Join us for an evening of graggers, laughter, costumes, hamentaschen and a good ol’ time at the Megillah Reading and Costume Contest.

Megillah Reading – 6:45 pm
Celebration and Costume Contest – 7:15 pm

There will be adult and child costume contests, a raffle door prize as well as Ice Cream Sundaes and other goodies.

For more information, please call 843-571-5178 or e-mail dberry266@aol.com

There will also be a megillah reading on Thursday morning, March 8th, in the Chapel at 7:30 am, immediately after Shacharit.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join your fellow dedicated members of Charleston’s Chevra Kadisha as we gather on the 7th day of Adar, March 1st, 2012, for our Annual Dinner at BSBI.

5:15 pm – Mincha (for those attending the dinner)
5:30 pm – Dinner

There is no cost for committee members and their guest.
Additional guests pay $18.

Please RSVP by February 23rd to the BSBI Office, 843-577-6599 ext.1

Eli Hyman is being honored by Addlestone Hebrew Academy through an amazing, funny and outrageous Roast!!  A friend to all in the Charleston community, from Addlestone to local businesses and non-profits, Eli Hyman is well-known either as the owner of Hyman’s Seafood or for his dedication to the community or his legendary practical jokes! We look forward to you supporting Eli and Addlestone by attending the Roast in his honor.

Contact Sarah Evans, Director of Development, at sarah.evans@addlestone.org or 571-1105 for more information.

Theme for Shabbat: The 10 Commandments, G-d spoke: Is anyone listening?

Enjoy an exciting series of lectures and a delicious Shabbat Dinner at our upcoming Scholar-in Residence Weekend at BSBI

• Friday Night Candle Lighting – 5:42 pm
• Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat – 5:45 pm
• Dinner, following services around 6:30 pm
• Shabbat Shacharit – 9 am
• Kiddush Lunch is right after services
• Mincha – 5:30 pm
• Havdallah – 6:46 pm

Lectures Given by Scholar in Resident, Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg:

Friday night (between dinner and dessert):
* Focus on Relationships: The Three Basic Relationships: 1. Between the Jew and the Non-Jew, 2. Between the Orthodox and the non-Orthodox, 3. Between the Modern Orthodox and the Haredi

Shabbos morning (after the Torah reading):
* Our Relationships: Between G-d and Man, and between Man and Man (interpersonal relationships)

Shabbos Afternoon (4:55 pm, right before Mincha):
* Ten Things We Don’t Know About the 10 Commandments.

We will be enjoying Carol River’s famous fried chicken dinner for Shabbos dinner and a special kiddush on Shabbat. Price: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Please send your checks to the BSBI office, as we cannot accept money on Shabbat.
We look forward to seeing you there. For more information, please call 843-577-6599.

Rabbi Wohlberg also holds a Law degree from NYU Law School, is a member of the bar of NY state and holds a Social Work MSW, and is a certified social Worker.

His father a”h was a pulpit Rabbi. And his two brothers currently serve in pulpits in NY and Maryland.

Join us for an incredible kicked up kiddush on Shabbat, after services!

Rabbi Grunstein, popular lecturer, serves as Director of Training and Placement at Ohr Torah Stone’s Straus-Amiel and Beren-Amiel Programs, responsible for all aspects of rabbinical and educator training program as well as for placing and maintaining ongoing contact with all graduates and their communities around the globe [over 140 families currently in the field].

As a graduate of the “Straus-Amiel” program, Rabbi Grunstein is intimately acquainted with the challenges facing Diaspora Jewish communities. He draws upon his own successful emissarial experience at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Halifax, Canada, in guiding and mentoring the future spiritual and educational leaders and development of their communities.

BSBI is now hosting bi-monthly Shabbat Dinners at the Minyan House and you are cordially invited! If you have any questions or would like to attend the upcoming dinner please RSVP to Eric Schaffer (843-323-7321, Mr.EricSchaffer@gmail.com) as soon as possible. Space is limited to 70 seats.

Celebrating Shabbos with the community is more than just food and fun, it’s a Mitzvah! Come and see for yourself.

The cost of the meal is $10 per person (ages 5 and older).

Please make checks payable to “BSBI Minyan House” & send them in advance to: Sam Rosen, 363 Confederate Circle, Charleston, SC 29407.

JROC & Jr. NCSY invite 5th-8th Graders to join us for Ice Skating, Donuts, and Hot Cocoa at the Ice Palace.

Cost is $5 per person. Please RSVP to Rabbi Krohn or Shlomi Netanel if you would like to join us. We hope to see you there!

p.s. Adults are invited to skate as well!

“Wow yourself and your man… in 4 easy steps”, presented by BSBI, KKBE and Synagogue Emanu-El.
Activities include:
• Zumba presentation with Bonnie Friedman
• Cosmetic tips from a Clinique representative from the BELK department store
• Fashion accessories from a local artisan
• Protecting our personal lives presentation and guidance with Elizabeth Spencer, City of Charleston Police Department

Parents and children (K-8th Grade) are invited to study together, eat free pizza, and win great prizes! Materials for study will be provided. This is a great opportunity to bond with your children and show them the warmth and excitement of Torah!

January 7th, 6:45 – 7:45 pm at BSBI
January 14th, 6:45 – 7:45 pm at Minyan House
January 21st, 6:45 – 7:45 pm at JCC
January 28th, 6:45 – 7:45 pm at BSBI

The dinner will be catered by Lisa Rovick and the menu will be lasagna, spaghetti with marinara, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. This is a casual event.
Price: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under.

Please send your checks to the BSBI office, by Wednesday, January 25th. Please note that no money will be accepted at the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information, please call 843-577-6599.