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Asheville JCC

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Jewish Newcomers

At the JCC, all are welcome to share in Jewish traditions, values and culture. Our JCC has been the home for Jewish life in Western North Carolina since 1940, and today we continue to be a vibrant and diverse community.

At the JCC, all are welcome to share in Jewish traditions, values, and culture. Our JCC has been the home for Jewish life in Western North Carolina since 1940, and today we continue to be a vibrant and diverse community. The Asheville JCC strengthens Jewish identity, celebrates Jewish culture, and builds inclusive community through a wide variety of programs for people from all backgrounds at every stage of life.

Newcomers interested in learning more about all the Asheville JCC has to offer are invited to contact our front desk at 828-253-0701 for a tour of our facility and programs. During a tour of the JCC, a staff member can answer questions you may have about JCC offerings and help you connect with other Jewish organizations in our community.

The Asheville JCC is a proud member of the Jewish Community of Western North Carolina and Jewish Leadership Collaborative of WNC. You can find more information about the Jewish organizations that we collaborate with on the Jewish Community of Western North Carolina here. 

Click here for an interactive map and virtual tour of our facilities.

Contact Jewish Lifelong Engagement Director, Geri Garfinkel-Gershon by email or at 828-253-0701 ext. 111 for more information about the Asheville JCC, programs for newcomers, and the local Jewish community.

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236 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Pool Address:
40 Clyde Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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(828) 253-0701
fax (828) 254-7666
Pool (828) 785-5005
info@jcc-asheville.org

Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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