Margi Goldstein oral history interview, 1992 February 3

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In this interview, Margi Goldstein shares her experiences as a Jew in Charlotte, North Carolina beginning in the 1950s. She describes her involvement in various Jewish organizations and has recently renewed her volunteering as a result of a trip to Israel. She praises Morris Speizman for his leadership in the Jewish community and encourages young Jews to emulate him. Ms. Goldstein also touches on her efforts to keep the older Jews involved in the community. She talks about the lack of Jewish education for young people and argues that education will lead to more enthusiasm in their heritage. Ms. Goldstein shares her opinion that stronger rabbinical leadership will encourage this education and revitalize the community. She also discusses her belief that there was a lack of support among the Jewish community in Charlotte for African American civil rights during the 1950s and 1960s, and feels that their neglect was a result of fear of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacy groups.