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Vol. 38, No. 10

Tishrei­Cheshvan 5777

November 2016

TV Star Joshua Malina On Being a Mensch in Hollywood FEDERATION MAIN EVENT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7:30 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL Whether you know him best as Will Bailey in “West Wing” or David Rosen in “Scandal,” you’ll want to meet Joshua Malina for who he is … a real mensch. A Jew is who he is, acting is what he does. The 2017 Main Event “How to Remain a Mensch in Hollywood” starring Joshua Malina will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 PM at Temple Israel. The evening will be a true kick­off for the Jewish Federation 2017 An­ nual Campaign According to Main Event co­ chairs Debra and David Van Glish, “We are so excited to spend an evening with Josh Malina. Some of us have already spent countless hours with him in our living rooms watching Scandal and West Wing. While these shows do provide entertainment value, we are more looking for­ ward to hearing him live, dis­ cussing Jewish issues that are meaningful and topical. The Main Event this year will be a blast – you do not want to miss out.” First let us tell you about our speaker Joshua Malina who plays David Rosen, the morally con­ flicted attorney general of the United States on “Scandal,” the hit television show by Shonda Rhimes, will be our featured speaker. After graduating from Yale University with a B.A. in Theater Studies, Joshua Malina made his professional acting

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debut in the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin’s “A Few Good Men.” He went on to star as Je­ remy Goodwin in Sorkin’s criti­ cally acclaimed television series “Sports Night.” Later, Joshua co­ starred as Will Bailey in Sorkin’s multi­Emmy winning show “The West Wing.” Other Sorkin credits include the hit features “The American President” and “Mal­ ice.” For three seasons, Joshua por­ trayed multi­millionaire Peter Alpert on USA Network’s hit “In Plain Sight.” Joshua’s film credits include the comedy “A View from the Top” with Gwyneth Paltrow and Mike Meyers, “In the Line of Fire” with Clint Eastwood, and “Bulworth” with Warren Beatty and Halle Berry. Joshua currently co­stars on ABC’s hit drama “Scandal.” A co­creator of Bravo’s hit

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show “Celebrity Poker Show­ down,” Joshua recently wrote, produced, and co­starred in the comic web series “Backwash.” Co­stars in the project include Jon Hamm, Michael Ian Black, Sarah Silverman, Hank Azaria, and many others. So what’s “menschy” about Josh Malina? Joshua has been ac­ tive in Jewish affairs for some time. He appeared in the Jewish Federation’s “Live Generously” campaign, and starred in a video preparing Jewish high school stu­ dents for the possibility of facing an anti­Israel climate on college campuses. In an appearance on “Celebrity Jeopardy,” Joshua won $50,000 for Bet Tzedek, a pro bono law firm in Los Angeles, and in July he took Mazon’s SNAP Food Stamp Challenge. Over the last few years, Joshua has spoken at dozens of Federation’s and Hillel’s across the country. Who’s Going? Join Main Event Co­Chairs David Debra Van Glish, 2017 Campaign Chair Jeff Turk, and the members of our dynamic Main Event Host Committee: Stan and Judy August, Amy Augustine, Craig and Jill Balick, John and Gail Baron, Milton and Arlene Berkman, Brian and

Glenda Bernhardt, Sam and Nancy Bernstein, Jeff and Lee Bierer, Elliot and Melanie Brown, Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosen­ berg, David Cohen, George and Andrea Cronson, Arlene Davis, George and Stephanie DiPaolo, John and Talli Dippold, Glenn and Roni Fishkin, David and Stephanie Gitlin, Slade and Stacey Goldstein, Leon and Jennifer Golynsky, Jeff and Bari Gorelick, Todd and Stacy Gore­ lick, Jeff and Lauren Halperin, Andrew and Jill Halverstam, Neil and Sharyn Handelsman, Kurt and Marcie Jacobs, Brian and Raizel Kahn, Robert and Moira Klein, Cary Bernstein and Alan Kronovet, David and Jamie Krusch, Jon and Sara Kulbersh, Eric and Susan Lerner, Mark and Alison Lerner, Howard and Julie Levine, Adam and Kim Levy, Harrison and Annie Lord, Gabe and Stephanie Mathless, David and Risa Miller, Darren and Staci Mond, Ed and Jill Newman, Rich Osborne, Lee and Wendy Pake, Guy and Audrey Pearlman, Mark and Harriet Perlin, Adam and Wendy Petricoff, David and Karen Ransenberg, Andrew and Jen Rosen, Bernie and Susan Sandler, Jason and Jen Schwartz, Zack and Sarah Schwartz, Linda Seigel, David and Julie Sheffer, Marc and Mattye Silverman, Kevin Levine and Louis Sinkoe, Ira and Stacey Slomka, Jason and Karen Spiegler, David and Kirstin Swimmer, Jason and Jamie Tanenbaum, Mike and Judie Van Glish, Melissa Van Glish, Mark and Amy Vitner, Ron and Janice Weiner, Gary and Bonnie Wilson, Marc and Kim Wojnowich, Joe and Marisa Zeibert, Bill and Angie Zimmern. How Can I Get My Tickets? Main Event tickets are $36 each and are available online at www.jewishcharlotte.org or by

phone at 704­944­6757. Or, be a mensch and consider an event sponsorship with a donation of $180 – an Honorable Menschen donation includes two tickets, an autographed photo, a copy of Be A Mensch by Moshe Kaplan, plus acknowledgement in the Main Event Program, Jewish Federation website, and The Charlotte Jewish News. Why Federation? At the Main Event, you will have the opportunity to make your pledge to the 2017 Annual Cam­ paign “It’s always something. That’s why there’s Federation.” Through Federation, at any hour of the day you can be virtually anywhere on the globe making a vital difference in Jewish lives at home, in Israel, and in over 70 countries around the world. Through Federation, you can touch more Jewish lives than any other organization on the planet. Wherever there is a Jewish com­ munity, Federation is at work. And so are you. Please visit our website www.jewishcharlotte.org to learn more about the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. The mission of the Jewish Fed­ eration of Greater Charlotte is to raise and distribute funds to sup­ port and enrich the lives of Jews locally, nationally, in Israel, and worldwide. Through education, planning and community build­ ing, the Federation’s mission en­ sures that Jewish values, goals, traditions, and connections are preserved for current and future generations. Y

Also inside ... JCRC Speaker Series ... See pages 4 and back page. Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service ... See page 10. Global Day of Jewish Learning ... See page 15. Hadassah’s Israeli Products Fair ... See page 25.

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Dear Readers, It seems like our Jewish community in the Char­ lotte area continues to grow with more Jewish organiza­ tions and more people moving here daily. As The Charlotte Jewish News expands to include all the new agencies and increases print production to include new subscribers, cost increases inevitably follow. To offset some costs, we’ve enlarged our online presence. Every edition can be accessed at our website, charlottejewishnews.org or issuu.com. Upcoming events are announced on our Facebook page (please follow us on Facebook!). But our core remains the readers of the hard copy, mailed monthly (except July) to any local Jewish person who wants it. There are many ways you can help The Charlotte Jewish News meet its needs. Our primary source of rev­ enue is advertising. Please patronize our advertisers and let them know you saw their ad in The Charlotte Jewish News. Recommend advertising to your favorite retail and service establishments. Please also consider supporting us with a dona­ tion. Use the form below and return it to us in the return envelope conveniently included in this month’s edition. Please remember that there are agencies that would not be able to get their message to you without The Charlotte Jewish News. Anything you do to help is greatly appreciated by all. Todah Rabah!

