The 2024 State of North Carolina Holocaust Commemoration will be held Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 pm, at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
The Featured Speaker is Anna Salton Eisen, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors. Ms. Eisen is a Jewish educator, an interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation, and the author of two books: (1) The 23rd Psalm: A Holocaust Memoir, relating her father's experience as a Polish teenager surviving slave labor and concentration camps in Poland, Germany, and France; and (2) Pillar of Salt: A Daughter's Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust, recounting how her discovery of her father's paintings of Nazi atrocities led to their joint pursuit of the family's past in Poland.
The Annual Commemorations feature
A Holocaust survivor, child of survivors, or Holocaust scholar as the guest speaker
Presentations by state officials, clergy, and others
A candle-lighting ceremony
Join old and new friends at TBO’s 13’th annual Senior University, a day-long program featuring lectures by speakers on topics of interest to Raleigh’s Jewish senior community. The day will begin with a continental breakfast provided by Magnolia Glen, followed by a keynote speech by Lauren Kennedy and Eric Woodall. Two learning sessions will follow before lunch catered by the Pipers Tavern. We'll finish the day with one more learning session.
Cost: TBO Members $25.00 each, Non-Members $36.00 each
Registration closes on April 24th.
Attend Dayenu's Garden Shabbat Dinner supporting Climate Action, Friday, May 3 from 6 - 8:30 pm at the Well Fed Community Garden
The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our lifetimes. Confronting it requires all of us working together to re-imagine and build a different kind of world. This Garden Shabbat Dinner is part of the growing movement confronting the climate crisis, rooted in Jewish values, experience, and spirit.
Join us to welcome the Sabbath Friday, May 3rd, 6 -8:30 pm at Raleigh's urban farm, The Well-Fed Community Garden, for a 3 course vegetarian dinner with wine (gluten and dairy free options offered). $36 adults, $18 for children 12 years and younger.
We will be empowered to share our concerns about the climate crisis and learn how we can make a difference. Seating is limited, so sign up now. Rain date Friday May 10, 2023
For more information contact Anya Gordon at anya@wellfedgarden.org
In the 1930s a Warsaw shopkeeper published lyrics of the biggest Yiddish theater hits of his time. Sometimes droll, sometimes nostalgic, these once-famous songs disappeared after the Holocaust. Singer and author Jane Peppler spent three years searching out their melodies, and will talk about her research and sing the songs, providing subtitles so you don't miss a thing!
This event is FREE. Registration not required.
Gil Hoffman is the executive director of HonestReporting, which fights for Israel in the international mainstream and social media; a lecturer on political strategy at Israel's College of Management,
and served for 24 years as chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post, where he is now a regular columnist.
The Algemeiner website recently named him one of the top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life, alongside presidents Biden and Zelensky and prime ministers Sunak and Netanyahu.
He was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University's School of Journalism, and served in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
He's lectured in all major English-speaking countries in the world, more than half the Canadian provinces, and recently made history in Hawaii by becoming the first Israel speaker to have lectured in all 50 states. He lives with his family in Jerusalem.
This is an in-person event and will not be on Zoom.
If you have questions about this event, please direct them to: voice@voice4Israel.com
This event is sponsored by Voice4Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh, Jewish for Good, and Chabad of Cary.
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
4-Player Mixed Doubles (Below 3.0-3.0) on Tuesday nights
Each night, teams will be matched up with at least two other teams. A match winner is determined by a team winning 2 out 3 games against their opponent. Tie Breakers will be determined by point difference. All matches will consist of a Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and two Mixed Doubles games.
Single Players may sign up individually. After the registration period ends, all single players will be placed on a team needing a player or a group of 4 will be combined to create a team.
League Meeting:
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:30pm (League Meeting)
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Tuesdays @ 6:15-7:30pm (12 teams max.)
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 20
August 6
Aug 13 @ 6pm (Tournament)
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $115
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
4-Player Mixed Doubles (3.0-3.5) on Tuesday nights
Each night, teams will be matched up with at least two other teams. A match winner is determined by a team winning 2 out 3 games against their opponent. Tie Breakers will be determined by point difference. All matches will consist of a Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and two Mixed Doubles games.
Single Players may sign up individually. After the registration period ends, all single players will be placed on a team needing a player or a group of 4 will be combined to create a team.
League Meeting:
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:30pm (League Meeting)
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Tuesdays @ 7:15-9:00pm (12 teams max.)
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 20
August 6
Aug 13 @ 6pm (Tournament)
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $115
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
4-Player Women's Team Pickleball (Below 3.0-3.0) on Thursday nights
Each night, teams will be matched up with at least two other teams. A match winner is determined by a team winning 2 out of 3 games against their opponent. Tie Breakers will be determined by point difference. Any combination of players may play each game.
Single Players may sign up individually. After the registration period ends, all single players will be placed on a team needing a player or a group of 4 will be combined to create a team.
