:30PM-8:00PM
Ledership Training led by Sam Book
Highly recommended for all USYers thinking
about running for COSY Board
COSY is proud to present
Saturday, May 17th
Our 2014 Beit Din Class
Mazel Tov!
USY
USY Elections
Sunday, May 18th!
Please talk to Abby LeRoy,
Kayla or Daphne if you
are interested in running
for COSY Chapter Board
And join us
Friday, May 30th for
COSY
Board Installations
COSY Board Members will be providing
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, May 31st
All 3rd-6th graders,
join USY in a fun-filled
Jr. Congregation!
Led by Olaf & Friends!
Play games, enjoy snack, and even sing
along to your favorite versions
of Adon Olam!
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COS Y – EMANU-EL’S US Y CHAPTER
A Message from Kayla Sculnick - COSY Youth Advisor
This past year has been a wonderful one. I cannot even begin to convey to you all how impressed I am with our
USYers. I’m honored to be their advisor. Our 2013-2014 Board comprised of Abby LeRoy as President, Jasmine Hubara as
Vice President of Programming, Ari Levine as Vice President of Religious Education, Shoshi Weiss as Vice President of
Social Action/Tikun Olam, Noa Leigh Hubara and Nate LeRoy as Co-Vice Presidents of Membership/Kadima, Anna
Book as Vice President of Communications, and Ava Hoffman as Historian.
This year, the board boosted our membership by 400%, had representation at every convention this year, hosted a
convention, and won eight awards. Our chapter is so wonderful and impressive that we have been chosen as one of the
chapters of the year in our entire region, HaNegev, and we have also been chosen to represent our region as an
International Chapter of the Year. Abby LeRoy will be serving as a Subregional Vice President and Jasmine Hubara will be
serving as Regional Religious Education Vice President. It is with your support that we are able to accomplish our goals and
beyond. I am so excited to see what next year’s board will bring us and to watch our youth continue to flourish and make
an impact upon our greater community.
Kayla Sculnick
AWARDS
WON BY
COSY AT THE USY REGIONAL CONVENTION
ORLANDO ON APRIL 27TH
IN
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-RUTHIE SIMMONS
A warm heart-felt thank you for all of you who have visited the office to meet
me, to say welcome, to remind me of your names over and over again and to
share stories of long ago and crafty anecdotes! Yesterday was my first complete
month as your Executive Director and although I know I still have a lot to
learn, I’m thrilled to be learning it in the company and aid of a seasoned, patient
and respectful support staff.
I look forward to continuing the traditions and values here at Synagogue
Emanu-El. My plans are to enhance and uplift your experience here and
provide the best in 5 diamond service along with exciting, thought-provoking
and fun-filled events. I absolutely see why you are so passionate about
Emanu-El; this place you call home! My doors are always open and so are my
ears and attention span to hear new ideas, a word of praise or other
critiques. Thank you again for welcoming me to Synagogue Emanu-El!
Ruthie Simmons
Happy
Anniversary
Rhetta & Joe
Mendelsohn
Ellen & Michael
Mintz
Ida & Genrich
Polyachenko
Brandon & Joe
Fischbein
Marian & Greg
Yarus
Shannon & Philip
Berlinsky
H AZAK- BOB LOVINGER
Lisa & Paul
Baron
Vera & Sandy
Semel
HAZAK LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
BEST LUNCH DEAL IN CHARLESTON
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Where: Zucker Social Hall
Time: 12 Noon PROMPTLY
Cost: $ 3.00
RSVP by Friday May 9th to the Synagogue office (571-3264)
or emanu-el.com
Topic: Healthy Eating for Seniors
Presenter: Nanci Kestenbaum
Nanci Kestenbaum will present a discussion on healthy eating
for seniors and utilizing a plant-based diet. She will make some
food samples to distribute during the presentation. As Nanci is
responsible for recruiting CAREgivers for her firm, she will
also present the part-time job opportunities to the Hazak
participants. One way for seniors to stay healthy and maintain
their independence is to interact with other people. Retired
people looking to assist others make up a large portion of the
employees of her firm.
