The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/south-carolina/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:22:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png South Carolina | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/south-carolina/ 32 32 South Carolina Holocaust council roils after chair truncates rabbi’s ‘political’ remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-carolina-holocaust-council-roils-after-chair-truncates-rabbis-political-remarks/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:59:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3474766 At least one member resigns when part of a speech attacking contemporary policies - including book bans and denying aid to refugees - is cut from a TV broadcast of a memorial event

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]]> South Carolina school district bans graphic novel about local Holocaust survivors https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-carolina-school-district-bans-graphic-novel-about-local-holocaust-survivors/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373443 Author of 'We Survived the Holocaust' says he's 'shocked, appalled and dismayed' as authorities cite new state guidelines on which books are 'appropriate' for middle schoolers

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]]> Trump wins South Carolina’s GOP primary, beating Nikki Haley in her home state https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-wins-south-carolinas-gop-primary-beating-nikki-haley-in-her-home-state/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:49:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3231816 Despite again losing to former US president, his onetime UN ambassador vows to fight on, saying 'I don't believe Donald Trump can beat Joe Biden'

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]]> Despite 2 losses, Nikki Haley claims victory so far in Republican presidential race https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-2-losses-nikki-haley-claims-victory-so-far-in-republican-presidential-race/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:56:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3209128 Underdog tells supporters funding is still pouring in for her attempt to wrestle GOP nomination away from Trump; campaign sees home state of South Carolina as next battleground

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]]> Southern kvells: New cookbook highlights South Carolina’s Jewish history and cuisine https://www.timesofisrael.com/southern-kvells-new-cookbook-highlights-south-carolinas-jewish-history-and-cuisine/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:33:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3082259 Out this week, 'Kugels and Collards' is a collection of essays and recipes by Jews of the Palmetto State exploring memories and dishes from the distant past through today

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]]> Year after ban, US school district to bring back novel about antisemitic blood libel https://www.timesofisrael.com/year-after-ban-us-school-district-to-bring-back-novel-about-antisemitic-blood-libel/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:43:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3064938 South Carolina district originally pulled 'The Fixer' by Jewish author Bernard Malamud after concerns by conservative group Moms for Liberty over 'controversial' content

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]]> US school district removes classic novel ‘The Fixer,’ about a 1911 blood libel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-school-district-removes-classic-novel-the-fixer-about-a-1911-blood-libel/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:38:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055948 Jewish author Bernard Malamud's book on antisemitism has been challenged before and led to a Supreme Court decision on book bans. Now, a South Carolina mom wants it gone again

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]]> Charleston rabbi resigns, leaving South Carolina over anti-LGBTQ legislation https://www.timesofisrael.com/charleston-rabbi-resigns-leaving-south-carolina-over-anti-lgbtq-legislation/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3039490 Greg Kanter, one of three rabbis at historic Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation, tells community his family will move 'to a place that will not target us and our human rights'

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]]> Heckler dubs DeSantis ‘f**king fascist’; Florida gov. says will win against ‘agenda’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/heckler-dubs-desantis-fking-fascist-during-speech-on-florida-education/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:32:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027086 During speech on education, Republican presidential nominee hopeful vows his state will 'beat people like that on policy'

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]]> After killing 21 in Florida, Hurricane Ian delivering second blow to South Carolina https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-21-dead-in-florida-as-hurricane-ian-deals-subsequent-blow-to-south-carolina/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:18:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846246 Biden warns that storm will rank among 'worst in nation's history,' urges residents to heed safety instructions as category 1 hurricane makes landfall in Georgetown

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]]> South Carolina warns financial firm Morningstar over ostensible anti-Israel bias https://www.timesofisrael.com/south-carolina-warns-financial-firm-morningstar-over-ostensible-anti-israel-bias/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:01:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2838966 US state threatens to cut ties with leading investment research company out of 'solidarity with Israel'; company denies any prejudice

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]]> Charleston church shooter’s death sentence upheld https://www.timesofisrael.com/charleston-church-shooters-death-sentence-upheld/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2606116&preview=true&preview_id=2606116 Federal appeals court says Dylann Roof's 2015 slaying of 9 black worshipers qualifies him for the 'harshest penalty that a just society can impose'

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]]> US East Coast on alert as Hurricane Isaias slams into North Carolina https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-east-coast-on-alert-as-hurricane-isaias-slams-into-north-carolina/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:52:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2360591 Category 1 storm with 140 kph winds set to also reach South Carolina, Washington, Philadelphia and New York; Florida escaped after Isaias hit Caribbean islands

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]]> Biden wins South Carolina, aims for Super Tuesday momentum https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-wins-south-carolina-aims-for-super-tuesday-momentum/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 05:47:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2249909 Former US vice president pauses Sanders' momentum, scoring well with African Americans ahead of crucial contest in 14 states; Tom Steyer drops out of race

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]]> Biden projected to win South Carolina primary, snapping Sanders’s streak https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-projected-to-win-south-carolina-primary-snapping-sanders-streak/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:30:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2249847 Former vice president scores major victory in must-win state, as front-runner senator focuses on taking big enough delegate lead on Super Tuesday to all but clinch nomination

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