Feeding Hope: The Vital Role of JFS Food Pantry in Charlotte’s Jewish Community
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Shira Firestone In the greater Charlotte area, an already pressing issue of food insecurity has further escalated, affecting the lives of many within our Jewish community. Exacerbated by recent inflation and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, this
Itay Chen, 19, American-Israeli Soldier Missing Since Oct. 7, Is Confirmed Dead by IDF
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn (JTA) March 13, 2024 — Israel’s military announced the death of an American-Israeli soldier who had been missing since Oct. 7, ending months of uncertainty during which his parents
Shalom Park Freedom School: A Decade of Community Growth and Tikkun Olam
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Listen to this article https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shalom-Park-Freedom-School.mp3 By Amy Lefkof March 2024 After 12 summers, the Shalom Park Freedom School (SPFS) project has come to an end. Shalom Park Freedom School
Jewish Community Relations Council Takes Flight
Listen to this article: https://charlottejewishnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/JCRC-Takes-Flight.mp3 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC), in conjunction with The Jewish Federations of North America, recently embarked
Biden Predicts Ceasefire by Monday, Though Hamas and Israel Seem Skeptical
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 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,
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 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 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
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 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn February CJN Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Executive Director Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community (FCJC) proudly announces the establishment of a new
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Launches 2024 Annual Campaign
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 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
Robert Kraft’s Foundation To Combat Antisemitism To Run 30-Second Super Bowl Ad
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 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
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The Charlotte Jewish News is a monthly (except July) publication dedicated to informing, representing, and engaging the Greater Charlotte Jewish community. The CJN reports on news and upcoming events of the local Jewish agencies, accomplishments of the members of the local Jewish community, and stories about Jewish holidays and events in Charlotte, the U.S., and Israel.
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