League Meeting:
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:30pm (League Meeting)
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Thursdays @ 6:15-7:30pm (12 teams max.)
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
Aug 15 @ 6:00pm (Tournament)
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $115
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
4-Player Women's Team Pickleball (3.0-3.5) on Thursday nights
Each night, teams will be matched up with at least two other teams. A match winner is determined by a team winning 2 out of 3 games against their opponent. Tie Breakers will be determined by point difference. Any combination of players may play each game.
Single Players may sign up individually. After the registration period ends, all single players will be placed on a team needing a player or a group of 4 will be combined to create a team.
League Meeting:
Tuesday, June 4 @ 6:30pm (League Meeting)
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Thursdays @ 7:15-9:00pm (12 teams max.)
June 20
June 27
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
Aug 15 @ 6:00pm (Tournament)
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $115
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
Summer Ladder (3.0-3.5) on Sunday mornings
Single Players may sign up individually. After the registration period ends, all single players will be allowed to meet and choose a partner from the singles list! If there are not enough single players for a meeting, players will be assigned to play with each other.
League Meeting & Assessment:
Tuesday June 4 @ 6:30pm (League Meeting) & 7:00pm (Assessment/Practice)
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+.
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Sundays @ 10:00am-12:00pm
June 23
June 30
July 7
July 14
July 21
July 28
August 4
August 11 (Tournament)
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $115
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Program Description: Summer Pickleball at the JCC is at the Sports Pavilion on the David R. Kahn Community Campus. We are happy to offer our 2024 Summer Leagues:
Summer Beginner’s Ladder (Below 3.0) on Sunday afternoons
Registration is per person only, and each player must be 14+.
Registration Dates:
JCC Member Priority – April 4 – April 14, 2024
General Community – April 15 – May 26, 2023
Play Dates: Sundays @ 12:00pm-2:00pm
June 30
July 7
July 14
July 21
July 28
August 4
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members $100, General Community $135
For more information contact: mindy.lawton@shalomraleigh.org
Information coming soon!
Kanof Lecture: “More Than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel’s Galilee
Since 2011 Professor Jodi Magness has been directing excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq in Israel’s Galilee. The excavations have brought to light the remains of a monumental late Roman (circa 400 CE) synagogue building paved with stunning and unique mosaics, including biblical scenes and the first nonbiblical story ever discovered decorating an ancient synagogue. In this slide-illustrated lecture, Magness describes these exciting finds.
Information coming soon!
The Triangle Jewish Chorale presents its Spring concert, "Let's Dance!" on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Come join the Triangle Jewish Chorale as it sings and demonstrates three kinds of dance music heavily influenced by Jews: Argentine tango, Broadway shows, and Israeli folk songs. Three cultures, three art forms, four languages - it’s all here for your toe tapping pleasure. Free admission – contributions welcome.
Website for More Info: http://www.trianglejewishchorale.org
JOIN US APRIL 7-14 FOR THE THE FIFTH ANNUAL JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL
Come to the in-person events or tune in virtually where you’ll be able to listen as authors read excerpts from their books, answer your questions, and share their inspiration and challenges in writing these works.
Each day of the festival at 1:00pm we will feature a conversation with a different author via Zoom. Take a long lunch and join us! There are two evening Zoom events as well if you can't join us midday.
There are also a few in-person events to highlight:
Sunday 4/7 at 1:00: Kickoff the festival with a conversation with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, author of Honest Aging about taking control of your health and well-being in the second half of your life.
Tuesday 4/9 at 1:00: Award winning journalist Jessica Nordell will discuss implicit bias and how to change behavior to become less discriminatory and more humane. You can join at home via Zoom OR come to Beth El Synagogue for lunch and discuss with your peers while Jessica joins the group via Zoom.
Sunday 4/13 is Family Day for the Book Festival!
Join us at the Levin JCC at 1:00 for a discussion with comic book writer Arnon Shorr to hear about his book Ben Mortara and the Thieves of the Golden Temple.
At 2:30, Arnon Shorr will be joined virtually by YA Author Susan Wilder to discuss her book In My Whole Life about a young artist hiding her art during WW2.
This program is a unique partnership between Beth El Synagogue, Judea Reform Congregation, the Jewish Book Council, and Jewish for Good.
All are invited to gather and celebrate our community and the 112 years of Temple Beth Or's legacy in Raleigh.
This year's fundraising event will be held at Sitti (137 S. Wilmington St), in the former Helig Levine Furniture Company building where Temple Beth Or was founded all those years ago. Oaks and Acorns will feature stories of our past, a plan for our future and spirited live and silent auctions to help pave the way!
We hope you’ll join us for themed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and Havdalah led by Rabbi Dinner and Zemer Lexie.
