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www.BestOfMountPleasant.comJewish firsts, including the first Hebrew Benevolent
Society and the first Hebrew Orphan Society. And the
sanctuary at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE) is the
second oldest synagogue building in the United States
and the oldest in continuous use,” said Mark Swick,
community liaison in the College of Charleston Yaschik/
Arnold Jewish Studies Program. “In that context, it is
thrilling to continue to celebrate Jewish life in a city
that has done so for so long. There are now nearly
10,000 Jews in the Lowcountry, and, with any luck, that
population will continue to grow.”
With celebrations taking place throughout the season,
the streets of Charleston become enveloped in tradition,
shining a light on this culture rich with customs.
“While Chanukah is technically a minor holiday
within the Jewish calendar, it is an exciting opportunity
to celebrate the survival of the Jewish religion and people,
and to do so joyously within our community as well as
with our non-Jewish friends and neighbors,” said Swick.
Chanukah in the Square will take place Dec. 29, from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in Marion Square. Customary foods
such as latkes, doughnuts and chocolate coins or gelt will
be served, in addition to kosher hot dogs. The event will
conclude with the lighting of the menorah and recitation
of the traditional Chanukah prayers.
“In addition to celebrating at home with my fiancée
and lighting candles over Facetime or Skype with family
and friends, Chanukah in the Square is my favorite chance
to celebrate the holiday,” said Swick. “We have a tradition
during the event of inviting local Holocaust survivors to
light the candles on the menorah, and this year we will
be joined by media personality Dr. Ruth, who is herself a
survivor of the Holocaust.”
Kwanzaa originated in Africa and gained popularity
in the 1960s. Celebrated in the Lowcountry for well
over 30 years, it continues to bring joy to a multitude of
generations. This year’s festivities got underway early with
an Oct. 1 event celebrating the Kwanzaa Forever stamp in
Marion Square.
The holiday itself consists of a seven-day festival
dedicated to unity, self-determination, cooperative
economics, collective works and responsibility, purpose,
creativity and faith. Varied celebrations, such as an
Ancestor Remembrance Day at McLeod Plantation, will
take place throughout the Lowcountry.
“The lighting of the city of Charleston kinara at Marion
Square is a symbolic movement of what is to come, the
village coming together,” said Brenda J. Peart, social media
manager for Lowcountry Kwanzaa. “Immediately after, we
go to the ecumenical service, which signals the opening
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