Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte Joins 2024 General Assembly: Uniting to Advocate and Act

Charlotte Jewish News, January 2025

By Jessica Goldfarb, JFGC Communications Specialist

This past November, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC) joined thousands of delegates from Jewish Federations across North America at the 2024 General Assembly in Washington, D.C. The event, themed “As One,” in line with the upcoming 2025 Annual Campaign, brought together leaders, advocates, and allies to address critical issues facing the Jewish community, strengthen bonds, and chart a course for impactful action.

At the heart of the General Assembly was a shared mission: to advocate for Israel, combat the rise of antisemitism, and forge meaningful connections that will empower Jewish communities to thrive. Israeli President Isaac Herzog captured the essence of this mission in his address, emphasizing the critical need for action and solidarity: “We fight for our hostages. We fight for our people. We fight for our Jewish values. We fight for our Jewish communities.” Participants also heard from other inspiring speakers, including last year’s JFGC Super Event speakers Rabbi David who shared unique insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead. The General Assembly celebrated Jewish culture with powerful performances, including Shufuni, an Israeli band formed after October 7 to share Israeli stories through music and song. Alongside other Israeli and Jewish artists, these performances highlighted the vibrant traditions that unite and sustain the Jewish people. (We were thrilled to have Shufuni visit Charlotte later in November to perform for our local community.).

For the 11 JFGC delegation members, this experience underscored the power of community and collaboration. The relationships forged during this assembly will continue to strengthen advocacy efforts, ensure continued support for Israel, strengthen the fight against antisemitism, and secure a bright future for our Jewish community.

The lessons and inspiration taken from the General Assembly have left an impact on our community and other Jewish communities across the nation. Together, we are stronger, more united, and ready to act.