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5007 Providence Road Charlotte. NC 28226 Change Service Requested Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Chariotte, NC Permit No. 1208 The Charlotte JEWISH I Vol. 21 No.T Adar-Nisan 5759 March 1999 Beyond the Galaxy” Takes Federation 1999 Annual Campaign into the Next Millennium All of the stars were shinin’g for the opening event of the Federation’s 1999 Annual Campaign. The Marriott City Center sparkled the night of January 30 with 480 guests of the Jewish Federation in attendance for “Beyond the Galaxy," a gala evening of dinner, dancing and the heartfelt words of Leonard Nimoy. Mr. Nimoy’s remarks about the importance of his Jewish heritage in both his personal and profes sional life were followed by brief accounts of how monies raised in the Annual Campaign directly effect the lives of Jews here in Charlotte and around the world by Campaign Chair, Meg D. Goldstein. “I was personally touched by the stories of many of these individuals who benefit from the money that we raise here in Charlotte and my goal was to make it personal, to help people understand how much difference their contribution makes in the lives of Jews in need,” said Ms. Goldstein, who in addition to chairing the Annual Campaign was also integrally involved in making the evening such a huge success. $288,700 was raised during the evening, putting the 1999 Annual Campaign well within reach of its goal. “It is clear from the results of the pledge cards that were signed Meg Goldstein, Leonard Nimoy and Bill Gorelick during the evening that we were able to accomplish our goals to not only raise money for the Campaign but also to educate our donors about the Federation in a way that we have not been able to in the past,” said Marvin Goldberg, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation. “Almost 90% of those who attended increased their giv ing. Ninety-three individuals were new givers. Overall, we are very pleased and feei that the event was hugelfmCcessful.” The Gala was also an opportuni ty to showcase the outstanding work of the Federation’s con stituent organizations. A program booklet provided to each guest highlighted the past, present and future accomplishments of each organization and described how the monies received were used directly in each organization’s program ming. “Beyond the Galaxy” would not have been possible without the underwriting of the First Union Foundation and the hard work of a group of Federation volunteers. Patty Gorelick and Jill Newman chaitgdUtilik eyiQQLT|j*6FSbled a committee comprisea of members of the 1999 Annual Campaign Cabinet, and worked directly with the Marriott to make the arrange ments for the cocktail reception, three-course dinner and dessert ,, ll AMsI ri'.i)i'k.\r N • >1 . I M I H ( 11 , l; I . I Leonard Nimoy spoke at the Federation's Gala buffet and with Elizabeth House of Flowers to arrange the magnificent table and room decorations. Sara Schreibman supervised the produc tion of the program brochure. Special thanks are in order to the Table Captains listed below who went “Beyond the Galaxy” to recruit for the event. Mami & Kenny Abramowitz Bobbi & Don Bernstein Cary Bernstein & Alan Kronovet Tracy & Larry Brown Andy Dinkin Aleen & David Epstein Roni & Glenn Fishkin Ellen & David Framm Renee & Marvin Goldberg Ruth & Alan Goldberg Evelyn & Lecmard Berger Michelle & Barry Goodman Stacy & Todd Gorelick Susan & Donald Jacobs Florence & Ben Jaffa Nancy & Bob Kipnis Allie & Eric Lemer Donna & Gary Lemer Miles Levine Stacy & Dan Levinson Penny & David Lipsitz Jill & Ed Newman Wendy & Frank Rosen Sara & Mike Schreibman Jodi & Bryan Speizman Debra & David Van Glish Lee & Alan Blumenthal Ellen & Shel Goldstein Margi & Julius Goldstein Patty & Bill Gorelick Meg Goldstein & Matt Luftglass Annette & Richard Gross Carol & Shelton Gorelick Gloria & Harry Lemer Judie & Michael Van Glish Emily & Sam Zimmem Sherri McGirt & Larry Farber Kirstin & David Swimmer Marilyn & Harry Swimmer Gale Osbome & Ken Bergmann Alison & Mark Lemer Phyllis