Page 5-THE NEWS-August 1992 Jewish Federation of Leadership Development Concludes 18-Month Program Greater Charlotte By Ken Stern Since November 1990, over thirty members of the Charlotte Mission ’93: Charlotte’s Jewish community have been I participating in the Federation’s II Leadership Development pro­ Community Mission to gram. Meeting one Sunday By Nicki Levine, Missions Chair ■ evening a month, the partici­ The Jewish Federation of This Mission will offer the pants were exposed to a variety Greater Charlotte is thrilled to standard amenities you expect of talks and interaction sessions, announce a truly extraordinary with topics including Determin­ I from a community mission: 5 mission to Israel in May 1993. star hotels, sumptuous meals, ing Your Management Style, Of course, we will travel the excellent guides, current brief­ Raising a Jewish Family, and the countryside, seeing and feeling ings and home visits from the Holocaust. We met at the Char­ lotte Outdoor Center for a the sights and sounds of Israel Galilee to the Negev. We will sail Mark Lemer (R) congratulmtes Pam Appelbaum (L) as Ken Stem presides. and the Jewish people. However, Lake Tiberias, hike Ein Gedi, session on team-building and this trip will end in a special explore ancient caves and “dig” trust, and traveled to Washing­ Shavuot celebration in Kibbutz the archaeology. Well celebrate ton to meet Israeli Defense Gaash. The Kibbutz will be Shabbat in , pray at Minister Moshe Arens, Prime celebrating the opening of its the wall, shop ’til we drop and Minister , as well new Community Center funded dance until dawn. as our Congressmen. in part by donations by the Wait, there’s more.,.for those A dessert/graduation recep­ Luskis, Kiers, Gorelicks and returning to Israel, well offer tion exercise for the 1990-1992 many others from the Charlotte alternative programs. For those Leadership Development partic­ area. This will be a great oppor­ who prefer a slower pace, well ipants was held in June at tunity for the Charlotte commu­ arrange special transportation Providence Country Club. nity to join with hundreds of for a later rendezvous with the About thirty were in attendance, others in this special event. Rose group. including members of the Fed­ and Abe Luski expressed hope We’ll end our trip with a eration Board and Jewish Fam­ that many from Charlotte will ily Services. Jeanne Bohn, S Kibbutz celebration few of us join them for this unique and have-or-will-ever experience. WSOC-TV Community Affairs wonderful trip. Some of the group at Ellen and Dan Dubin’s home. Rear (L to R) Jill The best food products, arts and Director, was the keynote speak­ Reicher, Gary Goodman, Gene Marx, Lawrence Margoiis. Center: Jack academics will be “offered” to er. Ms. Bohn spoke about the Leaders from both Temple Perelman, Amy Marx, Alan Krusch, Donna Berkelhammer, Ellen Dubin, the crowds in an emotional importance and responsibility of Israel and Temple Beth El have Phyllis Berlin, Paul Hirschmann. Front: Milton Silver, Rick & Marci Shavuot ceremony that will be leaders and leadership and of the strongly endorsed this commu­ Willenzik, Barry Brodsky, Ken Stern. culminated with a ribbon-cut- long tradition of volunteerism in nity mission. With all of the ting at the Kibbutz’s new Center. the Charlotte Jewish communi­ organizations moving to Shalom ty. Graduation certificates were Mission ’93:“Feel the excite­ Park, the need for unity is presented to all participants in Whether It's Your 1st Trip stronger than ever. A “Mission ment....catch the spirit...” the program. to Israel,” sharing experiences Call Nicki Levine, 847-1149 or to Israel or Your 10th . . . common to our heritage, is the Dan Lepow at Federation, 366- Federation Vice-president best means for helping us to get 5007 for more information. Rich Osborne spoke of volun­ to know one another. Next year in Jerusalem! teer opportunities in the commu­ nity. Past Federation President Emily Zimmern presented Ken General Narkiss to Address Community Stern with a plaque in appreci­ The Jewish Federation, in office, are excited about being ation of his efforts as program chair. Ken Stern presented Pam conjunction with the Israeli able to bring to Charlotte such government Tourist Office and a distinguished speaker. Appelbaum with a token of El A1 Israel Airlines, is pleased appreciation for her outstanding support. to host a community forum with The evening is planned to special guest speaker General promote a better understanding The mission of the program Uzi Narkiss on Tuesday, Sep­ of Israel and encourage tourism. was to raise Jewish conscious­ tember 8 at Shalom Park. Invitations are also being sent to ness, develop young leaders, and the Ministerium as a way of to promote an understanding of Born in Jerusalem, General including the broader communi­ the needs of the Charlotte Jewish Narkiss began his army career ty. Dan Lepow, executive direc­ community and of Israel. Eight­ CHAZAK IS FOR YOU as a member of the , the tor JFGC, indicated that the een months seemed like such a October 22-November 1,1992 strike force of the pre-state goal is to promote tourism, long time, yet it went by so . During his active information and goodwill. A quickly. Thanks to all who Pre Mission to former Soviet Union available military career, he held many community mailing will follow participated in this very success­ Join Young Leadership of the Charlotte Jewish Ck)mmunity high level positions including with details. ful program. on a National Mission to Israel during this' military attache in Paris and most critical time since the establishment of the state. several additional European capitals. In the 1967 Six-Day GA to Feature ‘Jewish Identity’ Get an insider’s look at: War, General Narkiss was in The 1992 Council of Together, CJF and • The massive and historic aliyah from former USSR and Ethiopia charge of operations in the Jewish Federations the Federations will • Israel's new economic, political and social challenges Central Military Region com­ (CJF) General Assem­ help to define what the • The opportunities and obstacles surrounding Middle East peace manding the troops that won bly, Nov. 10-15, in New organized Jewish com­ process control of the Eastern part of York, will feature Jew­ munity needs to do to • Your role in Israel’s future ish identity and conti­ establish a more viable Jerusalem leading to the reun­ Discover Your Past and Determine Your Future: ification of the Eternal City. nuity as its overriding and creative Jewish life theme. For the first in America in the years Th9 essentials: Following his retirement, he time, an entire day UbNLKAL to come. $21 GO - Includes round-trip airfare from New York, deluxe, dou­ worked with the Jewish Agency of GA programming ASSEMBLY ble occupancy accommodations, transportation, guides, tips, and World Zionist Organiza­ (Thurs., Nov. 12), will CJF-New York City The Jewish Federa­ taxes and most meals tion. His book, “The Liberation be devoted only to this Nov. 10-15.1992 tion of Greater Char­ of Jerusalem, the Battle of subject. lotte would like to have Minimum gift to 1993 Federation Campaign: $500 a large delegation at Federation will provide a $250 subsidy, based on a dollar-for-dol- 1967,” was recently published to lar match by UJA. much acclaim. Participants will be able to this very important annual con­ immerse themselves in and collec­ vention. Find out why Chazak is for you by calling Mr. Arieh Abend, manager of tively take stock of understanding El A1 and Arkins, and Dvona the issue, the choices confronted Want to attend the GA? Need Nicki Levine, Missions Chair, 847-1149; Emily Zimmem, 366- 6713; Pam Appelbaum, 366-5007, ext. 209. Ganani, consul and director of and the changes to be made in to know more? Call the Feder­ the Israel Government Tourist order to move forward. ation office, 366-5007.

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