Jpod Charlotte

Charlotte Jewish Preschool  With a mission to provide young children with a secure and loving atmosphere in which to grow, develop a positive self-image and learn the joy of Jewish life, Brooke Amo, Director, shared all the ways CJP works to be its best each year.  http://www.charlottejewishpreschool.org https://www.facebook.com/TheCJP/ http://www.charlottejcc.org/clientuploads/children_and_family/NovemberPrograms_2018_flyer.jpg.pdf

Since 1988 the Charlotte Jewish Day School has been serving elementary age children and their families for an intertwined Jewish and General Studies Education.  https://www.cjdschool.org https://www.facebook.com/CJDSchool/ https://www.chabadnc.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3744926/jewish/Schedule-of-Events.htm  

For the last 32 years JPS has provided the opportunity for children to grow and learn through play while also instilling a love of Judaism to its students and their families.  I spoke with Devorah Weiss Gorkan, Director, and Leah Levin, Advisor at Large, to learn more.   https://jpskids.org https://www.facebook.com/thejewishpreschoolonsardis/ https://www.facebook.com/events/575697296194418/

Room in the Inn: Each year Temple Beth El, Temple Israel, Levine Jewish Community Center and the Foundation of Shalom Park partner with Urban Ministries to provide shelter and food for the homeless during the winter months.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4ea8aa2aa57-room3 http://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/social-action/levine-jcc-cares/ https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/room-in-the-inn-1539358286 https://www.urbanministrycenter.org/helping-the-homeless/ways-we-help/room-in-the-inn/

A yearlong once a month program to help educate us about ways we can help ourselves and in turn help the world.  charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/social-action/levine-jcc-cares/ charlottejcc.org/events/2018/11/22/events/thanksgiving-turkey-trot/ brightblessingsusa.org/aboutbrightblessings orrmanscheeseshop.com thefarmatdovervineyards.com twotreesacupuncture.com newtownfarms.com

In the last 12 years,  Susan Cherin Gundersheim and Kayla Piscatelli, have grown JStage into a thriving performing arts program bursting at the seams and always looking for more ways to make a greater impact on the young and young at heart performers.   http://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/the-arts/cultural-arts/ https://charlottejewishfilm.com http://www.charlottejcc.org/clientuploads/Program%20Guides/Winter%20Spring%202019/FullGuide_WinterSpring2019.pdf

Learn about how Jewish Young Professionals are building community through creative monthly programs at Moishe House Charlotte with current residents, Debra and Ari.  moishehouse.org/find-a-house/charlotte/ facebook.com/MoisheHouseCharlotte/ instagram.com/mohocharlotte/ donate.moishehouse.org/team/183525 meckboe.org

Come out to Freedom Park on Nov 11 for a Walk in your favorite Pajamas. Make Dreams Come True and Celebrate Special Friendships, Abilities, and Talents with the Pajama Walk, Dreamland Festival, and Ability Craft Fair. pajamawalk.com friendshipcirclenc.org zabsplace.org meckboe.org https://www.today.com/video/how-1-thrift-store-is-helping-adults-with-disabilities-find-work-1430729795928  

Global Day of Jewish Learning:  On November 11th, communities around the world will share Jewish dialogue and exploration, celebrating all that unites us.  This is a free event but registration is requested and babysitting must be reserved in advance https://jewishcharlotte.org/gdjl https://www.theglobalday.org https://www.meckboe.org

Irving was kind to share part of his Holocaust story with me as the Jewish Community Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht, Night of Broken Glass, at Temple Israel on November 7th at 7pm in partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte, The Butterfly Project, and The Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice.    https://www.facebook.com/events/182598175963847/  

On the Table with Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte: Learn how to share, listen, learn with our neighbors about issues that impact our Greater Charlotte Community.  This year's On the Table topic is segregation.  Join the JFGC at the Simmons YMCA for lunch on Oct 24th. email Laurel.Grauer@JewishCharlotte.org for more information https://www.onthetableclt.org https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/on-the-table-charlotte-2018

Shalom Green is doing their part through a planned builder, education events and the community garden to make a positive impact on our environment.  Join them at their free movie (Wasted: The Story of Food Waste) night followed by a panel discussion on Oct 17th.  https://shalomgreenclt.org http://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2018/10/16/events/wasted-the-story-of-food-waste/ https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/community-garden-winterizing-your-garden https://www.freshlist.com

Jewish Community Refugee Initiative (JCRI) Learn more about JCRI and their upcoming Welcoming the Stranger to the Table dinner on Oct 7th, 6pm, Temple Israel. JCRI is one of four Shalom Park Joint Social Action Programs.   http://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2018/10/07/events/welcoming-the-stranger-to-the-table/ http://charlottejcri.org https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/jcrc-fall-lecture-2018

Play Play Presented by JStage: Learn more about this intimate theatre experience for ages 0-3 years and enjoy playing with your babies after the show.  PSSHH Oct 4-7, WEE Nov 29-Dec 2, SHALOM March 28-31  http://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/the-arts/performances-auditions/ http://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2018/10/04/events/playplay-theatre/ https://charlottejewishfilm.com/2018-cjff-lineup/#fall-flicks  

Celebrate the Tata's: Painting Days, A Soccer Tournament, Mobile Mammography Unit and The Big Reveal all help raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Research, all brought to you by the hard working progressive woman of Hadassah Charlotte. https://www.celebratethetatas.com http://www.hadassah.org/regions/southern-seaboard/chapters/charlotte/ http://www.charlottejcc.org/events/2018/09/27/events/book-club-in-the-sukkah/

This Rosh Hashanah enjoy the most non-traditional, traditional service you have ever experienced with The Ruach. Monday, September 10th, 10:30am, Infinity Ballroom 4038 Old Pineville Rd   https://www.facebook.com/TheRuachBand/ https://www.instagram.com/the.ruach.new.jewish.music/ https://twitter.com/TheRuachSpirit

5th Annual Kosher BBQ Championship: Learn more about all the ways to be involved from entering a team, being a people's choice judge, volunteering or just enjoying the community fun at this years Kosher BBQ Championship at the LJCC on Labor Day September 3rd from 11am-3pm.   http://www.charlottekosherbbq.com/home2.html http://jfscharlotte.org/food-pantry-needs/ Email Feedback to jpodclt@gmail.com  

The Butterfly Project: In the last 10 years the Levine JCC's Butterfly Project has grown into one of the most impactful programs in our community.  With 6000 students attending annually, butterflies being used in schools for awareness and plans for a virtual future this is my favorite program in the Jewish Community.   http://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/butterfly-project/levine-jcc-butterfly-project/    Send feedback to jpodclt@gmail.com

LJCC Cares Social Action Fall Programs: Find Social Action Mitzvahs to participate in this Fall through the LJCC Cares Program.  All options are open to anyone in the community. Click the sign up links to get involved or email Julie.Rizzo@charlottejcc.org to learn more about LJCC Social Action Opportunities throughout the year.     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49abaf28a6fb6-ronald https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49abaf28a6fb6-feeding1 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49abaf28a6fb6-adoptastreet https://jewishcharlotte.org/community-calendar/community-garden-cool-weather-crops   Feedback can be sent to jpodclt@gmail.com

JTOTS: If you are looking for a half-day play school option for your 12 month old and walking then JTots is the place for you. http://www.charlottejcc.org/webpage-directory/youth-family/jtots-a-toddler-playschool/   https://www.facebook.com/levinejcc/photos/a.127178207319211.9830.121320821238283/1726411577395858/?type=3&theater   Send Feedback to jpodclt@gmail.com