A Tangled Tree, My Father’s Path to Immortality begins in the summertime, as Aiyanna follows her father Moshe on their big adventures; living on a nude beach on Kauai, chasing the Grateful Dead in an old milk truck, offering prayers to the Wailing Wall, lighting candles in the Shabbas House in Massachusetts, which is always their base. Twelve years later and after years of distance, Moshe arrives at her door, barefoot, with a beard to his chest, a sage of Judah adorned in fine Indian silk. They ... → read more
Latest News: What's Happening Around the JCC
Camp Tikvah Benefit, March 25
You're invited to an important and entertaining fundraiser for the Asheville Jewish Community Center's Camp Tikvah for children with autism! The Asheville Jewish Community Center offers the only summer day camp experience in Western North Carolina that merges communities of both children on the autism spectrum and neurotypical children. Camp Tikvah enables children on the autism spectrum to enjoy the fun and community of Camp Ruach- while still maintaining an individually monitored, highly ... → read more
One Jewish Asheville High Holiday Pass
Newcomers and visitors are invited to purchase the One Jewish Asheville High Holiday Pass to attend services at Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Beth Ha Tephila and The Chabad House October 2 through October 12, 2016. The pass is on sale from August 26 until September 30 at the Asheville JCC, 236 Charlotte Street. The suggested donation is $100 individual; $150 couple and $200 family of 4 ($25 each additional child). The Community High Holiday Pass is a project of One Jewish Asheville, a ... → read more
Enroll Your Child Today in Asheville’s PJ Library!
Give your child the opportunity to learn about Judaism through FREE books, music and programs delivered to your home! Through Asheville’s PJ Library, Western North Carolina children and families can connect to Judaism through books, music and programs. Sign up so your family can receive free regular delivery of age-appropriate books and music that express Jewish core values in every page and song. This connection to Jewish roots follows our community’s mission to instill Jewish tradition and ... → read more
Parties Around Town 2016
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
Become an Athlete at the Maccabiah Games, Israel 2017
Maccabiah USA is seeking Jewish Athletes for 20th World Maccabiah Games! Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish athletes to represent the United States at the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 4 - 17, 2017. The Games will consist of over 42 sports, lasting 12 days with 7,500+ athletes from over 70 countries. The World Maccabiah Games are the third largest international sporting competition in the world and the world's largest international Jewish event. The Maccabiah Games is more than an ... → read more
Come swim for FREE on May 29!
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
Shavuot Cooking Class, June 8th at 6PM
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
20% off Tickets to Death of a Salesman for JCC Members
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
Falafel 5K and Kids Fun Run May 8
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
