We are remembered by the legacies we leave behind. Often, those are consolidated to single words or ideas. We have the power to determine those ideas, but ultimately it is up to everybody else to establish their permanence. Sometimes, those perceptions are due to a single act of greatness or notoriety. But other times, those […]
We are grieving the loss of our dear friend and life long member. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. The Read the Obituary, click here
Jewish life has always been about community. Whether gathered around a Shabbat table, coming together for learning, or supporting one another through life’s ups and downs, we thrive work, when we connect. I’m not a fisherman, nor do I have a great passion for the sea. However, I recognize the logic that if you cast […]
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It is no accident that so many Jews are economists fighting poverty, or doctors fighting disease, or lawyers fighting injustice, in all cases refusing to see these things as inevitable. It is no accident that after the Holocaust Jews did not call it Al Naqba, nursing resentment and revenge, but instead turned to the future, […]
We are honored to welcome Spartanburg City Police to our facility for their annual training! Click Here for Story
Today we engaged in a Shavuot Torah Service, foods honoring the tradition of milk and honey and a study of the Book of Ruth.
Reaching Out, Strengthening Our Community From All Sides As we move through the beautiful early-summer season in Spartanburg, our congregation continues to grow—not just in numbers, but in spirit, connection, and purpose. One of the questions we’ve been asking ourselves is: how can we strengthen our place both within and beyond our synagogue walls? In […]
In a famous speech known as the Lyceum Address, a 29-year-old Abraham Lincoln issued a warning to his fellow Americans. Half a century had passed since the Revolution, and Lincoln worried that his countrymen had already forgotten the Patriots who bled and died for the basic freedoms that Americans of his generation were taking for […]
Enjoy our visit with our sister congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg:
We are so proud of Congregation B’nai Israel’s team “Let My People Grill”! Third Place winners in the 10th Annual Cribb’s Kitchen Burger Cook Off with their very own creation, the Reuben Burger. Cheers for our winning team!
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Elul is Calling jemerman