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Dec 12, 2019

We are here to act. We are here to advocate. And we are here to Remember.

On November 18th students from across the Low Country gathered to learn from Children of Survivors, Anita Zucker and David Popowski. During the meeting Anita and David shared their stories and experience creating the Holocaust Memorial in Marion Square. Read one student's reflections on this…

Nov 26, 2019

We Are Family: A Charleston Teen Feels Right At Home in Israel

This past summer, Academic Magnet junior Lily Bluestein was the second Charleston teen to participate in Charleston Jewish Federation's Tikkun Olam Teen Exchange program. Along with peers from across the Southeastern U.S., Lily lived with a host family in the Hadera-Eiron region and voluntee…

Nov 18, 2019

Building Bridges: A Leadership 2Gether Experience

By Joseph Alvo, Leadership 2Gether Participant

Ten years ago, I came to Charleston from the large Jewish community of Atlanta, where it felt like everyone knew me. I was immersed in a conservative way of life, well versed in my own Jewish identity, happily keeping kosher, and attendin…

Nov 5, 2019

Reflections from 1st HS Holocaust Leadership Cohort Meeting: Grace Rooker

On October 28th, the High School Holocaust Leadership Cohort held its first meeting. Of course, the meeting included information about the logistics of the group, but we were also able to get to know one another and learn about the exciting events the group leaders have planned for us. We ta…

Oct 18, 2019

CJF's REMEMBER Program: A 6 Month Review

Here at the Charleston Jewish Federation, we are reflecting on the past year - one of tremendous activity, growth and success for our community's REMEMBER Program for Holocaust Education and Genocide Awareness. Everything we accomplished, everything we do, is because of your passion and …