Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Aaron Ciechanover talks with me regarding the education system in Israel, here in The Jewish Daily Forward.
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Nobel Laureate Concerned with Israeli Education System
When Muslims saved the Jews
The story behind BESA: The Muslim Code of honor here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.
Voice and Inspiration – Jennifer Holliday Delivers Both
Read my interview and profile on legendary Broadway Diva, Jennifer Holliday here at Charlotte ViewPoint.
Bielski Brothers Legacy Comes to Charlotte
Cousins Ruth Bielski Ehrreich & Assi Weinstein are carrying forward the legacy of their fathers, the Bielski Brothers, who led a group of Jewish partisans during World War II through the forests of Belarus over the course of three rugged years – the Hollywood film Defiance was made documenting their story. I had an exclusive interview with them and profile their thoughts and observations here in the Charlotte Observer.
Violins Of Hope Provides Inspiration
This fascinating restoration project has captivated an entire community. Read the back story, here in Charlotte’s Creative Loafing.
The Quintessential Matzo Ball – Knaidlach Bliss for Your Passover Seder
Read my tongue in cheek look at how to make the perfect Matzo Ball. Here in The Faster Times.
Matzo Brei – The Great Passover Breakfast Debate
If you haven’t had matzo-brei, you are missing out. Read my foodie piece featured in the Raleigh News & Observer on that great Passover breakfast food.
Yes that really is my kitchen and I really did cook up the goods!
Pop Culture Phenoms The Maccabeats Serenade Charlotte
Check out this profile on the all male, Jewish a capella singing group from New York City’s Yeshiva University, here in my piece at the Charlotte Observer.
Film Festival Comes Into Its Own
The Charlotte Jewish Film Festival has matured significantly after eight years, read my preview here at Charlotte Viewpoint.
Holocaust era violins serenade New South city
Violins of Hope is a compelling story of perseverance and one man’s desire to restore voice to musical instruments who saw unimaginable horrors. Read my story here at Charlotte Viewpoint.
Nobel Laureate Aaron Ciechanover Inspires Charlotte
2004 Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, Dr Aaron Ciechanover, entertained several hundred area high school children in a dialogue sponsored by the Echo Foundation. read what he had to say here at Charlotte ViewPoint.
Urban Ministries nourish Homeless in more ways than one
Urban Ministries provide so much more than meals and referrals for our city’s homeless – they nourish their souls as well. Check out this innovative photography program in a piece I wrote for the Charlotte Observer here.
Anime Voice Actor Vic Mignogna Uses Platform to Share Significant Message
Watching Vic Mignogna address a packed ballroom of screaming anime fans, I couldn’t help but be impressed at how he connected with each of the 400 or so mostly-teenage girls in a personal and almost visceral way.
Mignogna was in Charlotte as a headliner appearing at Ichibancon, Charlotte’s anime and manga convention.
Read my profile here.
Giving Back Comes Naturally
The new generation of philanthropists looks very much like the old, generous and giving. Read my story here in the Charlotte Observer.
New Face of Philanthropy
Circle de Luz is a wonderful example of the new face of philanthropy in our community – these women show how a small commitment can make a huge difference in the lives of others.
Read my story here in the Charlotte Observer.
Project Conversion Lands In Charlotte
Read about the unusual tourist agenda as my virtual pal came to the QC. Here in the Charlotte Observer.
Anne Frank Exhibit Strikes Chord Close to NC
An amazing NC connection is revealed in the back-story of this special Anne Frank Exhibit on display here in Charlotte. Read my Faith feature here in the Observer.
Street Magazine Give Homeless Voice, More
Read my piece in the Charlotte Observer about how one man gives area homeless a hand up instead of a hand out.
Echo Foundation is Catalyst for Compassion
The Echo Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization whose mission is to sponsor and facilitate those voices that speak of human dignity, justice and moral courage. Read about founder, Stephanie Ansaldo and the incredible work being done in Charlotte and beyond here.
Shalom Park – Cultural Crossroads
Standing as a vibrant cultural crossroads in the Charlotte community for the past 22 years, Shalom Park is a unique contributor to the texture and fabric of urban life in the Queen City. Heralded through-out the city as a signpost of interfaith relations and a cornerstone to the community’s diverse religious and cultural heritage, this cooperative effort provides the Charlotte metro area with an array of educational, religious, recreational, entertainment, cultural, and community service offerings.
Read more of my piece here.
7th Annual Charlotte Fewish Film Festival Illuminates
Illuminating the global Jewish experience through film is no small task, yet it’s an ambitious mark the organizers of Charlotte’s Jewish Film Festival have hit again with their seventh season in the Queen City.
Read my preview here.