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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Grace Gilson (JTA) — Former Israeli hostage Noa Argamani and Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt were included along with over a dozen Jews in Time Magazine’s 100 “Most Influential” list this year. Their inclusion — in the “Leaders”
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Hebrew High Has a New Director and New Vision
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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Mission Trip To Mexico City
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Charlotte Rouchouze The Charlotte Jewish News, March, 2025 One of the things I appreciate most about Judaism is the incredible richness of our holiday calendar. These beautiful festivals
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