Temple Emanu-El, Myrtle Beach, SC

12/17/2025

Two nights ago, Temple Emanu-El held its annual public lighting of the outdoor Hanukkah menorah in Myrtle Beach, complete with singing of Hebrew and English songs plus sharing in the traditional sufganiot (jelly donuts). The event had added significance this year in the aftermath of the horrific evil that was perpetrated during the outdoor observance in Sydney, Australia.

09/26/2025

We are pleased to invite area Jewish residents to register their child(ren) in our Hebrew/Judaica school. This beautiful flyer was designed by our member Mrs. Sawn Lowe, mother of two of our students. You may click picture for larger view.

01/29/2025

Shared from Myrtle Beach City Government's original post.

Myrtle Beach City Council recognized January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day at this morning’s council meeting. Rabbis Doron Aizenman and Avi Perets attended to receive the proclamation and speak of the influence of the Jewish community in the Myrtle Beach area. The proclamation reads…

“WHEREAS, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is recognized globally on January 27 to mark the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and to honor the six million Jewish men, women and children and others who lost their lives during the Holocaust; and

WHEREAS, The Holocaust serves as a grim reminder of the depths of human cruelty but also as a call to action to stand up against hatred; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Jewish community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina have greatly contributed to the preservation of the memory of those who lost their lives in the Holocaust and to making sure the stories of those who survived the Holocaust are told; and

WHEREAS, the City of Myrtle Beach strongly stands against any forms of antisemitism and stands behind our Jewish community members;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, That the City of Myrtle Beach hereby declares January 27, 2025 as “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” in recognition of the efforts of the members of our Jewish community to honor and preserve the memories and stories of those affected by the Holocaust.”

05/14/2024

This year’s Yom HaShoah observance, jointly sponsored by Chabad of Myrtle Beach and Temple Emanu-El, took place before a packed hall at the local Chabad Community Center. In addition to local rabbis, an array of local dignitaries addressed the audience. While they took note of the somber nature of the Shoah, they also expressed an air of hope for the future. Part of that hope can be seen in the faces of the children, who concluded the proceedings with readings and song. Please click through the pictures for more, and you may click on each picture for extra detail.

03/24/2024

03/21/2024

Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood's annual Mystery Auction once again featured Eric Weisfeld--Primary Weeknight Anchor for station WMBF--and our own Jane Bernstein.

Eric, calling out the bidding, and Jane, presenting the many gift-wrapped prizes, provided an afternoon of high-spirited entertainment for the group of eager bidders. Smiles and fun were the order of the day.

12/13/2023

12/08/2023

Happy Chanukah! After lighting the first candle, Rabbi Avi leads the group in blessings and holiday songs. He also reminded everyone that, even amid stressful times, the Jewish people still choose to emphasise the light and not the darkness. And yes, there were sufganiot!

09/10/2023

Happy New Year--Shana Tova--to everyone! For this year's Order of Services, see comment below graphic. Check See More