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23
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Oct
26
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Oct
28
8:00 PM20:00
The Bullying Solution: An Effective Kindness-Based Method for Home and School
Program Description: You can’t protect your child from every social struggle, but you can equip them to handle challenges with confidence.
In this virtual workshop, nationally certified school psychologist Izzy Kalman will share a fresh, psychology-informed approach that goes beyond traditional anti-bullying strategies. Parents and educators will learn how to help children stop seeing themselves as victims. They will learn how to build frustration tolerance, and navigate conflict with resilience, empowering them to respond with, kindness, and confidence.
Where: Virtual
When: Tuesday, October 28 from 8-9:30pm
Speaker Information: Izzy Kalman, MS, NCSP, is a school psychologist, educator, and founder of Bullies to Buddies, Inc. A pioneer in emotional resilience and conflict resolution, he has trained over 50,000 educators and clinicians worldwide. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Psychology Today.
Use promo code NC18 to register for free!
This program is available to the Greater Raleigh Jewish Community at no cost, thanks to the Lisa and Steven Feierstein Charitable Foundation.
Click here to register.
Nov
2
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
3
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Book Club: "The Postcard" by Anne Berest
Program Description: Anne Berest’s The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life.
January, 2003. Together with the usual holiday cards, an anonymous postcard is delivered to the Berest family home. On the front, a photo of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. On the back, the names of Anne Berest’s maternal great-grandparents, Ephraïm and Emma, and their children, Noémie and Jacques—all killed at Auschwitz.
Years after the postcard is delivered, the heroine of this novel is moved to discover who sent it and why. What emerges is a moving saga of a family devastated by the travails of the twentieth century and partly restored through the power of storytelling.
12:30pm-Bring your non-meat lunch. Drinks & dessert are provided
1:00pm-Book discussion
When: Monday, November 3 at 12:30pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members only
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
3
5:30 PM17:30
UNC Center for Jewish Studies: "The Nightingale of Iran"
It was a golden age for Jews in Iran. In the 1950s, a religious Jew – Younes Dardashti – became a national celebrity, singing at the Shah’s palace and on the radio. In the 1960s, his son Farid became a teen idol on TV. They were beloved by Iranian Muslims. But at the height of their fame, they left the country. It was always a mystery to Danielle and Galeet Dardashti – Why did their family leave Iran? Now, in this moving LIVE show based on their chart-topping podcast, the sisters reveal painful secrets unspoken for generations. The Nightingale of Iran is a story that will resonate with outsiders everywhere.
Danielle Dardashti is an Emmy award-winning documentary writer/producer, a former on-air TV news reporter, and a storySLAM champion who has been featured on NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. She is the co-author of the Jewish Family Fun Book (Jewish Lights) and co-founder/Creative Director of live storytelling show Storyboom. She leads corporate storytelling workshops all over the world.
Dr. Galeet Dardashti is a vocalist, composer, and anthropologist of Middle Eastern Jewish culture. In her new award-winning release, Monajat, she sings and composes around remixed samples of her famed Iranian grandfather with an acclaimed ensemble of musicians. She has held Assistant Professor positions at JTS and NYU and was a Fellow at University of Pennsylvania’s Katz Center.
Kalimian Lecture in Sephardic Judaism
Monday, November 3, 5:30pm, location TBA
Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies
Free and open to the public, no reservations required.
Nov
4
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, November 4 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Nov
4
12:00 PM12:00
Western Wake Speaker Lunch: "Name That Tune!"
Program Description: Put on your musical thinking caps! The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh and the Western Wake Speaker Lunch Series is ready to shake things up. Come enjoy lunch and a toe-tapping and enjoyable "Name That Tune" game. You’ll find yourself breaking all the rules by yelling out the answers, like a kid in school!
Mike Stevens will entertain and challenge us with several dozen show tunes, old popular songs, patriotic songs, campfire songs, and Jewish songs, and our task will be to identify each song. The phrase that Mike plays from each song will not include the name of the song, and, for some of the songs, the title of the song is not even included in the lyrics.
When: Tuesday, November 4 from 12-2pm
Where: Beth Shalom, 5713 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Cost: JCC Members $10, General Community $18
For more information contact: gena.brown@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
9
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, November 11 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Nov
12
12:00 PM12:00
RJMs Meet to Eat
Program Description: You've talked with them on Facebook, now join with other Raleigh Jewish Moms for lunch! Meet new moms or hang out with ones you already know.
Please note that you are responsible for paying for your own lunch.
