December 2014 - Synagogue Emanu-El

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Synagogue
Emanu-El Scroll
December 1-31, 2014
9 Kislev-9 Tevet, 5775
Emanu-El Hanukkiah-Lighting times:
Shabbat Schedule
Shabbat Vayishlakh
Friday, December 5th
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Candle-Lighting: 4:55PM
Family Shabbat: 5:15PM
Saturday, December 6th
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Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
Services: 9:30AM (Anniversary Shabbat)
Shabbat Ends: 5:55PM
Shabbat Vayeshev
Friday, December 12th
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Candle-Lighting: 4:56PM
Musical Shabbat: 7:30PM
During the eight nights of Hanukkah
(the nights of Tuesday, December 16th-Tuesday,
December 23rd), the Hanukkiah
(Hanukkah menorah) is lit in homes after sundown.
The only exception is Friday, December 19th,
when the Hanukkiah is lit immediately prior
to lighting the Shabbat candles
On the nights of Hanukkah in which we will have afternoon
minyan, we will light Hanukkah candles in the Steinberg
Chapel immediately before the ma’ariv (evening) service.
We also are proud to once again display our Synagogue’s
electric Hanukkiah during the holiday. The proper bulbs will be
illuminated to reflect the correct number
of candles to be lit that evening.
Have a wonderful and light-filled Hanukkah!
Saturday, December 13th
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Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
Services: 9:30AM (Bar Mitzvah of Eli
LeRoy, Tot Shabbat)
Shabbat Ends: 5:57PM
Shabbat Miketz/Hanukkah
Friday, December 19th
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Candle-Lighting: 4:58PM
FNL — 6:00PM Services followed by
Men’s Club Hanukkah Dinner
Saturday, December 20th
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Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
Services: 9:30AM (Got Shabbat)
Shabbat Ends: 5:59PM
Shabbat Vayigash
Friday, December 26th
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Candle-Lighting: 5:02PM
Shabbat Services 8:15PM (USY Fourth
Friday)
Men’s Club Hanukkah Dinner
& Religious School Scavenger Hunt
Friday, December 19th
6:00PM Shabbat Services followed by a fun-filled evening
as the Men’s Club prepares a delicious
baked potato bar with all the fixings.
Cost $10.00 per person, $30.00 max per family
RSVP by contacting the Synagogue office at 571-3264
or to emanu-el@emanuel.com no later than
December 16th!
Saturday, December 27th
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Danish & D’rash: 9:00AM
Services: 9:30AM (Jr. Congregation)
Shabbat Ends: 6:03PM
Holiday Office Hours:
Wednesday, December 24th
Closing at 1:00PM
Thursday, December 25th
Closed
Wednesday, December 31st
Closing at 1:00PM
Thursday, January 1st
Closed
Mazel Tov
to
Eli LeRoy
and family
on his upcoming
Bar Mitzvah
December 13, 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
Every once in a while, we are amazed to find out that the most profound ideas to
have shaped our society are, actually, fairly simple. We tend to associate brilliance with
complexity, genius with the unreachable. But every once in a while, we discover
something to the contrary.
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A little more than 100 years ago, Albert Einstein explained his special theory of
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relativity to the scientific community. This is the landmark idea for which he is best
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known, the one which features the famous equation E=mc2. We usually think of
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Einstein’s work as inaccessible to mere mortals, but Einstein biographer Walter Isaacson
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points out that the original paper explaining relativity is explained in a straightforward,
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logical manner. In fact, he claims, anyone with a good grounding in high-school
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mathematics can understand the formulas entrenched in this paper. This, of course, puts
Rabbi
me at a clear disadvantage from ever understanding it. But it is to Einstein’s credit that
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he refused to overcomplicate the ideas that he wanted the world to know so desperately.
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While most of us assume that the name “Einstein” is synonymous with the word
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“genius”, he didn’t think of it that way, and therefore didn’t try to overwhelm those who
Daphne Hubara
sought to comprehend his ideas.
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Ruthie Simmons
For many people, the great Jewish works of law and literature are also considered
incomprehensible. This assumption prevents many people from delving deeply into
President
Stanley Chepenik
Jewish subjects, or even opening the book to page 2. But a statement from Pirkei Avot
President Elect
tells us otherwise. The legendary rabbi Hillel taught us:
Jacobo Mintzer
“Do not say it is impossible to understand this, for ultimately, it will be
1st Vice President
understood.”
Laura Zucker
Now, when we hear this quote, it’s tempting to diffuse it by saying, “That’s easy
2nd Vice President
Marsha Gewirtzman
for Hillel to say. He was a legendary scholar.” This is true. But what is also true is that
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the stories told about Hillel are not so much about his natural brilliance, but about his
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character and his resiliency.
