Welcome to the Congregation of Adath Yeshurun
Our 90-year-old Adath Yeshurun synagogue stands nestled amidst cedar, oak, and holly on the corner of Greenville and Barnwell. Among small town synagogues, ours is considered the longest observing synagogue in South Carolina. We boast a membership of about 70 households. We stay active in spite of membership fluctuations with the support of layleadership. In our charming temple, our wonderfully diverse Reform Jewish congregation keeps the Jewish flame alive in this Southern community, reknown for its polo, golf, gardens, nature trails, and arts. Join us, and you’ll be delighted with stories of our past and enchanted with the reality of a beautiful, delightful, sophisticated town.
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UPCOMING JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH
January
4 Shabbat Services and Oneg Shabbat, 7:30 p.m.
9 Synagogue Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
29 Sisterhood Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Hertzbergs
February
2 Shabbat Services with Oneg Brunch, 10:00 a.m.
13 Synagogue Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
14 Sisterhood Festive Luncheon at the Green Boundary,
12:00 p.m. (make reservations)
24 AYS Purim Party, 5:00 p.m.
March
1 Shabbat Across America Supper and Services, 6:00 p.m.
12 Sisterhood Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
13 Synagogue Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
15 Shabbat Across America Supper & Services, 6:00 p.m.
26 Passover Seder Dinner, limited seating, make reservation
**see AYS Newsletter for further Seder information**
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By Rabbi Edwin Goldberg The most traditional texts for the Torah reading on Rosh HaShanah morning are Genesis 21 and Genesis 22. In many congregations that observe two days of the holiday, it is most customary to read 21 on the first day and 22 on the second day. Genesis 21 begins with the notion that God remembered our matriarch Sarah and enabled her to have a child. The idea of remembering is tied to a name of Rosh HaShanah in the Bible: the Day of Remembrance. This is the lesson: God remembers us as God remembers Sarah. To paraphrase [...]
As Shabbat services ended at the URJ Board Meeting the URJ Board had a new nominee, a 19-year old determined, committed Jewish leader - Evan Traylor. At the public announcement of his nomination, the URJ Board burst into applause. In one day, the Reform Movement truly moved; in a dynamic way. No longer is the youth voice in Reform Judaism symbolic.
by Ira Miller I was interested to read Billy Planer’s blog post “I Have Met The Enemy of Jewish Teen Engagement and It Is US” and the conversation it has inspired. I’ve known Billy for years and have always been impressed with his work and the incredible programs he runs, including Etgar 36. Billy makes an excellent argument about appreciating new “non-traditional” programs and seeing them as worthy recipients of funding, scholarships, and grants. I’m hopeful that he will help open the eyes of some the incredible philanthropists in the Jewish community who are looking to invest in programs that [...]
For many, summer is a season of travel and that’s certainly true for me right now. Last week I was in Chicago, where I had the pleasure of meeting with a number of my rabbinic colleagues, synagogue professionals, and lay leaders in congregations throughout the city. This past week I was in Baltimore, where similar meetings were held. I spent Shabbat evening together with the Oheb Shalom family in this city rich in Reform Jewish history as the congregation celebrates its 160th anniversary. What a milestone! No matter the city or the congregation, though, it’s always important to get a [...]
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