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Remembering Shimon Peres By Inbal Ozeri, Com­ munity Shlicha After spending the month of August with my family in Israel, I am now back in Char­ lotte settling into this amazing community. We’re finally back to work after the late high holidays. It’s been a little over a month since Shimon Peres passed away. It was extremely sad for me since he was the Hannah Eccleston, guest speaker Rebecca Gerger, last politician from the Hansen, Andie Sly, and Inbal Ozeri. first government of Israel. He was a Prime minister, a East peace). I felt really funny trying to deal minister, a President, and held a Nobel Prize of Peace for his great with my daily work and current contribution to try and create projects and it was really hard for world peace (or at least Middle me to focus on that and let go of

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such sad news. I had to teach Hebrew High that night and had already invited a special speaker (Becca Gerger) to come and share her amazing story with my classes. But I couldn’t just let it go and not even mention it. So I talked to the speaker who’s an Ameri­ can Israeli so I was sure she would understand, and she did, she sup­ ported and agreed with Sophia me that we had to talk about it. The last 10 minutes of our lesson we talked about Shimon Peres and we lit a Ner Neshama (candle) and read the Kaddish together. It was very emotional and powerful. Another thing that really helped me feel more proud than sad was that President Obama ordered U.S. flags to be flown half­mast in honor of Shimon Peres. In fact, it is only the seventh time that the American flag has been flown at half­mast for a non­American who passed away, and the second Israeli (the first one was Itzhak Rabin). Hearing and seeing that, really made me proud. These are amazing things that I wouldn’t had the chance to even hear about if I wasn’t here. I want to thank this amazing community for existing and giving me the op­ portunity to be part of for two years.Y

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CONTENTS Federation News ...............................pp. 1­4

Dining Out ............................................p. 14

Women’s News .......................................p. 1

Jewish Community Center .........pp. 16, 17

Schools ..............................................pp. 4, 5

Youth Visions........................................p. 19

Jewish Family Services ....................pp. 7­8

Synagogues/Congregations..........pp. 20­24

Community News ...........................pp. 8­14

Women’s News. ....................................p. 25

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Silver Circle Appreciation Luncheon The Jewish Federation’s Silver Circle and Create a Jewish Legacy Recognition and Appreci­ ation Luncheon was held on Thursday, September 22 at Tem­ ple Beth El. The event was co­ chaired by Silver Circle and Legacy Society members, Elaine and Marty Schefflin, and their daughter and son­in­law, Stacey and Ira Slomka. “This event is very special because it is about loyalty to the Jewish Federation and the Annual Campaign – regardless of the amount of your gift,” said Jeff Turk, chair of the 2017 Annual Campaign. The Silver Circle Society honors donors who have donated to the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign for 25 years or more, and The Legacy Society in­ cludes all community members who have made a planned gift to benefit the Jewish Federation. “I did not find the world deso­ late when I entered it. And as my parents planted for me, so do I plant for my children. This quote from the Talmud signifies what legacy giving means to us,” said Stacey Slomka, as she welcomed over 50 people to the event. “Our grandparents gave to their Jewish communities, our parents give to their Jewish community, and we give to our Jewish com­ munity. The legacy left by our grandparents, the generosity of our parents, and hopefully, the example we set for our children, are the seeds we plant that will continue to grow and flourish in our Jewish community. Just as each family has its own Jewish

traditions – tearing the challah instead of cutting it; using finger puppets during the Seder, or saying the sh’ma at bedtime with the kids – so is giving tzedakah. Giving tzedakah is a Jewish tradition in all of our families. And Legacy Giving needs to be part of that tradition as well. We’ve reaped the benefits of the generosity of the generations before us, and it is our obligation to provide the same for the gener­ ations to come. L’dor va’dor – from generation to generation,” concluded Stacy. At the event, Rabbi Lou Feld­

stein spoke on the topic, “In a World of Joy, There is So Much Oy.” “Speaking on this topic in Charlotte after the second night of the violent protests in the Queen City was a bit surreal. My prayers go out to this special community and their wonderful leaders,” said

Rabbi Lou. If you would like to learn more about The Silver Circle Society, or how to Create Your Jewish Legacy to benefit the Jewish Fed­ eration and the greater Jewish community, please contact Sue Littauer at sue.littauer@jew­ ishcharlotte.org.Y

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Tributes to the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte thanks and acknowledges the following tributes made August 3 – September 30. In honor of Mel and Judy Morganstein’s 50th Anniversary By: Mike and Sue Littauer In memory of Daniel Garfinkel By: Ira and Stacey Slomka In memory of Kalman Gordon By: Ed and Barbara Dinerman In memory of Rose Luski By: Ira and Stacey Slomka If you would like to make a Tribute to the Jewish Federation, please contact the Federation office at 704­944­6761.Y

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JCRC Speaker Series Set to Begin on November 15

Ralph Nurnberger, “2016 Elections: Is It Good for the Jews?” In perhaps the most pivotal election year, don’t miss out on JCRC’s first of our two part series on the upcoming 2016 elections with special guest speaker, Ralph Nurnberger on Tuesday evening at 7 PM, November 15 in the Sam

Lerner Center for Cultural Arts. Dr. Nurnberger will address the next President’s ties with the American Jewish community and U.S.­Israel relations under the next administration. Ralph Nurnberger is Professor

of International Relations at Georgetown University, where he has taught since 1975. He was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003, and he received another award in 2005 for 30

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years of excellence in teaching. He currently teaches graduate seminars on the Arab­Israel con­ flict. Dr. Nurnberger has served on Capitol Hill on the professional staff of the Senate Foreign Rela­ tions committee, and has spent 30 years in government relations. He has also advised numerous con­ gressional, senatorial and presi­ dential campaigns on foreign policy issues, especially those re­ lated to the Middle East. He served for more than eight years as a Legislative Liaison for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and was the first director of Builders for Peace. In this capacity, he dealt with international leaders, includ­ ing Israel’s then ­Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, then­Foreign Min­ ister Shimon Peres, and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat. The lecture is free and open to

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By Dedee Goldsmith, director, Jewish Preschool on Sardis Year after year, I offer my thanks for what each staff member brings to JPS. There is a lot to be thankful for among this passion­ ate and talented group. Personally, I am thankful for supportive kids who enabled me to graduate on time. I am professionally thankful for the talents that will get us through our five­star evaluation this coming year in a cohesive, family style way we do each time. This year, I decided to get the insider scoop on what our staff is thankful for. Now, some are news shy, but several of our team offers their thanks below. Katie: I am thankful for my wonderful family and I am thank­ ful for a job that speaks to my heart and lets me fulfill my call­ ing. Time is precious and I feel thankful each morning when I wake up. Virginia: I am thankful to ride in the car singing 80s classics with my teenage daughter, Ava, as we head to the beach with my won­ derful fiancé, Brian and his son, Nathan, to visit family at the beach. I am especially thankful to spend the holidays with my mom … hoping her memory never gets any worse than it is. Jane: In all my years working in childcare I am thankful for finding a great genuine family to work with. I am grateful and feel lucky for having a job that I love and enjoy coming to everyday. Wanda: It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to work with a group of women who share a unique camaraderie unlike any

other place I’ve worked. I am thankful for the opportunity I’ve been given to work with these ladies and within the Jewish cul­ ture. My personal life has been greatly enriched from this experi­ ence. Jen: I’m thankful for loving and supportive family, friends, and coworkers. Kay: I’m thankful for having family, friends, and co­workers and for love, peace, and joy in my heart. Jayme: I am extremely thank­ ful that I can work in a place I love, with people and families I love, and children I adore. I feel like I can make a difference to someone each and every day ­ and many people can’t say that at work. I work with wonderful team of teachers and staff who all support and help each other. I work with supportive and thoughtful pre­ school families who make our jobs so much easier. And … I work with children who give me a new perspective on life every day. The children fill my heart with love and happiness and I couldn’t ask for a better place to be. So … I am truly thankful all of you at JPS.Y

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Day School Holds Shofar Factory CJDS students participated in a Shofar Factory where each child was able to make their own shofar to blow on Rosh Hashana. The students were taught about how to identify which animal’s horn would be deemed kosher for a shofar and which were not. For example, a cow’s horn is not kosher since we would rather not remind God of the mistake the

Jewish people made when making the golden calf. But, the horn of a ram is kosher because we are re­ minding God of the sacrifice Abraham was willing to make when following God’s request to give Isaac as a gift to God. After studying the different types of an­ imals and their horns, the children were taught the anatomy of the horn and what it takes to make the

horn ready to be blown. Not sur­ prisingly there were some com­ plaints that the room was beginning to smell like a barn. The children sanded with sand paper and an electric sanding ma­ chine, polished, stained, and buffed their new shofar, and then proudly blew the sounds they had learned so much about. To top off their Rosh Hashana

learning, apples dipped in honey and pomegranate dissection fin­ ished off the day. CJDS invited members of the Jewish community to share their shofar and its stories with the chil­ dren. This was a wonderful way to demonstrate the chain of tradition

that continues to connect us from generation to generation. This link will take you to the video of per­ sonal shofar stories from the Charlotte Jewish community. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=VUMsr_2v­Ok Y

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CJP Shows Gratitude Through Tzedakah By Becca Weiner Throughout the month of No­ vember we all focus on thankful­ ness and we acknowledge those to whom we feel thankful. We each have so many blessings in our lives and Thanksgiving reminds us to express gratitude for them. At The Charlotte Jewish Pre­ school we teach our students that we can and should express our thankfulness all year long. One way that we demonstrate our grat­ itude for the blessings in our lives is by doing mitzvot, specifically giving tzedakah. Tzedakah is the Hebrew word for the acts that we call “charity” in English: giving aid, assistance, and money to the poor, the needy, or other worthy causes. Every Shabbat our students have the op­ portunity to give tzedakah. At the appointed time, children from each class come forward to put tzedakah in the pushke before we light our candles for Shabbat. Once a month we deposit these coins and dollar bills into our tzedakah account at the bank. Through the generosity of our CJP families, the preschool has been able to assist many organizations and individuals in tikkun olam

Giving tzedakah at CJP.

