The Charlotte Jewish News - February 2024 - Page 3 Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
Center for Jewish Education Presents the 2024 Jewish Book Festival By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist
This March, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Center for Jewish Education will be hosting the 2024 Jewish Book Festival. Mark your calendars for three enriching evenings spotlighting renowned authors and their narratives. Through their compelling books, we will delve into the vibrant tapestry of Jewish life and history, inviting you to engage, discover, and celebrate the Jewish experience through literature. Opening Night with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joshua Cohen — March 3, 7 p.m. in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts
The 2024 Jewish Book Festival kicks off on March 3 with author Joshua Cohen. Cohen’s book, “The Netanyahus,” has been hailed as a wildly inventive, genre-bending comedy of identity, history, and politics. It has won numerous accolades, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the 2021 National Jewish Book Award. Join us for a captivating discussion of this satirical, yet culturally significant novel and explore the ambiguities of the Jewish-American experience. Empowered and Fit: Celebrating the History of Women’s Fitness with Danielle Friedman — March 7, 7 p.m. in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts Jewish author Danielle Friedman joins us on March 7 for a ladies’ night out of fitness, food, and fun. Friedman’s book, “Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World,” unearths the untold history of women’s exercise culture. Join us for an event co-sponsored by Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy and the Levine JCC (LJCC) featuring drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a chance to “get physical” with LJCC fitness, followed by a book discussion on women’s empowerment through physical fitness.
witness the convergence of two remarkable narratives of often unexplored aspects of the Jewish experience in the WWII era and beyond. By celebrating Jewish literature through up-close and personal discussions with acclaimed authors, the 2024 Jewish Book Festival will engage and educate audiences of all backgrounds. Join us this March and immerse yourself in the essence of Jewish experiences through the art of storytelling. Tickets are on sale at jewishcharlotte.org.
Unbroken Spirit: Tales of Resilience, Courage, and Compassion, a Conversation with Two Authors — March 17, 7 p.m. in the Sam Lerner Center for Cultural Arts Concluding the festival on March 17, authors Armando Lucas Correa and Weina Dai Randel engage in a powerful moderated discussion with Tair Giudice, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s chief impact officer. Correa’s “The Night Travelers” and Randel’s “Night Angels” offer compelling tales of resilience across generations and selfless courage in the face of incalculable evil. This conversation presents an opportunity to
Federation Welcomes Israeli Artist in Residence: Robbie Gringras By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist
The profound connection between the greater Charlotte Jewish community and Israel is evident, and in these challenging times, more important than ever. Many of us have spent significant time in Israel, immersing ourselves in its food, and culture, and forming deep bonds with its people. Moreover, an increasing number of people within our community are originally from Israel, relocating to Charlotte and playing integral roles in our community. It is for these reasons and more that Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is committed to continually strengthening and deepening our ties with Israel and its people. Through the Outshine Hate initiative, Federation hosts an annual Israeli Artist-in-Residence for several days each year. Previously we welcomed Hanoch Piven, an esteemed artist renowned for his creative art and distinctive mixed-media portraits. This year, the focus shifts from visual art to the realm of theater, featuring Robbie Gringras, a globally rec-
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Robbie Gringras
ognized solo theater performer, playwright, and inspiring speaker. Gringras is a committed British-Israeli Zionist educator whose work is driven by nuance and complexity. From February 24 to February 27 Robbie Gringras will be in Charlotte showcasing exciting theater performances and leading workshops for our community. His engagements will span various locations across the city, bringing cultural enrichment to participants. Gringras’ theatrical productions not only captivate audiences but also provoke thoughtful introspection. His
book, co-authored with Abi Dauber Sterne, “Stories For the Sake of Argument,” challenges readers to think about complex topics from diverse viewpoints, prioritizing clarity and comprehension over agreement — a hallmark of a true educator. If you are interested in attending one of Robbie’s workshops or performances while he is in Charlotte please reach out to Noah Goldman, Israel & global Jewry associate for Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, at (704) 944-6784 or noah.goldman@jewishcharlotte.org.
