Georgetown, SC

TEMPLE BETH ELOHIM

​​​​HIGH HOLY DAY CHANGES

PLEASE READ BELOW. . . AN IMPORTANT LETTER CONCERNING  

SECURITY
DUES AND MEMBERSHIP
PROCEDURES FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
TICKET INFORMATION

UPCOMING SERVICES

 Service Date          Service Leader                    Torah Portion                

             9/5                     Andy Friedman                            Ki Teitzei

               9/12                    Shirley Giegerich                         Ki Tavo

               9/19                    Joy Birnbaum                               S'lichot - Nitzavim 

               9/22                    Michele Gershman Bennett        Erev Rosh Hashanah

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TBE LEADERSHIP

​​Richard Dimentstein - President

Joy Birnbaum - Vice President

Tish Richter - Secretary

Michele Bennett - Treasurer

TRUSTEES
Seymour Birnbaum
Andy Friedman 
Ariane Lieberman

Ted Weiss

Carrol Sallas


​Services at Temple Beth Elohim...
VISITORS:
Please call (843) 325-0389 for information about attending services.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​*LAY LEADERS


   Michele Gershman Bennett

   Joy Birnbaum

   ​Lynn & Michael Davidson

   Richard Dimentstein

   Andy Friedman

   Shirley Giegerich

   Ariane Lieberman

   Kathy Weiss


   Rabbi Scott Weiner - Rabbi (Part Time)
​   Robin Shuler - Musical Service Leader


   *For information about becoming a Lay Leader,  email info.bethelohim@gmail.com and write 'Lay Leader' for the Subject.



Dear Members of Temple Beth Elohim:

At our most recent board meeting, discussion centered around the upcoming High Holy Days, and some changes that will be implemented.  They focus on these topics:

                                             
Security        Dues and Membership       Procedures for the High Holy Day Services      Ticket information

Please read to the end of this letter, since information about guests, membership, costs and a the role of the “greeter” at the entrance to the temple, is of utmost importance.

Security:  As you know, we pay to maintain a police presence at our weekly Shabbat services, and this important support will continue throughout the High Holy Days.  

Dues:  The pay-by date for Membership will be extended to September 15th to ensure those choosing to renew their membership have ample time to pay. If your dues are not current, you will be considered a non-member, unless special arrangements have been made.

Procedures for High Holy Day Services:  For the first time, non-members attending High Holy Day Services will be asked to purchase a ticket.

- Non-members who are not friends or relatives of current Temple members, will be required to verify their identity at least one week prior to attending services. 

A photo of a Driver’s License (or other government issued ID) should be submitted by emai to  Richard Dimentstein, Temple Beth Elohim President, at rdimentstein@gmail.com  

Ticket Information:

-  $100 per adult over 18 years old, is the cost per ticket for non-members (who are not guests of current members).

-  Admission to our Break-the-Fast will be included with the cost of the ticket.

- If you, as a temple member, are bringing a guest,  you must contact  Richard  Dimentstein  with the name of your guest 1 week prior to services. 

- There will be  “greeters” at our door, and they will have the list of names.  Anyone who is not a member or on the list, will be denied entry.  Notifying Richard Dimentstein is intended solely to protect the well-being of our congregation!

We are grateful for your understanding as we take these measures to ensure a safe and meaningful High Holy Day experience for all. We look forward to celebrating these sacred days together as a community.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at rdimentstein@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Richard Dimentstein, Board President

Trustees of Temple Beth Elohim

New temple phone number.

(843) 325-0389

...a blend of faith and friendship

for over 100 years.

​                                            SCHEDULE OF HIGH HOLIDAYS                                   

                         Friday, 19 Sept. 2025, 7:00 pm –                                      Wednesday, 1 Oct. 2025, 7:00 pm – Kol Nidre                              
                         Shabbat (S’lichot)                                                          
 Leaders – Joy & Seymour Birnbaum

                         Leader – Joy Birnbaum                                                     Kol Nidrei Chant – Dr. Patti Edwards                                                   
                                                                                                                   Pianist – Sandra Nihiser                                                                                                                                   Monday, 22 Sept. 2025, 7:00 pm                           
                         Erev Rosh HaShana                                             
                         Leader – Michele Gershman Bennett                           
Thursday, 2 Oct. 2025, 10:00 am – 
                                                                                                                   Yom Kippur Morning Service                     

                                                                                                                   Leaders - Andy Friedman                                           
                         Tuesday, 23 Sept. 2025, 10:00 am –                                                 Richard Dimentstein                                 
                         Rosh HaShana                                                                
Shofar - Louis Drucker                                                                                                                                               
                         Leaders –Andy Friedman                                                  Haftarah – Michael Davidson                                                                                                   

                                         Richard Dimentstein                                     

                         Shofar – Louis Drucker                                                     Thursday, 2 Oct. 2025, 4:00 pm –                                                                                                                                                                            
                         Tashlich –
immediately following service                         Yom Kippur Yizkor and Concluding Services
                         (waterfront at Screven Street)                                          Leader – Ariane Lieberman​
                                                                                                                                                 Shofar – Louis Drucker
                        Friday, 26 Sept. 2025, 7:00 pm –                                       

                        Shabbat Shuva                                                                 Thursday, 2 Oct. 2025, following Concluding Service

                        Leaders – Lynn & Michael Davidson                                                 Break-the-Fast



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NEW TEMPLE EMAIL:

info.bethelohim@gmail.com