(making the world a better place). In the past year alone we do­ nated tzedakah to the Shalom Park Freedom School, Thompson Child & Family Focus, Krembo Wings, A Child’s Place, Classroom Cen­ tral, the Levine Children’s Hospi­ tal, Mitey Riders, Shalom Bayit, Room in the Inn, and the Jewish National Fund. Many of these are organizations that support the growth, protection, and develop­ ment of families, and some of them do so through a Jewish lens. We also participated in various tzedakah projects including two (Continued on page 10)

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Jewish Family Services JFS Food Pantry: May No Jewish Family Ever Go Hungry By Annie Lord, Director of Development and Marketing Earlier today a Jewish Family Services donor came in to give her grandson a tour of Jewish Family Services’ food pantry. They walked in and she showed him the shelves that donors like you stock with food and personal items. She proudly explained, “Because of this, no Jewish family will ever go hungry.” She said it with the wisdom that resonates from a grandparent: as someone who has been alive long enough to know that hunger af­ fects people of all ages (we are seeing a rise in seniors using the food pantry due to fixed incomes), that all too often hunger affects families living paycheck to pay­ check, and that hunger doesn’t always mean poverty—that some­ times a job loss or health emer­ gency spirals into a need for help with groceries. As Jews, we have set our goals for the New Year and thought about the path we want to take for

JFS Volunteers for September Volunteers: Rick Abrams, Nancy and Emily Adamo, Ben Aizenman, Chaim Burke, Jennifer Collman, Andrea Cronson, Sheryl Effren, Mel and Caren Frank, Robert Friedman, Marc Gentile, Jennifer Golynsky, Gail Halver­ son, June Hirschmann, Bob Ja­ cobson, Eva Kantor, Matt Luftglass, Frada Mozenter, Bar­ bara Rein, Jeff and Stacy Strauch, Liz Wahls, Amalia Warshenbrot, Mike Weinberg, Jan Weiner, Mary Wennen, Dori Whitman, Lisa Wielunski, Nancy Wielunski Hadassah Cooks: Phyllis Berlin, Bonnie Berman, Cathy Bogus, Ilene Cantor, Sharon Ca­ vanaugh, Gladys Cherny, Ruth Goldberg, Sharon Goretsky, Gail Green, June Hirschmann, Elsie Kahan, Fran Kaplan, Judy Kauf­ mann, Steve Kaufmann, Penny Krieger, Andy McCleary, Jered Mond, Phyllis Romaine, Fran Schuler, Joyce Stoll, Elissa Vining Food Pantry Donations: Tem­ ple Israel and Temple Beth El Congregants, Adamo Family, He­ brew High Simcha Celebrations: B’nei Mitzvah Jordan Browning, David Mond, Hannah Julianne Musa, Ilan Socolovsky­Hull Special Recognition: Mega Challah Bake Charlotte (round holiday challot); Golden Grains Baking Co. (small round challot); Adamo Family, Chaim Burke, Marc Gentile, Abeshaus/Levy Family, Barbara Rein (Rosh Hashanah deliveries) Y

this year. We have fasted, atoning for the things we wish that we had done differently. Now, as we shift gears from one holiday season to another, looking forward to Thanksgiving tables filled with food, and family, and happy declarations that “we are stuffed,” let’s not forget those with less. Let us not forget those whose families leave the Thanks­ giving table without that “stuffed” declaration. Let us not forget those whose electricity is on this month, but whose table is barer because of it. Let us not forget those whose unexpected diagnosis results in unplanned medical expenses af­ fecting their other needs. Let us not forget those who are out of work and need some extra help to set their table. Instead, let us remember the pangs of hunger from a day of fasting. Let us remember our res­ olutions to be better in the coming year. Let us continue our dedica­ tion, as a community, to the nearly 200 people JFS’ food pantry cur­ rently serves. Let’s live up to a grandmother’s powerful words, and make sure “no Jewish family will ever go hungry.”

Make your meaningful dona­ tion to Jewish Family Services’ Family to Family Campaign today. We also have Go, Play, Save books available: $30 per book with 50% benefiting JFS. Your donation will enable JFS to continue supporting programs and services including, but not limited to, the Food Pantry. Go online to www.jfscharlotte.org, call 704­364­6594, or mail it directly to JFS at 5007 Providence Road, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28226. Thank you for your sup­ port.Y

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Annual Community Memorial Service ating a searchable digital morial Service. It is a special archive of the Cemetery, service that is held all around the having compiled over world between Rosh Hashana and 1,100 photos of grave Yom Kippur. On this day we re­ markers for the interna­ member our lost loved ones and tional website billion­ celebrate and honor their graves.com. In addition, lives. Our community’s an­ Mike Littauer, Vice Presi­ nual memorial service is es­ dent of the Board of pecially meaningful because Trustees, announced the all clergy serving the Greater Charlotte Area unite together Girl Scout Troop #1240 with LJCC CEO Peter “Silverman Circle” art­ work, a beautiful tree of in prayer. This year Congre­ Blair. life will adorn the ceme­ gation Ohr HaTorah’s Rabbi Yossi Groner led the service. the cemetery through the Create tery entrance for all to enjoy. Marc The complete text of his re­ your Jewish Legacy program. and Mattye Silverman are donat­ Peter Blair, CEO of the LJCC pre­ ing this one of a kind piece that marks follows. Board president, Brian sented the Girl Scouts Bronze will be created by eminent North Marc Silverman with information on “The Yesowitch, spoke to the Achievement Award to the Jewish Carolina sculpture artist, Jim Gal­ Silverman Circle.” crowd about his legacy gift to Girl Scout Troop # 1240 for cre­ lucci. Vice President Littauer also Nearly 300 Jewish Charlot­ teans gathered on a beautiful and sunny day right after Hurricane Matthew at the Hebrew Cemetery for the Community’s Annual Me­

Rabbi Groner’s Remarks at the Annual Community Service at the Hebrew Cemetery In these heightened days of awareness, the days before Yom Kippur, we assemble here, at The Hebrew Cemetery, as a community, to reflect, remember and give honor to those who are dear to us in soul and spirit as they live in our hearts forever. King Solomon writes in Ecclesi­ astes, the Book of Kohelet, in de­ scribing a visit to a house of mourning; V’Hacai Yitein El Libbo ­ that the living should take it to heart. This applies when visiting a ceme­ tery as well. We the living, when visiting loved ones at the cemetery, are to take to heart the life lessons we learn from those who departed, internalize it and apply these lessons to daily life. So what are the lessons for us the living? I would like to suggest two lessons that we could take to heart. One lesson we learn is that phys­ ical life is not forever and hence we need to fill the time we have on earth with matters of value and meaning. While visiting here we are to reflect on our own lives and see how to make it more meaningful and filled with productivity and content. When our time comes and our soul ascends to heaven we are not asked how we enjoyed life or how much time we spent vacationing, rather, as the Talmud puts it: The heavenly court asks the soul, have you dealt with people with integrity? Do you set aside time to study Torah? Did you work to improve our world and make it a better place? The definition of a long life is not only the quantity of time, it is also, the quality of time. Some people have lived short lives in years but lived long lives in meaning and ac­ complishments. For us the survivors it is never too late to make up for lost time. That is indeed the power of Teshuva – re­ turn to the way we are meant to be. It is during these holy days that we have the power to transform our past and make our days, years and decades ahead of us meaningful and filled with quality. A second lesson we learn is the value and preciousness of genuine communication. Here on this sacred ground we communicate silently, we express our feelings and we know that they are genuine and authentic. Here we do not hide behind the ex­ ternal façade of how we look or dress, neither do we communicate through an artificial device. Here we experience the real thing. It is here at the eternal resting place of our loved ones that we feel

