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Welcome to Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim!
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE) is more than just a house of worship. We are a vibrant, inclusive and caring congregational family. KKBE is committed to providing opportunities for practicing Reform Judaism in an atmosphere of serenity, warmth, mutual acceptance and historical significance. Founded in 1749 as a Sephardic Orthodox congregation, in 1841, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim--also known as KKBE--was firmly committed to the path of religious Reform Judaism. Our sanctuary is the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use. We invite you to experience for yourself KKBE’s rich past and vibrant present. Parking is usually available nearby at Charleston Place Garage on Hasell Street, the Wentworth Street Parking Garage and at the City of Charleston: Wentworth Street Garage.
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Mon, March 18 2019
11 Adar II 5779
This Shabbat
Friday Night
| Shabbat Evening Service : 8:00p |
Shabbat Day
| Gift Shop Closed/No Docent Tours |
| Shabbat Morning Service : 10:00a |
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Wednesday
Mar 20Purim Celebration!
Wednesday, Mar 20th 6:00p to 8:00p
Megilla Mia! It's Purim! Come for dinner (pizza and salad) at 6 pm, followed by a costume parade into the Sanctuary! MEGILLA MIA will begin at 6:30, followed by....wait for it.....a hamentaschen bake-off and ice cream party! -
Thursday
Mar 21Lifelong Learning: Tikkun Olam
Thursday, Mar 21st 7:00p to 8:00p
Presented byRabbi Alexander. Before “Tikkun Olam” became a catchall phrase for all good and charitable deeds, before it was used in mystical parlance to refer to restoring God’s wholeness, even before it entered the early rabbinic liturgy of Aleinu — before all of that, the words Tikkun Olam first appeared in the Mishnah around the year 200 C.E. There they meant something quite specific: The need to reform Jewish law when it threatened to further marginalize those who were already vulnerable. Who were those groups? How was Jewish law changed? And how might tracing “Tikkun Olam” back to its original sources help to inform and guide our justice work today? -
Thursday
Mar 21Lifelong Learning: Taste of Judaism
Thursday, Mar 21st 8:00p to 9:00p
Curious about Judaism? Three FREE weekly sessions exploring Judaism’s big ideas - a modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Dynamic and interactive sessions with engaging teachers who are open to your questions. You don’t have to be Jewish to be curious. All are welcome! -
Thursday
Mar 21Lifelong Learning: Opening the Covenant: A Jewish Theology of Christianity
Thursday, Mar 21st 8:00p to 9:00p
Lecture and discussion led by Dr. Michael S. Kogan, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion. Based upon the themes in Dr. Kogan’s book, after which the course is titled, this class will offer an in-depth presentation and analysis of the theologies of Judaism and Christianity. How does each faith view the natures of the Divine and the human, creation, redemption, the freedom or bondage of the human will, sin, repentance, faith, good deeds, the Scriptures, prayer, miracles, orthodoxy vs. progressivism, etc., etc. The course will also examine church and synagogue statements of mutual reconciliation and affirmation issued during the historic Christian-Jewish dialogue of the last half century. This dialogue has revolutionized relations between the two faiths after an estrangement of two thousand years. It is suggested, but not required, that students purchase Dr. Kogan’s book and read along as the course unfolds. It is available at the Temple gift shop. -
Saturday
Mar 23Tot Shabbat
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 10:00a to 11:00a
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Mon, March 18 2019 11 Adar II 5779