As we arrive and get our bearings, I press ahead to go to Kahal Kodesh Beth Elohim
{KKBE}synagogue services which start at 8:00. It’s 7:45 On this ride, I find out that Downtown Charleston is a 15 minute car ride away.
The building is on one of the old small cross streets, a large white imposing neo classical style building hidden behind iron fencing. Entering through the gate a small courtyard leads to what is now the entrance.To the left are the original massive doors at least 8 feet wide and 12 feet high. They give the
impression of a castle fortress guarding against the hoards., but these are common throughout Charleston.The evening is full of song and spirit of two synagogues praying together for their annual combined service. Two Rabbis from the Reform and one from the traditional synagogue lead and sing together and present a word of wisdom related to Torah.
The most dramatic moment of the evening, though was at the end of the service when I walked over to thank the rabbi. She was busy with others, so I turned to leave and 4 rows back was my friend Tali from Silver Spring Maryland.
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