Financial Secretary
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It is told that, as a child, he could not afford tuition for the house of Jewish study, so
Suzanne Lynch
he would sit on the rooftop in order to hear the Torah lessons from the great
Recording Secretary
Linda Krawcheck
teachers of his time.
Corresponding Secretary  He was known for his abundant patience, even to complete strangers who tried to
Joan Feldman
provoke him.
Parliamentarian
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And, of course, he was central to the story of the man who wished to learn the entire
Lydia Mandel
Torah while standing on one leg, to whom Hillel responded, “What is hateful to you,
Past President
Ellen S. Steinberg
do not unto your fellow man: this is the whole Law; the rest is mere commentary.”
To Hillel, the essence of understanding Torah was being a mensch, and while he
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certainly urged study, he never said that natural brilliance was a pre-requisite for
Alex Fox
Marsha Gewirtzman
becoming a great scholar.
Elisheva Holub
Both Hillel and Albert Einstein were masters of their respective times and crafts,
Rachel Landis
but both of them also reminded us that perseverance and decency were the secret to
Scott LeRoy
their successes. It is a reassuring thought for any of us who walk into a synagogue,
Norm Levine
wanting to discover meaning but perhaps unsure if they ever can or will ever find it. We
Cynthia Nirenblatt
Michael Mills
may look at a siddur, at a copy of the Torah, or any other Jewish book or class with
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skepticism, a fear that we will not be able to grasp its meaning. But these two giants in
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Jewish history teach us that we will succeed if based not so much on our minds, but on
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our hearts.
Linda Krawcheck
“Do not say it is impossible to understand this, for ultimately, it will be
Men’s Club President
understood.”
Charles Richards
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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 month Leah sends out an e-mail tickling all of us who write an article for the
Scroll. This starts the process for me as I start to mull over what I’ll write. Will it be
something about the board, programs, Israel, upcoming holidays, past holidays, or
what? Usually, I kick around some ideas with the very talented Eileen, my not only
lovely, but extremely smart and insightful, wife. I was struggling a bit this month until I
went to services on Saturday, November 15th. Bingo! I had my subject. And what a
subject!
If you weren’t there you missed a wonderful, uplifting, heartwarming experience. And
what made it so? Was it walking in and seeing the sanctuary two-thirds to three-quarters
full on a Saturday without anything particularly special going on? No B’nai Mitzvah,
Sisterhood or Men’s Club Shabbat to account for the attendance? That was a nice
surprise. Was it having first- and second-graders lead us in Shema? Was it the
presentation of the older kids, these Shema leaders’ mentors, present them with gifts to
mark this day? Gifts, by the way, that were well-thought-out, tailored to each particular
child. Or was it the number of children of all ages in attendance? Or perhaps it was the
youngsters who’ve completed their B’nai Mitzvah leading us in parts of the service.
Maybe even new members reading from the Torah. Maybe it was Laura Zucker
chanting the Haftorah and dedicating it to her father who taught it to her. What a lovely
voice and moving moment. Or maybe it was the number of young people coming to
the Bimah joyfully and joyously, without their parents prodding, to lead us in the final
prayers. Nope. It was all of these things, all at one marvelous service.
All of this speaks to the vibrancy of our congregation. Not only do our youth learn and
acquit themselves well at their B’nai Mitzvah, they also return to participate weekly and
help lead us in our services. Sometimes they aren’t perfect. Doesn’t bother me. Not in
the least. If we wanted perfection, we’d hire a Cantor. These kids are stepping up,
leading us and building invaluable skills that will serve both them and the congregation
very well in the future. And, as I’ve said before, the interest that the older kids show for
the younger ones, the deep sense of caring demonstrated by their learning the interests
of these youngsters and fashioning gifts for them that reflect those interests is
wonderful to behold. Our older congregants’ willingness to learn Torah and chant a
portion, lead us in a portion of the service, chant a Haftorah and share its meaning to
them is also something that should warm all our hearts.
Services on November 15th were special. For all the reasons I listed, it was truly
remarkable. It shows just how far we’ve come in building an exemplary program that
involves all of us in our community. It’s a great reason to be a member of Synagogue
Emanu-El.
Happy
Birthday!
