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May is Jewish American Heritage Month

rbarth — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:42:13 +0000

Not widely known perhaps, but May is a time to celebrate our Jewish heritage in the United States. Our historian, Len Rogoff has written about the first Jewish person to settle in the English speaking colonies. The locale for this settlement was none other than North Carolina on Roanoke Island. This Jew, by the name of Joachim Gans sailed on one of Sir Walter Raleigh’s ships. He was a metalurgist by trade. Click here to read the story If you have a story to share about your ancestors in America, please post and share it.

Yom Hashoa Story

rbarth — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:12:51 +0000

Read Len Rogoff’s recently printed article from the News and Observer. It describes life in pre World War II Germany Click here

Survival Tactics for Hosting a Seder

rbarth — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:44:12 +0000

Courtesy of cookbook author Joan Nathan and the NYTimes. Begin preparation early and have a relaxed Seder while still including all the customary foods and traditions. It’s a good read! Share with us your family’s favorite Passover recipes and practices.

Click here to read the article!

NPR Interview on Jewish texts

rbarth — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:48:58 +0000

NPR, ‘A State of Things’ recently invterviewed Rabbi Steve Sager of Sicha. Click here for the Sicha website and to hear the interview

Purim Spiels!

rbarth — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:50:20 +0000

Purim is a holiday like none other in the Jewish calendar. It’s a time for costumes and creativity with skits and songs often creating a new twist on the Story of Esther. If your synagogue or community puts on a … Continue reading →

Seek Information on Gertrude Weil

rbarth — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:00:09 +0000

Our historian, Leonard Rogoff is working on a book about the Goldsboro resident, Gertrude Weil, (1879-1971). She led the state’s suffragist movement and fought for social and racial justice while also serving as a lifelong advocate of Jewish and Zionist … Continue reading →

Read Charlotte Observer Article on Down Home

rbarth — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:20:24 +0000

Click here to read the review of Down Home at the Levine Museum of the New South

Jewish Film Festivals!

rbarth — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:29:54 +0000

Both the Triad and Charlotte are hosting Jewish Film Festivals beginning Feb. 25, 2012. In other parts of the state, synagogues and JCC’s also frequently offer film showings.

Be sure to check them out the Triad and Charlotte as this year some great films will be shown.

The Triad For more information

Charlotte For more information

What is one of your recent favorite Jewish films? Besides our own, Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina Documentary film, of course.

Sources for local challah

rbarth — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:01:28 +0000

Smelling the fresh challah at the JCC in Durham got me thinking today. Where else can one pick up challah? This is a new offering at the Charlotte and Dick Levin JCC. In starting my search I noticed that Chabad in Wilmington also takes orders for challah. What are some other sources across NC that people can recommend? We may not have authentic Jewish bakeries, but you’d be surprised at what one can find.

Next to the Durham Farmer’s Market there’s a new baker who sells chocolate babka-and he asks customers to pay what they feel is appropriate!

Any other ideas for sources of Jewish style baked goods?

Looking for a long weekend trip destination?

jeanne — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:23:22 +0000

Check out the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia-over 25,ooo sq. ft. of core exhibit space that explores the experience of American Jews.