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JCC Stories

From Shabbat to Swim: Stories That Connect Us

  • Brunch B’Yachad celebrates Passover with annual community Seder

    Brunch B’Yachad celebrates Passover with annual community Seder

    On March 27, about two dozen retirees gathered for the 5th annual JCC Brunch B’Yachad Passover seder. Brunch B’Yachad literally…

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  • Shabbat Stories

    Shabbat Stories

    The many groups who gather for Shabbat with the JCC illustrate a variety of ways to celebrate Jewish culture. From…

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  • The Ball Family

    The Ball Family

    Marilyn moved to Asheville in 1977 just shortly before her daughter Jessica was born. Around 1981, Marilyn, who was working…

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  • Becca’s Story

    Becca’s Story

    Starting preschool is a significant milestone for both children and their families. As a first-time mom navigating this transition, I’ve…

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  • Sylvie’s Story

    Sylvie’s Story

    Our daughter Sylvie is a fish! We started swim lessons at the JCC just before she turned six months old.…

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Happy Shavuot! It’s time for ice cream! 🎉 Happy Shavuot! It’s time for ice cream! 🎉
Ready, set, Go! Falafel 5K is coming up April 26- Ready, set, Go!

Falafel 5K is coming up April 26- Last call for t-shirts is today, and to get a falafel at the end, register by Monday, April 20. 

We pita the fool who misses out!
What a joyful parade at the JCC for Purim. Thank y What a joyful parade at the JCC for Purim. Thank you to the beautiful spring weather, the delightfully costumed out kiddos, and our community of peace at Shalom Children's Center. 

We are accepting applicants to our Pre-K waitlist--where we accept NC Vouchers, and hiring some wonderful additions to our teacher teams. Inquire about both at www.jcc-asheville.org

Now time to eat hamantaschen!
Setup is underway for our inaugural Great Babka Ba Setup is underway for our inaugural Great Babka Bake Off, and we hope to see you there Sunday at 12:30 for this "cut-bread" competition. Tickets available at jcc-asheville.org

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They said the groundhog saw his shadow. For some t They said the groundhog saw his shadow. For some that means 6 more dreary weeks of winter, but at the JCC it means 6 more weeks to warm up with music, food, and friends! Check out all our upcoming events on our calendar, and get your tickets now. We've got something for everyone-- music, culinary, a 5K(not til April but registration is open!), and so much more.
Jewish Food Society is in town next week with some wonderful culinary experiences. 
The Inaugural Great Babka Bake Off will be February 15th. There will be so much babka! 
And don't miss AmiciMusic's who will be back to our stage on February 21 at 7:30 presenting, JAZZICAL 2: A Perfect Blend of Jazz and Classical with fun works by Claude Bolling, Alan Weinberg, and more.
All events: https://www.jcc-asheville.org/events/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14wB7qdwNKk
Shabbat Shalom, we hope you take time to rest, enj Shabbat Shalom, we hope you take time to rest, enjoy the snow (fingers crossed), and connect with loved ones this weekend.

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#snowday❄️
A successful and FUN first day of swim lessons wit A successful and FUN first day of swim lessons with @rainbowcommunityschool. Approximately 40 children from the Asheville Community learning a very important lifesaving skill. Who knows there could also be some potential Smokin' Salmon in the group! @ajcc_smokin_salmon_swim_club is always recruiting! #watersafety #watersafetymatters #swimlessonssavelives #swimming #swimtraining
As we head into 2026, we want to shine some light As we head into 2026, we want to shine some light on a few of our favorite things at the J. 

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