Lu Yehi - Let it be . . .

Six and a half years since it was first formed, the West Ashley Minyan has now become Congregation Dor Tikvah. Revolution, evolution and growth!

The ECForum must evovle as well. My commitment to the Forum's original goals is unchanged, but I have been somewhat less active on the web.

For now, to celebrate the new congregation, here are some links (at the end of the post) to 3 beautiful modern Hebrew songs, songs that resonate like chants or ancient mystical prayers. In no particular order, Shir L'Shalom, Yerushalayim Shel Zahav and Lu Yehi. (Song for peace, Jerusalem of Gold, Let it be, respectively.)

The lyrics to Lu Yehi are reproduced below. You can find out more about these songs on the web, but I will tell you that Lu Yehi was inspired by the Beatles' Let It Be. However, ultimately the songs are very distinct from each other, for one, because the minor and major keys of the verses and the choruses are reversed.

Please note that the renditions linked to here are not necessarily the originals, or the best reproductions of the originals. But the essence is still very accessible.

LU YEHI  Od yesh mifras lavan ba'ofek mul anan shachor kaved Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Ve'im bacholonot ha'erev Or nerot hachag ro'ed - Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Lu Yehi, Lu Yehi, Ana, Lu Yehi Kol shenevakesh - Lu Yehi. Ma kol anot ani shomei'a Kol shofar vekol tupim Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu tishama betoch kol eileh Gam tefila achat mipi Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu yehi... Betoch sh'chuna ktana mutzelet Bait kat im gag adom Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Zeh sof hakayitz, sof haderech Ten lahem lashuv halom Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Lu yehi... Ve'im pit'om yizrach mei'ofel Al rosheinu or kochav Kol shenevakesh lu yehi Az ten shalva veten gam ko'ach Lechol eileh shenohav Kol shenevakesh - lu yehi Lu yehi.........

ALL WE PRAY FOR  There is still a white sail on the horizon Opposite a heavy black cloud All that we ask for - may it be And if in the evening windows The light of the holiday candles flickers All that we seek - may it be May it be, may it be - Please - may it be All that we seek - may it be. What is the sound that I hear The cry of the shofar and the sound of drums All that we ask for - may it be If only there can be heard within all this One prayer from my lips also All that we seek - may it be May it be... Within a small, shaded neighborhood Is a small house with a red roof All that we ask for, may it be This is the end of summer, the end of the path Allow them to return safely here All that we seek, may it be May it be... And if suddenly, rising from the darkness Over our heads, the light of a star shines All that we ask for, may it be Then grant tranquility and also grant strength To all those we love All that we seek, may it be May it be...

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Links

Shir L'Shalom

Yerushalayim Shel Zahav

Lu Yehi

Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Carmelly 

Monday, April 23 | 7:00pm 

Charleston JCC (1645 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC) 

Refreshments will be served. 

Please join us for a special follow-up lecture and discussion led by Dr. Felicia Carmelly, noted author of Shattered! 50 Years of Silence: History and Voices of the Tragedy in Romania and Transnistria.
 
Over 500,000 Jews were killed in the Romanian Holocaust and their story has been one of obscurity in the history of World War II. She will share more of her own memories as well as memoirs of others who endured the Holocaust in Romania and Transnistria. 

The Yom HaShoah Commemoration and Lecture are both free and open to the public.
Contact sandrab@jewishcharleston.org for more information.

   

Community Israel Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, April 26

5-6pm - Dinner | 6-7pm Movie or Children's Program

Babysitting is available at no additional cost

Charleston JCC

$9 adults | $7 children (11 & under) | $36 family max

RSVP to Sarah Swingle at 571-6565 by 4/19

This Shabbat at WAM

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This Shabbat, Mar 16 and 17th:  

 Special Guest, Rabbi Zvi Friedman, Executive Director of Jewel, an organization associated with Aish HaTorah which reaches out to young Jewish women.  He will spend Shabbat with the West Ashley Minyan, sharing words of Torah throughout his visit.  He will deliver the Dvar Torah at Shabbat morning services and teach the pre-mincha class as well.

How to make Hammantaschen!

Never mind Romany Cremes, Lemon Cremes, Biltong and Koeksisters!

