I. Thou shalt dress appropriately. No revealing attire (keep shoulders and frontal area covered; nothing risqué). Wear clothes that reflect standing before the Lord.
II. Respect and keep the Shabbat. This means no smoking, cell phones, pagers, cameras, etc.
III. Do not disturb thy neighbor. People are trying to daven (pray).
IV. Children are always welcome at Shul. Use our children’s room if they need a change of scenery.
V. Do not swear. This is the House of God.
VI. Males wear a kippa. All those who are called to the bima (elevated stage) cover their heads.
VII. A tallit (prayer shawl) is worn by adult Jews.
VIII. Thou shalt not clap. Instead, say “yasher koach!”
IX. When the Ark is open, stand and do not enter or leave the Sanctuary.
X. Covet thy Siddur and Humash. Treat them with respect. If they fall, kiss them. Place them right-side up when finished.
May 11, 2010
Forest Acres Green Festival
Saturday, September 25
10 am – 4 pm
Six congregations in the North Trenholm Road area, along with the City of Forest Acres, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, and Central SC Habitat for Humanity, are collaborating on a project that encourages sustainable living and building practices. Beth Shalom Synagogue, Bethel United Methodist, Forest Lake Presbyterian, North Trenholm Baptist, St. Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal, and Tree of Life Congregation are planning the Forest Acres Green Festival on Saturday, September 25. The festival will be held from 10 am – 4 pm at the three locations listed below:
Forest Lake Presbyterian Church
- Habitat for Humanity will construct an EarthCraft certified house in the parking lot, using energy-saving materials and appliances.
- Vendors who sell environmentally friendly building supplies will exhibit.
- Environmental organizations will share their expertise about sustainable living.
- Jewelry and crafts will be available for purchase.
- Musical groups from local schools will perform.
- Forest Acres restaurants will be selling food and giving away coupons.
North Trenholm Baptist Church
- Craft activities for children, using materials from nature and recycled materials
- Fun on inflatables–bungee runs, bounce houses, etc.
- Kid friendly food and free coupons will be available from Forest Acres restaurants.
St. Michael and All Angels’ Episcopal Church
- Recycling of tires, electronic equipment, paper, cans, plastic, and small appliances by Richland County
- Education for youth about recycling
- Document shredding
On Sunday, September 26, there will be a Farmers’ Market at Forest Lake Presbyterian sponsored by Tree of Life from 12:30 – 4:00 pm. Work will continue on the Habitat house.
This festival provides an excellent opportunity for the City of Forest Acres, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Central SC Habitat for Humanity, and these six congregations to demonstrate to the community their commitment to conserving resources by building and remodeling in a responsible way and by adopting sustainable living practices. You are encouraged to show your support by bringing your family and friends to the festival.
May 10, 2010
Keeping Kosher in Columbia
Yes, it is possible to keep kosher in Columbia! Many of our congregants do so, and it gets easier every year. This page offers some resources. We welcome your suggestions for making this page more complete. If you have comments or additions, please feel free to contact the office at (803) 782-2500.
Beth Shalom Synagogue does not endorse or oversee any of the businesses listed on this page. Each person is responsible to ensure that a particular establishment or product meets his or her standards of kashrut.
Grocery Stores
All our local supermarkets carry a large variety of products produced under kosher supervision. This often includes store brands; check the labels and you may be surprised! Here’s a small selection of kosher products available in the Columbia area:
- Publix Market on Forest drive carries a variety of kosher products. They have a frozen kosher section including frozen kosher poultry and many prepared items in addition to a dedicated portion of an aisle for kosher products.
- Piggly Wiggly also has a kosher food section along with a frozen kosher area too. Piggly Wiggly has a good selection of Passover products and kosher cheeses.
- Kroger carries Best’s products (meat).
- Sam’s Club has kosher frozen fish along with other items. Also, Wal-Mart carries some kosher foods.
- Morganelli’s has a few varied kosher wines in their store on Forest drive.
Caterers
The synagogue office maintains a list of local kosher caterers. Please call if you are interested, or to inquire about periodic kosher meat deliveries.
April 2, 2010
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