Register for your parties HERE ***Some of our parties have already sold out, but we encourage you to register anyway. You will go through the same process for registration without getting charged for the event. You will then be added to the wait list in the order that your registration was received. Click HERE for step by step instructions to navigate log in and registration process. Summer is almost here and that means it’s time for “Parties Around Town,” the social events of the season! ... → read more
Yoga by the Pool!
We need your feedback! We are in the process of developing new wellness programs at the JCC, and would love to offer a Yoga by the Pool class this summer! The class would take place at the new David Zimerman pool on the pool deck and would be taught by experienced yoga instructor Tucker Waldron. The class would run on Wednesday or Friday from 8:30-9:30 am. We think this class would be a great way to enhance our health and wellness programs at the JCC, and want to know if you feel the same way! ... → read more
Israeli Book Club Discusses Amoz Oz’s The Same Sea
Summary of Discussion By David Leader Five of us met for the 17th session of the JCC Israel Book Club at Congregation Beth Hatephila at 9:30 a.m. Our book for this month was by Amoz Oz, The Same Sea, which was artfully facilitated by Cathy Klein. Cathy started out with a refresher bio of the author, which was extremely helpful, as it assisted one member (me) in better understanding the potential author "message" for the readers. This forgotten fact was the author's loss to suicide of his ... → read more
Local Jewish Artist, David Goldhagen, to Show at Asheville Fine Arts Show
Organized by Hot Works, LLC, the Asheville Fine Arts Show, happening May 19 & 20 at the WNC Agricultural Center, is quickly becoming a top-rated national event eagerly anticipated by exhibiting artists and art lovers alike. One of the exhibitors looking forward to this year’s show is Asheville local Jewish glass artist David Goldhagen. From his art glass studio on Lake Chatuge in the mountains of western North Carolina, Goldhagen creates a range of fine art glass pieces, ranging from ... → read more
Camp Tikvah Benefit April 21
The Asheville Jewish Community Center is gearing up for summer 2018 by opening registration for its summer camp programs, Camp Ruach, a day camp for rising 1st through 8th graders, and Camp Tikvah, a day camp for children with Autism, which is fully integrated into Camp Ruach’s daily camp activities. The only summer day camp of its kind in Western North Carolina, Camp Tikvah enables rising 1st through 8th graders on the autism spectrum to enjoy the fun and community of Camp ... → read more
Donating Shoes to the Homeless This Passover
As we approach the Jewish holiday of Passover, we are reminded of the journey (masa) that our ancestors took through the dessert. We are also reminded of the transformative journey that we underwent during that physical journey (golden calf, getting the 10 commandments to name a few things). Judaism calls upon us to understand that our individual life journeys are both reflected in and illuminated by the larger journeys of our people, and that our success in life depends as much upon integrity ... → read more
Sow True Seed Seed Money Fundraiser for the JCC
Spring is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about and planning this year's garden! Sow True Seed, a local, open-pollenated, non-GMO seed company that supports food security and seed diversity offers a Seed Money Fundraiser program designed to support nonprofit organizations. Sow True Seed will donate 25% of money from seed purchases utilizing the code JCC2018 before May 1 of this year. Browse the Sow True Seed inventory or order your free Sow True catalog ... → read more
Ivy Creek Family Farm 2018 CSA
With just 2 more participants, the JCC becomes a pick-up location for the Ivy Creek Family Farm CSA program! There are several ways you can become part of Ivy Creek Family Farm's CSA: Whole Share: $525 This is a weekly produce share featuring the very best from Ivy Creek Family farm for 20 weeks from late April to early September Fall Share: The fall share is 8 weeks long, spanning from mid-Septemebr to early November. The cost is $175. Vegetables include: tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet ... → read more
JCC Falafel 5K AMBASSADORS NEEDED
The JCC needs help from our active friends to spread the word about our annual race happening this spring at the Jewish Community Center: The JCC Falafel 5K! What’s A JCC Falafel 5k Ambassador? As a JCC Falafel 5K Ambassador, you will be asked to help promote our road race happening on Sunday, April 15, 2018. JCC Falafel 5K Ambassadors will engage and involve their social media communities in their training regime as they prepare for the race. That means posting to Facebook, Instagram, and ... → read more
Volunteer at the 2018 Purim Carnival
Happy Purim - Can you believe it’s that time of year? Here’s what you can do… Many hands make little work and lots of fun. Volunteers make this carnival so special. Please join us and receive our giant hugs and smiles. To Join in the fun please contact Natalie Kramer at Natalie@jcc-asheville.org or 828-242-5360 Purim Carnival Sunday, February 25 , 9:30AM – 3:00PM – 2 hour shifts available Come Join the Fun while helping us run carnival games, concessions, art and crafts, wine tasting ... → read more
