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The Charlotte
JEWI
Vol. 20 No. 9
Tishrei-Cheshvan 5759
October 1998
Jewish Federation of Greater
Charlotte Presents V.O.T.E. ’98
Learn, Discuss, Listen to get the information you need for
an informed vote this year
“One citizen, one vote” is a
founding principle of our society.
So, how will you decide to cast
your all-important vote in the
November 3rd election? Join us
on Sunday, October 18th for
V.O.T.E. ‘98, a political education
workshop and candidates forum
from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at
Temple Israel.
The half-day workshop will fea
ture community leaders offering
their expertise on issues that effect
our everyday lives. Lynn Wheeler,
Mayor ^o Tem will provide the
keynote address, offering an
overview of politics in Charlotte.
Two panel discussions will
focus on political issues in greater
depth:
1) “Charlotte in the 21st
Century” will examine the politi
cal issues related to the rapid
growth and development in
Charlotte and the resulting impact
on uptown development, trans
portation, schools and neighbor
hoods. The featured speakers for
this session are:
• Ike Heard, Executive Director,
Northwest corridor Community
Development corporation
• David Miller, Retail Partner,
Childress Klein
• Pam Syfert, City Manager,
office of the City Manager
• Rob Walsh, President, Center
City Partners
2) “Being Jewish in the Bible
Belt” will discuss the political and
societal issues that arise from
being Jewish in a non-Jewish
world. Presenters for this session
include:
• Jackie Fishman, Teacher,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
• Marcia Simon, 1998 recipient
of Charlotte “Woman of the Year”
Award
• The Honorable Senator Leslie
Winner, North Carolina State
Senate -
A highlight of the workshop is a
Candidates’ Forum, featuring the
individuals running for the Board
of County Commissioners. To
date, the following candidates
have agreed to attend: Becky
Carney, Tom Cox, John Helms,
Parks Helms, Steve Helms, Bill
James, Margaret Markey, Linda
McCall, Norman Mitchell,
Everette Passaly, Jr., Jim
Richardson, Lloyd Scher and Tom
Vance. Hear, firsthand, their views
on important issues including
neighborhood schools, the role of
government, school prayer and the
future of Charlotte. Mike Cozza,
from WBTV will moderate the
Candidates’ Forum.
The following is the schedule
for V.O.T.E. ‘98:
8:45-9:00 Registration and
Coffee
9:00-9:30 Welcome and Key
Note Address
9:40-11:25 Panel Discussion I -
“Charlotte in the
21st Century”
Panel Discussion II
- “Being Jewish in
the Bible Belt”
11:25-11:45 Light Brunch
11:45-12:45 Candidates’ Forum
12:45-1:00 Closing Remarks
Don’t miss this opportunity to
learn about politics in Charlotte,
discuss important issues with
community leaders and listen to
the people who will be asking for
your vote in November.
To participate in this outstand
ing opportunity:
Send the registration form,
found on page 17, along with your
check to the Jewish Federation of
Greater Charlotte - V.O.T.E. ‘98,
5007 Providence Road, Charlotte,
NC 28226 by October 9 or regis
ter by calling the Jewish
Federation of Greater Charlotte,
366-5007.
Federation Announces
’99 Campaign Goal of
1.85 Million
First Union to sponsor Campaign Opening
Celebration featuring Leonard Nimoy
When the 1999 Federation
Campaign Cabinet met for their
first meeting, they were unaware
of two major events. Meg
Goldstein, the host and Chair of
the 1999 Community Campaign,
announced “We need to reach $2
million by the year 2000, to meet
the needs of our Jewish communi
ty in Charlotte and around the
world, and I feel the goal for 1999
is very attainable.” The cabinet
heard about the growing tensions
in the former Soviet Union and
how the current political climate is
affecting Jewish communities.
“Pensions are now half of what
they were three months ago, and
people are now going hungry. It is
our responsibility and obligation
to ensure there will be enough
food and services to assist needy
Jews,” Goldstein stated.
Meg also announced that First
Union will be the corporate spon
sor for a gala 1999 Campaign
Celebration event on January 30,
1999. The event will feature guest
speaker Leonard Nimoy and the
entire Charlotte Jewish communi
ty will be invited.