Here is a chance to  spy on some South African ex-pats who live deep in the American south.  It is well-know that South Africans abroad pine for all things sweet or savory from Afrika.  But who would have predicted that this would include Hammantaschen.

Then again, it's not unusual for me to be "out for lunch".

Enjoy Purim, and bake your own Hammantaschen

https://vimeo.com/37910560

L'Chaim
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Purim Sameach, Y'all - at a WAM and JCC combo!

The West Ashley Minyan and the Charleston JCC will be hosting a Purim Megillah reading Seudah on Thursday, March 8. There will be a Megillah reading read by Jon Sigman at 11:30 a.m. in the AHA Library followed by lunch at 12 p.m. at the JCC. Lunch will be salad, spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, and Hamentaschen. Please make checks payable to Arlene Rosenthal. Find all the details here and RSVP by February 28!

A film worth seeing . . . and then there is Purim

Follow Me: The Yonatan Netanyahu Story

Thursday, March 1st, 7:15 pm at the Terrace Theatre 

 

Follow Me: The Yonatan Netanyahu Story produced by Ari Pinchot, son-in-law of Rabbi David and Barbara Radinsky, will be shown as part of the Charleston Film Festival.

The film will consist of two story arcs that will tragically and heroically connect. The first is the dramatic Entebbe hijack and rescue -- 8 days when a nation held its breath and executed a military miracle that redefined the Jewish Nation's call - "Never Again!" The second is the remarkable life story of Jonathan Netanyahu, a young soldier who struggled to find the balance between the people and the Nation he loved. This film is about Jonathan's life, and what led these two dramatic story arcs to intersect on that fateful day.

Purchase your tickets in advance for guaranteed seating!   

and I hear that Ari Pinchot will be in Charleston for the screening of the movie.

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PURIM MARCH 8 2012

Please join in celebrating Purim 
on Thursday, March 8!
We learn that there are 4 mitzvot for Purim:
Deliver Mishloach Manot (food gifts),
Listen to the Megillah once at night and once in the morning,
Give Matanot L'Evyonim (gifts to the poor),
and finally enjoy a Seudah (meal).
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West Ashley Minyan and Jewish Community Center 
will be hosting a
Purim Megillah Reading and Seudah 
on Thursday, March 8.   

There will be a Megillah Reading read by Jon Sigman at
11:30 a.m. in the AHA Library followed by Lunch at 12 Noon at the JCC.

Lunch will be Salad, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, and
Hamentachen. The cost $6 per person ages 3 and up.

Please RSVP by check no later than Tuesday, February 28.
Mail checks to Arlene Rosenthal at 2221 Portside Way, Charleston, SC 29407
or drop off your check at the front desk of Addlestone Hebrew Academy in the
West Ashley Minyan envelope.  Your check is your reservation!

Come in costume and ready to have fun!

AHA has a half day of school and classes will be over at 12 Noon.
What better way to celebrate the mitzvah of a Purim Seudah
than with your child(ren) for lunch!

Questions, please contact:
Ricky Novit at 718-208-5284 or
Robyn Cohen 843-906-5353

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WAM's next Scholar in Residence

Scholar in Residence Feb 10-11

Summary of Events

Feb 10, 5:45 pm: Friday night services followed by Shabbos dinner for those with reservations. 

8:45 pm: Keynote address by Rabbi Simcha Willig. 

Babysitting will be available

Feb 11, 9:00 am: Shabbos morning services with special sermon from Rabbi Willig. 

3:30 pm: Women’s class, details TBA. 

5:30 pm: Mincha. 

Saturday night: Melava Malkah, details TBA.

Dinner reservation information: The cost for the dinner is $14 for adults 12 and older and $11 for children 4-11. Children 3 and younger are free. Your check is your reservation. Please mail your check (made out to Arlene Rosenthal) to Arlene Rosenthal, 2221 Portside Way, Charleston, SC 29407. The deadline for reservations is Friday, February 3. Reservations will not be accepted past the deadline. Please do this right away as we do want everyone to join us for the dinner. 

Scholarships are available if needed. Please email westashleyminyan@gmail.com for more information. All emails will be kept strictly confidential.