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Kicking Cancer to the Curb
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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Emily Zimmern To Receive Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award at Lion of Judah Conference
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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Bodies of 6 Hostages Recovered in Gaza, Israeli Army Says; Hostage Families Vow Mass Protest
Ron Kampeas August 31, 2024 (JTA) — The Israeli military reported that the bodies of six hostages have been recovered in the Gaza Strip, and the main group representing the families of hostage held in Gaza promised a massive protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to achieve a deal that would release the…
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Charlotte Teen Rosie Smolowitz Recognized with Canopy Housing Foundation’s YES Award. Directs Donation to Greenspon Center
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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Hostage Rescued From Tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin Father of 11 Was a Security Guard on Oct. 7
Ben Sales August 27, 2024 (JTA) — Israeli troops have rescued an Israeli hostage from southern Gaza, the military announced Tuesday, the eighth captive held by Hamas to be brought back alive by Israeli forces since Oct. 7. Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, a Bedouin Israeli and father of 11 from the southern city of Rahat,…
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Israel Attacks Hezbollah in Lebanon, Thwarting What It Said Was an Imminent Attack on Israeli Civilians
By Philissa Cramer August 25, 2024 (JTA) — Israel bombed hundreds of sites inside Lebanon and Hezbollah fired hundreds of rockets into Israel early Sunday in a sharp flare of hostilities at Israel’s northern border. Hezbollah has said for weeks that it is planning a significant attack within Israel in response to Israel’s killing in…
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Foundation of Shalom Park Announces Security Enhancements
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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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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The Levine JCC Butterfly Project Annual Homeschool Workshop
By Lori Semel and Emily Russell CJN August 2024 “This is one of the most memorable field trips I have taken my kids to,” said a homeschool parent in 2023. This is a high compliment from a homeschool parent, as this community of educators relies on various field trips to enhance their children’s learning. The…
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