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The Charlotte Jewish News - October 2001 - Page 6 Local Heroes to Lead UJC “Israel Now” Solidarity Missions in December Rabbi Ezring and Alan Feldman Ready to Lead Group; Subsidy Available from JFGC Of Greater Charlotte - United Jewish Communities, the umbrella organization for local federations, will continue to spon sor “Israel Now” Solidarity Missions. The next of these will be in November. The mission departs November 13 and returns November 18, 2001 (Journey II - Capital to Capital). This mission leaves immediately after the UJC General Assembly in Washington, DC. Exclusive rate of $999 based on double occupancy (single sup plement $189). Cost includes, UJC subsidy roundtrip air with El A1 Israel Airlines coach class. Washington/Tel AvivAVashington (no deviations and no exceptions), three nights deluxe accommoda tions in Jerusalem, breakfast, one lunch, two dinner events, pro gramming on Sunday and tips. Land only cost is $497. A second mission departs December 2 and returns December 7, 2001. Exclusive rate of $999 based on double occupan cy (single supplement $189). Cost includes UJC subsidy, roundtrip air with El AI Israel Airlines coach class. New York/Tel Aviv/New York, three nights deluxe accom Your Connection To The Jewish Community... WHETHER CROSS TOWN OR ACROSS COUNTRY, assisting families ill buying and selling real estate since 1985. 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Additional air costs for these flights on El Al only, based upon flight availability are as fol lows: Chicago and Miami add $87, and LA add $163. Land only cost is $430. The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is offering a $500 subsidy to any member of our community who partici pates in a UJC Solidarity Mission. For details, call the Federation office at 704-944- 6760. This December mission will be led by Temple Israel’s Rabbi Murray Ezring and the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Charlotte, Alan Feldman. “I’m excited about returning to Israel,” Rabbi Ezring says. “Every visit gives me the feeling of keep ing the vow our people made so long ago to uphold our brit (covenant) with God and support the land that God gave us.” Program Highlights * Top-level briefings and analysis of the current situation in the Middle East * Meet with Israelis * Interactive JAFI/JDC site visits Itinerary The missions include the following; Group arrival on day one and transfer to hotel Full day program with lunch on day two including site visits Free day on day three - a per fect opportunity to plan your P2K visit Free day with programmed farewell dinner and transfer to air port for departure on day four The above allows each commu nity two options as follows: 1. Free time for participants to visit with friends and relatives 2. Program the free time on day three ahd/or day four at an addi tional cost of $65 per person per day, based on a minimum of 20 participants per bus (includes guide, transportation, entrance fees, lunch and tips only). Important Flight Information * Participants must depart with the mission. * Flight extensions are available after the mission for returns from Monday through Thursday only. * Domestic flights are an addition al cost to the participant. * Business and first class upgrades are available for additional costs. * Tickets will either be given out at the airport or Fed-Exed to the federations Campaign “These are very difficult times and many Americans seek the comfort of their religious and eth nic communities in an effort to find consolation and courage- ment,” says Alan Feldman. “My experiences have taught me that inspiration and hope emanate eter nally from the city of Jerusalem. So...for our people and us, I can’t think of a better time to visit the Land of Israel!” UJC will be asking participants for a voluntary suggested mini mum gift of $500 to the annual UJA/Federation campaign. Deadline Applications are due 30 days prior to departure. Space is limit ed. For additional ' information, please contact: Loma Brown - 212-284-6519 email: Lorna.brown@ujc.org, or the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, 704-944-6757. Hebrew Cemetery Association Seeks New Members By Paula Musler and Margi Goldstein The Hebrew Cemetery is a vital part of the Jewish tradition of remembrance. As we have just fin ished the High Holiday season, our thoughts turn toward our loved ones and friends who are no longer with us. Whether they are here or in other cities, it is impor tant to support the Charlotte Hebrew Cemetery. The cemetery was founded in 1867 .and serves Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill. The dues are $50 per year for a family and the benefits of mem bership are: * The annual membership fee is tax deductible. * You receive a substantial reduction in the cost of a funeral and a plot. * Last but not least, by giving this small amount you can honor the generations of yesterday and at The gate to the Hebrew Cemetery. the same time prepare for the gen erations of tomorrow. A master plan for cemetery improvements is almost complet ed. We urge you to visit and see the remarkable changes that have been made. Without your support the Hebrew cemetery might do without the vital security, mainte nance and care that it demands. The cemetery is open during the week, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Sundays from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM. Please send your annual dues to Carol Robinson, 4229 Peggy Lane, Charlotte, NC 28227. If you require any further information, please call Hilbert Fuerstman, Cemetery Director, at 704-366- 7538. We look forward to hearing from you. ^ Are You Celebrating a Simeha? Share it with others in the community. Send your birth, wedding, or other announcement to: CJN 5007 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC, 28226. Fax: 704-365-4507, email: amontoni ©shalomchar- lotte.org
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