Emily Zimmern To Receive Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award at Lion of Judah Conference
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist CJN September Jewish women involved in Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy are leading the charge toward a future defined by empowerment, unity, and unapologetic authenticity. Central to this mission is the Lion of Judah, an
Bodies of 6 Hostages Recovered in Gaza, Israeli Army Says; Hostage Families Vow Mass Protest
Ron Kampeas August 31, 2024 (JTA) — The Israeli military reported that the bodies of six hostages have been recovered in the Gaza Strip, and the main group representing the families of
Charlotte Teen Rosie Smolowitz Recognized with Canopy Housing Foundation’s YES Award. Directs Donation to Greenspon Center
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Charlotte Jewish News, September 2024 Rosie Smolowitz, a remarkable young leader in Charlotte, has recently been honored with the Canopy Housing Foundation’s YES Award (Youth Excellence in Service). This
Hostage Rescued From Tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin Father of 11 Was a Security Guard on Oct. 7
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ben Sales August 27, 2024 (JTA) — Israeli troops have rescued an Israeli hostage from southern Gaza, the military announced Tuesday, the eighth captive held by Hamas to be
Israel Attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon, Thwarting What It Said Was an Imminent Attack on Israeli Civilians
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Philissa Cramer August 25, 2024 (JTA) — Israel bombed hundreds of sites inside Lebanon and Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets into Israel early Sunday in a sharp flare
Foundation of Shalom Park Announces Security Enhancements
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist The Foundation of Shalom Park (FSP) is excited to announce a major capital project that will significantly enhance the security of our entire
Antisemitic Pamphlets Found Around Charlotte
Below is a statement from the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte regarding the discovery of antisemitic pamphlets found around Charlotte: Recently, a news story involving antisemitic pamphlets designed to mimic popular children’s
The Levine JCC Butterfly Project Annual Homeschool Workshop
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Lori Semel and Emily Russell CJN August 2024 “This is one of the most memorable field trips I have taken my kids to,” said a homeschool parent in
The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish Recap of the Opening Week of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — We are officially one week into the 2024 Paris Olympics, and there’s plenty of news to recap — from several Jewish medalists to security
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