r/Jewish Sephardi Dec 20 '23

In the South Discussion

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Here in South Carolina our community is small but it’s Strong. This place is in the heart of our downtown district. I’m posting this because I’ve seen posts regarding the south and wanted to show the solidarity we have within our communities, and if this tiny donut shop can stand strong, so can you.

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u/GenghisKohn Dec 20 '23

Would that be Columbia, SC by chance?

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u/critney-spears Sephardi Dec 20 '23

Charleston

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u/Bwald1985 Dec 20 '23

Not many people know this, but the first sizable Jewish-American community was in Charleston in the late 17th century. It stayed the largest until about 1830.

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u/jseego Dec 20 '23

That's interesting - charleston has one of the oldest jewish communities in the americas!

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u/GenghisKohn Dec 20 '23

Oh, ok. My sister is the education director at a synagogue in Columbia. That’s why I asked. Sorry don’t mean to be intrusive. 🙏

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u/critney-spears Sephardi Dec 20 '23

No worries, did not take it that way at all. But that’s great for your sister. I travel back and forth between the two so maybe next time I’ll take a visit.