Schiffman Tammy & Scott Menaker Steve & Polly Menaker Tanrniy & Brian Goldstein Julie Lemer & Howard Levine Rich Osbome Gail & John Baron Lee & Jeff Bierer Steve Garfinkel Alan Oxman Sheila & Lee Kritzer Deborah & Ken Rivkin For more pictures of ‘‘Bcjrond the Galaxy,^ turn to page 17. N’ Rabbi David Saperstein to serve as Scholar-in-Residence March 12-14y 1999 Temple Beth El Rabbi David Saperstein is the Director and Counsel of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington, D. C., and one of the most influ ential* religious leaders of the Jewish community in the United States Rabbi Saperstein will speak at three events during the weekend of March 12, 13 and 14: Friday, March 12 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Worship. Rabbi Saperstein will speak on: American Jews and the 106th Congress: A Jewish Insider’s View of Washington. In this introductory talk. Rabbi Saperstein will offer his unique perspective as a Jewish insider in Washington, D.C. on the current issues facing the American politi cal system and how they affect the American Jewish Community. He will give special attention to the legislative agenda of the 106th Congress, as well as responding to the political climate in Washington during the past year. Saturday, March 13 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast. No charge, but please R.S.V.P. to 366-1948. 9:30 AM Tough Choices: Jewish Perspectives on Social Justice. In this talk. Rabbi Saperstein will grapple with actual social action dilemmas the Reform Movement has been forced to .confront recently in areas of Israel, civil rights, civil and religious liberties, the environment and more. Sunday, March 14 10:00 AM Israel’s Three Most Vital Challenges: Peace, Equality and Religious Freedom. Rabbi Saperstein, who has recently returned from a Sabbatical in Israel, will address the timely and ’ft' Old Wine, New Flasks: Reflections on Science and Jewish Traditions 1999 Alice Tate Lecture Series Featuring Professor Roald Hoffmann y Rabbi David Saperstein critical issues facing the State of Israel today. His insights will illu minate these difficult challenges and offer his perspectives on directions and solutions for the future. About Rabbi Saperstein Rabbi David Saperstein is the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Described in a recent Washington (Continued on page 8) Professor Roald Hoffmann, the Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor of Humane Letters, Professor of chemistry at Cornell University, and 1981 Nobel Laureate will speak about the relationship between science and religion as a part of the 1999 Alice Tate Lecture Series. This lecture will take place in Gorelick Hall at the Jewish Community Center on Tuesday, March 23rd, at 7:00 PM. This lec ture is free and open to the com munity. A native of Poland who survived the Nazi occupation, Hoffmann was later educated in the US. He shares the 1981 Nobel Prize in chemistry and has received numerous major awards. In addition to his noted work in chemistry, Hoffmann is a poet and InMiMsissue.. . ReooOectifNwofniigHiiswfai |M0k3 Dk Stein Bejood Ike Galaxy pa|e 17 Photo GriHry €ftl^ Pedemtion'i Gala PMitm paces 18-21 Stovits, APiNWHMtlipMfit pnd JKtciptt Also inside... 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 CAJE .. page 13 Speizman Jewish Library .... .. .page 22 The Jewish Thivelcr .. .page 23 Dining Out .. .page 26-27 Jewish Community Center ... ...page 30-31 Professor Roald Hoffmann writer. He is the author of the book Old Wine, New Flasks Reflections On Science and Jewish Traditions. Hoffmann is a wonderful speaker and brings a unifying view of science, technol ogy, human letters and the fine arts coupled with uncommon accessi bility and a warm and human nature to his audience. See you there! UNCC Lecture March 24, 1999, 4:00 PM, Cameron Applied Research Center; “One Culture, or the Commonalties and Differences between the Arts A the Scicnces.” Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Chariotte and UNCC.
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