Shelley & Sanford
Solomon
Irene & Mitch
Gilbert
Bess & Brett
Bluestein
Peggy & Eric
Krawcheck
Please join us for
Anniversary Shabbat,
Saturday, May 3rd
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CALL
YAHRZEITS
May 3-3 Iyar
Mildred Bernstein
Louis Draisin
Louis Schwartz
Ethel Isaacson
May 4-Iyar
Leon Goldberg
Golda Karper
Mickl Veits
Zvi ben Wolf
May 5-5 Iyar
Thelma Goldstein
Anna Schwartz
Mitchell Drucker
Sherrie Wagner
May 6-6 Iyar
Gussie Garfield
Esther Basser
Meyer Hatten
May 7-7 Iyar
Etta Kaiser
Henry Kauffmann
Bessie Feldman
Meyer Silverman
May 8-8 Iyar
Florence Wolff
Milya Berenboim
Dana Ashley Rovick
Shulim Veits
Jerome Edelson
May 9-9 Iyar
Aaron Herman
Leon Feldman
Millie Weinstein
Sara bat Menasha
May 10-10 Iyar
Sam Rosenblum
Benjamin Snyder
Jack Briks
Ruth Feldman
May 11-11 Iyar
Ida Lipsky
Morton Brilliant
Anita Steinberg
Helen Yelman
Michael Felber
Dorothy Feinstein
May 12-12 Iyar
Ethel Jarmel
Louis Oppenheim
May 13-13 Iyar
Solomon Mirsky
Solomon Simon
Julius Slacter
Howard Bernstein
Max Semel
Arthur Roggen
May 14-14 Iyar
Bennie Deich
Irene Lane
Danny Wagner
Dorothy Friedman
May 16-16 Iyar
Bernard Wolpert
Irene Henin
May 17-17 Iyar
Florence Carney
Bernard Nirenblatt
Martha Fishman
Florence Steinberg
Hilda Aareneau
Andrew Aareneau
May 18-18 Iyar
Ida Karesh
May 19-19 Iyar
Lena Slotchiver
Samuel Lipton
May 20-20 Iyar
Irwin Busman
Nancy Johnson
Tony Craig
May 21-21 Iyar
Max Schiff
Bert Purwin
May 23-23 Iyar
Morris Feldman
Mathew Silverman
May 24-24 Iyar
Anna Hyman
Frieda Tessler
Karl Feis
May 25-25 Iyar
Abraham Pintchuck
Ida Tesler
May 26-26 Iyar
Stanley Stark
May 27-27 Iyar
Rubie Kottelman
Renee Kluger Moran
Sandra Mitzman
May 28-28 Iyar
Jack Oser
Bella Berlinsky
Fay Dinnerstein
Minnie Sherman
Milton Pack
May 29-29 Iyar
Sylvia Oser
May 30-1 Sivan
Louis Baker
Rebecca Baker
Jonathan Grossman
Elise Rubin
Reva Kalinsky
May 31-2 Sivan
Elizabeth Pender
Rose Lieberman
Saul Linder
Morris Silver
Florette Wile
June 1-3 Sivan
Alice Miller
Sinai Brownstein
June 2-4 Sivan
Jennie Levkoff
Helen Cohen
Irene Zryb
Rose Radunsky
June 3-5 Sivan
Isadore Ginsberg
Toba Pearlman
Ethel Kremer
Shep Yelman
June 4-6 Sivan
Goldie Goldberg
June 5-7 Sivan
Nathan Goldberg
June 6-8 Sivan
Henry Koslow
Shirley Peckar
Sundays:
9:00AM
MondayFriday:
7:15AM
MondayThursday:
5:30PM
TO
MINYAN
May 3rd-9th
Marcia Shealey
Neil Draisin
Dennis Feinberg
Alan Isaacson
Ben Goldberg
Harriett Steinert
Scott Debrow
Cynthia Morgan
Charles Kaiser
Jonathan Stein
Betty Pearlman
Shara Star
Sally Fischbein
Zhenya Berenboim
Alan Rovick
Cathy Rovick
Joseph Edelson
Jeanne Lieberman
Barbara Backer
Mitchell Gilbert
Francie Segal
May 10th-16th
Arthur Rosenblum
Charlot Karesh
Ann Walsh
Barbara Backer
Irving Lipsky
Howard Brilliant
Samuel Steinberg
Sunny Steinberg
Stephen Steinberg
Brenda Lederman
Carliss Felber
Belinda Feinstein
Warren Hyman
Adel Lazarus
Jane Mendelsohn
Marshall Heiden
Marcia Shealey
Sandy Semel
Harry Roggen
Rita Busman
Alice Debrow
Robert Friedman
Chester Fischbein
Carl Masonberg
May 17th-23rd
Miriam Cohen
Norman Nirenblatt
Marilyn Hoffman
Bradley Nirenblatt
Leo Fishman
Bobbi Spitz
Allan Lieberman
Bernard Karesh
Sheralyn Rosenblum
Marshall Kalinsky
