| | Hey Friend! Here's what's coming up in Jewish Charleston: | | | | | | | The Jewish Endowment Foundation (JEF) of Greater Charleston Board of Trustees has named Phyllis Martin as its first Executive Director. Martin’s 25-plus year background as a leader in the nonprofit sector, combined with a deep passion for philanthropy, innovation, and helping communities solve their toughest challenges, will help further the Foundation’s mission and goals, ultimately ensuring the sustainability of Jewish engagement, life, and values in the region. | | | | | | | | Our Partnership 2Gether Program is looking to hire a P2G Southeast Consortium Coordinator. This role serves as the central point of contact for all American stakeholders of the Hadera-Eiron Southeast Consortium Partnership. This position aims to ensure strategic engagement, program efficacy, and satisfaction of the 9 participating Southeast U.S. communities. This part-time position is estimated to be 20-25 hours per week (average) with opportunities for regional and international travel. Applications are due by June 12, 2023. | | | | | | On behalf of the entire Charleston Jewish community, we express our deepest condolences to Chief Luther Reynolds' family, friends, and the entire Charleston community during this time of sorrow. We express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Charles Bernstein, husband of Frieda Bernstein; father of David (Trisha) Bernstein, Bobby (Mary Deann) Bernstein, Barry (Diane) Bernstein, Beth (Bob) Einig, and Marc (Anna) Bernstein; grandfather of Benjamin Bernstein, Preston Bernstein, Max Einig, Alex Bernstein, Teddy Bernstein, and Ozzie Bernstein; great-grandfather of Jessica Bernstein. Our hearts also go out to dear family members, Frieda’s sister and brother-in-law, Josine Gosschalk-Reavis and Don Reavis. | | Mazel Tov to those who celebrated a b'mitzvah in May! - The family of Ryan Steinberg on his bar mitzvah!
- The family of Veronica Murray on her bat mitzvah!
- The family of Daniel Gross on his bar mitzvah!
- The family of Aiden Newman on his bar mitzvah!
- The family of Isaiah Perlmutter on his bar mitzvah!
Are you (or is someone you know) celebrating a simcha? Let us know and we'll be happy to give a shout out! | | | | | | | | JFS Launches Grief Support Group This group is open to anyone experiencing grief, regardless of where they are on their personal journey. On behalf of JFS, we warmly invite everyone in the greater Charleston area, regardless of synagogue affiliation or non-affiliation. When: Last Tuesday of every month from 12:00-1:00pm. The next meeting will take place on June 27th. Where: Synagogue Emanuel Library, 5 Windsor Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 Questions: Please email Rabbi Sherman at chaplain@charlestonjfs.org or Scot Rittenbaum at scot@charlestonjfs.org or call JFS at 843-614-6494 | | | | | SUPPORT YOUR ANNUAL JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN | | | Your gift of any size to the 2023 Charleston Jewish Community Campaign is needed to protect and create vibrant Jewish life here in Charleston, Israel, and beyond. While payments aren't due until December 31st, pledging now provides us with the funds needed to combat antisemitism, respond to emergencies, and meet the growing needs of our institutions and most vulnerable community members. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our 2023 Campaign! | | | | | | Thank You To Our Business Partners | | | | | Partnering with the Charleston Jewish Federation is an investment in the most trusted resource for Jewish life in Charleston. Supporting us is not just the right thing to do, it's also good business. With a proven track record, we provide critical services and programs benefiting the community. We can create a tailored sponsorship strategy aligning with your goals and values to support an event, program or establish a long-term relationship. Don't miss this chance to make a real impact. Click the image above or email Rebecca Engel at RebeccaL@jewishcharleston.org to get started today. | | | | | | | Charleston Jewish Federation 176 Croghan Spur Rd, Ste 100 | Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 614-6600 | info@jewishcharleston.org | | | | | | | | |