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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
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
NEW TEMPLE EMAIL:
info.bethelohim@gmail.com
UPCOMING SERVICES
Service Date Service Leader Torah Portion
9/19 Joy Birnbaum S'lichot - Nitzavim
9/22 Michele Gershman Bennett Erev Rosh Hashanah
Please take a few minutes to read this entire message, as it contains important updates about guests, membership, costs, and new High Holy Day entry procedures.
Security
As you know, we maintain a police presence at our weekly Shabbat services. This important support will also continue throughout the High Holy Days to help keep our congregation safe.
Membership Dues
The deadline for membership renewals has been extended to September 15th. Members who have not renewed by that date will be considered non-members, unless other arrangements have been made.
High Holy Day Attendance Procedures
For the first time, non-members will be required to purchase a ticket to attend High Holy Day services.
Non-members who are not relatives or friends of current Temple members must verify their identity at least one week before services by submitting a photo of their driver’s license or another government-issued ID to: Richard Dimentstein, Temple Beth Elohim President
Email: rdimentstein@gmail.com
Ticket Information
Tickets are $100 per adult (18+) for non-members who are not guests of current members.
The ticket cost includes admission to our Break-the-Fast.
If you are a Temple member and plan to bring a guest, you must provide Richard Dimentstein with the guest’s name one week prior to services.
Greeter Role
There will be greeters at the entrance during the High Holy Days. They will have the membership and guest lists. Anyone not on these lists will be denied entry. This step is solely for the safety and security of our congregation.
We appreciate your understanding as we take these precautions to ensure a safe and meaningful High Holy Day experience for everyone. We look forward to sharing these sacred days together as a community.
If you have any questions, please contact me at rdimentstein@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Richard Dimentstein
President, Temple Beth Elohim
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.