Walter Edgar's Journal
Walter Edgar's Journal
South Carolina Public Radio
Walter Edgar’s Journal: Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 275 years as a community of faith
30 minutes Posted Jan 19, 2024 at 10:30 am.
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Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue( www.kkbe.org)

Founded in 1749, Charleston, South Carolina's (KKBE) is one of the oldest congregations in America, and is known as the birthplace of American Reform Judaism. Their sanctuary is the oldest in continuous use for Jewish worship in America. The congregation's president, Naomi Gorstein, and Harlan Greene, historian, join us to trace the history of Jewish life in Charleston, which goes right back to the founding of the city. We'll also talk about the evolution of the KKBE congregation and their plans to celebrate the 275th anniversary of its founding in 2024.