Where: The Pickled Onion, Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
13
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! Our special guest this month is Rabbi Eric Solomon.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, November 13 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
16
9:30 AM09:30
Ladies Who Hike
Program Description: Join us for a hike on Loblolly Trail at Umstead State Park. The trail is 6.2 miles, out and back, and is mostly gentle and accessible.
Where: Umstead State Park, Reedy Creek Entrance, 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
When: Sunday, November 16 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
16
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Nov
18
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come join the Ladies Who Lunch for some wonderful food and amazing conversations! This is a great way to meet new people and make a new friend. Our lunch for this month will be at Seasons 52
Where: Seasons 52, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Suite 2100, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: Tuesday, November 18 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
20
6:30 PM18:30
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Shari & Lamb Chop"
Program Description: Coming of age can be difficult but is always more bearable when you have someone who connects with you on a cellular level. Shari Lewis, a children’s television pioneer before Fred Rogers, Jim Henson, and others, was one of those people. She was a dancer, singer, and magician but was best known as the ventriloquist behind sock puppets Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy, and, of course, Lamb Chop. This heartfelt and entertaining doc charts the life, loves, and career hits and misses of the spunky perfectionist who forever changed the face of children’s television.
This screening is a part of the Jewish Film Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Thursday, November 20 from 6:30-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
Nov
23
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00
Chanukah with the Canes
Come celebrate Chanukah a little early with the Carolina Hurricanes as they play the San Jose Sharks on Sunday, December 7th @ 5:00 PM!
Each ticket purchased includes a Light Up Canes Chanukah Beanie!
Click here to purchase tickets!
Dec
11
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! This month we are having a Hanukkah celebration!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, December 11 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
16
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Join the Ladies Who Lunch for a Hanukkah Celebration!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, December 16 from 12-2pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
17
6:30 PM18:30
2025 Dreidel Exchange
Program Description: Join the annual Community Dreidel Exchange, hosted this year by Temple Beth Or. Bring a gift-wrapped, decorative dreidel valued at no more than $36.00 to exchange. Refreshments will be provided.
Where: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
When: Wednesday, December 17 from 6:30-8:30pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Jan
2
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Friday, January 2 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Jan
26
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, January 26 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, February 16 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Mar
3
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, March 3 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Mar
20
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Friday, March 20 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Oct
21
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come join the Ladies Who Lunch for some wonderful food and amazing conversations! This is a great way to meet new people and make a new friend. Our lunch for this month will be at Manchester’s Grill.
Where: Manchester’s Grill, 9101 Leesville Road #153, Raleigh, NC 27613
When: Tuesday, October 21 from 12-2pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
20
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 20 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Oct
19
5:30 PM17:30
2025 Illumination Gala
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!
Join us for a night of epic lip sync battles to support the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh. Prepare to cheer on your favorite contender in their quest for lip sync glory!
Oct
19
2:30 PM14:30
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community.
Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Sundays, October 19-November 23
Cost: JCC Members–$130 / General Community–$165
Oct
13
9:30 AM09:30
Newcomer Breakfast in the Sukkah
Program Description: New to the area? Meet other newcomers and the JCC staff over coffee and bagels in our sukkah!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 13 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and much more! For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, October 13 from 9am-5:30pm
Cost: JCC Members–$65 per day, General Community–$80 per day
Click here to register.
Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00
PJ Library Sukkot Celebration
Program Description: Join us for a joyful community celebration of Sukkot with PJ Library! Families are invited to experience the beauty of the holiday through hands-on activities and crafts connected to the themes of Sukkot. Step inside the sukkah to shake the lulav and etrog, learn their special meaning, and enjoy festive snacks together. This program is designed for families with young children and is a wonderful way to connect with the traditions of Sukkot as a community.
As part of our celebration, there will be a special PJ Library Book Exchange! Families are encouraged to bring PJ Library books they've already enjoyed and would like to pass along. A dedicated table will be set up where you can donate your gently used PJ books and choose new stories to take home. All books must be in good condition so they can be enjoyed by another family.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Sunday, October 12 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
28
10:30 AM10:30
PJ Library Rosh Hashanah (SOLD OUT)
Program Description: Let’s welcome the year 5786 with a Rosh Hashanah Walk — a special outdoor tour to celebrate the new year and discover the sweet story behind honey!
Don’t forget to bring a stroller if you need one!
We’ll gather at 10:30 AM at the Welcome Center of the North Carolina Museum of Art, then head to the apiary to explore the world of bees with Bee Downtown. You’ll learn fascinating facts about bees, taste delicious honey, and even make your own beeswax candles.
It’s a unique and meaningful way to begin the new year together — surrounded by nature, art, and sweetness. We hope you’ll join us!
Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: Sunday, September 28 from 10:30am-1pm
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
This program is sold out. For questions, please contact stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org.
Sep
21
9:30 AM09:30
Ladies Who Hike
Program Description: Come enjoy an easy walk around Harris Lake County Park, a 680-acre park that is situated on a peninsula. The entire trail is 5 miles but there are 4 available loops.
Where: Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562
When: Sunday, September 21 from 9:30-11:30am
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
18
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Join us for our 5th Annual Men's Challah Bake. You will do everything here at the JCC and then take your challah home to bake.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, September 18 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
18
10:15 AM10:15
Redefining Aging Fall 2025
Program Description: Did you take part 5 of Redefining Aging-continuing the conversation? Were you part of Cohort 1 or 2? Are you interested in more?
Then this series is for you! We will continue to explore what it means to age in 2025. It looks different than it did for our parents.
10:15 Coffee, refreshments and time to schmooze
10:30 topic of the day
Where: Magnolia Glen Activity Room; 5301 Creedmoor Raleigh, NC 27612
When: 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:15am-12pm
September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
Cost: $36 JCC Members, $54 General Community
Scholarships available. Please contact Abby Palmer at abby.palmer@shalomraleigh.org
For more information: abby.palmer@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
17
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Luncheon: “The Apple That Was Stolen from the Synagogue: A Strange Story from Medieval England”
Program Description: “The Apple That Was Stolen from the Synagogue: A Strange Story from Medieval England” with Dr. Evyatar Marienberg, Dept of Religious Studies, UNC Chapel Hill
In the middle of the 13th century an object was stolen from a synagogue in southern England. King Henri III himself was calling for an inquiry. What was that object? Why was it stolen? Dr. Marienberg will suggest a solution that might be related to the upcoming High Holidays.
Evyatar Marienberg, author of seven books and over 20 articles, teaches in the Dept. of Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Born and raised in Israel, he is a historian of religions with a focus on beliefs and practices of Jews and Christians of various periods. His academics have taken him worldwide, including Paris as a student of Catholic theology at the Sorbonne, New York as a visiting fellow at Yeshiva University, Montreal at McGill University, Department of Jewish Studies, Stockholm’s Padeia Institute, Tel Aviv University for teaching and research, and the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, September 17 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
16
7:30 PM19:30
Book Talk & Signing: "The Lost Baker of Vienna" with Sharon Kurtzman
Program Description: Beth Meyer Synagogue and The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh are excited to partner to bring you a book talk and signing with author and community member Sharon Kurtzman.
At this wine and cheese social, Sharon will give a reading from her novel, The Lost Baker of Vienna, which is scheduled for release on August 19, and discuss the creative process behind her work of Holocaust fiction. Sharon’s family’s survival story inspired this sweeping saga of resilience, loss, love, and the reverberating effects of World War II.
Sharon will have books available for purchase and signing at the event.
When: Tuesday, September 16 from 7:30-9:30pm
Where: Beth Meyer Synagogue, 504 Newton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Cost: $18
For more information contact: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00
Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come join the Ladies Who Lunch for some wonderful food and amazing conversations! This is a great way to meet new people and make a new friend.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Tuesday, September 16 from 12-2pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
11
9:30 AM09:30
Beginner Tai Chi
Program Description: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Originating as a martial art in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn, and participants will soon notice its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi. This is the newest of the tai chi styles. The beginning form that will be taught has 21 movements. It is symmetrical and is performed in a standing position which may be modified to a seated position. The form has fluid movements, integrating mind and body.
Benefits to practicing Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Relieves pain and decreases stiffness
Improves balance and reduces falls
Builds muscular strength and stamina
Improves ability to perform daily tasks
Improves concentration and memory
When: Thursdays from 9:30-10:15am
September 11, 18, & 25
October 9, 16, 23, & 30
November 6
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Instructor: Sharon Mills has experience as a physical therapist and as an exercise instructor. She is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Sharon has been teaching Tai Chi in Raleigh for 10 years.
Clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and shoes that are suitable for exercise.
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $100
Registration includes all 8 sessions. Prior registration is required, walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated.
Click here to register.
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00
RJM's Meet to Eat
Program Description: You've talked with them on Facebook, now join with other Raleigh Jewish Moms for dinner! Meet new moms or hang out with ones you already know.
Please note that you are responsible for paying for your own meal.
Where: Vivo Ristorante, 7400 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
When: Wednesday, September 10 from 6-7:30pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
9
8:00 PM20:00
505 Days: Omer Shem Tov’s Journey from Captivity to Courage
Join us for an unforgettable and deeply moving evening as Omer Shem Tov shares his story of survival after being held hostage by Hamas for 505 harrowing days.