Morey Lipton
Rita Busman
Sally Fischbein
Sheila Edelson
Lisa Isaacson
Fred Feldman
Lenny Silverman
May 24th-30th
Warren Hyman
Stuart Tessler
Janet Masonberg
Sidney Stark
Rita Busman
Marsha Golod
Eric Oser
Danny Berlinsky
Naomi Simon
Howard Sherman
Mitchell Sherman
Arlene Rovick
May 31st-June 6
Herbert Rovick
Allan Lieberman
Rhonda Nossokoff
Shara Star
Marshall Miller
Sharyn Bluestein
Joe Engel
Minette Nadler
Betty Pearlman
Sybil Kalinsky
Barry Kalinsky
Brenda Lederman
Ben Goldberg
Sandra Lipton
Sheila Freedman
Harriet Warshaw
Seymour Baron
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A N O T E F R O M M AYA H I R S C H K U P C H I K
It has been just over two weeks since my last day as director of Synagogue Emanu-El. As I’m trying to
wrap my head around the fact that we will really be moving back to Israel in a few months, I find it extremely
difficult to start planning for the new chapter of our lives, without first allowing for some time to process the end
of the current one. That, my friends, is a little challenging for me. The obvious reason for it is that my family and I
love Charleston. We love our home, the beautiful town, the amazing wildlife. We love our community, our
friends, our everyday lives and routines. Who wants to think about and process the end of so many things they
love? Not me. On top of that, my work at Synagogue Emanu-El has had such a significant influence on my life
and my identity that it feels almost surreal not to be still working there.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you. Thank you for taking the chance and hiring me- an Israeli
who googled “Conservative Judaism” before her interview. Thank you for teaching me so much about this
synagogue, this community and what it means to be an American (and Southern!) Jew. I thought I knew, but I had
no idea… Thank you for showing me what it means to be part of a community- I have never experienced that
before. The way people who are not even my friends participated in my life still astonishes me- it is so beautiful
and I hope you don’t take it for granted when you think of your Emanu-El family. All the lovely gifts, cards and
wishes we have received when our beautiful daughter Noga was born and on a very different note- all the
condolences, hugs and support I have received recently, when my father suddenly passed away, turned clichés like
“there for you,” “for better and for worse,” and “extended family” into simple, tangible and oh-so-meaningful
support. Thank you for bringing me closer to the most ancient and basic side of my Jewish identity through
services and prayers. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have a naming ceremony, an Aliyah, and even
chant Torah. Thank you for your compliments and reinforcements, they always made me smile. Thank you also
for your complaints and frustrations, they made me better at my job. Thank you for taking such good care of the
Emanu-El staff- I was fortunate to join a highly knowledgeable, experienced and professional group of people.
The fact they are all there for so many years speaks volumes about the unique work environment this
congregation provides.
