Women's Philanthropy Fall Kickoff October 21: Tickets on Sale Now

Charlotte Jewish News October 2021

Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy plays a key role in ensuring a thriving future for the Charlotte Jewish Community, Israel, and the Jewish people. More than one-third of donations to the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Annual Campaign come from the Lions of Judah, Pomegranate, and Pearl Society, representing women who give to the Federation at various levels. Beyond philanthropic dollars, Women’s Philanthropy provides significant opportunities for all women to affirm their Jewish identity and spirituality, to be proactive in evolving issues of concern, and to engage new participants and leaders in the community to inspire other Jewish women by example.

On October 21, Women’s Philanthropy kicks off its calendar for the year with special guest Archie Gottesman, co-founder of JewBelong. This event will be the first chance for participants to gather in person since early 2020, and though the event will be offered virtually as well, in-person attendance will be limited to 75 people.

“Archie Gottesman is the co-founder of JewBelong.com, a groundbreaking organization and web-based platform focused on rebranding Judaism to make it more warm and welcoming for all, no matter where they are on their Jewish journey. Using awareness campaigns, including billboards in Times Square, New York City, JewBelong also focus- es on ending the antisemitism growing in the U.S. For almost 30 years, Archie was the chief branding officer/principal of Edison Properties and the voice behind Manhattan Mini Storage’s iconic billboards. Archie has sat on various boards including: Zioness, Democratic Majority for Israel, Israel on Campus Coalition, Animal Haven Shelter and Foundation for Jewish Camp.” (www.ajc.org/bio/archie-gottesman).

The event will take place at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $18 by going to www.jewishcharlotte.org. This event is open to all women, and there is no minimum gift requirement to attend. The event is intended to be a casual, warm, and inclusive event to welcome all Jewish women in our community and help us mark the beginning of our Women’s Philanthropy calendar.

The program is sponsored by the Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy, co-chaired by Lisa Levinson and Debra Van Glish. For further information, contact the Federation office at (704) 944-6757 or info@jewishcharlotte.org.