New PJ Library Connector for Lake Norman Area

The Charlotte Jewish News, June/July 2023

By Debby Block

One of the most essential goals of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte (JFGC) is to create opportunities for Jewish families to connect with each other and to build and strengthen our Jewish community. To this end, the JFGC is pleased to announce the renewed implementation of the PJ Library program in the Lake Norman area —the PJ Library Connector program.

PJ Library Connectors are currently active in more than 20 communities across North America. Their job is to create small, neighborhood-based gatherings and connect families raising Jewish children to each other and to the Jewish community.

We are proud to announce that Alana Rowley is the new parent connector for the Lake Norman area! With a background in event planning, Alana is the perfect fit as the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s PJ Library connector for Lake Norman.

Alana is originally from South Florida, but has lived in North Carolina for the past seven years. She lives in Mooresville with her husband, Trent, and two children, Remington, who is four-and-ahalf years old, and Dublinn who is two years old.

Alana writes, “I want to be a PJ Library connector because I love meeting new people and making connections. My goal is to share events, to meet other Jewish families, and to build a warm, vibrant community for our children. As my family is interfaith, it is very important to me to be welcoming to everyone in my life. I am eager to be the face that says it is fine to come to events no matter how you identify with Judaism. Your family matters and I cannot wait to get to know your family!”

Photo: Alana Rowley