The New Year at the New WAM:
Taking stock of a BSBI Resolution:
The New West Ashley Minyan, a community orthodox minyan, has been up and running for a year and a half. It’s founding and milestones have been recorded in this Forum. The New WAM can be called a “group”, but it is such an inspiring experience, that I prefer to call it “an experience”. And every newcomer and visitor to our services has agreed with this notion – The New WAM is an experience – warm, welcoming, fresh, spirited, and visibly friendly. It has been an honor to be part of its growth from the very beginning.
As the rebuilding of the JCC draws nearer, the New WAM shines as the most promising growth point for Charleston’s Jewish Community, and it is a grass roots phenomenon.
But the long shadow of Brith Sholom Beth Israel looms over this. This too has been recorded in this Forum since its inception. The present finds us having to address a “Resolution”, proposed by an ad hoc “Planning Committee” of BSBI. The text of that resolution is set out below, for you to review, and I will be blogging further on the issue today. So, as they like to say, in the warm and friendly south, y'all come back and see us!
But for now, read the resolution – look carefully at its details, and see what it means.
How the issue is decided tonight will have many implications – and will have a telling effect on the future of the New WAM, the future of Orthodox Jewish Charleston, and of the Jewish community at large.
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RESOLUTION:
Be it resolved by Brith Sholom Beth Israel as follows:
In order to encourage the practice of Orthodox Judaism,
And
In recognition of the desire by (sic) a number of BSBI members to keep the Sabbath and pray at the Jewish Community Center,
1) BSBI will assist the Minyan at the JCC as part of BSBI Congregational activities as a BSBI Minyan, with rent support, as approved by the Board in the BSBI Budget, so long as the JCC Minyan is viable to justify assistance and the JCC Minyan supports BSBI services as provided herein.
2) The JCC Minyan reaffirms its support for BSBI and the main sanctuary located at 182 Rutledge Avenue.
3) The JCC Minyan will continue to support and encourage attendance at High Holiday Services, special Honors, daily minyan and special Sabbath Services at the main sanctuary on Rutledge Avenue. The JCC Minyan shall close on days and events when driving is permitted and attend services at the main sanctuary on Rutledge Avenue.
4) The JCC Minyan will conduct its activities as directed by the BSBI Board of Trustees, will not enter into any contracts or other obligations in the name of BSBI, and will participate in BSBI Fundraising efforts with all funds to be handled in accordance with BSBI procedures.
5) All BSBI members reaffirm our commitment to conduct ourselves with respect for each other and to use our best efforts to encourage warm, courteous and respectful relations among all members.
Planning Committee: (names will not be listed).
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The New West Ashley Minyan, a community orthodox minyan, has been up and running for a year and a half. It’s founding and milestones have been recorded in this Forum. The New WAM can be called a “group”, but it is such an inspiring experience, that I prefer to call it “an experience”. And every newcomer and visitor to our services has agreed with this notion – The New WAM is an experience – warm, welcoming, fresh, spirited, and visibly friendly. It has been an honor to be part of its growth from the very beginning.
As the rebuilding of the JCC draws nearer, the New WAM shines as the most promising growth point for Charleston’s Jewish Community, and it is a grass roots phenomenon.
But the long shadow of Brith Sholom Beth Israel looms over this. This too has been recorded in this Forum since its inception. The present finds us having to address a “Resolution”, proposed by an ad hoc “Planning Committee” of BSBI. The text of that resolution is set out below, for you to review, and I will be blogging further on the issue today. So, as they like to say, in the warm and friendly south, y'all come back and see us!
But for now, read the resolution – look carefully at its details, and see what it means.
How the issue is decided tonight will have many implications – and will have a telling effect on the future of the New WAM, the future of Orthodox Jewish Charleston, and of the Jewish community at large.
_________________
RESOLUTION:
Be it resolved by Brith Sholom Beth Israel as follows:
In order to encourage the practice of Orthodox Judaism,
And
In recognition of the desire by (sic) a number of BSBI members to keep the Sabbath and pray at the Jewish Community Center,
1) BSBI will assist the Minyan at the JCC as part of BSBI Congregational activities as a BSBI Minyan, with rent support, as approved by the Board in the BSBI Budget, so long as the JCC Minyan is viable to justify assistance and the JCC Minyan supports BSBI services as provided herein.
2) The JCC Minyan reaffirms its support for BSBI and the main sanctuary located at 182 Rutledge Avenue.
3) The JCC Minyan will continue to support and encourage attendance at High Holiday Services, special Honors, daily minyan and special Sabbath Services at the main sanctuary on Rutledge Avenue. The JCC Minyan shall close on days and events when driving is permitted and attend services at the main sanctuary on Rutledge Avenue.
4) The JCC Minyan will conduct its activities as directed by the BSBI Board of Trustees, will not enter into any contracts or other obligations in the name of BSBI, and will participate in BSBI Fundraising efforts with all funds to be handled in accordance with BSBI procedures.
5) All BSBI members reaffirm our commitment to conduct ourselves with respect for each other and to use our best efforts to encourage warm, courteous and respectful relations among all members.
Planning Committee: (names will not be listed).
_______________
Blog comments will be accepted in the ECForum FreeZone
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