The Charlotte Jewish News - February 2015 - Page 3 JEWISH FEDERATION NEWS Save the Date: 17th Annual Soring Lecture Featuring Guest Speaker Annabelle Gurwitch Thursday, March 26, Temple Beth El The Spring Lecture is the sig nature event of the Jewish Feder ation of Greater Charlotte’s women’s philanthropy. Best known as our community’s most popular “ladies’ night out,” the Spring Lecture attracts more than 400 women of all ages for an in spirational evening. Co-chaired by Mallory Miller and Sara Kul- bersh, this year’s Spring Lecture promises to be filled with humor, heart, and neshama (soul). The 2015 Spring Lecture will feature actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch. Annabelle gained a loyal comedic following during her numerous years co hosting the cult favorite. Dinner & a Movie on TBS and in her years as a regular commentator on NPR. Fler work has been called, “hilarious” by The Washington “10 Books Guaranteed to Make You Laugh.” The evening includes a strolling dinner, lecture, and dessert reception. Spring Lecture tickets are $54 for the Dinner and Lecture, or $36 for the Lecture Only. All guests are asked to make a minimum donation of $50 to the 2015 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign to attend the event. ^ |i.:\\'ish hedcration Of CfJrfTTB CHAIM QTTT What is Women’s Philanthropy? Inspired and guided by our tradition of Tzedakah (justice/charity), Chesed (acts of loving kindess), and Tikkun 01am (repairing the world), the Federation seeks to empower women as philanthropists and leaders. The Jewish Federation seeks to provide significant opportunities for all women to affirm their Jewish identity and spirituality, to be proactive in evolving issues of concern to contemporary Jewish women, to engage new cadres of participants and leaders in our community and to inspire other Jewish women. We believe the future of the Jewish community depends upon the strength of these endeavors, and we are committed to the fulfill ment of this vision. Whether you’re interested in education, fundraising, social action or community, there’s a place for you in our Women’s Philanthropy depart ment. Explore your options online at www.jewishcharlotte.org or reach out to Tair Giudice, Director of Outreach & Engagement, 704- 944-6759, with any questions. k’wish Egdcration or CfJrATTB CHAIM OTTT VitomerVa Phikvittiropy VitomerVa Phikvittiropy Annabelle Gurwitch Post, “laugh out loud” by People and “slyly subversive” by O Mag azine. Fler most recent book is 1 See You Made An Effort: Compli ments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50, was named one of Kirkus Reviews’ Platinum Sponsors CAROLINA FACIAL PLASTICS Publix Jewish Federation Announces the 10th Class of the Bernstein Luck doesn’t buy & sell homes... Experience does! 6t/oyuv^... SedJJjrvQ... R.eEot^xdfecg... 70^-367-72^0 anrv. la^i^gmcirL&aEcmuTb.com. A m Leadership Group Applications Available Now Attending an event or two in the Jewish community is one thing, but becoming an inspired leader or board member is an other. Flow do you jump in and take your involvement to the next level? For many young Jewish leaders in the Queen City, the an swer is the Bernstein Leadership Group. Now entering its 10th class, the Donald FI. and Barbara K. Bern stein Leadership Development Group is an 18-month program of the Jewish Federation that offers unique opportunities to its partic ipants, including: * An inside look at local Jew ish agencies and access to their lay and professional leaders * Interaction with renowned national leaders * The opportunity to develop tangible leadership skills * The fellowship of other emerging leaders Through monthly speakers and discussions over the course of a year and a half, Bernstein leaders become a tight-knit group. By “graduation,” many participants have developed their interests in local Jewish agencies and have started down a path to becoming engaged committee or board members. The 10th class is scheduled to launch in April. Applications are available online at: www.jew- ishcharlotte.org. To learn more and obtain an application, please contact Tair Giudice at tair.giudice@ jewishcharlotte.org or 704-944- 6759. « Egreenspon ASSOCIATES SPECIAUZING IN'. INDIVIDUAL: Hedith ■ ufe ■ Medlune > Disablltty • ETC Insurance GROUP \ Medical ■ LHe ■ Dental • Vision • Oisabillty • 401 k Plane CONTACT US WiTH TOUR QUEST/ONS ABOUT OBAMACARE & MEDICARE “PrQviding the lowest-priced plans with oirtstendlog service since 1974, Keith Greenspon - Licensed Broker/Advisar 704) 376.7434 • GREENSPON.COM Impact365 4th Annual Comedy Night was a huge success with over 100 peopie attending! Thank you to our generous sponsors Fifth Third Bank and Center City Partners. 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