Beth Israel-Florence, SC

08/31/2026

Beth Israel has long been a place where people come together to pray, learn, remember, celebrate, and support one another. Whether you have been part of our congregation for many years or are newly connected to our community, please know how grateful we are to share this meaningful season with you.
As we enter this season of renewal, we also ask you to prayerfully consider your participation in our annual fundraising campaign. Your support is critical to the ongoing operations of Beth Israel Congregation and helps sustain the programs, worship, learning, and community life that make our congregation strong. As stewards of a building with a long and meaningful history, we also face continuing infrastructure needs that require thoughtful planning and shared commitment. Every pledge, at every level, helps ensure that Beth Israel remains a vibrant, welcoming, and enduring spiritual home for generations to come.
We would love if you submitted an ad for our annual Memorial Booklet. This can be an ad for a business or a personal holiday greeting. Please contact the office through our website to request a calendar ad form. https://bethisraelflorence.org/contact-us/
Members, an ad form was included in your monthly bulletin.
Shanah Tovah!!

08/26/2026

For the second time in less than ten days, a Reform synagogue in Israel has been vandalized. We condemn these attacks unequivocally.

Congregation Darchei Noam in Ramat Hasharon and Jerusalem’s Kehilat Kol HaNeshama are vibrant Reform congregations. The impact of these attacks is felt by all those who value the fundamental right of Jews to practice Judaism in the way that speaks to them. We call on the authorities to investigate them fully and hold those responsible accountable.

To our Reform colleagues, families, children, and all those who feel a connection to our Movement and to these congregations, and all those who feel threatened by these senseless acts of hatred: you are not alone. We, your extended family in North America, stand with you.

08/26/2026

Here is our High Holiday Schedule! We welcome folks to attend, but non-members should contact the office to gain entry to services. Non-members will need to be cleared to enter Beth Israel.

Break-the-Fast includes a donation fee. For a form, pick one up at High Holiday Services, or contact the office for one.

08/03/2026

Have you seen our refurbished sign on Palmetto Street?! Doesn't it look good?

04/28/2026

We were excited and privileged to host the South Florence High Orchestra this evening. They were fantastic! And it was wonderful welcoming neighbors from the wider community to BIC.

04/15/2026

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