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Rabbi Asher Knight is the Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, the largest synagogue in the Carolinas. A Colorado native, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Denver and received rabbinical ordination from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion.

He is recognized for his leadership with national Jewish organizations, including the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and serves on the board of MeckMIN, strengthening interfaith partnership and shared civic life across the Charlotte region.

Rabbi Knight is honored to lead a diverse, multi-generational congregation rooted in sacred responsibility, moral courage, and daring hope, and to give voice to a Jewish community that takes pride in being part of Charlotte's shared story. He is grateful to call Charlotte home and to help shape a vibrant Jewish future in the region.

Christopher Jackson is a Tony Award nominated actor as well as a Grammy and Emmy Award winning songwriter/composer best known for starring as George Washington in the award-winning musical, Hamilton. Christopher currently stars in Max's popular series, "And Just Like That" the reboot of "Sex and The City".  Jackson has also starred as 'Chunk' in the hit CBS procedural, "Bull" and was seen in Ava Duverney's Netflix series "When They See Us". Chris was also featured on the iconic #Hamildrop hit, One Last Time (44 Remix), alongside President Obama and continues to perform sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. Additional Broadway credits include Holla If Ya Hear Me, Bronx Bombers, After Midnight, In the Heights, Memphis and The Lion King. Film and Television credits include "Tracers," "Afterlife," "Freestyle Love Supreme" on Pivot, "The Good Wife," "Nurse Jackie," "White Collar," "Oz," "Person of Interest," and "Gossip Girl."

Yuri Johnston lives in East Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a stay-at-home dad, married to his wife who is also Deaf, and enjoys raising their two sons together. Yuri enjoys hiking and reading books, and values the time spent with his family.

Drafted in the second round (59th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft from Southern California by Carolina, Ryan Kalil played in 148 games with 145 starts from 2007-2018 for the Panthers. A six-time team captain, his five Pro Bowls rank as the most by an offensive lineman and his 145 starts are the second most by an offensive lineman in team history. Also, Kalil earned AP All-Pro honors three times.He was named to first career Pro Bowl in 2009 after helping create running lanes for Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams to become the first set of teammates in NFL history to each rush for more than 1,100 yards in the same season. With Kalil anchoring the offensive line, the Panthers produced three highest single season rushing totals in team history with 2,498 yards in 2009, 2,437 yards in 2008 and 2,408 yards in 2011.

This Joint Service Color Guard made up of service-members from various units and recruiting stations around North Carolina led by Master Sergeant Renard James of the Headquarters US Army Reserve Command Fort Bragg.

Stay in your seats as we turn the lights out for the fireworks and light show featuring DJ Elixir and the Carolina Panthers Entertainment Teams.

DJ Elixir is a genre-blending, high-energy DJ known for creating unforgettable dance floors. As the driving force behind SPIKED, a dynamic 6-piece hybrid band, he combines DJ precision with live-band energy to deliver a seamless, elevated entertainment experience for luxury weddings, corporate events, and exclusive celebrations.