Special thanks to Rabbi Rosenbaum for his advice, patience and everything else; to Daphne for menus,
creativity and so much more; to Jane for her amazing memory and wisdom; to Leah for reading my mind,
organizing everything and for cupcakes; to James for the biggest heart; to Evelyn for always making me laugh; to
Larry for his kindness and exceptional desire to develop and learn. I was extremely lucky to have Ellen
Steinberg and Stan Chepenik as my direct supervisors- thank you Ellen for your faith in me, and for providing
excellent guidance and much inspiration. Thank you Stan for your absolute trust in me, great personality and for
always wanting to listen. I tried to add a list of some more names, just those I’ve closely worked with- the hard
core of volunteers and make-it-happen people, but you are too many and I don’t want to forget anyone. Thank
you all for being the main reason Synagogue Emanu-El is awesome.
I have tried to take Synagoogue Emanu-El to the next level in several aspects, and I am extremely proud
of some major accomplishments and successes we have experienced together. There is still
(always!) so much to do and improve and Ruthie Simmons is now the fortunate one who gets to lead this truly
amazing congregation to future levels of success. Good luck Ruthie! I know you will do great.
Y’all will continue building this magnificent heritage. I haven’t left yet and I already can’t wait to visit.
Sincerely yours,
Maya Hirsch Kupchik
Please Join Us
Saturday, June 21st, for a
special Kiddush honoring
Maya Hirsch Kupchik
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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,” May 2nd, 5:15PM-6:00PM
Services for all ages!
d’Emanu-El
“Tour D’ Emanu-El”, May 9th, 7:30PM
At Synagogue Emanu-El
If you would like to host future Friday Night services
in your home, contact Rabbi Rosenbaum.
Friday, May 16th, 6:00PM Shabbat services & Program.
Join us as we celebrate the
Religious School Graduation of
Allon Browdy, Jasper Hawkins & Katie Krawcheck
& Confirmation of Sam Book
Details on page 1
“Late Night Shabbat” May 23rd & 30th, 8:15PM
Services followed by a potluck dessert reception.
Please bring a dairy/parve item to share!
Thank you to the following congregants who are
scheduled to participate in services in May:
Rachel Eisenhart, Elisheva Holub, Mindy Hawkins, Jasmine Hubara, Dan Greenstein,
Dara Rosenblatt, Pam Coyle, Natanya Miller, Yonatan Miller, Pumla Gutter, Curtis Gutter,
David Myer, Sara Myer, Craig Browdy, Ellen Miriam Brandwein, Abby LeRoy, Joan Halushka,
Alan Isaacson, Mitch Gilbert.
If you are interested in leading a Shabbat service, reading Torah or Haftarah,
please contact Daphne Hubara at school@emanu-el.com or 843-442-6086.
To our incoming
2014-2015 Board Members!
Marsha Gewirtzman– 2nd Vice President
Joan Feldman-Corresponding Secretary
Michael Mills– Board of Trustees
Greg Yarus– Board of Trustees
To our outgoing
2013-2014 Board Members!
Roxann Spandorfer
Sharyn Bluestein
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EMANU-EL HAPPENINGS
Please join
Sylvia & George Greene on
Saturday, June 7th
for a special Kiddush
In honor of their
65th wedding anniversary and
George’s 90th birthday
Shavuot at
Emanu-El
Shavuot celebrates
the revelation of
the Torah at
Mount Sinai.
During this time, we come together to engage in
the activity which alone is the essence of
our Jewish being:the study of Torah.
Wednesday, June 4th
Services: 9:30AM
Minha/Ma’ariv: 5:30PM
Thursday, June 5
Services: 9:30AM (INCLUDING YIZKOR)
Minha/Ma’ariv 8:15PM
Jewish Mysteries …
Revealed!
Tuesdays, May 6th-May 20th, 6:006:45PM
Come to afternoon minyan at 5:30PM, stay for snacks and join
Rabbi Rosenbaum as he answers to Jewish questions you’ve always wanted to know but weren’t ready to ask.
