The Charlotte Jewish News- October 2025- Page 5 Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
FEDERATION IMPACT: BENEFICIARY AGENCY SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION OF SHALOM PARK
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2011, document the stories of those who built the campus— reminding today’ s leaders how vision and compromise shaped the community that exists now.
Decades later, the strength of Shalom Park lies in its purpose as much as its design.
Through the Foundation’ s continued stewardship, this campus remains more than a collection of buildings— it remains a shared investment in Jewish life, built on the understanding that when we create together, we endure together.
By Jessica Goldfarb
More than forty years ago, the creation of Shalom Park reshaped the landscape of Jewish life in Charlotte. What began as a practical solution to bring institutions together became a defining model for collaboration— one that continues to shape how the community learns, worships, and connects today.
The Foundation of Shalom Park was established to preserve that vision and sustain the campus for future generations. The Foundation oversees the shared infrastructure that allows the Levine Jewish Community Center, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, the Levine-Sklut Judaic Library, Temple Beth El, Temple Israel, and numerous other partners to thrive side by side. Its work ensures that the campus remains well maintained and mission-driven, supporting a living network of organizations that serve every stage of Jewish life.
“ Our role at the Foundation of Shalom Park is to think not just about how Shalom Park operates today but how it will thrive decades from now,” said Terri Beattie, Executive Director of the Foundation of Shalom Park.“ Every decision we make from technology upgrades to campus security comes down to long-term sustainability and cross-campus collaboration. The strength of this campus lies in the way our institutions work side by side, supporting one another while moving toward a shared vision for Jewish life in Charlotte.”
In addition to managing the physical and financial stewardship of the Park, the Foundation plays an important role in maintaining the spirit of collaboration that has defined it since its founding. In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, the Foundation helps sustain the cooperative model that has long made this community unique. Efforts like the Shalom Park Leadership Initiative, developed in
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