Israel and Edith Altman Family Endowed/Annual Scholarship for Jewish Studies

Arlene Altman, Charles Altman, and Sam Altman have established two scholarships at the College of Charleston in honor and in memory of their parents, Edith and Israel Altman. Edith and Israel Altman were immigrants arriving into the United States of America in 1920; she from the Ukraine, and he from Poland. Israel Altman established a furniture business with his brothers, which operated in downtown Charleston under the name of Altman’s Furniture Company from 1928 to 2005, and Charles Realty Company, Inc. The business was supported by a variety of customers including those from the African American community.

Israel and Edith Altman were married in 1939 and were very active in Synagogue Emanu-EL and were very observant in their Jewish Faith. Their faith was a major factor in the manner in which they lived their lives, the way they ran their business, and the guidance they provided for their children and grandchildren. Education was important, as neither had the means to attend a school of higher education.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe your coursework with the Jewish Studies Program and/or your involvement with CofC Hillel.