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              Introducing our congregation ...

              Our Rabbi – James D. Cohn, our rabbi since 2009, has served Reform pulpits in the southeast for over three decades

              Our Rabbi Emeritus – Israel B. Koller

              140 families from Charleston and surrounding areas

              Established in 1873, it is one of the oldest and most renowned congregations in the American Jewish experience

              A member of the Union for Reform Judaism


              A brief sampling of our many programs and resources ...

              Shabbat Services every Friday Night at 7:30 PM (followed by an Oneg Shabbat reception)

              Celebration of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Holidays and Festivals

              Celebration of all Life Cycle Events

              Active affiliates, committees, and social groups, including a long-standing association of the Temple Sisterhood with the Women of Reform Judaism

              A full range of education classes and enrichment programs taught by our Rabbi, knowledgeable Temple members, and an impressive list of visiting Scholars in Residence and guest presenters