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The Leon Levine Foundation Expands to $2 Billion, Launches Bold NextChapter of Strategic Giving
CHARLOTTE, NC — July 8, 2025 The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF), one of the Southeast’s leading philanthropic institutions, today announced a major milestone: its assets are now $2 billion, nearly tripling in size since 2023. This extraordinary growth is a direct result of the profound generosity of Leon Levine, the Family Dollar Stores founder, entrepreneur,…
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Lauren Rothman Named Managing Director of Hadassah Super South
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 South, responsible for the operation of 46 Hadassah chapters comprising more than 15,000 Hadassah members in…
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Standing Up, Speaking Out: Jewish Federation Joins the Second Annual North Carolina Jewish Day of Advocacy
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 for the second annual North Carolina Jewish Day of Advocacy. Held in Raleigh at the General Assembly, the event brought together delegations from Jewish communities across…
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Tikkun Olam in Action: Combating Antisemitism Through Service
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 hands-on service and deeply meaningful partnerships. This spring, NECHAMA – Jewish Response to Disaster partnered with Temple Israel’s Men’s Club Shabbat to spotlight a growing alliance…
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Irving Bienstock, Beloved Holocaust Survivor and Charlotte Jewish Leader, Dies at 98
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 spent his life sharing lessons shaped by hardship, service, and faith. He died peacefully on May…
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Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance to Hold “Ride to Remember” in Charlotte
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 (JMA) has selected the center as the recipient of the Ride to Remember’s (R2R) annual charity. Donations will support the important work of the Greenspon Center…
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Understanding the Resettlement Crisis: A Charlotte Forum on Policy and Local Impact
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 organizations that serve them. These measures include an indefinite suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, a halt to federal funding for resettlement services, and the…
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Sandra Goldman’s Next Chapter at Hebrew Cemetery
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 an upcoming burial. Though she is stepping down from her role as director after 16 years, Sandra isn’t going far. She is transitioning into the role…
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Bearing Witness: “October 8” Documentary Invites Dialogue in Charlotte
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 H8TE, delves into this unsettling rise, examining how antisemitism has manifested on college campuses, social media platforms, and in public discourse. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker…
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