5007 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Change Service Requested 2003 Federation Spring Lecture features author Naomi Rageu. See page 3. Kosher cuisiue on cruise ships See page 19. Leap year ... leap mouth ...where does it all come from? See page 23. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT# 1208 CHARLOTTE, NC The Charlotte JEWISH Vol. 25, No. 2 Shevat-Adar I 5763 February 2003 A Publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Of GimAim Chariotie presents The Main Event of the 2003 Annual Campaign “A Night to Honor Israel” Saturday, February 8,2003 7:30 p.m. at Temple Israel with Special Guest Speaker: David Horovitz Editor and Publisher of The Jerusalem Report and Opening Night of EXPRESSIONS 2002 “Expressions” is an exhibit and sale of more than 700 pieces of art created by 70 Israeli, Ethiopian and Russian artists living in Israel. “Expressions” is sponsored by the State of Israel and directly benefits the Israeli artists. Tickets are $36.00 per person, and each ticket includes an $ 18.00 coupon towards the purchase of art. For more information, please call the Federation office at 704-944-6757. The 2003 Annual Campaign is dedicated to the memory of Herman Blumenthal and supports Jews at home, in Israel and worldwide.