On March 27, about two dozen retirees gathered for the 5th annual JCC Brunch B’Yachad Passover seder. Brunch B’Yachad literally means” brunch together,” and having this seder brings together folks from New York, Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Florida and many places in the Midwest. Some come from Orthodox Jewish backgrounds, some are avowed atheists, some…
The many groups who gather for Shabbat with the JCC illustrate a variety of ways to celebrate Jewish culture. From the preschoolers at Shalom Children‘s Center to the elders at Welcome Shabbat, we mark Shabbat in both customary and innovative ways. “After a lifetime of aborted attempts at a more fit lifestyle, I have finally…
Marilyn moved to Asheville in 1977 just shortly before her daughter Jessica was born. Around 1981, Marilyn, who was working as a Montessori teacher at the time, began working with a few others at the JCC summer camp. She was excited to bring along young Jessica to camp. Marilyn eventually left Camp Ruach to return…
Starting preschool is a significant milestone for both children and their families. As a first-time mom navigating this transition, I’ve felt a deep sense of support and reassurance from Shalom Children’s Center and the JCC family. From our very first tour with Aislinn to family meetings with Amber, Ashley, and Joseph, Shalom’s commitment to family-centered…
Our daughter Sylvie is a fish! We started swim lessons at the JCC just before she turned six months old. Sylvie was born during late March 2020, a time when we were almost completely isolated, and her swim lessons were the only time we saw other people. We were ever grateful for that early introduction…