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Founded in 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE) is currently commemorating 275 years as one of America’s oldest congregations, housed in the oldest synagogue in continual use in this country. We are celebrating this important milestone with a series of special events focusing on five pillars: Religion, History, Culture, Service, and Wellness
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Lifelong Learning with Author Ellie Gersten
Thursday, January 23, 2025
7:00 PM
Torah Study with Rabbi Alexander
Sunday, January 26, 2025
10:30 AM
The Second City in the Holy City
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
7:00 PM
Lifelong Learning with Professor Claire Curtis
Thursday, January 30, 2025
7:00 PM
Charleston and KKBE’s own Leila Gorstein (@lolgorstein), one of the cast members from our upcoming Second City in the Holy City event, is here to tell you all about what you can expect from the live show! You don’t want to miss this one night only experience so be sure to get your tickets now at the link in bio! #charlestonevents #secondcity #improv #comedy #sketchshow
Charleston and KKBE’s own Leila Gorstein (@lolgorstein), one of the cast members from our upcoming Second City in the Holy City event, is here to tell you all about what you can expect from the live show! You don’t want to miss this one night only experience so be sure to get your tickets now at the link in bio! #charlestonevents #secondcity #improv #comedy #sketchshow
Author Ellie Gersten was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she attended Wayne State University for her Bachelor`s and Master`s degrees followed by Jewish Studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. She continues to nurture her love of Judaism, through volunteer work with the Jewish National Fund and Jewish Women`s Conservative Forum. A self-described "Jewish Junkie" she is passionate about her heritage. She will discuss discovering her own Converso roots through her book Hidden Star. Register at kkbe.org to receive the Zoom link.
Author Ellie Gersten was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she attended Wayne State University for her Bachelor`s and Master`s degrees followed by Jewish Studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. She continues to nurture her love of Judaism, through volunteer work with the Jewish National Fund and Jewish Women`s Conservative Forum. A self-described "Jewish Junkie" she is passionate about her heritage. She will discuss discovering her own Converso roots through her book Hidden Star. Register at kkbe.org to receive the Zoom link.
Mazel tov to Asher Tick, son of Louis & Sara Tick and Kelly Tick, who celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday!
Congratulations, Asher, from everyone at KKBE!
Mazel tov to Asher Tick, son of Louis & Sara Tick and Kelly Tick, who celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday!
Congratulations, Asher, from everyone at KKBE!
Due to the incoming winter storm, KKBE will close our offices today, Tuesday, January 21, at 3:00PM and will remain closed through Wednesday, January 22. All activities and meetings have been cancelled or will be held remotely. We hope that all who are impacted by the weather remain safe, warm, and out of harms way. If you are in need of assistance not otherwise provided by local authorities, do not hesitate to reach out to director@kkbe.org for support.
Due to the incoming winter storm, KKBE will close our offices today, Tuesday, January 21, at 3:00PM and will remain closed through Wednesday, January 22. All activities and meetings have been cancelled or will be held remotely. We hope that all who are impacted by the weather remain safe, warm, and out of harms way. If you are in need of assistance not otherwise provided by local authorities, do not hesitate to reach out to director@kkbe.org for support.