Dec
8
12:30 PM12:30
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Program Description: The Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson
Dec
10
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: “The Indian-Jewish Heritage and Identity”
Program Description: “The Indian-Jewish Heritage and Identity” with Tom Eyal Rizman, Israeli Community Emissary
Indian Jewry has a long and rich history, from their ancient communities of Mumbai, Cochin, and Kolkata to the immigration of Indian Jews to Israel and the unique ways they have preserved and reshaped their Indian traditions there. Blending history with his personal life, Tom offers a look into growing up as an Indian-Israeli and carrying that heritage into the wider Jewish world. His presentation includes cultural anecdotes, family stories, and reflections on belonging, identity, and pride within the global Jewish mosaic.
Hailing from Be’er Sheva, Israel, Tom Eyal Rizman is part of a proud Indian-Jewish family with roots in Mumbai and Karachi. His grandparents immigrated to Israel in the 1950’s joining the vibrant Indian-Jewish community in the south of Israel. Through his work, Tom seeks to strengthen cultural bridges between Israelis and American Jews, sharing stories, traditions, and diverse expressions of Israeli and Indian identity. Tom serves as the shaliach (Israeli Community Emissary) at Jewish for Good in Durham.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, December 10 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Dec
10
6:30 PM18:30
Annual Meeting
Program Description: Join us for a night of celebration and connection!
All community members are invited to the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Board of Trustees Installation, featuring keynote speaker Bruce Gourlie, Regional Security Advisor with the Secure Community Network (SCN).
Come celebrate our incoming Board of Trustees and honor this year’s outstanding Connection, Care, and Community award recipients. Let’s come together to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead to another inspiring year for Jewish Greater Raleigh!
Connection Award: Sally Zenick
Care Award: Tina and Hal Marcus
Community Award: Judah Segal
2026 Board of Trustees
Officers (Executive Committee)
Deborah Rosenzweig, President
Open - First Vice President
Robin Talley, Secretary
Erin Kramer, VP Strategic Planning
Amy Bush**, VP Development
Eric Lamb, VP Governance
Sarah Moessinger, VP Finance
**Past President
At-Large Board Members
Justin Bender
Seth Cohen
Jamie Eliahu**
Debbie Granick
Mat Krantz
Linda Mildwurf
Eric Morse
**Past President
Incoming At-Large Board Members
Yakov Aingorn
Jacquelline Deitch
Scott Finkelstein
Lori Howell
Uri Krieger
Mindy Oberhardt
Ex-Officio Member
Craig Meddin*
*Immediate Past President
Lifetime Honorary Board Members
Carole Guld
Doug Kahn
Eileen Schwartz (z”l)
When: Wednesday, December 10 from 6:30-8:30pm
6:30pm – Light Refreshments
7:00 – Meeting begins
Where: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
For more information: beth.richman@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
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.
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Bad Shabbos"
Program Description: David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.
Stay after the film for a talkback with Bad Shabbos screenwriter Zack Weiner.
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, December 18 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00
PJ Library Hanukkah Party
Program Description: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with PJ Library! Join us for a warm and joyful Hanukkah party designed especially for young children and their families. Enjoy classic Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiyot, get creative with holiday crafts and hands-on activities, and gather for a cozy PJ Library story time that brings the Hanukkah magic to life. This is the perfect way to celebrate the season, meet other PJ Library families, and create lasting memories together. Everyone is welcome–bring your holiday spirit and get ready to shine!
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Sunday, December 21 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@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
5
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Book Club: "The Third Daughter" by Talia Carner
Program Description: The Third Daughter by Talia Carner
The Third Daughter by Talia Carner, is a remarkable work of historical fiction based on true but little-known events surrounding the thousands of young Jewish women trafficked into prostitution at the turn of the 20th century, and whose subjugation helped build the city of Buenos Aires.
12:30pm-Bring your non-meat lunch. Drinks & dessert are provided
1:00pm-Book discussion
When: Monday, January 5 at 12:30pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: JCC Members only
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Jan
6
9:30 AM09:30
Continuing Tai Chi Winter 2026
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
January 6, 13 & 27
February 3 & 24
March 10, 17 & 24
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.