You are
cordially
invited to the
Adult B’nai
Mitzvah of
Pumla & Curtis
Gutter and
Natanya Miller
Join the congregation in
celebrating as
they are called to
the Torah.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
9:30AM services
Kiddush Luncheon
to follow
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AROUND TOWN
Mark Yampolsky - Singer and Songwriter
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 7:00pm
An evening of original music plus the stories
behind the songs. Learn about the songwriting process
from original inspiration to performance!
*No RSVP required
Events include dessert receptions, books available
for purchase, and book signings
EVENT FEES: $5/Community; $3/JCC Members
Events will be held at the Charleston Jewish
Community Center
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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
HONOR
SOMEONE
YOU LOVE
Purchase a Chai Leaf
for the Tree of Life
for $136, a memory
that will last
a life time!
Synagogue Emanu-El’s Path to The Future
has been a great success!
Where is your brick?
Now accepting brick orders for the 3rd time!
Start thinking what you’d like your brick to say…
3 lines, 21 characters in each line
A wonderful Bar/Bat Mitzvah or wedding present,
or for any other special event!
Please contact the office if you have any questions:
843-571-3264 or emanu-el@emanu-el.com
Bricks ordered during our Passover brick sale will be installed in the
next couple of weeks! Be sure to check them out!
Contact Leah
at the Synagogue
571-3264
emanu-el@emanu-el.com
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
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D O N AT I O N S —
WE
THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR GENEROSITY
Banov Book Fund
In memory of
Ruth Gilston, by Aaron & Leah Pinosky
Biblical Garden/Landscape Fund
In memory of
Muriel Stillman, by Claire & Ben Goldberg
In honor of
Maya Hirsch Kupchik, by Claire & Ben Goldberg
Bethe Rittenberg & Social Action Fund
In honor of
And in appreciation of Elsa McDowell, by Claire &
Ben Goldberg
Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund
In memory of
David Cohen, brother of Manny Cohen, by Eileen
& Stanley Chepenik
Leon Brett, father of Sandra Brett, by Mike &
Debbie Engel & Joe Engel
In honor of
Jane Kelly’s new granddaughter, Lucy Turner, by
Dennis & Terry Fisher
General Fund
In memory of
George Godel Grauer, by Sandra Grauer
In honor of
Joan & Perry Halushka, by Lisa & Alan Isaacson
Synagogue Emanu-El, by David & Hilary Silver
The marriage of Mindy Seltzer & Bob Lovinger,
by Michael & Hannah Abrahamson, Phyllis & Allan
Faecher, Mark Kaplan, Joanne & Saul Pasternack
Speedy recovery of
Carol Seltzer, by Jane & Burnett Mendelsohn
Hugo Spitz, by Marsha & Bill Golod
L’Dor V’ Dor Sculpture Maintenance Fund
In memory of
Sara Chell, by Dr. Sy Baron
Memorial Fund
In memory of
My mother, by Larry Minkoff
George Breibart, by Luke McPhail
Marilyn Feldman, by Ann Epstein
George Breibart, by Ann Epstein
Abraham Zalman Rukhman, by Bronislava & Lev
Chernomordik
Alex Cooley, by Ann Epstein
My parents, Pearl & Abe Rundbaken, by Phyllis Shorago
Donald Barkowitz, by Ben & Claire Goldberg
“Skip” Mandel, by Ben & Claire Goldberg
Men’s Club
In memory of
Ellen Nirenblatt, by the Nirenblatt family
Prayer Book Fund
In memory of
Jack Lynn, by Stuart & Linda Lynn
Abe Kalin, by David & Maria Kalin
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of
George Breibart, by Miriam Wilchanovsky
Speedy recovery of
Carol Seltzer, by Sonja Pearlman
Rose & Ted Levin Children’s Library Fund
In memory of
Klyde Robinson, by Rose & Ted Levin
Freddie & Milton Kronsberg, by Jeff & Mickey
Rosenblum
Florence Horowitz, by Jeff & Mickey Rosenblum
Francis Feinberg, by Jeff & Mickey Rosenblum
In honor of
Patti Bagg for all her work in the library, by Lisa & Alan
Isaacson, Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman
