The Charlotte Yiddish Institute
Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Charlotte NC
30th Season
August 14-17, 2008
Wildacres Retreat @ Little Switzerland, N.C.

............Farbraing Mit Undz.........

Featuring An Outstanding Faculty for 2008:

Ali & Gene Kavadlo
Speakers ...... Lecture & Recital!
Outstanding Klezmer Duo!!!

Cantor Robert Abelson
Cantorial, Operatic Singer ... Entertainer!

Joyce Rosenzweig
World Renowned
Pianist ... Arranger ... Entertainer!

Yiddishkeyt Abounds:
*Concerts
*Faculty lectures in Yiddish & English
* Yiddish language classes
*Folk singing & dancing
*Daily and Shabbes services
*Judaica Gift Shop
The Charlotte Yiddish Institute is open to men, women & teens who enjoy the Yiddish language, & are dedicated to enhancing the understanding of Yiddishkeit, in a culturally stimulating "heymish atmosphere"!

FEES:
*$310.00 per person (double occupancy only)
*$200.00 per teen (13-19)
$150.00 additional fee for Private Room
Fees cover tuition, room, kosher meals and gratuities. Full fee must accompany registration!

Guest Rooms:
All rooms w/private bath located in two modern mountain view lodges!

Cancellation Policy:
Full fee will be refunded if cancellation is made Prior to July 30, 2008. An administration charge of $50 will be charged to all late cancellations!

Arrival and Registration:
Thursday August 14, 2008 From: 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Departure:
Sunday August 17, 2008 @ 11:00AM

Transportation:
Directions for travel to Wildacres by auto will be sent upon receipt of reservations. Bus transportation is available from Charlotte Airport to Wildacres Retreat on August 14th. Cost is $80.00 round trip per person! Please include this fee with the registration. Bus to Depart Charlotte Airport promptly @ 1:30am on August 14th & arrive back to Charlotte Airport around 2:30pm on Sunday August 17th or a bit later!

Important ... Important ... Important!
*Make your reservations for early arrival at the airport on the 14th of August. If you arrive after the bus has departed, you will be responsible for your won transportation to Wildacres!

For additional information, please contact:
*Baila Pransky (704) 366-5564 (Coordinator)
*Branya Gibbs (704) 849-6933 (Reservations)
*Don Herbstman (704) 752-1910 (Transportation)

Enjoy nature walks and scenic splendor at the Wildacres Retreat, a mountaintop conference center of 1400 acres set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, elevation 3300 ft. Wildacres is dedicated to the betterment of human understanding. Its facilities, operated on a non-profit basis, are administered by the Blumenthal Foundation. The Widlacres Retreat is located 112 miles from Charlotte, (approximately 2 and a half hours drive)!

Come Celebrate an unforgettable Yiddish Experience

30th Charlotte Yiddish Institute Reservation Form
August 14-17, 2008

Please enter reservations for ____ Adults ____ Teens (13-19)
Full payment is enclosed as follows:

$______ ($310 per adult)  $______ ($200 per teen)

$______ ($80 per adult round trip bus fee. Teens ride free.)

____ I/We have attended the Institute before.     ____ I am/We are attending for the first time.

Names in English & Yiddish                                  Address & Zip                                  Phone
(Please list age of teens)

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Please reserve spaces on the bus from the airport for:  ____ Adults   ____ Teens

Important: Make reservations for an early arrival in Charlotte on August 14th. Bus will depart the airport Promptly @ 1:30 p.m. It will return to the Charlotte Airport at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday August 17th.

Flying to Charlotte: Airline:_________________________ Arrival time:___________ Flight #:____________

Departure Time:______________ Flight#:___________

Emergency Contact Name: _____________________________________ Phone:________________________

Special Diet Requests ________________________________________________________________________

Please list how many of those in your party want to attend the following workshops:

Sharing Memories:
Beginners Yiddish:
Jewish Humor:
Advanced Yiddish:

Mail this form with your check payable to: Charlotte Yiddish Institute/JCC
Send to: Charlotte Yiddish Institute, 5007 Providence Rd (#111), Charlotte, NC 28226

Questions: Call Baila Pransky @ 704-366-5564, Branya Gibbs @ 704-849-6933 or Don Herbstman @ 704-752-1910

        


Wildacres Retreat
1565 Wildacres Road   P.O. Box 280
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Phone: 828-756-4573   Fax: 828-756-4586
E-mail:wildacres@wildacres.org

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