OTS Amiel BaKehila, part of Ohr Torah Stone, is an exciting new initiative under the auspices of Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs aimed at empowering Jewish communities around the world through Jewish Education, Israel Engagement, and Jewish Arts & Culture. Charleston is one of six North American communities that are participating. Each of the seven visits will bring a selection of Jewish educators and artists with a variety of backgrounds and affiliations.
Amiel BaKehila Schedule*
Thursday, May 31 - Sunday, June 3, 2018
*Please check back as events will continue to be updated:
Thursday, May 31:
8:00 pm: Jewish Discussion with Charleston Jewish Federation's Young Adult Division (YAD) Leadership and Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider at the Dor Tikvah House
7:30 pm: Evening of Israeli Music with Barak Malichi at the home of Dr. Joseph and Edie Rubin, 22 River Reach Way in West Ashley. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, June 1:
4:00 pm: 'Kiddush' Program at the Sherman House with Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider, Barak Malichi and Oren Sapir
7:00 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Program at Congregation Dor Tikvah with Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider
Saturday, June 2:
Services at 9:30am: Musical Presentation/Drasha at Synagogue Emanu El with Barak Malichi
Services at 9:00 am: Special Drasha at Congregation Dor Tikvah: "The Trumpets: From the Parsha to Jerusalem" with Oren Sapir
12:00 pm: Kiddush Konnection at Congregation Dor Tikvah with Rabbi Goldscheider and Oren Sapir
6:55 pm: Parsha Class at Congregation Dor Tikvah with ç
8:00 pm: Talk by Oren Sapir during Seudah Shlishit at Congregation Dor Tikvah
Sunday, June 3:
9:00 am: Breakfast and Talk at BSBI with Barak Malichi
10:00 am: PJ Library Poolside Preschool Jam with Barak Malichi and Rabbi Goldsheider at 2245 Portside Way in West Ashley. Facebook Event >>
About the Educators:
Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider served for twenty years in pulpits in Florida and New
York, before his aliyah to Israel in 2012. He is author of two books: ‘The Light That
Unites‘ which focuses on Chanukah, and ‘The Night That Unites Haggadah’ (Urim
Press and Yediot Achronot Press) which highlights the teachings of
Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, Rabbi Isaac HaKohen Kook and Rabbi Shlomo
Carlebach on the Passover Seder. He is also the founding director of the “In Our
Hearts Project” which is dedicated to being a resource in the Jewish community for
families that have experienced the loss of a child.
York, before his aliyah to Israel in 2012. He is author of two books: ‘The Light That
Unites‘ which focuses on Chanukah, and ‘The Night That Unites Haggadah’ (Urim
Press and Yediot Achronot Press) which highlights the teachings of
Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, Rabbi Isaac HaKohen Kook and Rabbi Shlomo
Carlebach on the Passover Seder. He is also the founding director of the “In Our
Hearts Project” which is dedicated to being a resource in the Jewish community for
families that have experienced the loss of a child.
Barak Malichi is a professional guitarist and bassist. He has worked in music and
informal education since the army, with organizations such as Birthright and “NFTY
Israel”, where he worked with Americans in Poland, Prague and Israel, strengthening
their ties to Jusdaism and to Israel. He worked as songleader for the Jewish Agency.
He also works for the organization Acharai. After the army Malichi decided to enter
the world of music and learn musical production. He studied at the BPM College in
Tel Aviv and set up his own recording studio in his home. Due to his expertise and
experience the college asked Malachi to come back and teach. Today Malachi writes
and produces music and records various artists, as well as teaches guitar.
informal education since the army, with organizations such as Birthright and “NFTY
Israel”, where he worked with Americans in Poland, Prague and Israel, strengthening
their ties to Jusdaism and to Israel. He worked as songleader for the Jewish Agency.
He also works for the organization Acharai. After the army Malichi decided to enter
the world of music and learn musical production. He studied at the BPM College in
Tel Aviv and set up his own recording studio in his home. Due to his expertise and
experience the college asked Malachi to come back and teach. Today Malachi writes
and produces music and records various artists, as well as teaches guitar.
Oren Sapir is a tri-lingual (Hebrew-English-Spanish) guide at numerous
archaeological sites of Jerusalem. For more than ten years he has been following the
new discoveries in the city and passing exciting new revelations to the tours and
groups he leads. He also leads educational tours for teachers and guides throughout
excavation sites including the City of David, located just outside Jerusalem’s Old
City. Oren has a B. A. in education and land of Israel studies, is a licensed tour guide
by the Ministry of Tourism and is completing his studies for a master’s degree in
Jewish history.
archaeological sites of Jerusalem. For more than ten years he has been following the
new discoveries in the city and passing exciting new revelations to the tours and
groups he leads. He also leads educational tours for teachers and guides throughout
excavation sites including the City of David, located just outside Jerusalem’s Old
City. Oren has a B. A. in education and land of Israel studies, is a licensed tour guide
by the Ministry of Tourism and is completing his studies for a master’s degree in
Jewish history.
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