Rabbi Brad Bloom M.S.W. DD is the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Yam in Hilton Head, SC. He writes a newspaper column on religion in the world.
Brad Bloom
By Brad Bloom
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Community Meet The Red State Jews Taking A Stand Against Immigration Crackdowns
It was my first Red State protest demonstration. The fact that about 120 people showed up on the streets of bustling Bluffton, SC was truly a m’chayah — truly life enhancing. We gathered together, religious and community leaders and activists, to protest a decision that the Sheriff of Beaufort County made by applying to the…
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Community Radical Inclusivity In The Red States: A Look Inside Hilton Head’s Small But Thriving Jewish Community
Hilton Head, South Carolina has earned a worldwide reputation for its top flight golf courses and as a paradise for spectacular beaches. Yet, this community, commonly referred to as the Low Country, has a history that goes back to the Civil War period. Hilton Head Island became the Union’s southern headquarters during the war, and…
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