Lauren Rothman Named Managing Director of Hadassah Super South
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Rothman will oversee the operation of 46 Hadassah chapters in 12 southern states NEW YORK, NY — Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is pleased to announce that Lauren Rothman has been named Managing Director of Hadassah Super
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Program and Warns Israelis to Expect Counterattack
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Philissa Cramer June 12, 2025 (JTA) — This is a developing story and will be updated. Israel announced that it has launched a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Standing Up, Speaking Out: Jewish Federation Joins the Second Annual North Carolina Jewish Day of Advocacy
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist This past Wednesday, June 4, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte joined with over 30 Jewish leaders, advocates, and professionals from across the state
Bridging Divides: Charlotte’s Student-to-Student Program Builds Empathy, One Story at a Time
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center at Queens University is now inviting Jewish high school students to apply for its 2025–2026 Student to Student cohort — a program that doesn’t
Tikkun Olam in Action: Combating Antisemitism Through Service
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Submitted by NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster When disaster strikes, we often ask: “How can I help?” For many in Charlotte’s Jewish community, that question has led to
Irving Bienstock, Beloved Holocaust Survivor and Charlotte Jewish Leader, Dies at 98
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Lori Semel Irving Bienstock’s life traced a remarkable path from Nazi Germany to a long legacy of service and leadership within Charlotte’s Jewish community. A Holocaust survivor, U.S.
Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance to Hold “Ride to Remember” in Charlotte
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Mary Eshet Stay tuned for the exciting sound of Jewish motorcyclists this June! The Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center is thrilled that the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance
Understanding the Resettlement Crisis: A Charlotte Forum on Policy and Local Impact
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Amy Lefkof Recent executive orders and policy changes by the current administration have dramatically reshaped the national refugee resettlement landscape, significantly affecting local immigrant communities and the Charlotte
Sandra Goldman’s Next Chapter at Hebrew Cemetery
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Kevin Levine On any given day at the Hebrew Cemetery, you might spot Sandra Goldman walking the grounds, chatting with a family, or checking in with staff about
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The Charlotte Jewish News is a monthly (except July) publication dedicated to informing, representing, and engaging the Greater Charlotte Jewish community. The CJN reports on news and upcoming events of the local Jewish agencies, accomplishments of the members of the local Jewish community, and stories about Jewish holidays and events in Charlotte, the U.S., and Israel.
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