Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jun

Jews residing in smaller communities feel less acknowledged in their concerns about antisemitism compared to those in larger cities, according to a survey by the Jewish Federations of North America.

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In North Carolina, a memorial project will honor Martin Luther King and Holocaust victims

Andrea Cooper in JTA · 25 Jun

A new memorial plaza, "Circle of Humanity: Monuments for Unity and Remembrance" in Charlotte, North Carolina, aims to honor both Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Holocaust victims.

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What a 30-year-old fight over God can teach Reform Judaism about ordaining anti-Zionists

Rabbi Asher Knight in JTA · 15 Jun

Rabbi Asher Knight discusses a historical parallel in the Reform Judaism movement, grappling with boundaries of inclusion concerning God and now Zionism.

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I asked my Jewish readers if they’re Zionists. Here’s what they told me.

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 22 Feb

In an exploration of American Jews' perspectives on Zionism, journalist Andrew Silow-Carroll gathered diverse opinions from readers of the JTA's Ideas newsletter, uncovering the complexities and varied understandings of Zionism among older American Jews.

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Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 2 Feb

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija has made history by becoming the first Israeli to be selected as an NBA All-Star.

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How the Internet Remade the Latin Mass

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 26 Jan

The article delves into the resurgence of the traditional Latin Mass (TLM) within the Catholic Church, especially among young people and online communities, and how this trend intersects with issues of gender and ideology.

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Letters – Winter 2025

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 17 Dec 2025

This collection of letters to the Jewish Action magazine highlights various aspects of Jewish life across the United States and in Israel.

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Danny Wolf will see you now

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Dec 2025

Danny Wolf, a Jewish-American basketball player drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, is making waves in the NBA with standout performances after a challenging start to the season.

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How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump's anti-immigration policies?

Terrence Petty in Forward · 29 Nov 2025

The article explores the potential fate of Jewish and other refugees had they faced the anti-immigration policies under Donald Trump's administration, likening these policies to a form of racial purity code reminiscent of Nazi values.

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In Chicago, politicians are comparing ICE to the Gestapo — are they right?

David Isaacson in Forward · 25 Nov 2025

The article explores a controversial comparison being made in Chicago between the aggressive tactics of U.S. federal immigration agents and the Gestapo, an infamous Nazi secret police force.

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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum nearing decision on bid for Tommy Tuberville’s Senate seat

Emily Jacobs in Jewish Insider · 25 Nov 2025

Paul Finebaum, ESPN host and prominent Jewish sports commentator, is considering a Senate bid for Alabama's open seat in 2024.

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In the wake of disaster, a love letter

eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Sep 2025

Ashley Vandewart Lasher, the executive director of the Asheville Jewish Community Center, recounts her harrowing experience during Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina, emphasizing the impactful support her community received.

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What Killed Charlie Kirk

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 12 Sep 2025

Liel Leibovitz's article explores the societal factors that have contributed to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing deep-rooted changes in American social norms and institutional failures.

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Crime Matters

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Sep 2025

The episode tackles the recent murder of a young woman on the light rail in Charlotte, examining the media's handling of crime incidents and the implications of racial politics in these narratives.

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The Jewish Federation isn't evolving on Israel. So it's losing young Jews like me

Lahav Zaken in Forward · 8 Aug 2025

Lahav Zaken, a young Jewish Israeli American from North Carolina, criticizes Jewish Federations for not acknowledging the evolving perspectives of many American Jews regarding Israel.

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Yes, There Are Jews in Charlotte: Living Jewishly in the American South

Adina Peck in Jewish Action · 24 Jun 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina's Jewish community, which represents a significant segment of Southern Jewry, challenges stereotypes and offers a unique experience of Jewish life in the American South.

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‘Rabbi to watch’ Sandra Lawson turns DEI focus to North Carolina

Robin Washington in Forward · 11 Jun 2025

Rabbi Sandra Lawson, known for her pioneering role as Reconstructing Judaism's first director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has taken a new leadership position.

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The antisemitic attacks are painful. The silence from our trusted partners is excruciating.

Rabbi Asher Knight in JTA · 4 Jun 2025

Rabbi Asher Knight expresses profound disappointment and distress over the lack of response from allies and community leaders to a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a firebombing in Boulder and other violent incidents across the U.S. Despite Jewish communities historically standing publicly in solidarity with causes such as racial justice and LGBTQ+ rights, many of their partners have remained silent in the wake of recent violence explicitly targeting Jews.

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2/15/25 – Shiur 502 – Trump's disengagement plan for Gaza – Is Gaza Halachically part of Eretz Yisroel?

Halacha Headlines · 14 Feb 2025

Discussing the question of whether Gaza is considered part of Eretz Yisrael, David Lichtenstein invites Rabbi Yissochor Dov Krakowski and Rabbi Ari Waxman to explore the halachic and historical perspectives.

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Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was Jewish youth group alum

Ben Sales in JTA · 31 Jan 2025

Ian Epstein, a former flight attendant who tragically died in the Washington, D.C. plane crash, was a beloved alumnus of the Jewish youth organization BBYO.

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14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan 2025

The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its 2025 class, inducting 14 remarkable athletes and media figures from diverse sports worldwide.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

New Beginnings: Unfolding

Rina Shamilov in New Voices · 18 Dec 2024

Rina Shamilov poignantly captures the complex emotions involved in leaving home and entering a new phase of life amid family crisis.

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How My Southern Interfaith Family Pulled Together the Perfect Bat Mitzvah

Sara Blancke in Kveller · 29 Nov 2024

In a touching personal narrative, Sara Blancke shares how her Southern interfaith family crafted a meaningful bat mitzvah for her daughter within a unique setting—a Presbyterian church in South Carolina.

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Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state executives in 2025.

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The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov 2024

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

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