1-Elaine Tessler
1-Gavriel Pekar
2-Molly Kalinsky
2-Sierra Debrow
2-Terry Schildcrout
4-Jerry Scheer
5-Malcolm Fages
6-Billy Grossman
6-Elliott Levy
7-McKenzie Rovick Smyth
8-Nate LeRoy
8-Mitchell Sherman
8-Mickey Rosenblum
8-Ijo Toporek
9-Benay Grater
9-David Kalik
10-Jeanne Lieberman
10-Anne Barbanel
10-Tamar Sternfeld
11-Marc Howard
11-Michael Spandorfer
11-Julie Hellman
12-Arthur Rosenblum
12-Claire Holtsford
12-David Sherman
12-Suzanne Lynch
14-Rebecca Spitz
14-Brenda McCoy
15-Fred Solomon
16-Sylvia Greene
16-Charles Goldberg
16-Zachary Gilbert
17-Herbert Rovick
17-Ira Willner
20-Lillian Bluestein
20-Sonya Livingston
21-Sheralyn Rosenblum
21-Carolyn Draisin
23-Max Feinman
24-Harry Berman
25-Ethan Rovick
25-Abby Rovick
25-Daniel Rovick
25-Stuart Kestenbaum
27-Janet Mendola
28-Nathalie Delson
29-Sharon Binder
29-Sandra Brett
29-Ryan Berlinsky
30-Joan Berlinsky
30-Charles Kaiser
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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
Hello Ladies, We had a busy November with our first Wine Club Tasting, sharing California wines, and
enjoying cheeses and desserts. I attended the Musical Shabbat mid-month — what a fun family night. The music
was so good, and the children loved it too. The Donor Brunch with guest speaker Anita Zucker was fabulous if I
say so myself; Anita took control of our attention immediately and filled our minds with lots of good deeds that
we should all be doing. She shared her family's history and her recent trip to Europe, visiting places where her
family lived during the Holocaust. It was a fascinating talk. We had a great turnout especially on a rainy Sunday.
We all shared a brunch and questions. We ended November with our Friday night Thanksgiving Dinner. It was
prepared by Karen Stark and myself, for the fourth year in a row. Always a comfy treat!
We are on to December and of course Hanukkah. Hazak will have their meeting and holiday lunch with
latkes prepared by Sisterhood on December 9th. I also will be making latkes with the students of the Religious
School; they will be adding the vegetable of choice to their latkes, and cooking fun will begin! I'll let you know the
students’ favorite vegetable. Book Club read the very interesting The Orphan Train. It made me count my blessings.
The book for December is Boyz in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Book Club will meet at the home of Ava
Kleinman in Seabrook Island on December 21st at 11:00AM. If you need a ride, please call me.
I hope everyone has a fun Hanukkah with family and the grandchildren, eating latkes and brisket. If you
have some time and would like to help out with one of our projects please give me a call.
Best to everyone,
Linda Krawcheck
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.
Beverly Sills
ANNUAL SISTERHOOD
SHABBAT
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Shabbat Shemot
Honoring Evelyn Engel
Please join us for this special event
We encourage all Sisterhood
members to participate.
If you are available and interested in taking part,
please contact Elisheva Holub:
571-7322 or email:
elishevaholub44@gmail.com
If you would like to help with food preparation
please contact Sandi Archambault at 769-5667
or email: artissan@aol.com
9:00AM
Danish and D’rash with Ellen Miriam Brandwein
9:30 AM
Shabbat services
followed by a Kiddush Luncheon
sponsored by Synagogue Emanu-El Sisterhood.
HAZAK & SISTERHOOD
HANUKKAH
LUNCHEON!
BEST LUNCH DEAL IN
CHARLESTON!
When: Tuesday, December 9th
Where: Zucker Social Hall
Time: 12 Noon PROMPTLY
Cost: FREE
Please RSVP by Friday,
December 5thto the Synagogue
office 571-3264
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MEN’S CLUB — CHARLES RICHARDS
November was a slow month for Men’s Club after a very busy
October. We resumed our Spirits Night on November 6th with the Rabbi. He
led a very informative discussion about the Torah Sparks series that he writes
for the USJC.
December is a busy month for Men’s Club with the following events:
Foot Golf on Sunday the 7th, Spirit Night on Thursday the 11th, Hanukkah
dinner on Friday the 19th, and a Hanukkah program at Bishop Gadsden on
Monday the 22nd.
I was recently asked what we get out of being members of our Men’s
Club. I have given this question considerable thought. Involvement with a
group to promote friendship, education and social events that help promote
Jewish life within the Synagogue and the community is the standard reply.
Personally, I think it is more then that. I think it is a few hours each month to
unwind and de-stress as a group participating in activities with others who
you share a common bond with, such as our monthly Spirits Night with the
Rabbi, our recent Beer and Burger night in the Sukkah, our annual regional
retreat at Camp Ramah Darom, the World Wide Wrap and Men’s Club
Shabbat. To sum it up, I call it involvement with a group outside the material
world.
