How is this Thanksgiving different from all other Thanksgivings? It has been a tough nine months. We have endured so much pain as a community, country, and globe. People are …
Street Art – Painting Jewish Identity in Charlotte and Beyond
Charlotte learned the power of street art this summer as twenty-two artists came together to paint a “Black Lives Matter” Mural on South Tryon Street between East 3rd and East …
Greenspon Center & Restorative Justice CLT Advocates Meeting, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 5:00 to 6:15 pm
by Dr. Willie Keaton On August 3rd, 2020, the Mayor of Charlotte apologized for what she described as generations of systemic racism committed against African Americans in Charlotte. Now is …
Tuesday Teach-In on October 20th “Fragile Democracy: What’s At Stake – Our Voice”
Join us for a remarkable program with a remarkable panel at this most critical time for protecting our democracy. Social media platforms have the power to galvanize voters and mobilize …
Celebrating Civic Engagement: A Human Value, A Jewish Value – Judy Seldin-Cohen honored for her work
Judy Seldin-Cohen is the latest to join a long line of Charlotte Jews recognized by the non-Jewish community for their active civic engagement. On October 29, Judy Seldin-Cohen will receive …
Peaceful Pause with Cardiologist and Mindfulness Maven Dr. Jonathan Fisher
From healing physical hearts to healing hearts spiritually and emotionally through mindfulness, Dr. Jonathan Fisher has lessons to teach all of us for calmly and healthfully making our way through …
Reclaiming Democracy with Postcards
by Judy Seldin-Cohen There are so many things that we cannot safely do during this pandemic––visit aging parents, hug a friend, listen to live music. What we can do is …
The Greenspon Center Through the Eyes of Emily Orland, Our Summer Intern
When I decided to apply for an internship with the Greenspon Center in March, I expected my summer to look completely different. I thought I would commute to an office, …
Peaceful Pause with Beth Schafer – Music as a Means of Creating Light in Dark Times
Beth Schafer, is an inspired and acclaimed Jewish composer and musician. Rabbi Schindler and Beth became friends while hanging out as faculty at Camp Coleman, a Reform Jewish Camp in …
Jewish Studies Fall Community Course: Peaks and Valleys in Black-Jewish Relations
Peaks and Valleys: Milestone Moments in Black-Jewish Relations with Rabbi Schindler Wednesday afternoons, 12:30-2:00 pm September 30, 2020 to December 2, 2020 (no class on October 28th and November 25th) …