5007 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Address Correction Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Charlotte, NC Permit No. 1208 The Charlotte JE>VISH Vol. 16 No. 10 November 1994 The Charlotte N.C. Je\nsh Community Presents rhnniiknh ’94: A Symphonic Celebration Michael Isaacson & the music of the Israel Pops fcaturiiig Herschel & Judy Fox and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Bclk Theater of the bhimcnthal Performing Arts Center November 30.1994, 8:CX) p.m. Michael Isaacson, founder and music director of The Israel Pops and conductor of The Hollywood Pops will be the guest conductor of The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Isaacson's creative genius will take his audience on a music tour of Jewish music heard throughout the world. Under the baton of Dr. Isaacson, The Israel Pops performed with Joel Grey at The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles. Last year Isaacson and The Israel Pops received rave reviews when they performed at Madison Square Garden for New York's gala Chanukah celebration. Plans are now underway for a South American tour in 1995. Isaacson's original scores of Rich Man, Poor Man II, Hawaii Five-O, Bionic Women, and Days of Our Lives along with numerous collaborations in motion pictures for television has brought him much acclaim. (continued on page 5) 1995 JCC GALA TO HONOR BILL GORELICK AND HARRY SWIMMER "The Heart Of The J Beats On,,, From Generation To Generation" V^th this theme, the Jewish Community Center will pay spe cial tribute to two of our most visionary and dedicated commu nity leaders. Bill Gorelick and Harry Swimmer, at its annual Gala, to be held on February 4,1995 at the Adams Mark Hotel. Spearheaded by event co-chairpersons Jill Newman and Lori Wojnowich, the Gala Committee's plans are in high gear. "The only place to be on the fourth of February will be the JCC Gala" says Wojnowich. "Ticket buyers will be supporting the JCC and will be treated to a fantastic and delightful evening." Newman promises, "We're elevating the event to a new level this year. It will be a truly memorable evening." Gala attendees will enjoy taste fully prepared food and an elegant night out while being enter tained by the popular band Northtower. Everyone can expect a few fun-filled surprises, too! Funds from the 1995 Gala will help support the social and educational services provided by the Jewish Community Center. This includes invaluable programs such as the kosher nutrition program for older adults, day camp scholarships, transporta tion services for the frail elderly, special services for children wi^ ji^ysical and learning challenges, support programs for single par ent families, membership schol arships, Jewish identity building and enrichment experiences, in fant day care and after-school care. Wojnowich warns, "we are in jeopardy of losing some of these important services. We are Harry Swimmer lacking the appropriate funding to provide what's in existence and to plan needed new services. It is our responsibility to ensure the Jewish Community Center's future for our children and the coming generations!" Newman recounts that the notion of honoring Gorelick and Swimmer was warmly and unanimously endorsed because, "It was Harry and Bill's foresight, commitment and energy that pro vided the leadership needed to turn our community's dream into a tangible reality. Without them the Jewish Community Center building could not have been built." As chairman of the Jewish Community Center Building Com mittee, Gorelick dedicated himself unselfishly to on-site supervi sion of the design and construction phases of the project. He continues to play an active role as primary consultant on building maintenance and facility up grades. Wojnowich reiterates that, "We are quite fortunate to be the recipients of Bill's stead fast commitment to the commu nity." (continued on page 5) A Question Worth Repeating- Answers Worth Reading by Dan Lepow-Executive Director Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Last month I asked the question, why so many people gave of their time to help raise funds for the Federation's an nual community campaign. An swers from several volunteers appear inside this issue of the CJN and as space permits, we will continue to print answers from other volunteers. More than 1,800 people made a contribution last year and I think that's terrific. Much of the credit goes to the solici tors, however, everyone who answered the call and made a gift needs to be personally thanked. How have we ben efited as individuals and as a community? While the Federation con ducts the fund drive, only a small percentage stays with the Federation. Approximately 10 - 11% of the funds raised is spent to conduct the drive. Remem ber, the success of the annual appeal is that we must reach every Jewish person in the Charlotte area. With estimates as high as 9,000' this is no mean feat. Another 11% is used for community development pro grams. What is a community development program? Activi ties that help our community communicate with each other such as the CJN, Shalom Y'all (welcoming newcomers), and Leadership Development (pre paring for tomorrow) are all (continued on page 12) Bill Gorelick Inside the CJN Sarajevo Hospitals 3 Roll of the Jewish Press Jewish Book Month 6 Children Learn By Doing 9 Holiday Gift Guide 24 Temple Israel and Temple Bethel.... 27 In This Issue International Dateline 2 Thoughts from Adrienne «... Jewish Family Seroices «5 Teen Page 10 Jewish Federation ICC 16 This 'n That, 20 Dining Out and Entertainment «... 21 Community Calendar. 28 V J

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