Charleston Area 2017/5778 High Holidays Schedule

Harvey: Our Call to Reflection and Action

The Hebrew month of Elul marks a period of deep introspection leading up to the High Holidays known as cheshbon hanefesh, an “accounting of one’s soul” and actions during the previous year. It is not meant to be merely an intellectual exercise; positive, corrective action is required …

PURE Theater Kicks off 15th Season with Play Covering Jewish Themes

“a trenchant depiction of American Jewish identity at a crossroads” - Time Out NY

CHARLESTON, SC (August 31, 2017) - PURE Theatre will open its celebratory 15th Season Thursday, September 21st, 2017, with the Southeast regional premiere of If I Forget by Steven Levenson. A winner of the…

Hurricane Harvey Update from JFNA #2

It’s been five days since Hurricane Harvey hit America’s Gulf Coast. Houston's first responders have rescued more than 3,500 people from the floodwaters, and that number is almost certain to rise. For the immediate future, all activities are focused on recovery; federal and local authori…

New "Lunch With Friends" Program Helps Local Jewish Seniors Connect

Charleston Jewish Family Services (CJFS) launched the Senior Outreach Initiative in the spring of 2016, and became the only direct services agency in greater Charleston providing case management services and community connections for members of the elderly Jewish population. The goal of t…