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Dog lover? Art lover? Food lover? Music lover? Dancer? Swimmer? No matter what your passion, there is a party (or two) for you! There’s also a raffle to win cold hard cash without even having to leave your couch! See all the parties by clicking here. Already know what party (parties) you want to attend? Click here to buy tickets! Questions? Contact: rochelle@jcc-asheville.org, ext. 111. Thanks to our Sponsors! Gold Sponsors Creekside Tavern Carol and Bob Deutsch Silver ... → read more

The long awaited first day of summer (who cares what the calendar says?) has arrived! The JCC pool officially opens on May 29th, and to celebrate we're having a Community Day at the Pool! You know it's the best pool in town - on May 29th, you can bring your friends and show them! Anyone and everyone in the community is invited. Guests are free all day. If your friend becomes a new member, both of you get a $25 Ingles gift card. Contact rochelle@jcc-asheville.org for more info. ... → read more

Come join us for a Shavuot Feast at the JCC. The class is led by Ofri's Home Cooking, a personal chef service and cooking school.                   The class is limited to 10 participants and will take place June 8th at 6 PM.   The menu will feature sensational sweet and savory dairy dishes: Chard and cheese quiche Olive and cheese bake Cheese Bourekas Sweet potato patties w herbed yogurt Salad w fresh ... → read more

JCC members receive a 20% discount to The Magnetic Theater's production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman when they buy tickets online. Among the handful of great American stage dramas of the 20th century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman stands at or near the top. The extraordinary story of traveling salesman Willy Loman’s love for his family, and his dissolution in the face of the changing world of 1948, his failing powers as he ages, and the trouble his sons are having establishing ... → read more

Don’t miss out on the only 5K race in Asheville that ends with a Falafel sandwich. Run with us on Sunday, May 8 at 10 am! A local favorite, the Falafel 5K was voted one of WNC's BEST road races in the 2015 Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" poll. Every runner gets a coupon for a FREE falafel sandwich redeemable that Mothers' Day evening at Cafe Israel, a new indoor event hosted by Congregation Beth Israel. Don't miss the authentic Israeli food, wine and Hi-Wire beer; live music and folk dancing ... → read more

Join us Sunday, March 20 for a fun-filled day for families with spin art, games, inflatables, make your own Mishloach Manot at our “Israeli Shuk,” BBYO Jail, Hamentaschen contest, Tin Can Pizzeria, Gypsy Queen Cuisine, and more! Admission is free. All are welcome – activities for kids and adults! Tickets for activities and concessions will be for sale. Bring packaged food for JFS Food Bank and trade for tickets. The carnival will be held outdoors weather permitting, a shuttle will be ... → read more

The JCC will host “Triumph Over Media Bias,” a talk by former AP journalist Mark Lavie, on Sunday, April 10 at 1 pm. The cost is $5 per person, $2 with a student ID. Lavie will discuss his perspective on how media bias shapes the state of journalism and how we understand current events. His talk will be based on his experiences in reporting on the Middle East, such as uncovering the Palestinian rejection of Israel’s offer of a state in 2008 which the AP did not publish. As a foreign ... → read more

Thanks to everyone who attended the Camp Tikvah Benefit! Here is a list of winning raffle numbers, call 253-0701 ext. 112 or email neil@jcc-asheville.org to claim your prize: Honey Mama’s Paleo Chocolate Bars: 2315799 Honey Mama’s Paleo Chocolate Bars: 2317004 Honey Mama’s Paleo Chocolate Bars: 2316738 Tourists Baseball Gift Bundle: 2315938 Asheville Eye Associates (ie- botox, facial, massage, or sunglasses) : 2315956 1 Month Membership at the Asheville Yoga Center: ... → read more