Website for More Info: https://www.tboraleigh.org/oaksandacorns
Duke Students Supporting Israel & Club Z warmly invite you to stand together and rally for the safe return of the hostages. It's a moment to unite, to lend our voices, and to show our unwavering support for the families and Israel.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Chapel Quad, Duke’s West Campus
Let's embrace our shared pride and strength, empowering each other with our collective presence.
Feel free to bring along flags, signs, or anything blue and white to showcase our solidarity.
Together, let's raise awareness and fervently demand the safe return of our beloved ones. Your presence matters more than ever. See you there!
Do you speak Yiddish and are looking for others to speak with? Did you take a Yiddish class during lockdown and want a place to practice? Come to the first session of The All-Rightniks, a Yiddish conversation circle in the Triangle.
Our first schmooze is on Sunday, March 31 from 2-4pm at NoRa Cafe. Participation is free. Drinks and food area available for purchase. This will be a Yiddish-only zone and basic conversation skills are required, but it will be a laid-back afternoon.
Let’s play Mah Jongg to help raise awareness and funds for Pancreatic cancer!
This event is open to anyone who likes to play Mah Jongg!
On Saturday, March 23rd at Pine Acres Community Center, 402 Mc Lean St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Grab a few friends to play a fun, friendly, social Mah Jongg game! Don’t worry if you don’t have a group of 4 to play with, we will have players available for a game for you. We plan on grouping players according to skill level, unless you have friends to play with.
Fee: $20 donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network which will also include a breakfast item, one water bottle and one raffle ticket.
We’re fortunate to have several local businesses from our community donate some great prizes! You will use your raffle ticket to choose which raffle prize you like best and then at the end the winners will be drawn. We will have more raffle tickets available for purchase as well as a 50/50 drawing (half of the pot goes to the winner and the other half to organization)!
The more tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win raffle prizes: $2 per raffle ticket and $5 for three tickets
You must have a 2023 National Mah Jongg League Inc Card in order to play.
No refunds will be given. American Mah Jongg rules will be applied.
All proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. If you are affected or know someone who has been affected by Pancreatic cancer, please check out pancan.org for more information.
If you cannot make this event, please consider making a donation - https://secure.pancan.org/site/TR/PurpleStride/PurpleStride?px=1077635&pg=personal&fr_id=2819&fbclid=IwAR2HaxB5asWU_fcwfmj3ZqCJK8BoSdiMcYT_DEn7eVrptlkNLb5zhwVmy1U
Any questions, please contact Jennifer Kublin at 561-789-6553 or email Jkublin@hotmail.com.
Don’t miss this fun, engaging and worthwhile social fundraising event! You must sign up via the participant entry form - https://forms.office.com/r/DbP0Cu7pM9
Website for More Info: http://fb.me/e/1gOXhw44f
Organized by two Jewish friends for the Jewish Community of the Triangle. Ticket fees are to cover expenses, all extra profits go to "Bring Them Home Now"
Must be 21+, price $75 includes 2 alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, Israeli DJ, Eran Sharon coming from Miami, FL, costume contest, exciting prizes
Website for More Info: http://israelpurimparty.carr.co
CALLING ALL QUEENS - COME CLAIM YOUR CROWN 👑
You were meant for such a time as this - to remember ( and be reminded of) your Majesty !
ADARs - meaning is related to STRENGTH and power and is the Jewish month of JOY
MAJESTY = STRENGTH, COURAGE, CALL, WISDOM, DIGNITY, self-determination
We need your most wide and expanded self in our world!
Come find personal connection and meaningful movements Inspired by the Purim story and the role of Esther in it. Explore Themes of concealing/revealing and Grief/joy through movement, music, visualization, sketching, sharing and more.
We will :
*Get grounded and present in your body,
*Reflect through themes and images of the story,
*Move with sensations and narratives of Esther,
*Express Emotions and
*Dance with AUTHENTICITY, CREATIVITY and COMMUNITY.
*No dance or arts experience is necessary - you were made for this*
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/eCJmo5uhL5PnaPYj9
Karen has worked professionally in clinical, educational and recreational settings, with individuals and groups of all ages, for over 20 years.
She is a purveyor of playful, spirited, creative, embodied and conscious practices for personal and communal growth, healing and transformation.
Website for More Info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGDmnmgHxjtBzkfVK3r6zBZxOnU_wkxrYGyghGMZvox5QgOw/viewform
Join us for a family Purim Carnival for kids and families. There will be arts and crafts, games and prizes!
$10 per child, max $25 per family. Arts & Crafts, Games, Prizes, and more!
Website for More Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYyepqPE6lRK-fvbodtSbvdo6zlPPLhf/view
Join the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery for a red-carpet-award Purim celebration on the eve of Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year. Come dressed in costume as a celebrity, as a character from a movie, or in black tie as an award-ceremony guest for an evening of glitz and glamour.
This night of stars, awards, and unforgettable moments features hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, a specialty cocktail, and dancing.
