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Talking to Children about Race
An essay by JCC PJ Library Coordinator Amalya Stone I’m not going to sugar-coat it, it’s tough times out there, y’all. The state of things right now is unprecedented, uncertain, and jarring for just about everyone in a multitude of different ways. And amidst all this chaos, it’s easy to feel lost and overwhelmed, especially […]
Statement from the Asheville Jewish Community
In the midst of a brand-new, deadly global crisis, our country has erupted in reaction to a centuries-old, deadly American crisis. The barbaric murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd bring us to our knees not because they are new crises like the coronavirus, but because they are so timeworn. And for many […]
Paper Cutout Activity for Shavuot
Shavuot is a harvest holiday, a time to celebrate both the first gifts of the land, and the first giving of the Ten Commandments. As farmers, we are always vulnerable. The amount of sun and rain, combined with our own efforts, yields harvest. But we are at the mercy of the weather, and vulnerable to […]
CBHT Discussion of “Unorthodox”
“Unorthodox” is a 4-part Netflix series based on a book written in 2012. It’s a really interesting glimpse into the Satmar Hasidic community in NYC and both the show and book have lots of fodder for discussion. Join us to talk about the show and/or book: Sunday, May 17 at 11 am or 7:30 pm. […]
Spiritual Cooking in the Time of the Plague
Spiritual Cooking in the Time of the Plague: Finding Meaning in the Mundane – May 13, 7 p.m. “My father taught me that what makes human beings extraordinary is their devotion to making the mundane divine, their commitment to transform daily tasks of survival into works of art. We all must eat, but eating can […]