“We are indeed grateful to First
Union for making a significant gift
to assure the success of this com
munity wide event,” Goldstein
said. O
1999 Campaign Cabinet
Announced
Gala to Honor William Gorelick
Temple Israel’s Challenge to Excellence Scheduled for
15,1999
May
One of Charlotte’s truly out
standing Jewish leaders will be
honored at a Gala Celebration in
1999.
The Gala is scheduled for May
15, 1999, at the Adam’s Mark
Hotel. It will honor Bill Gorelick
and is sponsored by Temple Israel.
The Gala will also benefit the hon-
oree’s long-standing dream of a
Membership Endowment for
Temple Israel.
Bill GcMelick will be recognized
for his work and accomplishments
for Temple Israel, for the Jewish
community, in business and as a
citizen of Charlotte. The Gala will
also advance the Temple Israel
Membership Endowment which
was created at Bill’s request.
“I have had a dream for many
years that Temple Israel would
have a way of offering fiill or par
tial membership dues to meml)ers
in need,” said Bill. “People who
wish fiill participation in Temple
life should have the opportunity
regardless of their financial situa
tion.”
The Gala will be chaired by
Lori Wojnowich, while the drive
for the Membership Endowment
will be chaired by Sam Bernstein
and David Miller. Fund-raising for
the Endowment will start immedi
ately.
In announcing the Gala, Lori
Wojnowich said, “Bill Gorelick’s
personal commitment challenges
each one of us to do our best for
our Temple, for the Jewish com
munity, for Charlotte and for our
families.” She pointed out that Bill ^
shows he cares by doing. He puts
his time and his resources to work
year in and year out. “His work
challenges us to excellence.”
A Charlotte native. Bill grew up
Bottom row (l-r) Penny Upsitz. Ruth Goldberg, Ellen Fromm, Meg Goldstein. Next
row (l-r) Rich Osborne. Sara Schreibman, Bobbi Bernstein, Stacy Gorelick, Allie
Lemer, Jody Speizman. Alison Lemer, Mami Abramowitz, Patty Gorelick, Alan
Kronovet. Next row (l-r) Shel Goldstein. Mike Van Glish, Man Luftglass, Phyllis
Schiffman, Renee Goldberg, Ben Jaffa, Steve Garfinkel, Debbie Rivkin, Bill Gorelick,
Mark Lemer Not pictured: Amy Marx. Stefanie Reiner, Richard Gross, Ken Rivkin,
Andy Dinkin, Dan Levinson. Eric Lemer, David Van Glish.
in Temple Israel where he was Bar
Mitzvahed. He went on to serve
the Temple as Treasurer, President
and later as the Endowment
Chairman, a position he still
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Meg Goldstein, the Chair for
the 1999 Jewish Federation
Community Campaign recently
announced the Campaign Cabinet.
They are:
WOMEN’S DIVISION:
Campaign Chair
Alison Lemer
Lion of Judah Chairs:
Bobbi Bernstein
Stacy Gorelick
Lion Cub Chairs:
Alison Lemer
Debbie Rivkin
$i,200 Chairs:
Mami Abramowitz
Penny Lipsitz
$600 Chairs:
Allie Lemer
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Jodi Speizman
To $600 Chairs:
Renee Goldberg
New Gifts:
Ellen Framm
Amy Marx
Stefanie Reiner
MEN’S DIVISION:
Major Gift Chairs:
Richard Gross
Rich Os borne
$5,000 — $9,999 Chairs:
Ben Jaffa
Ken Rivkin
$3,600 ~ $4,999 Chairs:
Ruth Goldberg
Mike Van Glish
$1,800 — $3,S^9 Chairs:
Mark Lemer
Matthew Luftglass
$1,200 — $1,799 Chairs:
Steve Garfinkel
Phyllis Schiffman
$6i00 Chairs:
Alan Kronovet
7b $600 Chairs:
Andy Dinkin
Shelton Goldstein
Dan Levinson
,\ew Gifts.
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Davui Van Ghsh