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Antisemitic Pamphlets Found Around Charlotte
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 Free Library” locations in our community. This story, aired by WSOC-TV, is a stark reminder of the persistent…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Debby Block
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 as program coordinator at the Center for Jewish Education. Born in Ohio and later moving to Montreal, Canada at the age…
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Federation’s Advocacy Transforms Antisemitic Incident into Catalyst for School Reform
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist In a case that underscores the pervasive nature of antisemitism, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte played a pivotal role in advocating for a young boy who endured relentless antisemitic bullying at school by connecting his family with the resources required to enact real change. The boy, who is not…
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Governor Cooper Signs SHALOM Act Into Law
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist In a historic moment for North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper signed the SHALOM Act into law, accompanied by representatives of Jewish communities across the state, including Tair Giudice, chief impact officer, and Douglas Greene, government relations and public affairs associate, who attended on behalf of Jewish Federation of Greater…
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Generous Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation Will Allow OneTable Expansion in the Carolinas
New Partnership Represents a Significant Investment for Meaningful and Strategic Growth May 30, 2024 — OneTable, a North American nonprofit organization that empowers people in their 20s and 30s to envision new rituals and build community through Shabbat dinner, today announced it has received a generous grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF), which represents…
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The Charlotte Jewish News Celebrates Jewish Youth With Inaugural Showcase
The Charlotte Jewish News is excited to debut a new opportunity to celebrate the experiences of the Jewish youth in our community with our inaugural Celebrating Jewish Youth Showcase. The Showcase is an expansion of previous years’ Celebrating Jewish Youth Essay Contest, in recognition that there are many forms of expression that excite our youth…
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Advocacy in Action: Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s JCRC Leading the Charge
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist Through strategic engagement with local representatives and active advocacy in legislative matters, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the advocacy and public affairs arm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC), is effecting real change and garnering crucial support for bills that safeguard Jewish interests and promote humanitarian…
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17th Annual Sam Strause Golf Tournament to Benefit Levine JCC Oasis Program
By Anne Douglas Miller The 17th Annual Sam Strause Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on August 12 at Raintree Country Club. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers that the Levine JCC hosts every year, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the Levine JCC Oasis Program. The tournament is played in honor of…
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Federation Welcomes David Hazony to 2024 Annual Meeting
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC) will hold its annual meeting on Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts at Shalom Park. Federation is delighted to welcome David Hazony as the guest speaker for this year’s event. Hazony is an esteemed…
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