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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…
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…
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…
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…