the yearning to reconnect to tell our loved ones how we love them. We want them to know how we long for one more embrace, for one more kiss, for one more handshake, and for one more meaningful conversa­ tion. Yet, we do not despair, as Ju­ daism teaches that the soul of the de­ parted lives on and it bonds with us on a deeper, and more spiritual way then even in its lifetime. Deeds of Tzdakah done in their merit is like sending the departed soul a hug, our study of Torah in the soul’s merit gives it a spiritual boost in its journey of the beyond. This is more relevant today than ever before. As advanced communi­ cation technology has improved our global connectivity to the point that there is here and here is everywhere, it poses the risk of us using devices in place of genuine undistracted communication. I have seen a cou­ ple sitting in the same room en­ grossed in their devices that the wife needed to text her husband to get his attention. It is genuine communica­ tion that allows us to bond as hu­ mans. So the lesson we learn is to be genuine in our communication. Be real and be a Mensch. The living should take to heart visiting the cemetery is like taking a tour of our roots. The Mishna in Ethics of Fathers says: Know where you came from to know where you are going. Our roots are deep and being deeply grounded we can soar to the greatest heights. We are living in precarious times. On the one hand, we have never had it so good. In the scheme of the his­ torical timeline of Jewish life, we are living in the best of times. That is so­ cially, financially, and democrati­ cally. We are also living in times of worry, young people are being lost to Judaism and many have apathy towards Israel. It is the duty of our generation to take responsibility and act. Yesterday we read in the Torah the description the last two com­ mandments of the 613 command­ ments of the Torah. These were the last commandments that Moses transmitted to the people of Israel on the day he passed away. 612 is to assemble all the Jewish people at the conclusion of the Sab­ batical year where the King of Israel would address them with words of strength and encouragement. Les­ son: Assembly, families bonding to­ gether and strengthening our roots. 613 is the Mitzvah of writing a

Torah. Everyone is obligated to write a Torah or at least write a letter in the Torah. Or to sponsor a letter in the Torah. Yes it still done the old way by human touch where a scribe write the sacred words with a quill. Les­ son: Hands on Judaism. Give the youth a taste of authenticity and they will ask for more. I would like to close with a quote from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: “Jews are among the world’s most enthusiastic users of informa­ tion technology and have con­ tributed disproportionately to its development (Google, Facebook, Waze). But we still write the Torah exactly as it was done thousands of years ago — by hand, with a quill, on a parchment scroll. This is not a paradox; it is a profound truth. Peo­ ple who carry their past with them, can build the future without fear”. We have a wonderful future ahead. It is up to us the living to take the lessons to heart apply them. May we all be granted a Gmar Chatima Tova a good and sweet year. Y

spoke about 5777 and 2017 mark­ ing the cemetery’s 150 year an­ niversary. Details of the celebrations in 2017 will be an­ nounced soon. For more informa­ tion regarding funeral pre­ planning, plot sales, membership or leaving a bequest, please con­ tact our Director Sandra Goldman at 704­576­1859 or director@ hebrewcemetery.org. The staff and board of the Hebrew Ceme­ tery Association wishes everyone a happy and prosperous 5777.Y

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Join us for a Shabbat dinner as we travel back in time to our good ole high school days. Come dressed as any high school stereo­ type ­ jock, nerd, preppy, hippie, Goth, anything you can think of. Dinner will be potluck style and Moishe House will provide the main dish. Event 4: Special Guest Speaker Suri Grossgot from World Jewish Congress ­ Monday, November 14, 7 PM at Moishe House Char­ lotte The World Jewish Congress (WJC) represents a voice for un­ heard Jewish communities throughout the world. Being the diplomatic arm for communities from over 100+ countries, WJC prides itself with bringing issues occurring at these communities to the forefront of United States in­ fluencers. Suri Grossgot, WJC As­ sistant Director, is going to talk to the Moishe House community about some of these issues facing the communities, the impact WJC has had, and how you can get in­ volved. It’s sure to be a meaningful evening. Light snacks will be provided.

Event 5: Game Bar Night at Abari Game Bar ­ Tuesday, No­ vember 29 at 7 PM at Abari Game Bar, 1721 N. Davidson. Wouldn’t you like to go back and play the games you played as a kid? Or better yet play the games your parents played as wild childs? Abari has it all. X­Men, Asteroids, an array of pinball ma­ chines, and the world’s only 10 player arcade strategy game, Killer Queen. It’s $1 for a mem­ bership card and bring your quar­ ters. To learn more about Moishe House Charlotte, visit us at www.moishehousecharlotte.org/h ouses/charlotte or check us out on facebook: www.facebook.com/ MoisheHouseCharlotte. To con­ tact us, please e­mail mohochar­ lotte@gmail.com.Y

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drives for Jewish Family Serv­ ices – a toy drive at Chanukah and a food drive for Passover. We even donated school sup­ plies to Sterling Elementary and Huntingtowne Farms Ele­ mentary, the sister schools of Temple Beth El and Temple Is­ rael, respectively. Along with our weekly Shabbat tzedakah collection every Friday, CJP participates in various tzedakah drives and Another fun way to give tzedakah at CJP. collections throughout the year. During August our students Sukkah provided for us as we learned about tzedakah and how it wandered in the desert, we drew a can be so much more than simply connection to the temporary hous­ filling up a tzedakah box with ing that people need today to stay coins. Classes painted giant boxes safe. To demonstrate our for us to use as our school collec­ gratitude for the homes we tion boxes for our various live in we collected baby supplies for residents of The tzedakah drives. In honor of Sukkot last month Relatives. This Thanksgiving we are we reached out to an organization called The Relatives. The Rela­ thankful: we are thankful for tives provides temporary housing our students, our teachers, to kids ages 7­17 who are in un­ our administrative staff, our stable living conditions at home. parent volunteers, and all of As our students learned about the the people who contribute to temporary housing that the the Charlotte Jewish Pre­

school to make us the incredible school we have become. We will continue to show our gratitude through our various tzedakah projects giving back to our com­ munity.Y

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Our Jewish Community’s Newest Legacy Gifts We thank the following indi­ viduals/families who have re­ cently informed our community, through Foundation for the Char­ lotte Jewish Community (FCJC) or one of the ten Create Your Jew­ ish Legacy community partners, that they have created a legacy gift to support the future of Charlotte’s Jewish community or added an

organization to their legacy plan. There are now 350 individuals/ families throughout our Jewish community who have included a local Jewish organization in their legacy plans creating 720 unique legacies. Charlotte’s Jewish com­ munity now has estimated future gifts of more than $25 million. We welcome our newest

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Wilma and Gerson Asrael Wilma and Gerson Asrael are among the 350 individuals and families in our community who have created 720 unique legacy gifts to support its fu­ ture. Please take the time to read their story and thank them for their generosity. It is our hope that you will be in­ spired and encouraged to join them and others who have cre­ ated legacy gifts to help sus­ tain our Jewish community. By Wilma Asrael Gerson and I were born in Bal­ timore and were raised in kosher orthodox homes. Gerson’s family met every Saturday night for a deli dinner at his maternal grand­ parents’ home, and every Sunday, my family visited our grandpar­ ents and other close relatives. We were both raised valuing family and Jewish organizations which we learned to support with time and money. We met on our first day at Bal­ timore’s Forest Park High School and we married 12 years later, in 1960. Gerson graduated from the University of Maryland medical school and I became a registered occupational therapist. Our first child was born in Houston, TX, where Gerson was a resident in urology. After two years in Bethesda, MD, where Gerson served a required military stint as a urologist at the Naval Hospital, we moved to Charlotte. From 1966­1998, Gerson practiced at the multi­specialty Nalle Clinic. I brought Lamaze childbirth and La Leche League (breastfeeding ad­ vice and assistance) to the Caroli­

nas, serving for eight years as their first state coordinator. I also worked as a consultant in sexual­ ity and disability for 12 years at Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital and then was in private practice as a sexuality and relationship ther­ apist. Charlotte’s Jewish community welcomed us from the beginning. We immediately joined Temple Israel where all four of our chil­ dren became B’nai mitzvah (with Rabbi Richard Rocklin). Gerson volunteered his time as a lay Mohel. He never charged for this service, though it was joked that he accepted tips from multiple generations of Jews in Charlotte. In 1970, we helped organize the Hebrew Academy, where I volun­ teered and Gerson served for sev­ eral years as president. Over the years, we have volunteered our time and supported many other Jewish organizations. The most soul satisfying for me was the Butterfly Project which I heard about from a friend in California and which I helped coordinate from conception to dedication of the Butterfly Sculpture in 2010 in memory of 1­1/2 million Jewish children who perished in the Holocaust. We moved to Atlanta in 2014 to be closer to our children, Michele, Mindy, and David and five of our grandchildren. We visit Joel and our other two grandchil­ dren in Denver often. When we left Charlotte, we felt it was im­ portant to leave a legacy gift to the Charlotte Jewish Community that we so loved. Y

