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 prestigious award, established in 2019,…

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 brought back alive by Israeli…

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 of hostilities at Israel’s northern…

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 campus: the Shalom Park security…

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 books placed at several “Little…

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 2023. This is a high…

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 threats against Israel’s delegation. Let’s…

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Center for Jewish Education proudly celebrates the remarkable career and enduring legacy of Debby Block as she announces her retirement from her role…

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — A viral video of a purported Hamas threat to the Summer Olympics is actually the work of a Russian disinformation outlet, researchers said. In the video, which circulated in…

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Ben Sales July 24, 2024 (JTA) — In a defiant speech to the U.S. Congress, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting in Gaza until Israel achieves “total victory” over Hamas and, in the…