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Charleston Area Passover Opportunities 5783/2023

Passover is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish calendar. It is a time for friends, families and loved ones to come together and honor their heritage. It is also a time to celebrate the gift of freedom.Federation is getting ready for the holiday with you. See below for opportun…

Brickman Family’s Loss Strengthens Israel With Love

The following article was submitted to the Charleston Jewish Federation and written by Richard Friedman of Birmingham, AL. The original article was originally posted in the Southern Jewish Life Magazine. 

Image: Charleston native Steven Brickman in front of the new Lenora Pate fitness fa…

Remember Project Visits Anne Frank Center & Columbia Holocaust Memorial

On January 15th the fourth cohort of the Remember Project traveled by school bus to Columbia to tour the Anne Frank Center and the Columbia Holocaust memorial. We were joined at the memorial by Lilly Filler, Child of Holocaust Survivors and President of the South Carolina Council on the Holo…

Remember Project Students Learn about Antisemitism

On November 21st the forth cohort of the Remember Project met on zoom to discuss and learn about some useful resources through the Anti-Defamation League. This year's Remember Project cohort is comprised of 11 teens from diverse backgrounds. These 11 teens represent eight local public an…

CJF Supports Ukrainian Refugees in Partnership City of Prague

In addition to our work with international partners, Jewish Agency for Israel and the JDC, CJF's Israel and Overseas Committee (IOC) selects specific global and Israeli nonprofits that support struggling communities worldwide, respond to crises, promote a pluralistic Israeli society, and …