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Making an Impact: Seeing Auschwitz Exhibit in Charlotte
By Mary Eshet Auschwitz was the largest center of human extermination in the history of mankind. As record numbers of visitors explore this historic site in Poland today, a new opportunity has emerged to bring the historical and societal repercussions of Auschwitz to the world. “Seeing Auschwitz” is the world’s first touring photographic exhibit that…
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13 Israeli Hostages Are Freed From Gaza as Ceasefire Holds; More Expected in Coming Days
By Gabe Friedman This is a developing story. (JTA) November 24, 2023 — Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages into Egypt on Friday, a sign that the four-day ceasefire brokered between Israel and the terror group that runs Gaza was holding. Ten Thai nationals and one Filipino national were also released in a surprise additional deal…
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Deal To Release Dozens of Hostages Appears to Be Close, US, Israel and Qatar All Say
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) November 21, 2023 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called special meetings of his war cabinet, security council and full government for Tuesday evening, in the clearest sign yet of an imminent deal to free at least some of the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. The terror group…
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National Jewish Groups Put Out the Call for a Massive “March for Israel” in DC on Nov. 14
By Ron Kampeas Editor’s Note: See the end of this post for a special message from Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s CEO, Sue Worrell and president, Risa Miller regarding the November 14 march. WASHINGTON (JTA), November 6, 2023 — National Jewish organizations are calling on Jews from around the country to travel to Washington, D.C.,…
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Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Raising Funds for Israel Emergency Campaign
The Charlotte Jewish News, November 2023 As we live through one of the darkest moments of Israel’s history, Jewish Federations across North America are working together to collectively raise $500 million to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs in Israel as well as the longer term rebuilding and rehabilitation needs in the months and years…
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution Condemning Hamas Oct. 7 Massacres
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) October 25, 2023 — In its first action under its new speaker, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly condemned the deadly invasion of Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7, which launched Israel’s current war against the terror group in Gaza. “With the most cosponsors of any resolution ever, this measure…
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“An Inflection Point in History”: Biden Says Assisting Israel and Ukraine Is Necessary To Preserve Democracy
Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA), October 19, 2023 — President Joe Biden delivered a rare Oval Office address asking Americans to back assistance to Israel and Ukraine in the name of preserving democracy across the globe. “We’re facing an inflection point in history,” Biden said Thursday in the roughly 15-minute address, delivered just hours after he…
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Israel Emergency Campaign: Operation Swords of Iron
Message from Risa Miller, JFGC President and Sue Worrel, JFGC CEO Like Jewish communities across the globe, our greater Charlotte community is reeling from the shock and pain of the attacks on Israel. Our hearts ache for those who were killed and injured, the kidnapped hostages desperate to return home, and the collective pain of Israel…
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Biden: Hamas Attack Is Moment When Pure, Unadulterated Evil Is Unleashed Upon The World’
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Joe Biden issued a forceful condemnation of Hamas, and pledged American support for Israel, as he announced that the number of American dead from the terror group’s invasion of Israel is now 14. As many as 20 Americans are missing, according to the White House. In an address…
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