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Stolpersteine (“Stumbling Stones”) Installation Dedicated in Vilnius ­ Vilna was the foremost center of Rabbinical learn­ ing in Europe Y Six daily newspapers Y Schools (including the famous Tarbut), the­ atres, a publishing house, and even Shakespeare was performed in Yiddish Y A museum of Jewish history and ethnography Y A Jewish Science in­ stitute Y A robust network of Jewish social services The term “Vilner” be­ came a pseudonym to an “educated man with stands). knowledge” in Europe. But everything changed Chaya Schemiavitz and his sister Leja 73 years after they perished of course starting in the summer of 1939. with no trace. While translating my father’s Jews lived mostly in peaceful coexistence in Lithuania (Lita) memoir “Behind The Gate” by and particularly Vilnius (Vilna) Michael Schemiavitz to English, I for almost 700. Grand Duke Ged­ learned many details about the iminas actually invited the West­ war I didn’t know – this was typi­ ern European Jewry in the 16th cal of the survivors who wanted to century with tax incentives and protect their children from the promise of religious freedom. Our horrors they experienced – but people survived the Crusades, In­ one fact kept haunting me ­ the quisitions, pogroms, and laws de­ story of his younger and only sis­ signed to discourage Judaic life ter Leja who was burned in Bez­ but found Lita hospitable for dani with about 200 others when she was 12 years old. What made many years. In 1812, Napoleon reaching it incomprehensible is the fact that Vilnius was so impressed with the there is no trace of her, no grave, cultural and academic achieve­ no piece of garment, not one pho­ ment of the community that he tograph. The German sculpture Gunter coined the term “Jerusalem of the North.” Here’s a picture of the Demnig credits a Talmudic quote Vilna Jewish community on the as inspiration for the Stolpersteine memorial: “A person is only for­ eve of WWII in 1939: Y There were 100 synagogues gotten when his/her name is for­ and 10 Yeshiva rabbinical schools gotten.” So with Gunter’s project – translated as “Stum­ bling Stones” ­ we can right that histori­ cal wrong and com­ memorate Leja and her parents at last in front of their house on Vasario 16 Street where they lived be­ fore being forced into the ghetto. I feel that against Discussion at the Vilna Public Jewish Library. our will, my sister and I, along with the first generation born in Israel to Holo­ caust survivors, carry personal and historical burden to remember and make sense of it all. And I am torn: * How to reconcile darkness with kindness, good with evil. * How to connect 600 years of peaceful coexistence with 70,000 dead in Ponar mass grave. * How to tell my friends in America that the Final Solution started in Lithuania where 90­ 95% of the Jews were killed or died, arguably the highest ratio in Europe. * How to explain that Lithuania is just now beginning to process their role in the killings 72 years after the war ended and 26 years after independence. * How to accept when folks here equate anti­Soviet activities under the guise of mass killings. * How to accept the sentiment of victimization of Lita by the Nazis and Soviets as an explana­ tion for the killings of Jews. * How to understand how

By Yossi Shem­Avi I recently took part in the opening ceremonies for the first Stolpersteine installation i n Vi l n i u s , L i t h u a n i a ( w w w. s t o l p e r s t e i n e . e u ) . Here’s a portion of my speech: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Mr. Mayor, Israeli and Lithuanian Ambassadors, Mr. Gunter Demnig, relatives of the sur­ vivors, and guests. My name is Yossi Shem­ Avi and I’m here with my sis­ ter Chaya Maor, and our daughters Ella and Yael. Today we will memorialize The three brass plaques installed on Vasario 16 my father’s parents Lejba and Street (Mr. Schemiavitz’s childhood home which still

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2017 P2G TEEN LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE In collaboration with the Jewish Federation, Temple Beth, Temple Israel and Consolidated High School of Jewish Studies

Part I - Hadera (June 27 - July 12) Journey to Israel with teens from across the Southeast and spend two weeks with students from Hadera. Travel the country, engage in tikkun olam projects and learn about Israel’s politics, culture and society. Enjoy Israeli hospitality and teen life. Part II - Charlotte (July 17 - 31) Welcome Hadera teens and introduce them to the American way of life. Together they will explore Charlotte’s Jewish community and all the Queen city has to offer to learn about our cultural differences, tzedakah and leadership. COST: $3,200, includes a $500 subsidy from the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte $100 discount if you register before December 30, 2016

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Come learn about the 2017 teen trip and hear from past participants. Pizza and drinks will be served. For more information, please contact Tal Stein in the Federation office at 704.944.6751 or tal.stein@jewishcharlotte.org

TESTIMONIALS “Going on this teen trip was definitely a life-changing experience. I met so many amazing people and now have the greatest lifelong friendships. I definitely recommend this trip to any Jewish teen because it was amazing!” - Ellen Garfinkle “I loved learning about Israeli daily life, culture and of course the food! Also, I made so many friends from Israel and from cities across the Southeast U.S” - Chad Purcell “I have come back from this Israel trip with so many fond memories. I will never forget this experience; I fully enjoyed every day of it!” - Limor Goldsmith

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Henry Hirschmann Honored with a “Quilt of Valor” Henry Hirschmann was among several veterans honored Satur­ day, October 1, at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center. The Cabarrus Quilters Guild women presented homemade quilts to the veterans during this special trib­

ute. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover serv­ ice members and veterans touched by war with comforting and heal­ ing Quilts of Valor. Hirschmann served in the U.S. Army during World War II, after surviving the

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Stolperstine Installation in Vilnius (Continued from page 12)

human nature can be so polarized – on the one hand a non­Jewish neighbor who saved my father and on the other those who pushed his sister into the flames in Bezdani. But I am also hopeful. Because at the end, kindness and justice win. In the words of Birute Sabatauskaite of the Lithuanian Center for Human Rights who are credited with bringing Stoplersteine to Lithua­ nia despite many obstacles, “I know people ask us why we do this as we are not Jews. We just think that it is a tragedy that greatly affected the whole of the society in Lithuania, that remem­ brance of people who are a part of our society should not be only a burden of the people who identify themselves as Jews.” Kindness and justice prevail when people like Birute and Gunter are among us.

About the Stolpersteine project: Stoplersteine is an art project that commemorates the victims of National Socialism, keeping alive the memory of all Jews, Roma and Sinti, homosexuals, dissidents, Je­ hovah’s Witnesses and victims of euthanasia who were deported and exterminated. The Artist Gunter Demnig installs brass plaques in the pavement in front of their last address of choice. There are now over 54,000 “stumbling stones” in 20 European Countries with Lithuania being the latest addi­ tion. It is called the “largest decen­ tralized monument in the world. http://www.stolpersteine.eu/en/ho me/ Y

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Youth Visions Hebrew Highlights The Hebrew High Student Council for 5777 is made up of 14 amazing students in grades 8 through 12. These student leaders are our school’s ambassadors to the community, leading the stu­ dent body with enthusiasm, pride, and dedication. Student council members are seen everywhere at Shalom Park. They lead the way in school ruach (spirit) and volunteer their time to help at many community events. Look for them at the Purim Carnival, the Yom Ha’atz­ maut celebration and at other mitzvah projects throughout the year. Within our own program, the student council develops and im­ plements our Hanukkah, Purim, and end of year celebrations. This year, they are also hoping to initi­ ate some social programming for

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the student body. All of this would not be possi­ ble without the support and lead­ ership of the group’s advisor, Rob Sisson. Rob, a popular teacher at our school, makes sure that the students stay focused and get the job done. It is a pleasure to introduce the newly elected officers of the He­ brew High Student Council for 2016­2017: President – Rachel Musa Vice President – Cara Dillhyon Treasurer – Dana Sheinhaus Secretary – Peri Siskind It’s not too late to enroll your

New President of J Street U is Brooke Davies Brooke Davies, a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate of He­ brew High, was elected President of the J Street U National Student Board. In her work with J Street U, Brooke founded the current Duke University chapter, served as Na­ tional Communications Chair, Na­ tional Education Co­Chair and the UNC Chapter Chair. Brooke grew up in Charlotte’s Jewish commu­ nity, is actively involved in her Hillel at UNC Chapel Hill and is a proud alum of the Ramah Darom summer camp.Y

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HADASSAH FAIR November 13, from 10AM ­ 2PM at Sam Lerner Center at Shalom Park For more information, please contact Stacy Baum at schree@carolina.rr.com or Golda Monzon at mail2goldie@gmail.com.