Omer was kidnapped during the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7th and held hostage in the terror tunnels of Gaza for 505 days.
Since his miraculous release, he has courageously stepped forward to share his journey - of hope, resilience, and strength he held on to in the darkest of times.
This is a story far beyond survival. It is a story of faith, optimism and purpose in the face of unimaginable darkness. Omer’s quiet strength and unwavering optimism have moved audiences around the world, and we are honored to host him here in Raleigh for a night of reflection, connection, and inspiration.
Students/Young Professionals: $12
Regular: $18
VIP Tickets: $180
For security purposes, the event location will be shared with registered participants closer to the date.
This event is graciously co-hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh, Voice 4 Israel, CYP Raleigh & Chabad @ NC State
Click here to register.
Sep
9
12:00 PM12:00
Western Wake Speaker Lunch: "From Where Will The Threat Come and How Do We Prepare?" with Bruce Gourlie
Program Description: Bruce Gourlie is the Regional Security Advisor for Central North Carolina with the Secure Community Network. He advises the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh as well as other Jewish organizations in the Triad and the Triangle in all areas of security. When discussing seucrity, he says, “We don’t know where the next attack will come from, but we know we have to be prepared.”
He will speak about important information to know for being safe and secure today, including:
How has the climate changed for us?
How are Jewish organizations assessing the threats and enhancing security?
What does it mean to be situationally aware?
What is my role?
Where: Beth Shalom, 5713 Yates Mill Pond Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
When: Tuesday, September 9 from 12-2pm
Cost: JCC or Beth Shalom* Members $10 | General Community $18
*Beth Shalom members should contact Cathy Snow at communications@bethshalomnc.org or 919-858-7777 to receive the coupon code to receive the discounted pricing.
For more information: gena.brown@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Sep
9
9:30 AM09:30
Continuing Tai Chi
Program Description: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Originating as a martial art in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn, and participants will soon notice its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi. This is the newest of the tai chi styles. It is symmetrical and is performed in a standing position which may be modified to a seated position. The form has fluid movements, integrating mind and body.
In the continuing class, we will refine the beginner form and add on as we learn Part 2 of the beginner form, bringing the movements to 41. We will also be learning the traditional Sun style form of 73 movements. Depending on class interest, we may explore the Yang style 24 movement form.
Benefits to practicing Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Relieves pain and decreases stiffness
Improves balance and reduces falls
Builds muscular strength and stamina
Improves ability to perform daily tasks
Improves concentration and memory
When: Tuesdays from 9:30-10:15am
September 9, 16 & 30
October 21 & 28
November 4, 11 & 18
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Instructor: Sharon Mills has experience as a physical therapist and as an exercise instructor. She is certified by the Tai Chi for Health Institute to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. Sharon has been teaching Tai Chi in Raleigh for 10 years.
Clothing: Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and shoes that are suitable for exercise.
Cost: JCC Members $75, General Community $100
Registration includes all 8 sessions. Prior registration is required, walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated.
Click here to register.
Sep
8
5:30 PM17:30
UNC Center for Jewish Studies: "The Jewish South: New Histories"
Shari Rabin’s The Jewish South: An American History (Princeton University Press, 2025), is the first narrative survey of southern Jewish history. Exploring dynamics of race and religion, it features a wide range of Jewish southerners whose stories complicate popular understandings of their region. In this presentation, Rabin will discuss the process of writing this book and share some of the most intriguing finds from her research.
Shari Rabin is associate professor of Jewish studies, religion, and history at Oberlin College. Her first book, Jews on the Frontier: Religion and Mobility in Nineteenth-century America (NYU Press, 2017), won the National Jewish Book Award in American Jewish studies. She currently serves as vice-president of the Southern Jewish Historical Society.
September 8, 2025, 5:30p, UNC Stone Center, Multipurpose Room
Sep
8
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Book Club
Program Description: Come to our Book Club covered dish lunch to choose books!
Arrive at 12:30 with a parve or dairy dish for sharing. Bring a serving utensil and if needed, a knife. Drinks will be provided.
After discussing the books on the ballot we will vote on books to be read for 2025-2026.
When: Monday, September 8, 2025, at 12:30pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members only
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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Sep
2
to Sep 3
North Carolina Jewish Community Advocacy Mission
North Carolina Jewish Community Advocacy Mission
Tuesday, September 2 – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Jewish Federations of Greater Raleigh, Greensboro, and Greater Charlotte are coming together for a powerful joint Advocacy Mission to Washington, D.C.—and you’re invited to be part of it.
