An Affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
Vol. 38, No. 1
Tevet-Shevat 5776
January 2016
2016 Campaign Leadership Team
2016 Campaign Leaders:
“Do Good Everywhere. From Anywhere” What’s the mark of a great campaign chair? Alison Lerner’s entire 2015 campaign team has re-upped for a second year. As Campaign Chair, Alison’s inspirational leadership and her passion for Federation motivated the Federation’s Campaign Leadership, solicitors and donors to meet the highest campaign goal in Federation’s history … $3,700,000. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Do Good Everywhere. From Anywhere” because through Federation, at any hour of the day, you can be virtually anywhere on the globe making a difference in the lives of Jews at home, in Israel, and in 70 countries around the world. The 2016 Annual Campaign officially kicked-off at the Federation’s Main Event on December 17. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 2016 Campaign Events: * Solicitor University, Thursday, January 7 * Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Society Luncheon, Tuesday, January 12 * Super Sunday, January 24 * Women’s Annual Spring Lecture, Thursday, April 7 * Super Sunday, The Sequel, April 17 To make your pledge, please visit our website at www.jewishcharlotte.org. And if you’d like to get involved, please contact Sue Littauer, Director of Development, at sue.littauer@jewishcharlotte.org. Y
Alison Lerner, Federation Campaign Chair for 2016, reminds us of this year’s theme.
See You at the Movies! The Charlotte Jewish Film Festival is pleased to announce the lineup for its exciting 12th season that will be taking place February 20–March 13. A big thank you to Screening Chair Jeff Turk and Screening Committee members Shari Baum, Bunny Bramson, Jena Coen, Bob Ecker, Jackie Fishman, Michael Lieberman, Gale Osborne, Mason Sklut, and Marcia Stern for putting together another diverse and
great CJFF slate. The Early Bird Special All Festival Pass will be available for $90 ($145 value) until January 10. The price for a regular All Festival Pass will be $115 starting on January 11. Tickets and information on this year’s value added programming can be found at charlottejewishfilm.com. CJFF representatives will also be in the lobby of the Levine JCC on Sunday, January
“Dough”
10 and Sunday, February 7 from 10 AM–1 PM. DOUGH / Opening Night Celebration - $25 Saturday, February 20 7:15 PM - Temple Israel Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce stars in this warmhearted and gently humorous story about a recently widowed Jewish baker whose faltering business is suddenly rejuvenated after he hires a young Muslim apprentice. ROCK IN THE RED ZONE - $10 Sunday, February 21 7:15 PM - Temple Israel An intimate portrayal of life in the war-torn city of Sderot, Israel, where a diverse music scene has de-
Alison Lerner Annual Campaign Chair Tracy Brown and Steve Cohen Major Gifts Co-Chairs Rich Osborne Create a Jewish Legacy Chair Gail Baron Women’s Philanthropy Chair Dale Polsky and Adrienne Gossett Lion of Judah Co-Chairs Jill Halverstam and Stacey Schanzlin Pomegranate Society Co-Chairs George Cronson, Risa Miller, and Jeff Turk Team Captains Marcie Jacobs and Jeff Turk Super Sunday Co-Chairs Larry Schwartz Main Event Chair Sara Kulbersh and Mallory Miller Spring Lecture Co-Chairs Zach Schwartz Impact365 Chair Stacy Gorelick Community Campaign Chair
veloped out of the trauma endured by its citizens during years of rocket attacks from Gaza. SURVIVING SKOKIE - $10 Wednesday, February 24 7:15 PM - Temple Israel Filmmaker Eli Adler’s deeply personal documentary tells the story of his father Jack who survived the Holocaust and started a new life in Skokie, IL, where he and many other survivors had to unexpectedly face the nightmares they thought they had left behind. APPLES FROM THE DESERT - $10 Saturday, February 27 7:15 PM - Regal Ballantyne The rebellious teenage daughter of ultra-Orthodox Jewish parents journeys into the secular world in the adaptation of the award-winning Israeli play. BREAKFAST AT INA’S - $15 Sunday, February 28 - 11 AM -
“Mr. Kaplan”
“Rock in the Red Zone”
Regal Ballantyne Ina Pinkney, the “Breakfast Queen,” is a living legend in Chicago who overcame disability and prejudice to run a restaurant that became a local institution. MR. KAPLAN - $10 Wednesday, March 2 7:15 PM - Regal Ballantyne 76-year old Jacob Kaplan looks back on his life and questions its worth. When he hears a rumor about a local resident, he sees his chance for redemption and embarks on a crazy mission with the help of his equally dispirited partner. WEDDING DOLL - $10 Saturday, March 5 7:15 PM - Regal Ballantyne Hagit, a beautiful young woman with a mild mental deficiency, dreams of independence and love while her overprotective mother sacrifices her own life to watch over her. (Continued on page 31)
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