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By Chris Guidice After hearing the chant of “Bring Him Home” reverberate throughout the venue at the Democratic National Convention, Rachel Goldberg-Polin spoke eloquently to her son, Hersh, then held in captivity in Gaza, and the rest of the 109 hostages when she said, “The time is now! Hersh, if you can hear us, we…

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By Dave Press Moishe House is thrilled to announce the opening of Moishe Pod Charlotte, which officially launched on Oct. 1, 2024, in the vibrant NoDa neighborhood. This latest iteration of Moishe House programming in Charlotte provides a welcoming space for young adults to connect, engage, and build lasting friendships within our Jewish community. At…

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By Mary Eshet The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center at Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to announce organizational changes which position the center for greater impact and reach as it continues its work to combat hate, expand Holocaust education, and advocate for social justice. “The center has achieved more than I…

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By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist As we near the anniversary of October 7, 2023, and continue to grapple with its effects, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte and The Jewish Agency for Israel are partnering together for the “Hinneini” project, a powerful artistic initiative uniting Jewish communities across seas in a shared act of remembrance.…

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By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist After a thorough search that considered over 100 candidates, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Kolett as our new chief executive officer. Adam joins us in Charlotte with his wife, Francine Safdeye, and their three children, Matan, Aviva, and Noa. A proud…

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By Talia Goldman Celebrate the Tatas: Kicking Cancer to the Curb For the past 11 years, with the exception of a COVID-19-induced hiatus in 2020, the North Carolina Adult Soccer Association (NCASA) and Celebrate the Tatas have partnered to host the Celebrate the Tatas Tournament of Champions. This creative, community-driven initiative, officially called the Celebrate…

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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 affinity group of dedicated Jewish women leaders who make significant contributions to their communities. This January,…

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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, recognizes area youth who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in their communities. The YES Award was created to…

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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 lobby. This project represents the latest effort in the ongoing commitment to implementing robust security measures for the Shalom Park campus…

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