New temple phone number.

(843) 325-0389

...a blend of faith and friendship

for over 100 years.

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

​                                            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

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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.