Mark your calendar for our 2015 events: World Wide Wrap on
Sunday, February 1st; the Anshei Darom Retreat the weekend of February
6th-8th; Men’s Club Shabbat on Saturday, March 7th; and Stag Night on
Wednesday, May 6th.
Happy New Year 2015
Charles Richards
Men’s Club
Spirits
Thursday,
December 11th
8:00PM
T-Bonz
1668 Old Town Rd.
North Bridge
Shopping Center
Happy Anniversary
1-Jeffrey Goller &
Sarah Deitsch
1-Myron & Sue Kramer
3-Maurice & Linda
Krawcheck
4-Howard & Mary Rosen
4-Jerry & Debbie Baker
5-Leslie & Florence
Herman
6-Stuart & Linda Lynn
9-Walter & Leonie Leventhal
9-Dennis &Terry Fisher
11-Robert Lovinger &
Mindelle Seltzer
17-Shannon & Brenda McCoy
20-Fred & Jan Solomon
21-Harvey & Janet Friedman
22-Fritz & Alyssa Gitter
24-Marc & Ellen Kolender
24-Irving & Helen Lipsky
24-Ram & Ayala Kalus
Looking for
a few Good
Men to join
me in a
Hanukkah
program
at Bishop Gadsden on
Monday December 22nd
at 4PM.
If you can help, please
call me at 763-7406 or e-mail
charlesal@knology.net.
Thank you for your support!
Charles Richards
25-Russell &Eileen Rosen
26-Warren & Pearl Hyman
28-Howard & Marilyn Brilliant
28-Burnet & Jane Mendelsohn
28-Jonathan & Ann Stein
29-Sid & Brenda Lederman
30-Jeffrey & Jody Cohen
31-Gerald & Sheran Rittenberg
Please join us for
Anniversary Shabbat,
Saturday,
December 6th
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL — DAPHNE HUBARA
This year Synagogue Emanu-El's 4th/5th grade class in Religious School is focusing on Jewish Heroes
from antiquity to modern day. As a class, we have come up with guidelines to define heroism. Our guidelines
include: making sacrifices to do the right thing, heroes can make mistakes, no one is perfect, heroes stand up for
what they believe in and try to do the right thing, putting others first, helping people,
recognizing when a mistake is made, and caring about the community.
We have studied about a lot of ancient heroes, such as Adam and Eve, Moses, David, and Abraham. We
are also looking at famous Jewish thinkers like Moses Mendelssohn. Two of our modern Jewish heroes of the
Month include:
**Alex Gross (Eliana’s dad) because he is in the military
and is not only keeping Eliana safe but also all Americans.
**Noa Hubara because she goes out of her way to help people.
Submitted by: Morah Kayla and her students: Emma Bluestein, Eliana Gross, Jacob Kestenbaum, Daniel
Nirenblatt, Alexis Veyber, Sophia Fox, Mia Hellman and Maddy Krawcheck.
Ivrit Plus for 3rd-6th graders
Wednesday, December 10th
4:00PM-5:30PM
What’s your favorite vegetable?
December 14thKesher 10:30AM
Pre-School 11:00AM
Latke making with Sisterhood
COSY is proud to present
Saturday, December 13th
COSY 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!
JOIN US FOR
Geared towards all
children up to 2nd grade
Saturday,
December 20th
11:00AM
Jr. Congregation
Saturday,
December 27th
All 3rd-6th graders,
join USY in a fun-filled
Jr. Congregation!
Led by Emanu-El's very
own USYER
Play games, enjoy snacks,
and even sing along to
your favorite versions of
Adon Olam!
Aruchat Ivrit
December 14th
This Hebrew dinner is part of our Tichon
program. The first 30 minutes will be
Hebrew-only conversations facilitated by
Tsivia Browdy and Kayla Sculnick, followed by dinner and a
presentation on Israel Affairs or a Social Action opportunity.
You are invited to join us
Saturday, January 10th
for
Chagigat Chumash
during Sisterhood Shabbat
Services start at 9:30AM
Our Religious School celebration where
our 5th graders will receive their first Chumash
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USY
USY’ER OF THE
MONTH:
With the holiday of Thanksgiving just behind us, I would like to
thank you, the congregation, for all of your unending support in our Social
Action and Tikun Olam efforts. With your support and donations, we
have raised a large amount that will benefit so many in our community
and throughout the country. Your can donations in the CANtribute
campaign for the Hunger Games shows the support we have from our
congregation and teaches us how to take care of all people, even those we
don’t know. On behalf of COSY, I thank you for all of your generosity,
Chesed (kindness) and support!