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SYNAGOGUES One Torah’s Journey

over Labor Day weekend. for making this generous gift to a was once a vibrant indus­ She agreed to provide well­meaning congregation,” said trial part of Western Penn­ special transportation and Beverly Greenberg in an email to sylvania. Hadar Israel her daughter Cindy, who her fellow congregants. “We will came into existence in lived in the area, would be forever connected to Temple 1997 as a result of the make the final delivery. Solel and Fort Mill.” merger of the city’s two The Torah was wrapped They are all also forever con­ synagogues, both with most carefully and a nected to Beit Centrum Ki Tov in long histories dating to the meeting point designated. Warsaw, Poland, as this new Pro­ turn of the twentieth cen­ September 5 dawned gressive congregation received the tury. The Jewish popula­ bright and sunny. Emo­ donation of a Torah from Hadar tion of New Castle began tions ran high among the Israel last spring. “Thanks to the to decline in the 1960s receiving delegation from guidance of the JCLP, placing along with that of the gen­ eral population, as children Shelley Pawlyk, Carole Schwartz Cohen, James Fox, and Temple Solel as they ac­ these Torahs with these congrega­ cepted the precious gift of tions is our way of extending the and grandchildren left the Al Rogat loan to the young congregation. their new Torah. life of Judaism in New Castle and area in search of opportunity. Several weeks later, other keeping Hadar Israel alive,” says One objective of JCLP, which President James Fox and Vice does not charge for its services, is President Shelley Pawlyk said in members of Temple Hadar Israel Sam Bernstine. When they heard about the ar­ to consider how to disperse ritual this letter that Temple Solel, felt the pull of the Torah just be­ objects among appropriate recipi­ founded in 2012, was growing and fore they were to travel to Savan­ rival of the Torah, Scott and Terry passionate about the practice of nah, GA. More arrangements Lange of Temple Solel recalled ents, including Torahs. A founding member of Temple Judaism but the community was were made and a gracious lunch (Continued on page 27) Solel, Al Rogat, initiated a request not yet able to afford their own shared in Fort Mill. The liveli­ for a possible Torah Torah. Sarnat brought the request to ness of Temple transfer through Merry Lugasy, of the Union the attention of Temple Hadar Is­ Solel impressed for Reform Judasim. rael President Sam Bernstine and the Pennsylvani­ David Sarnat, presi­ things happened very quickly. ans and they were de­ dent of JCLP, received “One of our big concerns,” says especially via Lugasy a heartfelt Bernstine, “is to make sure the lighted to see the letter written in mid­ significant objects that have Torah, which had lovingly August from the lead­ served us for 100 years can be been cleaned and pre­ ership of Temple Solel. shared with Jews globally.” Quite coincidentally, Hadar Is­ served by Temple The letter articulated ­ through words and pic­ rael members Carole Schwartz Solel congregants, tures — the need for a Cohen and her son would be not in its new ark. Next Generation of Temple Solel children under the Torah to take the place far from Fort Mill when they “We can all feel Temple President, James Fox, reading from the new chuppah standing in front of ark of one that had been on drove to the Charlotte, NC area especially proud Torah standing next to Russ Cobe, lay leader.

Every Torah tells a story. From the practiced hand of an expert scribe inking each letter to count­ less aliyot and reverent kisses of worshippers, every Torah has a history and a journey. The journey of a Torah now gratefully embraced by Temple Solel in Fort Mill, SC, started in New Castle, PA, at Temple Hadar Israel which has been engaged with the Jewish Community Legacy Project. JCLP is a re­ source for small congregations outside of metropolitan areas that have an aging population and dwindling leadership and acts as a liaison between congregational leadership and a variety of part­ ners to focus on short­term sus­ tainability and long­term planning. New Castle is situated in what

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Social Justice, Hasidism Study Fill Month’s Events at Havurat Tikvah Havurat Tikvah will host a So­ cial Action Night on November 5, 7:30 PM, at the deGroot resi­ dence, consisting of two seg­ ments. Kosher snacks will be provided. Leading off the evening’s pro­ gram will be a presentation and discussion on local immigration issues, including advocating for undocumented immigrants. By Your Side (en español — a tu lado), formerly Sanctuary Char­ lotte, will share information on how Charlotte, NC, is handling the issue with immigration organ­ izations and how the congregation and the Jewish community can as­ sist in the effort. Following that will be a pro­ gramming segments dealing with finding a solution to the U.S. healthcare system and will be pre­ sented by Dr. Jessica Schorr Saxe and Dr. Denise Finck­Rothman. It will begin with the film, “Fix It: Health Care on the Tipping Point,” followed by a discussion, lead by Saxe on an Improved Medicare for All national health plan. Havurat Tikvah will welcome the return of Student Rabbi Danny Moss for a Shabbaton on Novem­ ber 12 for a soul­filled Shabbat service and adult education pro­ gram that evening. Student Rabbi Moss will lead services at 10 AM, at Avondale Presbyterian Church, MacLean Fellowship Hall, 2821 Park Rd., followed by a kosher potluck veg­ gie/dairy/parve luncheon.

That evening at 7:30 PM, he will expand participants’ knowl­ edge on Martin Buber and Ha­ sidism at a member’s home. Visit the website for location closer to the event. Buber was a legendary theolo­ gian and a scholar of Hasidism. In the spring of 1947 he delivered six lectures concerning the relation­ ships of human beings to God and to their fellow humans. His lec­ tures were rooted in the wisdom of the great Hasidic masters, and offer exceptional insight into one’s life. These talks were even­ tually compiled into a book called “The Way of Man.” This educa­ tional opportunity will allow par­ ticipants to study excerpts in a brand new translation, engaging with one another through discus­ sion about the profound commen­ tary it offers on Judaism and the human condition. All sources will appear in English and all levels of experience are welcome. Attendees are welcome to bring kosher desserts and snacks to share. Originally from Chicago, Stu­ dent Rabbi Moss graduated from Oberlin College with degrees in Jewish Studies and Comparative Religion. He studied at the Uni­ versity of Haifa from 2007­08 and in 2012 began his rabbinical train­ ing at the New York City campus of Hebrew Union College ­ Jew­ ish Institute of Religion. He is now in his fourth year. Most re­ cently, he served as a rabbinical intern at Temple Israel in Boston.

Student Rabbi Danny Moss

Previous internships were at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, Cleveland, Congregation Beth Elohim, Brooklyn, and Temple Micah, Washington, DC, and more. While in rabbinical school, Rabbi Moss served as a teen tour guide in Israel and Europe. He has also completed a Clinical Pastoral Education unit. He has provided his services in hospital chaplaincy, as well as in community organiz­ ing. Additionally, he has received diverse awards in areas such as Jewish entrepreneurship and Jew­ ish history. He is listed in LinkedIn’s Top 25 Rabbinical Stu­ dents. Student Rabbi Moss serves on the JStreet Rabbinic Cabinet as a rabbinic student. Student Rabbi Moss has a plethora of musical talents. He is proficient in guitar, piano, trum­ pet, mandolin and hand percus­ sion instruments. He has lent his

voice to congregational work by serving as a song leader and can­ torial soloist. Havurat Tikvah will have a community Shabbat service on December 10 at 10 AM, at Avon­ dale Presbyterian Church, Aitken Classroom, 2821 Park Rd. Kid­ dush will follow. The community is welcome to attend. The congregation will celebrate the Season of Lights with its Chanukah Party on December 24. More details will be made shared in the next issue. Havurat Tikvah is a warm, sup­ portive and nurturing Jewish Re­ constructionist congregation with Shabbat services and a full spec­ trum of holiday observances, as well as religious educational op­ tions for both adults and children. We are a diverse group of fami­ lies, singles, and Jewish and inter­ faith couples who participate in projects that promote social jus­ tice. We value and depend upon member participation and leader­ ship for our religious services, spiritual growth, and governance. Havurat Tikvah is an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Communities, in association with the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.

For more information on up­ coming services, programs, mem­ bership or other queries, call 980­225­5330, write to Havurat Tikvah, P.O. Box 12684, Char­ lotte, NC 28220, email member­ ship@havurattikvah.org or visit havurattikvah.org. Havurat Tik­ vah is also on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/havurattik­ vah/.Y

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academically and socially. Through the school, we’ve also been lucky to meet many parents, whose friendships we cherish.