On September 2, we’ll travel by bus to Washington, D.C. joining together to amplify Jewish voices on Capitol Hill. Together, we will share our priorities and concerns with North Carolina lawmakers and advocate for the issues that matter most to our Jewish communities. Join us and make a difference!
Register Now
Trip Highlights:
Legislative briefings and lobbying training
Expert updates on key issues
Meetings with Congressional representatives
Building relationships with Jewish community members from NC
Cost:
$465 – Single occupancy
$365 – Double occupancy
Price Includes:
All meals and snacks from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening (All meals will be kosher [meat/dairy] or vegetarian/parve if kosher-style)
Lodging at the Sofitel Lafayette Square
Luxury charter bus transportation to and from DC and local transportation while in DC
Space is limited – REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY, JULY 31 or sooner, when the bus is full!
Questions? Contact Kimberly Gleiser at (336) 852-5433 x233.
Let’s make our voices heard—Together.
Sep
1
10:30 AM10:30
End of Summer Labor Day Pool Party
Program Description: Come celebrate the end of a wonderful summer season and Labor Day at the pool!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, September 1 from 10:30am-1:30pm
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Aug
29
9:30 AM09:30
Water Aerobics
Program Description: Lori Munroe will be teaching a fun fitness water aerobics class to get you going in the morning! No swimming experience needed.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Fridays from 9:30-10:15am
July 11, 18 & 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Cost: JCC Members only. $70 for all 8 weeks or $15 per session (paid prior to class)
For more information: Lori Munroe, jrays@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Aug
27
7:30 PM19:30
Jewish Essentials Class
Program Description: The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh & area congregations present a 10-session introduction to Judaism. Taught by area rabbis, this class offers an overview of Jewish holidays, lifecycle events and extends pathways to Jewish studies for conversion, interfaith couples, and Jews wishing to refresh their childhood religious school education.
The book Living Judaism is used as the primary text. Please acquire this book wherever you like to buy books.
When: Wednesdays, from 7:30-9:00 pm
August 27
September 3,10, 17
October 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12
[Note there are skipped dates due to Jewish holidays.]
Where: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: JCC & Congregation Members $120, General Community $180
Congregation members, please register as General Community and use the coupon code available through your congregation.
For more information contact: gena.brown@shalomraleigh.org
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Aug
25
5:30 PM17:30
UNC Center for Jewish Studies: "Will the Environment Survive a Renewed Middle East Peace Process?"
This lecture reviews past environmental cooperation initiatives in the region and considers how a renewed peace process can produce sustainability gains and how it might be leveraged to ensure future ecological dividends for the region.
Alon Tal is a professor and past chair at Tel Aviv University’s department of public policy. Between 2021 and 2022, Tal was a member of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and served as chair of the subcommittee for Environmental and Climate Impacts on Health. He has held faculty appointments at Ben Gurion, Hebrew, Michigan State, Otago and Harvard Universities. But most importantly, Alon Tal is a UNC alumnus, class of 1980.
Morris, Ida and Alan Heilig Lecture in Jewish Studies
Cosponsors: Dept. of Earth, Marine & Environmental Science; Environment, Ecology, Energy Program; Dept. of American Studies; UNC Institute for the Environment
Monday, August 25, 5:30pm, UNC Sonja Haynes Stone Center
Free and open to the public, no reservations required. Parking: Bell Tower Deck ($1 night parking fee.)
Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00
PJ Maccabi Games at Ed Yerha Park
Program Description: Back by popular demand, the 2nd annual PJ Maccabi Games! Get ready for a fun-filled field day experience for kids of all ages - from crawlers to big kids!
Each child will be placed on a team and compete in exciting activities like relays, obstacle courses, and group games. It's a full afternoon of movement, laughter, snacks, and friendly competition, complete with a Havdalah celebration to mark the end of Shabbat!
Where: Ed Yerha Park, 1216 Jenks Carpenter Rd, Cary, NC 27519
When: Saturday, August 23 from 4-5:30pm
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Aug
22
9:30 AM09:30
Water Aerobics
Program Description: Lori Munroe will be teaching a fun fitness water aerobics class to get you going in the morning! No swimming experience needed.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Fridays from 9:30-10:15am
July 11, 18 & 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Cost: JCC Members only. $70 for all 8 weeks or $15 per session (paid prior to class)
For more information: Lori Munroe, jrays@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Aug
21
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come join Men's Club "on the road." We are going out to Briggs Restaurant this month!
Where: Brigs Great Beginnings Restaurant, 8111 Creedmoor Rd Suite 169, Raleigh, NC 27613
When: Thursday, August 21 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Aug
19
12:00 PM12:00