In Jewish culture, sharing a meal is a way to create community and strengthen bonds with family and friends. 

In each session following schmoozing and lunch, a pre-selected volunteer participant will share an interesting story/adventure/incident in their life.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about your neighbors in the Jewish community and make new friends. 

What to know:

- Open to Jewish community members of all ages

- This is a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) event

- There is NO COST to attend

- All sessions will be at the JFS office building

Series Schedule


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Thursday 2/13/25

Speaker: Miki Karni
JFS Social Worker, a people's lover, and an Israeli who has loved Greenville for the past 8.5 years.
Title: Transforming the Turmoil: My Journey to Personal Growth


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Thursday 3/20/25

Speaker: Rob Kenner
Retired Broward County, FL Public Schools Science teacher & Guidance Counselor; a “NY Halfbacker” who moved to Travelers Rest 3.5 years ago.
Title: Mindfulness & Y’All: A Lifetime Search for Authenticity


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Sunday 5/18/25

Speaker: Jennifer Dublino
Writer for Business.com and strategic marketer, mother of five, loving wife, and friend.
Title: A Search for Deeper Meaning: My Journey into Kabbalah


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Thursday 6/19/25

Speakers: Joel / Yoel Levin
Born in Israel and raised in NYC, lived in South Korea for 20 years, and love hiking, photography, cinema, and strong coffee.
Title: Being Jewish in the Land of the Morning Calm and Koreans' fascination with Judaism/Talmud/"Jewish" education.


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Sunday 7/13/25

Speaker: Mike Ungar
Business Coach and Executive Coach, Army Veteran, 35 years of Leadership and Management Experience at Michelin.
Title: Jewish Cadets at West Point: Then and Now


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Sunday 8/10/25

Tu B'Av - A special program for The Jewish Valentine's Day

Speaker: Barbara Baum - An artist a painter, and a member of the Temple of Israel.
Love stories and love crafts


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Thursday 9/4/25

Speaker: Michele Brinn
Lifelong educator, retired Greenville Chamber of Commerce Executive, Career Advisor, and Community Volunteer. Living in Greenville since 1990. Member of Congregation Beth Israel.
Title: Furry Friends and Open Doors


11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch & Share Thursday 11/13/25

Speaker: Tami Blumenfield, PhD, MLIS
Anthropologist, Filmmaker, Educator, Mother, and Synagogue Librarian. living in Greenville since 2012.
Title: Different Way of Life? Love and Community in Mosuo Families in China's Himalayan Foothills, from an American Researcher's Perspective


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