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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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Senator Marshall Rauch, North Carolina’s Longest-Serving Senator, Dies at 102
GASTONIA (March 18, 2025) – Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch, 102, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on March 18, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on February 2, 1923 in Manhattan, New York, Senator Rauch was the son of the late Tillie Wohl Rauch and Nathan Allen Rauch. Widely and affectionately called by…
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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Mission Trip To Mexico City
By Jon Kulbersh What can we learn from Jewish communities worldwide? In March, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC) led an impactful mission trip with 18 community members to Mexico City, offering a firsthand look at a deeply engaged Jewish community. This was an eye-opening experience—not just in seeing Judaism thriving outside of the U.S.,…
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From Shabbat to Shenanigans: “Bad Shabbos” Brings Big Laughs to Charlotte!
Feb. 26, 2025 Opening night of the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival was filled with non-stop laughter as the fast-paced comedy “Bad Shabbos” played to a sold-out crowd. Now, Menemsha Films is bringing this award-winning hit back to Charlotte for a theatrical run at The Independent Picture House from March 4-13. If you missed it at…
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ZABS Place Receives $500,000 Gift in Honor of Sam Ebersman
By Charlie Gale Sam’s Fund, a foundation established by Sam Ebersman’s parents, recently made a generous contribution of $500,000 to ZABS Place to provide training for candidates in its job training and job placement program. The fund’s purpose is to honor Sam by helping young adults with developmental challenges build lives with purpose and meaning.…
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Camp Judaea and Young Judaea Teens Launch Tikkun Olam Program in Hendersonville, N.C.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn HENDERSONVILLE, NC Camp Judaea and Young Judaea Teens (YJ Teens) completed a pilot Tikkun Olam program during Presidents Day weekend in Western North Carolina. Twenty teens from across the South, including five from North Carolina, engaged in critical Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in the region. Since early October, NECHAMA has been on…
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Federation Announces Additional Ways To Make a Difference in 2025
By Jessica Goldfarb Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s (JFGC) 2025 Annual Campaign, the primary funding vehicle of Federation’s efforts to enhance Jewish life in Charlotte, officially kicked off January 30 at the 2025 Super Event. Alongside the annual Campaign which funds educational programming, opportunities for engagement, and supports more than 70 beneficiary agencies across greater…
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Erez Kaganovitz Brings Powerful Stories to Charlotte as Israeli Artist-in-Residence
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC) is excited to announce that Erez Kaganovitz, founder of the acclaimed “Humans of Tel Aviv” project, will be the featured Israeli artist-in-residence for 2025. From March 1 to 4, Erez will share his passion for photography and storytelling with the Charlotte Jewish community,…
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