The Charlotte Jewish News - September 2004 - Page 7 Why Marry Jewish? A Critical Question for the Jewish Community A free program for parents, grandparents, singles, couples and all who are concerned about this important topic are invited to join us on Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 PM at Temple Israel. Rabbi Alan Silverstein, noted author and leeprer. will discuss ways to respond the questions of our youth and how to discuss the important topic of in-marriage. A free copy of Why Marry Jewish? by Doron Kornbluth will be dis tributed to the first 100 in atten dance. This book is written to help adults better understand this important issue. This program is co-sponsored Rabbi Alan Silverstein by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, Temple Israel, Jewish Family Services and the Jewish In-Marriage Initiative, whose mission is, to sensitively and respectfully, encourage: Jews to marry Jews; conversion to Judaism as the desired outcome of an intermarriage; and intermarried parents to raise their children exclusively as Jews. This program is made possible by a grant from the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation. For more information, please contact the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte at 704-944-6764 orjfgc@shalomcharlotte.org. ^ JEWISH^ FEDE^RAT10N$ R L O T T e ^ Local, Global, Eternal Synagogues Congregations sportswear specialties Embroidery Screenprinting Ad Specialties GREATPRICES GOLE SHIRTS T-SHIRTS BLAKE & HOLLISTER CUTTER&BUCK* EricLerner (704)536-8337 www.ActionPlus.biz Temple Israel Annual Luski Family Concert Features Joanne Borts and Zalmen Mlotek The annual Luski Family Concert will take place on Sunday, October 17 at 7 PM at Temple Israel. This event is free and open to the community. Featured per formers are Joanne Borts and Zalmen Mlotek. Watch for more information next month in the Charlotte Jewish News. Sisterhood News Roses from Israel “... and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as a rose ...” Beautiful Israeli roses, grown in the northern Negev, will be delivered to Temple Israel ready to pick up on Tuesday, September 14 from 1-6 PM and Wednesday, September 15 (erev Rosh HaShanah) from 10 AM-noon. Colors: all bunches will be mixed, two to four colors per bunch. Price: $18 per dozen. How to order: email Lisa Nagel at lnagel@carolina.rr.com. Order deadline is Thursday, August 26. Rosh HaShanah Grams You’ve heard of Leagrams ... now we have Rosh HaShanah Grams. For only $1.50 per mes sage, Sisterhood will send your personal New Year’s greetings to (Continued on page 8) Wo cator to a w^ide range of tastes. Including yours. Choose Manhattan Bagel On your next Bagel or Catering Order. Why? Because we deliver quality every time. Our breakfast and lunch menus ensure a great meal with no hassle. We offer delicious, made-to-order sandwiches on a variety of fresh- baked breads - including Asiago, Cheddar and French rolls, wraps, bagels and pesto focaccia! And yes, we do take last-minute orders when you’re in a pinch. So call on Manhattan Bagel for sumptuous platters, cheeses, salads, dips, wraps...and, of course, the best bagels in town, hands down.' Celebrate your holidays with our extensive variety of bagels, Lox or our variety of salads like: chicken salad, tuna salad, potato and macaroni, all sold bv the pound. w BAGEL Call us. we’ll have It ready for you Arboretum Shopping Center S. Tryon St.(Hwy 49) Near Carowinds Blvd 704-541-0833 704-504-1612