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JEWISH
Vol. 21 No. 2
Shevat-Adar 5759
February 1999
Federation Campaign Allocations for 1999 Released
Allocations Committee Satisfies Needs of Local and International Communities
By Amy Krakovitz Montoni
They are your friends, your
neighl^rs, your fellow Jews in
Charlotte...and they have spent the
last several months deciding
where contributions to the Jewish
Federation of Greater Charlotte
will go.
“ITiis was a big responsibility
that everyone on the committee
took seriously,” says Nancy
Kipnis, 1999 Allocations
Committee co-chair. “Most of the
committee members are involved
in one way or another in some
Of GfeEATER CHARLOrrm
facet of the Jewish community.”
“It was a true cross-section of
people,” echoes co-chair Jill
Newman. “We tried to have repre
sentation from every comer of
Jewish life in Charlotte.”
With the daunting task of allo
cating more than $1.6 million to
dozens of applicants, the commit
tee needed an efficient and fair
way to make their decisions. In the
past, representatives from the
committee were selected as
liaisons to one particular applicant
agency. The applicant would pre
sent its request to the small group
of committee members who
would then make a presentation to
the full board.
“We changed that this year,”
Kipnis explains. “We went back to
a process whereby each agency
Temple Israel Declared Synagogue
of Excellence
Governor Jim Hunt is One of Many to Congratulate Temple
Israel on its Outstanding Achievement
Jewish leaders from the United
Synagogue of America’s Southeast
Region gathered at Hilton Head,
South Carolina, on November 12 -
15, 1998, for their Biennial
Convention of Conservative
Judaism. “The Southeast region is
comprised of seven states and the
U. S. Tenitwy of Puerto Rico,”
said Robert Gleiberman, Executive
Director of Temple Israel, and a
representative at the Biennial
Convention. “We were proud to be
recognized as a Synagogue of
Excellence, the highest regional
award given, as well as receiving a
broad spectrum of awards in the
areas of Worship and Ritual;
Religious School; Adult Jewish
Education; Social Action; Israel
Programming; Publications and
Endowment.” Accepting the
awards was Jerry Levin, Honorary
Life President of Temple Israel and
a member of the United Synagogue
Southeast Regional Board.
“Our prayer services involve
people,” said Rabbi Murray Ezring,
spiritujd leader of Temple Israel.
‘Temple Israel has been Charlotte’s
home for traditional Judaism for
over ICO years. New approaches to
prayer and ritual have created an
award winning quality. Worship
involving song, dance, guided
meditation, puppetry and illusion,
invite the congregation to partici
pate.”
“There are two reasons our
school is winning awards,” said
Rabbi Robert Kasman, Director of
Temple Israel’s Religious School.
“We are providing a flexible pro
gram starting with three- and four-
year old children, and our curricu
lum is providing what is needed for
the new millennium.”
“We must be where the people
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Jerry and Barbara Levin and Robert Gleiberman at the Biennial
Convention accepting the Synagogue of Excellence Award
are,” declared Rabbi Ezring. ‘That
is why our adult education [xogram
inclu^s popular Bible classes in
the uptown and north county areas.
Our ongoing series of lectures
draws hundreds of people. The
adult education program includes
courses in Hebrew reading, liturgy,
how to participate in services, as
well as adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah
training.” Cantor Elias Roochvarg
stated, “Adult experiences such as
these help to strengthen one’s spir
ituality.”
‘Temple Israel’s Social Actiwi
Committee serves the greater com
munity,” said Eric Platock,
Conunittee Chairman. ‘The syna
gogue takes the statement of the
great sage Hillel to heart: ‘If I am
only for myself, what am I?’ Our
pe(^le helped with the resettlement
of Jews from the former Soviet
Union, worked in several area shel
ters and half-way programs and
provided shelter for the homeless
during cold winter months through
the Room In The Inn.”
“Our synagogue also participates
in dialogues with local churches
and other interfaith activities,” said
made a presentation to all commit
tee members rather than splitting
into groups.”
Although a little more time-con
suming, this process was more
beneficial, according to commit
tee member Hal Levinson. “Each
of us on the committee had the
same base to draw on when we
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Rabbi Ezring. ‘The Social Action
Conmiittee continues to be suc
cessful at rallying the support of
the congregation’s memters in
times of crisis such as the recent
hurricane Mitch.”
Room In The Inn is a ministry by
which congregatimis of every faith
open their facilities to welcome
persons who are homeless as
guests. ‘Ten^)Ie Israel has been a
participant in Room In The Inn
since its inception in 1996,” said
Dale Mullinax, Executive Director
for Urban Ministries.
“Through the vision and gen
erosity of Rose and Abe Luski, the
Israel Experience for Teens pro
gram began this year,” said Jason
Cathcart, Temple Israel’s Youth
Director. “This experience in Israel
is vital to ensure a commitment to
our way of life.”
“We received an award for pub
lications based on the Yearlxwks
produced during the past two
years,” said Robert Gleiberman.
“Ours is a large, growing congrega
tion of over 2000 individuals. The
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CHARLOTTE
1999 Beneficiary Agencies
United Jewish Appeal $520,000
meeting the needs of Jews in Israel and world-wide
Jewish Community Center 280,000
enriching Jewish Lives through cultural, educational, and athletic
programs
Jewish Federation — Programs 172,000
Federation's local non-campaign expenses including the community
paper, library, and missions
Shalom Park Education Subsidies 165,750
a subsidy for educational and programmatic expenses
JCC 116,025
Temple Beth El 20,745
Charlotte Jewish Preschool 15,150
Temple Israel 13,830
Jewish Family Services 110,000
professional counseling and family education programs
Blumenthal Jewish Home 65,000
nursing care services in a dignified setting
Jewish Community Day School 50,000
a quality K-5 day school
Community Tzedakah Fund 15,000
emergency loans to needy, local families
Teen Israel 13,000
subsidies for summer programs to Israel
Carolina Agency for Jewish Education 11,000
provides a variety of Jewish educational services throughout the
Carolinas
Charlotte Jewish Preschool 10,000
a quality preschool educational program
Preschool on Sardis 8,052
a quality preschool educational program
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization 8,000
a youth-led worldwide organization promoting Jewish identity and
personal growth
North Carolina Hillel 7,000
cultural, religious, and social programs for college students through
out the state
Hebrew Cemetery 2,921
provides a dignified service for indigent community members
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community 2,500
the community endowment fimd
Charlotte Community Agencies 2,100
Charlotte Clergy Association; Charlotte Emergency Housing:
Community Link Crisis Assistance; Mecklenburg Ministries
North Carolina- Israeli Partnership 2,000
an educational, cultural, and business alliance between North
Carolina and Israel
Jewish Educational Loan Fund 1,950
provides scholarships to Charlotte college-bound students
Consolidated Hebrew High School 1,727
an enriched academic program for Charlotte-area youth
Anti-Defamation League 1.000
a historic organization stressing human rights issues
Jewish Federation - Operating and Campaign Expenses 221,000
TOTAL 1999 ALLOCATIONS $1,670,000
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