ShalomFest is back and better than ever! Returning for its 12th year following a four-year hiatus, this favorite community event will feature choir performances; Israeli dancing demonstrations; exhibits on Israel, Jewish history and customs; a mock Jewish wedding; presentations on Judaism and inter-faith topics. Traditional food, pastries, drinks, and giftable items will be available for purchase.
Schedule:
11:15 - 11:45 - Temple of Israel Choir
Dr. Laura Becker
Topic: Songs celebrating Jewish heritage
Sanctuary
11:30 - 12:00 - Space Torah Film
Greenville Jewish Film Festival
Topic: Space Torah, a film by Verissima Productions, Inc.
Room 3
12:00 - 12:30 - Passover Seder
Rabbi Sam Rose
Topic: Passover Seder enactment
Social Hall
12:45 - 1:30 - Keynote Speaker
Dr. Diane Vecchio, Professor Emerita Furman University
Topic: Peddlers, Merchants, Manufacturers - The Impact of Jewish Entrepreneurs on the Upstate
Sanctuary
1:00 - 1:30 - Space Torah Film
Greenville Jewish Film Festival
Topic: Space Torah, a film by Verissima Productions, Inc.
Room 3
2:00 - 3:00 - Interfaith Choir
Dr. Laura Becker
Topic: Give my Regards to Jewish Broadway
Sanctuary
3:00 - 3:30 - Space Torah Film
Greenville Jewish Film Festival
Topic: Space Torah, a film by Verissima Productions, Inc.
Room 3
3:15 - 3:45 - Jewish Wedding
Rabbi Sam Rose
Topic: Jewish Wedding Experience
Sanctuary
Outdoor Entertainment Schedule:
11:00 - 11:30 - Dancers
Charlotte Israeli Dancers
11:30 - 12:30 - Music
Bandana Klezmer Band
12:30 -1:00 - Dancers
Charlotte Israeli Dancers
1:00 - 2:00 - Music
Bandana Klezmer Band
2:00 - 2:30 - Dancers
Greenville International Folk Dancers
2:30 - 3:30 - Music
Bandana Klezmer Band
3:30 - 4:00 - Dancers
Greenville International Folk Dancers
Admission: Free