
Reconnect with your JCC friends this summer!
“Parties Around Town” (PAT) is a biennial summer fun(d) raiser for the JCC and we are planning an exciting season! This series of summer parties features a variety of themes, locations, ticket prices, and hosts. Purchase tickets to attend one, a couple, or all of the Parties Around Town! Ticket revenue supports the Asheville JCC.
Click below to purchase tickets to each party.

Sunday, June 25 / 3:00-5:00 pm
The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra will guide you into deep relaxation. Rest in a cocoon of blankets & pillows and relax your body & mind to remember who you are. Yoga Nidra can help manage stress but also has the power to help you release, remember, & renew. All props provided but bring a favorite blanket, comfy socks or pillow, and a journal. No yoga experience is needed.
Host: Sharon Hyman
Location: Sharon’s home (38 Hibriten Drive, AVL 28801)
Price: $54 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, July 2 / 3:00 pm
A traditional afternoon tea with a selection of dainty sandwiches (including thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches, of course), scones with clotted cream and preserves, and cakes.
Host: Jeri Krassner and Jane Saber
Location: JCC
Price: $40 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 8 / 4:00 pm
BYOG! Win some prizes! Dinner and fun with fellow tabletop gamers. Play MTG, Catan, YU-GI-OH, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and more. Bring something to play or just enjoy what others have to offer.
Host: Aislinn McShane and Emma-Li Showfety
Location: JCC
Price: $25 per person/$15 for staff. Click HERE for tickets. Staff tickets may be purchased at the front desk.

Sunday, July 9 | 10:00 am – noon
Bring your tots aged 2-4, and make a splash at our new’ishcomers bash! Waiting to introduce yourself to your new Jewish community, or just haven’t gotten around to it? Join us for a FUNdraising event and meet your new friends. Splash in the kiddie pool, relax on the lawn with PJ Library books and games, and enjoy a spread of donuts, beverages, bagels, and schmear!
Host: Cindy & Keith Smith, Katy & Chaim Salomon
Location: JCC Kiddie Pool
Price: $36 per family. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, July 13 / noon
Learn to bake challah for Shabbat with Emily Baron, a local baker.
Host: Barbara Lebovitz-Nichol & Natalie Kramer-Shaw
Location: JCC
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, July 20 | noon–4:00 pm
Come join us either as an individual player or with your Mahj game players to enjoy an afternoon of fun and food.
Hosts: Gail Sobel and Henrietta Cuttler
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $36 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 22 | 7:30 -10:00 pm
Oh Splash Yeah! Come party at our Adult Pool Party! We’ll have food and drinks — night swimming is our jam! Isn’t the J the best? xoxo
Hosts: Margaret Teich, Rachel Hines, Carolyn Small, & Margaret Byrd
Location: Asheville JCC David Zimerman Pool
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, July 23 / 7:00 -10:00 pm
“Mercy, Mercy Me”, we “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” so don’t “Shop Around” for another PAT! This one is “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” to be “What’s Going On”! No need to be “Dancing in the Streets” as you groove to Motown Sounds of “In the Pocket” featuring the Paula Hanke. “Heard It through the Grapevine” there’ll be party munchies and drinks. Get ready to “Get Your Groove On”!
Hosts: Amy & Paul Silverman, Ellen & Alan Kellam, Tracy & Len Levi, Carol & Bob Wenom
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $54 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Saturday, July 29 | 6:00 pm
Using your travel memories and inspired by the beauty of our world, we will create a multi-course dinner at our home paired with wines from around the globe. Get ready to be transported to amazing places. We will learn together, share experiences, and make memories.
Hosts: Josh & Elizabeth Bernstein, Alan & Cindy Feiler
Location: Bernstein home, 392 Charlotte Street
Price: $180 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 6 / 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Back by popular demand! Enjoy a delicious brunch of lox, bagels, blintzes, veggies, fruit and all the fixins. We’ll finish up with surprise entertainment. Reserve early; sellout predicted!
Hosts: Marti & Julian Biller, Nadine & Ed Fidelman, Judi Goloff, Hedy & Don Jacobson
Location: Asheville JCC
Price: $30 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 13 | 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Come join us on Henrietta’s porch for lox and bagels and all of the trimmings
Host: Henrietta Cuttler & Gloria Pincu
Location: Henrietta’s (50 Tiverton Lane, AVL 28803)
Price: $25 per person. Click HERE for tickets

Sunday, August 20 | 4:00 pm
Join the JCC for a special Klezmer-Bluegrass concert featuring local band Zoe and Cloyd. Relax on the lawn to unique genre-bending tunes, order dinner from Tahini Jar food truck, and sip local brews! Hear more about Zoe & Cloyd on the JCC’s podcast here.
Host: Asheville JCC
Location: JCC Camp Field
Price: $25 per family. Click HERE for tickets

Thursday, August 24 | 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Exciting music and arts expo featuring Asheville’s most talented teens: bands, singers, comedy, magic, and more!
Host: Asheville JCC
Location: JCC Camp Field
Price: $10 per person. Click HERE for tickets



Sponsored by:
Dr. Michael and Della Weizman