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For more information about CJDS or to arrange a personal tour, contact: Mariashi Groner, Director • 704-366-4558 • mgroner@cjdschool.org

A Strong Academic Foundation for Living Jewishly

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Temple Beth El Shares Its Fall and Winter Adult Learning Schedule and Invites the Community to Participate Temple Beth El is pleased to share Fall and Winter Adult Learning opportunities open to the entire Jewish community. Totally Talmud Discover one of Judaism’s rich­ est, thought­provoking, and most important texts. Using an English edition of the Talmud in a casual conversational format, we explore the wisdom of our ancient sages and discover insights that con­

stantly change our perspective on modern living. Discussions, facil­ itated by Rabbi Dusty Klass, are held over lunch from 12 noon– 1:15 PM. (Uptown Talmud at Amélie’s French Bakery and Café: November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1; SouthPark Talmud at Upstream: November 16, December 21, Jan­ uary 18, February 15, March 15) Jolt of Judaism We invite the commu­ nity to join us for a Shabbat nosh and dis­ cussion about contem­ porary Jewish life through the lens of our ancient tradition. Dis­ cussions, facilitated by Rabbi Asher Knight, take place on Saturdays from 1:45– 3 PM at the Charlotte Café in the Ar­ Participants in last year’s Global Day of Jewish boretum. (November 19, December 17, January Learning.

21, February 18, March 18) Global Day of Jewish Learning We are proud to join with our Shalom Park Partners and other Jewish agencies across Charlotte to host our community’s 2nd An­ nual Global Day of Jewish Learn­ ing. This year’s theme is Under

“The world stands on three things: learning, prayer, and deeds.” (Pirke Avot 1:2) the Same Sky: The Earth is Full of Your Creations. We hope you will join us on Sunday, November 20 from 8:30 AM–1 PM for a day filled with educational, cultural, and tikkun olam opportunities for participants of all ages. Book Club TBE’s Book Club offers di­

verse selections certain to expand your mind, stimulate your intel­ lect, and make for fun and enjoy­ able discussions. All titles are available in the Levine­Sklut Ju­ daic Library. (December 4, Febru­ ary 12) TBE Hosts Its 20th Annual Comparative Religion Series This signature series draws hundreds of people from our inter­ faith community across Charlotte. Join us this year as we explore the question: Am I My Brother’s Keeper? The series begins on Jan­ uary 31 with The Biblical Roots of Tikkun Olam presented by Rabbi Asher Knight of Temple Beth El and continues with guest speakers on various perspectives. (January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 9). For more information about any of these programs, contact Temple Beth El at 704­366­1948 or visit the TBE website at www.templebethel.org. Y

Temple Kol Tikvah Helps Victims of Domestic Abuse The congregation at Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson recently completed a successful congrega­ tional community project to bring awareness of Domestic Violence in the Lake Norman area. The So­ cial Action Committee of Temple Kol Tikvah joined St. Alban’s Episcopal Church of Davidson to help expand the Lake Norman Domestic violence program. Tem­ ple Kol Tikvah provided twelve buddy packs for adult women who have experienced domestic violence. Buddy packs included toiletries, clothes, a gift card, snack items, and other personal incidentals. Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are served by Safe Alliance, a United Way member agency that provides a 24­hour crisis hotline, serves as an advocate for individuals, provides a licensed counselor for LKN­ based victims, and offers a tempo­ rary safe house for people in crisis. Safe Alliance helps victims explore their options, assist with safety planning, offer legal advo­ cacy, and provide emotional sup­ port, among other services. Domestic violence occurs in relationships in all economic, so­ cial, and religious denominations. Last year alone, Safe Alliance cared for 200 women experienc­ ing domestic or sexual violence in the LKN area. If you have a friend, relative, or if you are living in a violent/abu­ sive relationship, there is help. Please call: Safe Alliance 24­hour domestic violence hotline, 704­ 332­2513. Your call will remain confidential. Temple Kol Tikvah is a Reform Jewish congregation located in Davidson. Guided by Rabbi Michael Shields, we encourage practices that bring joy, peace and deeper spiritual connection, through fellowship, education and soulful prayer. For more informa­ tion, please call the temple office at 704­987­9980 or visit tem­ plekoltikvah.org.Y

Members of Kol Tikvah’s Social Ac­ tion Committee present buddy packs to Kathryn Sellers of Safe Alliance.

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What’s Going on at Temple Kol Ami As we enter the year 5777, Temple Kol Ami of Fort Mill, SC can look back over the past year with great pride in all that we have accomplished as we have contin­ ued to grow and solidify the Jew­ ish community of York County and South Charlotte. We had an­ other wonderful Shabbaton in late August with Rabbi Bruce Aft with support from our Impact and In­ novation Fund from the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte. Friday night Shabbat service fea­ tured the Hebrew naming of one of our young congregants as well as the blessing of our two recent B’not Mitzvah, Rebecca Adams and Dorothy Augenbraun. Torah study focused on the parsha Eikev, Moses’ final address to the Is­ raelites before they enter the Promised Land. In particular, Rabbi Aft led a discussion about Moses as a leader and drew paral­ lels and comparisons to the mod­ ern­day Jewish leader Eli Weisel (OBM). Havdalah was an All­ American celebration complete with delicious picnic­style fare, followed by a lively conversation on the role of religion and faith in politics. On Sunday, Rabbi Aft was at our Religious School to greet our returning students and newcomers and to discuss mitzvot and gemilut hasadim with the kids as they completed a mitzvah proj­ ect that included making travel menorahs and thank you cards for our Jewish soldiers at Fort Bragg, NC. We also collected well over

Shabbaton activities are always free and open to the public. The Temple Kol Ami Religious School has continued to grow over the past year, and we just started our sixth year with our highest enrollment ever with over 40 students. It is so exciting to see the fruits of our efforts of the past six years as our students who have been with us from the beginning are starting to reach B’nai Mitz­ vah. Dorothy and Rebecca made us so proud as they were called to the Torah on October 1, and we have an average of five kids a year slated for their B’nai Mitzvah Rabbi Aft blesses Rebecca Adams over the next few years. Not bad and Dorothy Augenbraun at their for a school that started out with B’not Mitzvah. five students originally and runs on the dedication of volunteer 50 lbs. of personal hygiene items teachers and madrachim. If you to make care­kits for the soldiers. would like more information on Look for more information soon Temple Kol Ami Religious at www.temple­kolamisc.org School, please contact us at tka.re­ about another Shabbaton sched­ ligiousschool@gmail.com. uled for early December. All As always, Temple Kol Ami will host a Chanukah party in December that is open and free to the public. Please check our website for more information. You can also join us on the first and third Fridays of each month for Shabbat service followed by an oneg. Temple Kol Ami is a warm and welcoming Reform congregation that meets at Unity Presbyte­ rian in Fort Mill, SC. We The blessing of the family of Courtney and An­ are comprised of families drew Lyons.

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New JLI Course in Charlotte Offers Secrets to Success At every stage in life people are asking the same questions. What do I want to do for the rest of my life? And how do I get there? Young adults in their twenties are looking for a career that will make them feel fulfilled. Those in their thirties to fifties may be un­ satisfied with their current career or think they could do better. Those who are sixty or older are thinking about an encore career— something meaningful to do after they cut back or retire. At some point, people begin to realize that there is more to life than a good career. Beginning Tuesday, November 15, at 7:30 PM, Rabbi Yossi Groner for the evening class and Wednesday November 16, 11 AM Rabbi Shlomo Cohen for the morning class will offer a new six­ session course from the Rohr Jew­ ish Learning Institute (JLI) called How Success Thinks: Jewish Se­ crets for Leading a Productive Life. “How Success Thinks is de­ signed to help people get more of what they want in life, and less of what they don’t,” explained Rabbi Zalman Abraham, one of JLI’s authors. “Throughout the course we explore ways to cultivate peo­ ple’s signature strengths, adopt a growth mind­set, access their inner creativity, deal with weak­ nesses, and overcome procrastina­ tion and other obstacles that get in the way of their success.”

