JFNA Statement on terror attack in Israel today, 9/26/17

We were saddened by the news of a terror attack in Israel on Tuesday where three Israelis were killed: Yossef Otman, Salomon Gabaria (aged 20) and Or Arish (aged 25).

During the attack, which took place in the town of Har Adar, just outside Jerusalem, the Palestinian gunman was also killed…

Updates From The Play Mat: Shalom Baby of The Lowcountry

Shalom Baby of the Lowcountry hosted its latest playgroup on Sunday, September 24th. Parents and their babies gathered together to nosh on Challah, honey, bread, and fruit to celebrate a sweet new year at the home
of Alexa Galtman. Shalom Baby is for all new parents with children under the …

CJF Board Member Among Those Chosen as the 2017 JCPA Frank Fellows

Congratulations to Ami Abramson, who was chosen to represent the Charleston Jewish Community as a delegate to the Jewish Council for Public Affairs' Frank Family Leadership Institute Cohort. The JCPA Fellowship is a unique mentoring opportunity for emerging leaders in the community relations…

Loans Available For Higher Education to Jewish Students - Apply By 9/30!

NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL FOR THE 2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR? APPLY FOR AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION!

Applications for JELF’s interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school, and vocational programs) are available to Jewish students in the Charleston area for the 2…

New Jewish Genealogy Group in South Carolina!

My name is Jeff Alexander and I am looking to start up a new South Carolina genealogy group to bring together like-minded researchers who are interested in understanding their Jewish ancestry. Our group would become a member society of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical…