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Jewish Community Relations Council Takes Flight
Listen to this article: https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JCRC-Takes-Flight.mp3 By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC), in conjunction with The Jewish Federations of North America, recently embarked on an organized fly-in to Washington, D.C., where they met with members of Congress and their staff to advocate on behalf of our community. This united…
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Biden Predicts Ceasefire by Monday, Though Hamas and Israel Seem Skeptical
By Ron Kampeas February 27, 2024 (JTA) — President Joe Biden says an Israel-Hamas ceasefire is “close” and that it could come as soon as next Monday. But Israel, Hamas and Qatar have all thrown cold water on Biden’s optimism, saying a deal remains possible but does not appear to be close. Qatar is hosting…
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Center for Jewish Education Presents the 2024 Jewish Book Festival
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Book-Festival-CJN-February.mp3 By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist February 2024 This March, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Center for Jewish Education will be hosting the 2024 Jewish Book Festival. Mark your calendars for three enriching evenings spotlighting renowned authors and their narratives. Through their compelling books, we will delve into the…
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Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Announces Sandra Goldman Cemetery Beautification Endowment
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sandra-Goldman-Endowment-Article-Feb-CJN_mp3.mp3 February CJN Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Executive Director Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community (FCJC) proudly announces the establishment of a new endowment, the Sandra Goldman Cemetery Beautification Endowment. Established by anonymous donors, the endowment has been created to recognize the inspirational work and commitment of Sandra Goldman…
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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Launches 2024 Annual Campaign
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Federation-Launches-Annual-Campaign-CJN-February.mp3 By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist Charlotte Jewish News, February 2024 The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s mission stands firm — to serve as the heart of the community, nurture Jewish identity, cultivate a passionate understanding of Israel, and act as the central force in philanthropy for the greater Charlotte…
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Robert Kraft’s Foundation To Combat Antisemitism To Run 30-Second Super Bowl Ad
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c60d8474-bb00-11ee-8e1e-0242ac120002_mp3.mp3 By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) January 24, 2024 — As reports of antisemitism have surged since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Jewish groups have sought to spotlight the issue through rallies, news coverage, billboards and social media campaigns. Next month, it will receive airtime during the year’s most-watched television broadcast:…
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“Barbenheimer,” “Maestro” and “The Zone of Interest” Lead Large Crop of Jewish-Inspired Oscar Nominations
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Oscars-Post.mp3 By Andrew Lapin (JTA), January 23, 2024 – The year’s biggest movie phenomenon was a one-two punch of blockbusters with Jewish roots — and they both came up big at Tuesday’s Oscar nominations. “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s biopic of the Jewish “father of the atomic bomb,” led the year’s nominations with…
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Harvey Keitel, Jonah Hauer-King Star In “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” a Holocaust Love Story Coming to Peacock
Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tattooist-of-Auschwitz.mp3 By Shira Bartov (JTA) January 17, 2024 — The story of real Auschwitz survivor Lali Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was forced to tattoo numbers on his fellow inmates and implausibly fell in love with a girl he was tattooing, is coming to TV on May 2. “The Tattooist of…
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When Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Taught My Dad to Pray With His Feet
Rabbi Mordecai Rubin (Courtesy Shuly Rubin Schwartz) January 14, 2024 (JTA) — Abraham Joshua Heschel, whose 50th yahrzeit we marked this past year, was for almost 30 years a member of the faculty at The Jewish Theological Seminary, which I lead. There he inspired many to incorporate traditional Jewish learning, observance and values into their…
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