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Celebrate Israel this month with the Charleston Jewish Federation.

Celebrate Israel this month with the Charleston Jewish Federation. Below find many virtual opportunities to connect to Israel on a variety of topics and interests. Click here to learn more about our connections to Israel and email Erin to find out how you can be more involved. 

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Charleston Chapter of Hadassah - Come to a Virtual Period Party

In this year of so much loss – loss of lives, loss of livelihoods, loss of freedom of movement, massive food insecurity – there is a monthly requirement for most women that hasn’t been lost.  That’s the need for feminine hygiene products.

Think of all the women in shelters.  Think…

JELF Loans Available Beginning March 1, 2021

EARNING A DEGREE, INTEREST-FREE…

JELF PROVIDES FUNDS TO MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER BEFORE!

In 2020, JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provided 394 interest-free loans to Jewish college, graduate, and vocational students. This jump in loans came from an increase of 66% more applications ov…

Lowcountry Purim 5781

Low Country Purim 5781/2021: Going Virtual!

Looking for something to do this Purim? Grab a costume and join us at these virtual events. Purim 2021 begins the evening of February 25 and ends in the evening of February 26. 

The Charleston Jewish Federation

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Remember Project Teens Commit Themselves to Mandating Holocaust Education

On January 11, 2021 the second cohort of the Remember Project met virtually for the sixth time. This year's Remember Project cohort is comprised of 20 teens from diverse backgrounds representing eight local public and private schools in the greater Charleston area. During the meeting, the st…