Ari Levine
Save the Date
Kadima Shabbat Dinner
Friday, January 9th
Dinner 6:00PM
Cost $10.00 per child
RSVP to Daphne at 442-6086 or at dlh@knology.net
RAKEVET OVERNIGHT
Saturday, January 31st
Anna Book has been chosen for
our USYer of the month! Anna has
devoted so much time and effort to
making things run smoothly and
making sure we have the best
events possible.
Anna is the MemKad
(Membership/Kadima) Vice
President, and she has developed
strong relationships with our
kadimaniks and new members.
She is always coming up with new
ideas to improve COSY.
Thanks so much, Anna!
USY 4th Friday &
Late Night Service,
Friday,
December 26th
Dinner at the at 6:00PM,
USY-led services at Emanu-El
at 8:15PM.
Sleepover at COSY HQ
RSVP a must by
Wednesday, December 24th
See COSY Facebook page for
more details.
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Ana and Manny Ben-Yisrael getting cozy with Olaf at
COSY's D.E.A.R. Night.
Religious School collecting cans to fight hunger.
Jasmine Hubara in the zone at COSY's D.E.A.R.
night.
Sydney Delson, Elan Levine, Nathalie Delson and Jasper Hawkins - lined
up and reading at COSY's D.E.A.R. Night.
Some
Tichon
students
at
Aruchat
Ivrit
making
pizza!
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2/8/15
1:00PM-3:30PM
Grab your family and friends and be
sure not to miss our
annual family
Bingo night at
Emanu-el
We are in need of
cool Bingo prizes!
Can you donate?
Contact Daphne Hubara at
school@emanu-el.com
All proceeds benefit our
Religious School
EMANU-EL FIGHTS HUNGER CAMPAIGN
Join with other families to give rather than get on the first night of Hanukkah!
We will be meeting at 6:30 PM at West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant Publix on December 16th
(Summerville will light on Thursday, 18th at 6:30PM)
After lighting the menorah, each family will take the money they would have used for gifts and
go food shopping for those for whom the greatest gift will be a full stomach.
Let’s remind ourselves and teach our children that Tikkun Olam happens one person at a time!
Stay tuned for more details.
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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 variety of programs at Friday night services to cater to different needs
and different people. We invite you to choose your favorite or try them all!
"Family Shabbat”,
December 5th,
5:15PM-6:00PM
Services for all ages!
A kid-friendly Shabbat
experience for all
to enjoy!
Musical Shabbat,
December 12th, Services
7:30PM
This service 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!
Men’s Club
Hanukkah Dinner &
Religious School
Scavenger hunt
Friday, December 19th,
6:00PM
6:00PM Shabbat Services
followed by a fun-filled
evening as the Men’s Club
prepares a delicious
baked potato bar with
all the fixings.
“Late Night Shabbat”, and USY 4th Friday
December 26th, 8:15PM
Services followed by a potluck dessert reception.
Please bring a dairy/parve item to share! Our USYers will lead the service.
Thank you to the following
congregants who are
scheduled to participate in
services in December:
Dara Rosenblatt, Mitch Gilbert, Alan Isaacson,
Eli LeRoy, Noa Leigh Hubara, Dan Greenstein,
Mindy Hawkins, Elan Levine, Scott LeRoy,
Nathalie Delson, Abby LeRoy, Ari Levine,
Jasmine Hubara and Nate LeRoy
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 Joe & Brandon Fischbein on the birth of their
daughter and Sally & Mickey Fischbein on the birth
of their granddaughter.
To Robyn & Stephen Bagg on the birth
of their son and Patti & Mickey Bagg on the birth
of their grandson.
To Charlot Karesh, on the birth of her
great grandson, Samuel Felix Hirsh.
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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
Contact Leah
at the Synagogue
571-3264
emanu-el@emanu-el.com
A wonderful Bar/Bat Mitzvah or wedding present,
or for any other special event!
$154 for one brick; $136 for each brick when you buy two;
$118 each when you buy three or more.
Please contact the office if you have any questions:
843-571-3264 or emanu-el@emanu-el.com
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
To honor a special simcha, consider sponsoring
A kiddush on Shabbat
The Kiddush is prepared for up to 85 people at the cost of $390.00
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!
