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Federation Welcomes Israeli Artist in Residence: Robbie Gringras
February 2024
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 recognized 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.
