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Federation Welcomes Eylon Levy During 2025 Super Week
Charlotte Jewish News, January 2025
By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte invites the entire Jewish community to come together “As One” Super Week — a celebration of unity, purpose, and shared strength. This year’s Super Week will feature two hallmark events: the Super Event on Thursday, Jan. 30, and the Jewish Charlotte Day of Giving (JCDOG), formerly Super Sunday, on Feb. 2. These events mark the official kickoff to the 2025 Annual Campaign and highlight the incredible impact of our collective generosity.
2025 Super Week
The Super Event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel and will be co-chaired by Rachel Putterman Friedman and Lisa Strause Levinson. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Eylon Levy as our guest speaker. A former spokesperson for the Israeli government during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war and an internationally recognized voice for Israel, Levy brings unparalleled insights into Israel’s challenges and triumphs through his podcast “Israel: State of a Nation.” His experiences as a media advisor to President Isaac Herzog and an anchor at i24NEWS will provide a captivating and thought-provoking evening.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired by Levy’s unique perspective on Israel’s evolving narrative and to join with the community in celebrating the start of our 2025 Annual Campaign. This event is not just a fundraiser—it’s a night to connect, engage, and take pride in the impact we create together.
The Super Event serves as an exciting kick-off to the 2025 Annual Campaign, the cornerstone of Federation’s mission, which raises the funds necessary to sustain critical programs and services and support over 70 beneficiary agencies locally and globally.
The energy continues on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, with the Jewish Charlotte Day of Giving (JCDOG), a day for the community to come together to support the 2025 Annual Campaign. More than 100 volunteers from across our community will connect with over 1,000 fellow community members throughout the day, making it easier than ever to pledge support for initiatives that strengthen Jewish life in Charlotte, Israel, and around the world. Every gift will help fuel vital programs in education, engagement, security, and social services.
What “As One” Means for Our Community
This year’s theme, “As One,” reflects Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s mission to unify and uplift our community through education, engagement, and philanthropy. As the community convener, Federation merges individuals, families, and organizations to create meaningful pathways to ensure a vibrant and secure Jewish future.
“Our theme, ‘As One,’ embodies the strength of our community when we unite for a common purpose,” said Lisa
Strause Levinson. “We are excited to inspire and energize our community as we begin the 2025 Annual Campaign.”
Rachel Putterman Friedman added, “The Super Event is a time for all of us to come together — not just to support Federation’s mission, but to celebrate the profound impact we make when we act as one.”
“As One,” we address the challenges of today while building for tomorrow. Through initiatives such as the new iCenter for Israel Education and Engagement, Federation deepens our community’s connection to Israel by offering cultural exchanges, expanded educational opportunities, Hebrew learning, and more. Programs like NextGen inspire young professionals to connect with their Jewish heritage and community, while Women’s Philanthropy brings women together to lead with purpose and generosity. Federation also works tirelessly to address the rise of antisemitism through its Jewish Community Relations Council and its Outshine Hate initiative, ensuring our community feels safe, supported, and empowered to stand against hate.
Get Involved
“As One” also serves as a call to action, uniting us to ensure that Jewish life thrives for generations. During Super Week and beyond, we invite you to be part of this effort by joining us for the Super Event, saying “yes” to the call on JCDOG, and contributing to the 2025 Annual Campaign. Together, as one, we are stronger, more resilient, and capable of creating a brighter, more connected future for Jewish Charlotte and the global Jewish community. To register for the Super Event please visit us online at www.jewishcharlotte.org.
Rachel Putterman Friedman (left) and Lisa Strause Levinson (right), 2025 Super Event co-chairsRachel Putterman Friedman (left) and Lisa Strause Levinson (right), 2025 Super Event co-chairs
