5007 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Change Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Charlotte, NC Permit No. 1208 The Charlotte 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 Wf" 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 (Continued on page 4) 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 (Continued on page 9) 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 Inside ^ issue... What FoUows Netanjraho^t Cdhpee Dr. Kern Sttui Purim - What a Hi^py Holiday CeUhratiMi in Out^oUt amd Armmd At Wortf Be Heart Smart in February Exercise, Lower Hmv Chtlatmmi page 15 page 16 Federation News . page 4 Jewish Family Services .. page 7 Temple Beth El .. page 8 Temple Israel .. page 9 Lubavitch of North Carolina .. .. .page 10 Women’s Page • page 12 CAJK . page 13 The JewKh Traveler page 14 Spet/nuin Jewish Library ... . page Dining Oul . .... . page 22 23 Jewish Community Center . pafK 26 27 Funds available for Israel Teen IVavel If you are a teen and want to spend the summer in Israel, funds arc availaMe to subsidize expens es. The Jewish Federation of Greater C'harlolte i« rommilted to assistmg area and is offering $500 per person in an Israel lummcT program Fnr mnrr :r.for maiKW cali the FederaUon at 5007 O

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