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YAHRZEITS
December 6th-14 Kislev
George Hughes
December 7th-15 Kislev
Janice Silverstein
Rose Lazarus
Rachael Schwartz
Rose Rosenblum
Harry Seltzer
Janice Silverstein
Rachael Zucker Schwartz
December 8th-16 Kislev
Nola Levy
Hattie Kobin
December 9th-17 Kislev
Danny Hirsch
December 10th-18 Kislev
Dorothy Cohen
Polly Wieslthier
December 11th-19 Kislev
Ida Spar
Fritzi Scherr
December 12th-20 Kislev
Elizabeth Rittenberg
December 13th-21 Kislev
Celia Mann
Sara Maria Chernomordik
December 14th-22 Kislev
Hermina Silverman
Samuel Coplon
Shirley Teitelbaum
Marsha Bluestein
December 15th-23 Kislev
Joe Adelson
Joseph Porath
Yetta Hershenson
December 16th-24 Kislev
Sidney Bagg
Edna Banov
Jerome Kaminski
December 17th-25 Kislev
Alex Veyber
Harold Knee
December 18th-26 Kislev
Larry Sherr
Samuel Steinberg
Dora Aaronson
Harvey Masonberg
December 19th-27 Kislev
Julia Baker Kline Scholnik
C A L L T O M I N YA N
December 20th-28 Kislev
Robert Cohen
Gus Simon
Abe Appel
Rose Schwartz
December 21st-29 Kislev
Isaac Gordon
Abraham Lipsky
Allen Gilbert
December 22nd-30 Kislev
Bari Heiden
Mary Horowitz
December 24th-2 Tevet
Virgina Morris
Raye Cohen
Helen Miller
December 25th-3 Tevet
Arthur Abramson
Beckie Heidenberg
Louis Heidenberg
December 26th-4 Tevet
Ben Barron
Harry Cohen
Isadore Mendelson
Irene Reichlyn
December 28th-6 Tevet
George Busch
Minnie Heiden
Alfred Lipton
Henry Rubin
December 29th-7 Tevet
Maurice Shorago
Lillian Lehr
Sima Rukhman
December 30th-8 Tevet
James Richards
Jon Fishman
Harris Jacobs
December 31st-9 Tevet
Stella Backer
Leon Steinberg
January 1st-10 Tevet
Hylda Levy
Bertha Breibart
Irvin Weinberg
Edna Scherr
December 6th-12th
December 20th-26th
Ettaleah Bluestein
Missy Gold
Judy Grossman
Naomi Simon
Martin Lazarus
Faye Rones
Charles Rittenberg
Lester Schwartz
Arthur Rosenblum
Leonie Leventhal
Sidney Seltzer
Irving Lipsky
Harriett Steinert
Mitch Gilbert
Samuel Bluestein
Marshall Heiden
Ryan Bluestein
Herbert Rovick
Brett Bluestein
Marilyn Barron
Jennifer Eisenhart
Missy Gold
Philippa Brock
William Golod
Ruth Oser
Janis Solomon
Cathy Rovick
Jacob Heidenberg
Sandra Oberman
Edmund Barron
Eric Urowsky
Manuel Cohen
Harvey Spar
Bernard Mendelson
Ann Stein
Stephen Reichlyn
December 13th-19th
December 27thAnn Epstein
January 2
Lev Chernomordik
Elinor Cohen
Jaclyn Berlinsky
Marshall Heiden
Ettaleah Bluestein
Phil Rubin
Judy Grossman
Phyllis Shorago
Helen Lipsky
David Kalin
Beatsie Solow
Bronislava Chernomordik
Samuel Bluestein
Charles Richards
Ryan Bluestein
Richard Fishman
Brett Bluestein
Marsha Freudenberg
Gloria Adelson
Donald Backer
Murray Porath
Samuel Steinberg
Alex Hershenson
Philippa Brock
Michael Bagg
Martin Lazarus
Charles Banov
Mickey Rosenblum
Sharon Binder
Marvin Scherr
Klara Veyber
Stuart Knee
WE NEED YOU
Mikhail Veyber
AT MINYAN
Ann Stein
Morning Minyan
Samuel Steinberg
Schedule:
Ian Aaronson
Mon-Fri 7:15AM
Carl Masonberg
Sundays 9:00AM;
Ruth Silverman
Rosh Hodesh &
Hol HaMoed 7:00AM
Afternoon Minyan
Schedule:
Mon-Thurs
5:30PM
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EMANU-EL HISTORY
Dear Congregants,
Nicky Bluestein and I have formed a committee with board approval to
cull the Synagogue’s archival material and transfer it to the Jewish Archives
at the College of Charleston. The college maintains extensive archival material on the Jewish community of Charleston including that of the other
two synagogues here in Charleston.
If you have any materials that may be of interest, such as photographs,
written documentation, programs, etc., that may be of interest in this project please send them to me via Ruthie at the synagogue for inclusion in
our archival project.
The Archives committee appreciates any assistance you may provide in
this project.
Sincerely,
Samuel Steinberg
Thank you to all for
the donations in
memory of Morey.
