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Federation Announces Milestone $5,000,000 2022 Annual Campaign Goal
Each year, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s (JFGC) Annual Campaign is critical to fulfilling its mission as community builder and convener, fundraiser and grantor, and sustainer of Jewish life and Jewish identity for Greater Charlotte and beyond. Each year the community’s generous donations enable Federation to meet the needs that sustain our community. And each…
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JCRI’s 4th Annual Welcoming the Stranger to the Table Will Focus on Local Afghan Resettlement
A perfect storm: a pandemic, a shortage of low-income rental housing, and the arrival of evacuated Afghans needing a place of refuge. In the coming months, Charlotte will be one of six North Carolina cities to resettle Afghans, many of whom are coming under the umbrella of “humanitarian parole” rather than with refugee or SIV…
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Behind the Badge of Shalom Park Security: Security Fund Supports Comprehensive Program
A well-planned and implemented security program and well-trained security team are critical to the health and vitality of any Jewish community of any size. But for a large, multi-building campus like Shalom Park, the challenges, efforts, and cost are greater than with most. A 54-acre campus that serves as the center of Jewish life in…
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Pajama Walk at Freedom Park to Support Friendship Circle and ZABS Place
The Pajama Walk on November 14 is a community walk to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle and ZABS Place, two local nonprofits that help children and young adults with special needs and special talents realize their dreams of living purposeful lives. Friendship Circle provides social opportunities and peer mentoring for children and teens. ZABS…
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Moishe House Officially Welcomes a New Pod to South End with a Virtual Mezuzah Hanging
Members of the Moishe House community welcomed the opening of Moishe Pod Charlotte-South End and celebrated the ongoing community building of Moishe House Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 11 with a spirited panel discussion on the importance of belonging and the benefits of connecting with others with a shared identity.
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What’s Next for Generations at Shalom Park
By Karen Knoble Generations at Shalom Park is an exciting project bringing an adult living community inside the vibrant multigenerational setting of Shalom Park. “Generations” references an important Jewish value — L’Dor V’Dor (from Generation to Generation) and captures the essence and uniqueness of this project that will complete one of the visions that the…
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Jonathan Rintel Discovers Deep Family Roots
By Sandra Goldman, Hebrew Cemetery Executive Director After a year of being locked down and locked in, our country has slowly opened up again. Pleasant weather means being able to spend more time outside, and that includes being able to visit the cemetery. While cemeteries are quiet and peaceful, the grounds are now alive with…
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Hebrew Cemetery Association’s Memorial Service
By Lorrie Klemons The Zohar states, “That which constitutes a real person is the soul, the rest being only garments which cover the inner essence. When people depart this earth, they put off their outer coverings and continue to live by virtue of the soul, which is immortal.” How can we make sure that the…
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