ShalomFest

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