At the core of How Success Thinks are six key productivity concepts, from motivation and goal setting to creativity and relationship building, which explain why some people get so much done. Drawing on 3000 years of Jewish wisdom—as well as some of the latest find­ ings and fascinating case studies from neuro­ science, psychology, and behavioral economics—this eye­ opening course explains that the most productive people on earth don’t merely act differently; they view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways. “Most people don’t have a clear picture of what they want to achieve in their lifetime,” said Rabbi Yossi Groner of Ohr Ha­ Torah, and director of Chabad in the Carolinas. “In this course, par­ ticipants will have a chance to ex­ plore their own definition of success, and then create a road map to equip themselves with the tools they’ll need to make that goal a reality.” “How Success Thinks is a unique offering that links success to sustainable outcomes for all our stakeholders in the community,” said Andrew Kakabadse, Profes­ sor of Governance and Leadership at Henley Business School (Read­ ing, U.K.) and author of The Suc­ cess Formula: How Smart Leaders Deliver Outstanding

Value, commenting on the course. “This course provides an empow­ erment of the mind, the heart and the sharing of experi­ ence across community: the very elements which make up a positive and flourishing society.” How Success Thinks is accredited for contin­ uing education for med­ ical and mental health professionals. Like all JLI programs, this course is de­ signed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular syna­ gogue, temple, or other house of worship. This class is open to ever one in the Greater Charlotte commu­ nity. Fee is $99 (textbooks in­ cluded). There is a couples discount at $180. If you are inter­ ested in joining you may call our office at 704­366­3984 or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and for other course­related infor­ mation. JLI courses are presented in Charlotte by Ohr HaTorah and in conjunction with Chabad of Charlotte. JLI, the adult education branch of Chabad­Lubavitch, of­ fers programs in more than 800 lo­ cations in the U.S. and in numerous foreign countries. Y

CGI Ballantyne Winter Camp After our third incredible and successful summer, CGI Ballan­ tyne is back and offering an amaz­ ing Winter Camp experience for your children. With activities, games, exciting Jewish themes, daily trips, crafts and much more, your children will have a blast every single day. Our handpicked staff are experienced, energetic and fun loving camp counselors, who love working with children. A spe­ cial thank you to the Jewish Fed­ eration of Greater Charlotte for their support. Monday through Friday, De­ cember 26­30 9 AM­3:30 PM; extended care available upon request For children ages 3­11 Children will be split by age: Preschool, K­3rd, 4th­6th Pricing per child: Register for one day or for the entire week. $45 a day or $200 for the week. Includes a hot kosher lunch each day. To register, or for more infor­

mation, contact Leah Levin, Leah@JewishBallantyne.com or 704­246­8881 or visit our website www.CGIBallantyne.com.

Babyccino ­ A Chic Meet for Mod Parents and Their Tots Join our little friends in a trek around the world to explore differ­ ent countries, discover different cultures, and develop a taste for diversity. Classes will be led by Leah Levin and held at the Ballantyne Jewish Center 8632 Bryant Farms Rd. Tuesday Mornings 9:30­10:30 AM $5 per class. Appropriate for ages 0­2. Children can attended with a parent or a caregiver. November 1 ­ Italy November 8 ­ USA November 15 ­ Mexico December 13 ­ Israel December 20 ­ Russia January 10 ­ India January 17 ­ France January 24 ­ Japan For question or more details, email Leah@Jewishballan­ tyne.com or visit our website www.jewishballantyne.com. (Continued on page 27)

Women’s News Support Israel by Buying Israeli 3rd Annual Charlotte Hadassah Fair Featuring Israeli Products Sunday, November 13, 10 AM­2 PM, Sam Lerner Center at Shalom Park The Israeli Products Fair has continued to grow as we bring in a larger variety of international vendors. We are proud to feature Israeli and local vendors offering Judaica, Jewish holiday themed items, as well as kosher foods and products. There will be unique jewelry made out of rocket pieces from Rockets to Roses, the beautiful and popular Israeli Ronit Furst eye glass frames, a variety of Is­ raeli art, Judaic themed pottery, kosher and Hanukkah themed items, Israeli jewelry from Sababa (a representative of sev­ eral Israeli artists), as well as Moshe Monzon an artist coming directly from Israel. Jered Mond will again be providing Israeli food at the J Café. And you can even purchase your Hanukkah cards and have all your gifts wrapped on­site so you are ready for the holidays. Additionally, the Fair will fea­ ture a large variety of Jewish Children’s books from Kar­Ben publishing, as well as a book table and storytelling from Carolivia Herron, a renowned Jewish American writer of children’s and adult literature, and a scholar of African­American Judaica. Our fabulous vendors have graciously donated raffle prizes. Other raffle items including a beautiful Israeli made scarf do­ nated by Scarlett Plus, local hotel nights, a Panthers inspired scarf donated by Lynn Edelstein, as well as items from Jewish artists supporting Israel including Mati­ sayu, David Broza, and Vanessa Williams. Come to the Fair and learn how you can earn a free raf­ fle ticket. If you have items you wish to donate for our raffle, please contact Hilary Rosenbaum at dhrose4@gmail.com. Tables are selling out fast so please contact us if you are inter­ ested in participating in the Fair. Current table fees for vendors are $50 for the first table, and $25 for additional tables. Online registra­ tion is available tinyurl.com/ 2016Vendorform. Please contact Shellie Barer at s.barer@ yahoo.com with any additional questions. Thank you for your interest and support! And a special thank you to our sponsors Levine Jew­ ish Community Center, Scott Jaguar, Meg D. Goldstein, Attor­ ney at Law, and Steve Lepow, Re­ altor. Please feel free to contact Stacy Baum at 704­808­0423 or schree@carolina.rr.com or Amy DeLoach at 910­617­1264 or amybdeloach@gmail.com with additional questions or for addi­ tional information. See you at the Fair! Y

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR LEGACY DONORS! Our gratitude and thanks to our precious Legacy Donors who have made a commitment to ensure the continued and expanded growth of our educational and enriching programs which are vital to the quality of Jewish life in the greater Charlotte region. The donors listed below have given permission to publicize their names with the hope of encouraging you to join them. We invite you to be part of this great heritage legacy. Please contact Rabbi Shlomo Cohen at 704-366-3984. With thanks and appreciation, Lubavitch of North Carolina and Congregation Ohr HaTorah

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Build a Menorah at Home Depot Kids ­ Build your very own Menorah at Home Depot. We have a brand new design just for this year. Home Depot at the Prome­ nade on Providence, 5415 Bal­ lantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277 Sunday, December 11 Choose your time! 2:30­3:45 OR 4­5:15 Chanukah snacks will be served. This event is free with your registration. To register visit www.JewishBallantyne.com/Ho meDepot. Please note, there is limited space available. Sponsored by The Home Depot and The Ballantyne Jew­ ish Center Y

seeing “The Precious Legacy,” a traveling exhibition featuring stolen Judaic treasures the Nazis had sent to a museum in Prague that they had hoped would be a propaganda center about an ex­ tinct people. One photograph in the exhibit depicted Torah scrolls stacked like cordwood. “It was enough to make you cry,” said the Langes. “Many of these Torahs have been repaired and sent to new congre­ gations so that the words inside might take root in a new genera­ tion of hearts and minds.” “We are, after all, ‘People of the Book,’” he continued. “Know­ ing there is an organization like the JCLP ensures Jewish history and Judaism are preserved for fu­ ture generations.” A welcoming and joyful Tem­ ple Solel dedicated their new Torah with a special ceremony on Rosh Hashanah morning, October 3. Al Rogat ceremoniously carried the Torah to the Bimah. Russ Cobe, Lay Leader, recited a bless­ ing as honored members carefully removed the Tallit used to wrap the precious gift from New Castle. The young generation of children under the age of 18 was then called to stand under the Tallit, now held up as a Chuppah. “Having our own Torah means that we are truly a synagogue,” says new member Jan Rose. “I would have joined this temple whether or not it owned a Torah but now that we do have one of

our own to read and study from and care for, it will bind us to­ gether as a beloved part of our community.” The Monday and Weinberger families described how fortunate they feel to represent a three­gen­ eration family that calls Temple Solel home. “In the short time of our congregation’s existence we’ve already experienced such special milestones, including our daughter’s baby naming,” said Laurabree Monday. “A Torah we can call our own will only make upcoming mo­ ments that much more special and memorable. Sitting in services with my parents and my children always warms my heart,” she en­ thused. Laurabree added, “The JCLP’s mission is certainly coming full circle in our lovely little South Carolina temple. Thanks to them for sharing the gift of family, the gift of giving, and the gift of Ju­ daism—all lessons we hope to pass on to our children.” Multiple congregants expressed their deepest appreciation for this gift. Renee Feitelberg, one of Temple Solel’s founding mem­ bers, and new member Jan Rose

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