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Charleston Jewish Federation joins organizations across the Lowcountry in supporting Charleston Pride 2016. Please click here for the full schedule of events, which run from August 6 - 13.
We are proud to support Keshet - the only national organization that works for full LGBTQ …
Jewish leaders honored Alan D. Clemmons, for his efforts to protect South Carolina-Israel relations. The honor was given at a national event co-hosted by Jewish Federations' Israel Action Network and The Israel Project held on July 19, 2016, part of the ongoing effort to support local lea…
This past week was a difficult one for our nation.
Within days of the celebration of our nation’s birth and independence, a time when we reflect upon and express gratitude for the promise offered by America, we have witnessed images of senseless deaths across our country. Our world s…
Originally published on Haaretz, July 12, 2016: http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-1.730215
TITLE: Jews Must Experience the Pain of America's Racial Rift - and Its Healing
SUBHEAD: Jewish involvement in the civil rights movement 50 years ago does not grant us a free pass today. We J…
By Leah F. Chase
Now a freelance journalist and travel agent, Leah Chase is the former editor of the award-winning Charleston Jewish Journal and past Assistant Director of the Charleston Jewish Federation.
Last Saturday afternoon (4 Jun), I spent about three hours wandering through Saron…