-Sandra Lipton
and Family
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D O N AT I O N S
Banov Book Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Theresa & Bernard Solomon
Joe Engel Holocaust Education Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Eileen & Stanley Chepenik
Cemetery Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Sandra & Howard Garfinkel
General Fund
In memory of
George & Bertha Breibart, by Sanford & Sandra
Shulman & family
Pearl Baker, by Marilyn Hoffman & family, Neda &
Alan Nussbaum
Morey Lipton, by Neda & Alan Nussbaum, Patti &
Marshall Miller
In honor of
The birth of Charlot Karesh’s great grandson, by
Neda & Alan Nussbaum
Bobbi Spitz’s special birthday, by Marilyn Hoffman
Jane Mendelson receiving the Zucker Award, by
Ruth Silverman
Speedy recovery of
Charlie Goldberg, by Marilyn Hoffman
Lenora & Nathan Goldberg Cultural Fund
In memory of
Arthur Rovick, by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Rovick
Morey Lipton, by Elinor & Manny Cohen, Sonja
Pearlman
Marvin H. Wolper Building Fund
In memory of
Ellen Goldberg, by Paul, Suzanne, Scott & David
Lynch
Memorial Fund
In memory of
Susan Kendale, by Theresa & Bernard Solomon
Pearl Baker, by Sharon & Dennis Feinberg,
Leighanne & Howard Sherman, Debbi & Web Jones,
Sandy & Lewis Schneider, Anne Barbanel, Diane &
Stanley Vickers, Linda Weiss, Gary Barbanel, Mr. &
Mrs. Collins, Carla & Bill Hughes, Jane & Burnet
Mendelsohn, Urquit Morris, Bruce Goldstein, Ann
Stein
Morey Lipton, by Gina & Sam Shapiro,
Linda Bergman
Nathan Tanenbaum, by Phyllis Tanenbaum
Louis Tanenbaum, by Phyllis Tanenbaum
Stanley Karesh, by Phyllis Tanenbaum
Freda & Melvin Bluestein Fund for Religious
School Scholarships
In memory of
David Nadler, by Minette Nadler
Bernard Radunsky, by Minette Nadler
In honor of
Ettaleah & Nicky Bluestein, thank you for
hosting the delicious break the fast, by Ellen &
Robert Steinberg
Ray & Leah Greenberg Education &
Endowment Fund
In memory of
Marc Lichtman, by Jeanne Lichtman
Speedy recovery of
Sandra Schwartz, by Bernard & Theresa Solomon
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of
My mother, Dorothy Klug, by Sonja Pearlman
My father, Milton Klug, by Sonja Pearlman
Hava Agapova, by Josif Tsveer
David Peltz, by Inessa Tsveer
Mila Steinberg, by Josif Tsveer
Bennett Leislin, by Owen Meislin
Harold I. Sherman, by Howard Sherman
Pearl Baker, by Sunny & Samuel Steinberg
In honor of
Joel Ronners upcoming wedding, by Sunny &
Samuel Steinberg
Religious School Programs
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Charles & Nancy Banov
Roman Masterovoy, by Lyudmila Tsveer
In honor of
Elan Levine’s Bar Mitzvah, by Libby Soffar
Rose & Ted Levin Children’s Library Fund
In memory of
Evelyn Needle’s niece, by Rose & Ted Levin
In honor of
Patti & Mickey Bagg’s new grandson, by Rose
Seidman, Marsha & Neil Gewirtzman
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D O N AT I O N S C O N T I N U E D
Lisa & Alan Isaacson on the birth of their
grandson, by Sandy & Howard Jaffe, Patti & Mickey
Bagg
Mike & Shirley Mills on the birth of their
grandchild, by Patti & Mickey Bagg
Rose & Henry Koslow Minyan Fund
In memory of
Morey Lipton, by Sandra & Howard Peskin
Florence Rosenblum, by Sandra & Howard Peskin
Pearl Baker, by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Cox, Gloria
Peeples, Charles & Harriet Goldberg, Anita Zucker
My beloved son, Nathan Marcus Srochi,
by Rebecca Nirenblatt
Judy Appel’s sister, by Ben & Claire Goldberg
In honor of
Lisa & Alan Isaacson’s new grandson, by Pam &
Stan Kaplan
Samuel Golembe Memorial Fund
In memory of
Sylvia Lipman, by Dora Rovick
Regina Berenbaum, by Susan & Bernard Steinberg
& family
Steinberg Chapel & Torah Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Susie & Bernard Steinberg, Ruth
