The challenge we face today is apathy to the ways of Hashem. The principles that Hashem established in His holy Torah are being shredded by society and many Jews are celebrating it as a great achievement.
The Rebbe showed us that the way to combat this challenge is with light and kindness. He taught us not to be overwhelmed by the darkness and void that has swept over our generation. He told us to tap into the divine essence of every Jewish neshama one by one and to kindle this candle with love by introducing Jews to a life of mitzvos and Torah study and to allow for the Divine quality within their G-dly soul to prevail.
Charlotte, North Carolina has a growing Jewish community with daily minyanim, a new mikvah, and shiruim. There are also Chabad centers across the Carolinas.
State Capital: Raleigh
State Nickname: The Tar Heel State
State Motto: Esse quam videri, To be, rather than to seem
State Flower: Dogwood
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
First Shul: B’nai Israel Synagogue and Montefiore Cemetery
Basketball Team: Charlotte Hornets
Football Team: Carolina Panthers
Hockey Team: Carolina Hurricanes