Jewish Heritage Collection Panel Discussion: Growing up Jewish in Beaufort

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Title:

Jewish Heritage Collection Panel Discussion: Growing up Jewish in Beaufort

Date:

1998

Interviewer:

Rosengarten, Dale, 1948-

Interviewee:

Lipton, Joseph;Farbstein, Stanley;Greenly, Michael;Sturman, Gerrie Lipson;Keyserling, Thomas

Description:

“Growing up Jewish in Beaufort” is a panel discussion held in 1998 at the Jewish Historical Society of South Carolina’s fall meeting held in Beaufort, South Carolina. Beaufort natives Joseph Lipton, Stanley Farbstein, Michael Greenly, Gerrie Lipson Sturman, and Thomas Keyserling share childhood memories from the 1920s through the 1960s. Topics addressed include antisemitism, assimilation, and the transition from Orthodox to Conservative practices in Beth Israel. The panelists recall rabbis and lay leaders who served the congregation, and identify Jewish merchants, tradesmen, and professionals.

Collection Title:

Jewish Heritage Collection Oral Histories

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Oral Histories

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Beth Israel (Beaufort, S. C.)

Topical Subject:

Jews--South Carolina--Charleston--Religious life, Jewish businesspeople--South Carolina--Beaufort--History, Jews--South Carolina--Charleston--Social life and customs, Jewish merchants--South Carolina--Beaufort--History, Antisemitism--South Carolina--Beaufort--History

S.C. County:

Beaufort County (S.C.)

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

MSS 1035-204

Date Digital:

2019-09-23

Digitization Specifications:

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Format:

audio/mpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Copyright © Jewish Heritage Collection

Access Statement:

All rights reserved.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

246436