Silverman, Ellen & Robert Steinberg
Morey Lipton, by Pam Coyle, Victoria Yaitsky,
Rabbi Rosenbaum, Marshall Heiden, Warren & Pearl
Hyman, Phillis Kalisky-Mair, Evaline Delson,
Herbert Rephan, Martin Lazarus, Samuel & Sunny
Steinberg, Michael Engel, Joan Feldman, Ted Levin,
Newt Klements, Ruth & Eric Oser and Elisheva
Holub
In honor of
Robert & Ellen Steinberg, by Arlene & Peter
Rosenthal
The birth of Howard & Marilyn Brilliants
grandson, by Libby Soffar
Sisterhood Emanu-El Kitchen Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by Gail & Lenny Silverman, Joan &
Fred Feldman
Alan Toporek’s sister, by Marilyn Hoffman
Morey Lipton, by Joan & Perry Halushka
Jessie Cohen, mother of Marilyn Sagel, by Joan &
Perry Halushka, Joan & Fred Feldman
In honor of
Jane Mendelsohn for receiving the 2014 Zucker
Award, by Nancy & Charles Banov, Joan & Perry
Halushka, Patti & Mickey Bagg, Ellen & Robert
Steinberg, Joan & Fred Feldman
Missy Gold for chanting the holiday Haftorah so
beautifully, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg
Judy & Billy Grossman, thank you for hosting
the delicious break the fast, by Ellen & Robert
Steinberg
Speedy recovery of
Sandra Schwartz, by Marilyn Hoffman
Sylvia Greene, by Marilyn Hoffman
Judy Kaiser, by Linda & David Cohen
Sisterhood Oneg Fund
In honor of
Jane Mendelsohn receiving the 2014 Zucker
Award, by Shirley Fages
Sisterhood Emanu-El Bereavement Fund
In memory of
Miriam Bernstein, by Diane Hodges
My beloved mother, Doris Feinberg, by Eileen &
Stanley Chepenik
Harris Cohen, by Phyllis Cohen
Vladimir Wilchanovsky, by Miriam Wilchanovsky
Jessie Cohen, mother of Marilyn Sagel, by Patti &
Mickey Bagg
Pearl Baker, by Diane Hodges
Youth Fund
In memory of
Pearl Baker, by the Hubara family
In honor of
Marilyn Hoffman, thank you, by Daphne Hubara
Daphne Hubara, thank you for everything you
continue to do for all of us, by Ellen & Robert
Steinberg
Zucker Kiddush & Oneg Fund
In memory of
Estelle Tepper, by Dennis & Terry Fisher
Gussie Becker, by Dennis & Terry Fisher
In honor of
Dan Greenstein, thank you for chanting the most
meaningful and lovely Kol Nidre service, by Ellen
& Robert Steinberg
Laura Zucker, thank you for your amazing
leadership in another successful Jews, Brews and
Ques, by Ellen & Robert Steinberg
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December 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
1
2
Jewish
Mysteries ...
Revealed!, 6PM
3
4
Talmud Class,
9:30AM
Friday
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Emanu-El
University, 7PM
7
Religious School
8
9
Hazak/
Sisterhood Lunch
Anniversary
Shabbat
10
Ivrit Plus
Jewish
Mysteries ...
Revealed!, 6PM
Emanu-El
University, 7PM
14
Religious School
15
Kesher
Pre-School
16
Hanukkiah
lighting at
Publix 6:30PM
Emanu-El
University, 7PM
Aruchat Ivrit
Hanukkah In the
Square
28
No Religious
School
11
Talmud Class,
9:30AM
Men’s Club
Spirits, 8PM,
T-Bonz
12
Musical
Shabbat
7:30PM
13
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Tot Shabbat
Bar Mitzvah of
Eli LeRoy
18
17
19
20
Hanukkah Day 1 Hanukkah Day 2 Hanukkah Day 3 Hanukkah Day 4
7AM Minyan
7AM Minyan
7AM Minyan
Danish & D’rash,
9AM
Talmud Class,
FNL, 6:00PM
9:30AM
Shabbat Services,
Men’s Club
9:30AM
Hanukkah
Dinner
Got Shabbat!
21
22
23
24
Hanukkah Day 5 Hanukkah Day 6 Hanukkah Day 7 Hanukkah Day 8
No Religious
School
Saturday
5
6
Family Shabbat Danish & D’rash,
5:15PM
9AM
7AM Minyan
7AM Minyan
7AM Minyan
Men’s Club
Hanukkah
program at
Bishop Gadsden
No Emanu-El
University
Office Closing
1:00PM
29
30
No Emanu-El
University
25
Office Closed
26
27
USY 4th Friday Danish & D’rash,
9AM
No Talmud Class & Late Night &
Oneg: 8:15PM
Shabbat
Services, 9:30AM
Jr. Congregation
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New Year’s Eve
Office Closing at
1:00PM
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