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. Army veteran, longtime Temple Israel leader, and dedicated educator, Irving
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
Bearing Witness: “October 8” Documentary Invites Dialogue in Charlotte
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, a surge of antisemitic incidents unfolded across the United States. The documentary October 8, originally titled October
Shoah Foundation Widens Its Mandate To Collect Testimonies About Contemporary Antisemitism, Too
By Grace Gilson (JTA), April 27, 2025 — For decades, the USC Shoah Foundation has amassed testimonies of Holocaust survivors, with the goal of preserving stories before they cannot be told firsthand.
Noa Argamani, ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt mong Over a Dozen Jews on 2025 TIME 100 List
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
How Your Matzah Gets Made: A Peek Inside the Streit’s Factory
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Joseph Strauss (New York Jewish Week) April 7, 2025 Streit’s, the kosher food company that’s best known for its matzah, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And
Hebrew High Has a New Director and New Vision
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Unless you have a teenager in your life, you may not be aware of an amazing program for Jewish teens that has been thriving for over 25 years. Hebrew
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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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