Jan
6
12:00 PM12:00
Western Wake Speaker Lunch: "To Laugh! Jews and Humor: A 5000-Year-Old Love Story"
Program Description: "To Laugh! Jews and Humor: A 5000-Year-Old Love Story" with Janis Zaremba
It is difficult to determine whether laughter or tears has been the most constant companion of the Jewish people during the 5,000 year journey. Either way, over the years - and especially the last 200 - jocularity has become an indispensable piece of our culture and survival tools.
Janis Zaremba is a valued community leader and educator. She was instrumental in bringing the Melton course of study to the area and received the Florence Melton Award for exemplifying the core values upon which the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning was founded. Janis has held numerous leadership roles in our community at various synagogues, and most recently with the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh as part of the Jewish Community Relations Council. She has educated adults and children alike and will be embarking on a new series with several partners at Beth Meyer Synagogue in the new year called, Fight Like a Mensch. Janis, along with her husband, John, raised three amazing children, right here in Raleigh.
When: Tuesday, January 6 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.
Jan
8
9:30 AM09:30
Beginners' Tai Chi Winter 2026
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
January 8, 15, 22 & 29
February 5 & 26
March 5 & 12
Please note that there will be no class on February 12 or 19.
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.
Jan
12
12:30 PM12:30
Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come meet with other men in the community and enjoy a great lunch! This month, Tai Chi instructor Sharon Mills will discuss the background, benefits and sample of Tai Chi exercises.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Monday, January 12 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Jan
14
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: "Labzik: Tales of a Yiddish, Communist Dog"
Program Description: "Labzik: Tales of a Yiddish, Communist Dog" with Jorie Slodki
In the Great Depression, a man steps off the subway at a Bronx station and finds a dog--cold and lonely, a note pinned to his collar, "This is Labzik. Please, take him home." This is the opening of Labzik: Tales of a Clever Pup, a 1935 Yiddish-language storybook for children by communist author Chaver Paver. As Labzik and his new family do what they can to help their neighbors, they must confront big issues that remain relevant 90 years later, including police violence, food insecurity, and racism. The story of Labzik, a revolutionary puppy, and his political ideals have found relevance and new popularity in today's times.
Yiddishist Jorie Slodki, promotes Yiddish language and culture at Jewish organizations throughout the Triangle, giving lectures on the history of Yiddish and Yiddish theater, and is the founder of "The Alright-niks," a Yiddish conversation group in the Triangle. Jorie earned her BA at Indiana University, where she had a minor in Yiddish. She is the Content Manager of the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh and lives in Raleigh with her husband and her dog that she named after Labzik.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse"
Program Description: Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse provides intimate access to the man and mind who revolutionized the art form of comics. Spiegelman proves an eloquent guide through his provocative work, along with contemporaries and younger cartoonists inspired by Spiegelman’s unflinching confrontation with personally traumatic themes.
Stay after the film for a talkback with directors Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin.
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, January 15 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
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
12
7:00 PM19:00
NCMA Jewish Film Series: "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire"
Program Description: This doc is an intimate and unprecedented look into the life and legacy of Elie Wiesel, one of the most profound voices of our time. With exclusive access to Wiesel’s family and personal archives, the film’s creators delve into the passions, struggles, and enduring impact of a man who became a powerful voice for human rights.
A talkback with filmmaker Oren Rudavsky takes place after the screening.
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, February 12 from 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
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.
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
4
8:00 PM20:00
An Evening with CSM David Mahlouf
Program Description: Seargeant Major David Mahlouf (Ret.) served for 34 years in the IDF Airborne Special Forces, making him the longest-serving NCO until just two months ago. With decades of combat experience, CSM Mahlouf offers a unique view of Israel, the IDF, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. His firsthand stories give insight into the challenges, sacrifices, and strength that have shaped Israel’s history and its fight for security.
