Our anniversary provides an opportunity for the community to come together for meaningful experiences. Throughout the celebration year, we look toward to a future that holds promise and prosperity for the next 275 years and beyond!
This celebration is also about shining a spotlight on the birthplace of Reform Judaism – carrying forward our legacy, honoring our shared history, and embracing our future aspirations.
All events and activities are related to our five pillars and are designed for diverse interests and all ages. This celebration provides a foundation for the next 275 years. Join us as a sponsor/partner in our journey. Engage with the community, experience our rich traditions, and make timeless memories. Thank you for being a part of KKBE’s 275th anniversary celebration and for helping us sustain a vibrant future.
The Kick-off to KKBE’s 275th Anniversary
Time: February 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Location: KKBE, 90 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
We are seeking event sponsors for the upcoming Jews and Justice panel discussion and community conversation. This event will convene a panel of distinguished authors, jurists, legal scholars and experts to discuss how the Jewish justices on the US Supreme Court impact America’s dedication to its founding ideals of equality and justice for all. A book signing and reception will follow.
BUY TICKETS & SPONSORHIPSOur Panelists
Moderator: Edward Felsenthal
Executive Chairman and former Editor-in-Chief of TIME, Mr. Felsenthal and his work as a journalist led to two Pulitzer Prizes, as he covered the Supreme Court for the Wall Street Journal.
Armand Derfner
A distinguished Charleston civil rights attorney who has successfully argued voting rights cases before the US Supreme Court, Mr. Derfner isco-author of Justice Deferred: Race and the Supreme Court.
Judge Richard Gergel
Current United States district court judge and Charleston resident, Judge Gergel is the author of Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring.
Brad Snyder
Georgetown University professor of constitutional law and 20th
Century legal history, Mr. Snyder is the author of Democratic Justice: Felix
Frankfurter, the Supreme Court and the Making of the Liberal Establishment.
Julie Cohen
Writer, director, producer and filmmaker, Ms. Cohen is the Oscar nominated filmmaker of the RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) documentary, lauded universally for her portrait of, and friendship with, the beloved Jewish Supreme Court Justice.
Financially support our 275th anniversary to provide a
foundation for the next 275 years.
Align your brand and ideals with unity, heritage, and community. As a sponsor of this landmark series of events celebrating 275 years of organized Jewish life in Charleston, you’ll gain invaluable exposure and goodwill.
Show your support for Charleston’s rich Jewish
history and vibrant present-day community. Be seen as a community-minded organization that values inclusion, collaboration, and social impact.
Connect directly with Jewish community leaders,
members, and institutions. The events provide prime networking opportunities to build relationships and generate new partnerships.
Increase brand visibility through event promotions and materials seen by thousands in the Charleston area and by visitors from across the nation. We’ll work with you on custom activation to showcase your commitment.
Make an impression through inspiration. Motivate
the broader region by promoting the values that
have enriched Charleston for centuries.
Let’s honor this milestone together! Celebrate the past, impact the present and inspire the future.