The Charlotte Jewish News - December 2023 - Page 29
Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community Hosts “Three Rabbis” More than 100 community legacy donors gathered Nov. 2 for an exclusive event featuring discussions with Rabbi Yossi Groner of Congregation Ohr HaTorah, Rabbi Asher Knight of Temple Beth El, and Rabbi Michael Wolk of Temple Israel. Phil Warshauer, executive director of the Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community (FCJC) and the evening’s facilitator, described the trio as the Phil Warshauer, FCJC executive director; Rabbi Asher Knight, Temple Beth El; “spiritual heart and soul of our Rabbi Yossi Groner, Congregation Ohr HaTorah; Rabbi Michael Wolk, Temple Israel community.” The rabbis shared insights into their family histoThe FCJC, committed to fos- Charlotte. ries, their paths to Charlotte, and tering community and honoring For more details on the Book what inspired them to become members of the community’s of Life Society and legacy dospiritual leaders. Book of Life Society, hosted nations, contact Abby Kleber at Though the event had been the “Three Rabbis” event. The the FCJC at 704-973-4554 or akplanned well in advance of the organization plans to continue leber@charlottejewishfoundaOct. 7 incidents, the war in Israel such programs for Book of Life tion.org. Interested individuals and a rise in antisemitic demon- Society legacy donors. are also encouraged to contact strations weighed heavily on Established in 2007, the Book local Jewish organizations to exattendees’ minds. Ira Slomka, of Life Society recognizes indi- plore creating a personal Jewish FCJC board chair, opened the viduals and families who have legacy. event by expressing a desire to pledged legacy gifts to local “disconnect from world events Jewish organizations. Currently, for the next hour, to keep things over 400 families have contriblight and enjoyable, and to pos- uted 970 legacy gifts, totaling sibly offer some levity during a an estimated $44 million for the particularly stressful time.” future of Jewish organizations in
LEGACY DONORS The following individuals/families are in the Book of Life Society and have granted us permission to share with you that Charlotte Jewish Day School has been included as a beneficiary of their legacy gift. Anonymous* (4) Susan and Benjamin Aizenman Michael and Meredith Baumstein Susan P. Bessey Lillian (OBM) and Irving Bienstock Barry Blau David and Bonnie Bornstein David and Janice Cantor Suly and Richard (OBM) Chenkin Brian and Sonia Cohen Andrea and George Cronson Dana and Jeffrey Ditesheim Paul and Lynn Edelstein Steven and Ellen Block Englehardt David and Aleen Epstein Alec and Nancy Felder
Mark and Linda Goldsmith Michelle Goodman Bill and Patty (OBM) Gorelick Stacy and Todd Gorelick Yossi and Mariashi Groner Robert and Nancy Kipnis Paula and Richard Klein Lorrie and Barry Klemons and Family Elise and Jaime Kosofsky Judy and Eric Laxer Alison and Mark Lerner Eric and Susan Lerner Gary and Donna Lerner Howard Levine and Julie Lerner Levine
Barbara and Jerry Levin Binyamin and Ilana Levin Elissa and Joshua Levine Adina and Josh Loewensteiner Risa and David Miller Gale Osborne Richard J. Osborne Nadine and Arthur Oudmayer Marcelle and Allan Oxman Harriet and Mark Perlin Diggie and Lee Pesakoff Baila (OBM) and John (OBM) Pransky Michael and Cheryl Rabinowitz Dena and Michael Raffler Karen and David Ransenberg
Ilya and Chantal Rubin Bobby and Stacey Selkin Lisa and Fred (OBM) Shporer Bob (OBM) and Carol (OBM) Speizman Philip and Lauren Stark Eleanor and Morton (OBM) Turk David and Debra Van Glish Judie and Michael Van Glish Amy and Mark Vitner Eric and Joanna Wisotsky *Donors who wish to remain anonymous OBM - Of Blessed Memory
To learn how you can create your own Jewish legacy, contact Phil Warshauer (704) 973-4544 or Abby Kleber (704) 973-4554.
704.973.4544 • charlottejewishfoundation.org