Liam Solomon, by Joan & Fred Feldman
Speedy recovery of
Ellen Nadler, by Rose & Ted Levin
Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund
In memory of
George & Bertha Breibart, by Jeff & Mickey Rosenblum,
Claire & Ben Goldberg
Florence Horowitz, by Lucia Horowitz
David Cohen, brother of Manny Cohen, by Sunny &
Samuel Steinberg
Klyde Robinson, by Claire & Ben Goldberg
Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund
In memory of
Muriel Stillman, by Ruth Silverman, Ellen & Robert
Steinberg
David Cohen, brother of Manny Cohen, by Ellen &
Robert Steinberg
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D O N AT I O N S —
WE
THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR GENEROSITY
Sisterhood Emanu-El Kitchen Fund
In memory of
Eva Rand, by Dorothy Weiner
David Cohen, uncle of Roxann Spandorfer, by Ellen &
Robert Steinberg
Samuel Sackstein, by Irene & Mitch Gilbert
Doris Smith, mother of Linda Krawcheck, by Joan &
Fred Feldman, Eric & Peggy Krawcheck
In honor of
Rhonda Richards, by Ruth Silverman
Those who sent me Emanu-el grams in honor of my
birthday, by Elisheva Holub
Sisterhood Emanu-El Bereavement Fund
In memory of
Doris Smith, mother of Linda Krawcheck, by Eileen &
Stanley Chepenik
USY/Kadima Programs
In honor of
Jasmine Hubara being elected Regional Vice President
of Religious Education, by Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman
Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund
In memory of
David Cohen, brother of Manny Cohen, by Anita Zucker
David Zucker & Leon Zucker, by Anita Zucker
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!
Food And Toiletries
Collected here at
Synagogue Emanu-El.
THANK YOU!
Charleston Jewish Community Kosher Food PantryThe Charleston Jewish
Community Kosher Food Pantry is our Jewish communal response to hunger in
Charleston and reflects our commitment to the Jewish values of Tzedakah
(justice) and Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) and to serving community
members in need with Kavod (respect). Learn More.
Please sign up to donate fresh produce for the Kosher Food Pantry
If you are interested in volunteering with the KFP, please email for more
information. While the KFP appreciates all donations, the above items are
needed greatly right now.
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May 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
1
Rosh Hodesh
2
Family Shabbat
5:15PM
7AM Minyan
Talmud class
9:30AM
4
Last day of
Religious School
5
Yom HaZikaron
7AM Minyan
Jewish
Mysteries ...
Revealed! 6:006:45PM
Tichon/Kesher
Sisterhood
Installation
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18
Lag B’Omer
6
Yom Ha’atzmaut
7
Men’s Club Stag
Dinner, 6:30PM
8
Talmud class
9:30AM
Teen Talk @
Emanu-El
6:30PM
9
Kaballat
Shabbat,
7:30PM
19
USY Elections
13
HAZAK
14
15
Talmud class
9:30AM
Jewish
Mysteries ...
Revealed! 6:006:45PM
Board meeting
6:00PM
Emanu-El
University
Men’s Club
Spirits, 8:00PM
Location TBD
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Jewish
Mysteries ...
Revealed! 6:006:45PM
21
22
Talmud class
9:30AM
3
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Anniversary
Shabbat
Installation
Shabbat
10
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Bat Mitzvah of
Rachel
Eisenhart
Emanu-El
University
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Saturday
16
FNL, 6:00PM
Religious
School
Graduation &
Confirmation
17
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
of Pumla & Curtis
Gutter and Natanya
Miller
PJ Library /Tot
Shabbat 11:00AM
23
Late-Night
Shabbat,
8:15PM
24
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
30
Rosh Hodesh
31
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Emanu-El
University
25
26
Memorial Day
Office Closed
27
28
29
7AM Minyan
Late-Night
Shabbat,
8:15PM
USY
Installation
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Jr. Congregation
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