This event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh, Chabad Young Professionals Raleigh, Chabad of Cary, Jewish for Good, Chabad of Raleigh, Chabad at NC State, Voice4Israel, Hadassah of the Triangle, and Alex & Betty Verjovski.
Where: Location will be provided in an email after registering.
When: Thursday, December 4 at 8pm (Doors open at 7:30pm)
Click here to register.
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00
Hadassah Gift Wrap Begins
Gift wrap with Hadassah of the Triangle at Crabtree Valley Mall! Shifts are available from December 1-24.
Click here for more information.
Nov
30
4:00 PM16:00
Young Adult FriendsGIVING
Program Description: We are hosting a young adult FriendsGIVING potluck!
The goals are to build community and friendship during the holiday time, while also giving back to the community through service and philanthropy. Let’s celebrate friendship, gratitude, and community while helping our neighbors who are feeling the impact of reduced SNAP benefits.
This will be a dairy/vegetarian potluck (no meat or fish, please!) filled with comfort food, connection, and purpose.
When: Sunday, November 30 at 4pm
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
Cost: If you plan to come, please bring a dish to share and one (or more!) of the following:
A financial donation ($18 suggested) for the JFS Food Pantry
A grocery store gift card (to be distributed to those in need)
10–15 canned or boxed goods (cereal, mashed potatoes, rice, soups, oatmeal, canned fruit, and tuna are preferred)
A donation link will be posted soon. All contributions will support JFS and the JFS Food Pantry. Extra donations are always appreciated. Every can, card, and dollar counts toward feeding local families in need.
For more information: tamara.zishuk@shalomraleigh.org
Click here to register.
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00
Dayenu and PJ Library: Climate Action for Young Families with Children
Program Description: Families with children ages 3 through pre-teens are invited to a joyful gathering focused on caring for our planet through engaging and meaningful activities. Explore our community "Free Swap" where you can donate or exchange gently used toys, games, clothes, and more. Enjoy eco-themed crafts, storytime featuring PJ Library books, and tasty snacks. Together, we'll empower kids and adults alike with simple, practical ways to protect the environment.
Where: Kiwanis Park, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: Sunday, November 30 from 10-11:30am
For more information: stefanie.shapiro@shalomraleigh.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
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00
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 7-8pm
For more information: help@ncartmuseum.org
Click here to register.
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
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
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
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
13
9:30 AM09:30
Intermediate 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: Thursdays from 9:30-10:15am
Nov 13 & 20
Dec 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 $47, General Community $62.50
Registration includes all 5 sessions. Prior registration is required, walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated.
Click here to register.
Nov
12
12:30 PM12:30
JCC Speaker Lunch: "The Most Mysterious Woman of Modern Israeli History"
Program Description: "The Most Mysterious Woman of Modern Israeli History,” Prof. Motti Inbari, Dept of Religious Studies, UNC Pembroke
Ruth Blau (1920-2000) turned Israeli society on its ear -- her part in kidnapping and smuggling a child in a conflict between Israeli ultra-Orthodox and secular Jews, hunted by the Mossad, her scandalous marriage to the head of an anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox sect, and her shocking meetings with PLO's Yasser Arafat and with Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini... And that's just for starters. Drawing on archival material and interviews Prof Inbari portrays a complex mysterious woman on a remarkable and scandalous journey that influenced modern history.
Dr. Motti Inbari is a professor of Religion at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. His teaching and research focus on Jewish history, thought, and culture, with expertise in Jewish politics and ethics, gender and sexuality and Jewish-Christian relations. He is the author of seven books, among them, Ruth Blau: A Life of Paradox and Purpose. His latest book, published in 2024, is Christian Zionism in the Twenty-First Century.
12:30 box lunches
1:00 program
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Wednesday, November 12 from 12:30-2:15pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For assistance registering: registrar@shalomraleigh.org
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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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
23
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 Barbara Freedman, who will speak about the history of Raleigh.
Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus
When: Thursday, October 23 from 12:30-1:30pm
Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community $18
For more information: leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org
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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
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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
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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