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Hang out with the LGBTQ+ Jew Crew at High Five Coffee

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Whether it be chai tea, a spicy mocha, or a black coffee, High Five Coffee has it all. Join the LGBTQ+ Jew Crew at the local and family-owned business in downtown Asheville.

This event invites and welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, families, and friends.

Click here to RSVP.

Questions? Email stuit@jcc-asheville.org.

Substitute Teachers

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Pay rate: $12/hr

Position Summary: Shalom Children’s Center is a 5-star licensed early childhood center in North Asheville. We are looking for substitute teachers that find joy in engaging with children ages 0-5 in a loving and supportive play-based environment. Substitute teachers are scheduled on an as-needed basis, with opportunities to build relationships with multiple groups of children, teaching teams, and families. This position is ideal for college students, dual professionals, or retired professionals who are looking to make a difference in the lives of children, but may not be able to commit to full-time work.

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma
  • At least 18 years of age
  • NC Qualifying letter (criminal background check)
  • Experience working with children strongly preferred

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with teaching teams to provide emotionally responsive care and supervision to children ages 0-5
  • Maintain safe and healthy play and learning environments that are developmentally appropriate for the children in each age group
  • Engage learning through active play and inquiry (such as reading, building, dancing, observing, sharing, etc!)

Please e-mail HR@JCC-Asheville.org for an application

The Shalom Y’all Retreat

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The Shalom Y’all Retreat hosted by the Asheville JCC’s Young Adult Jews of Asheville (YAJA) and by the Moishe Houses in the North Carolina Triangle, Atlanta, Charlotte brought together 35 Jewish young adults from all over the Southeast. From November 2015 until April 8th, the planning committee which consisted of representatives from Charlotte, Durham, Atlanta and Asheville spent many hours on this peer lead retreat. The goal of the retreat was to cultivate a sense of community for young Jewish adults in the Southeast and also give attendees a chance to explore Asheville in an inexpensive manner.  With grants given by various Moishe houses and accessible lodging facilities at the JCC, the total retreat only cost $25 for those traveling to Asheville.  Before the retreat, surveys and questionnaires went out to individuals who expressed interested leading a workshop.  From those, the retreat had a diverse set of workshops that ranged from Jewish cooking to Israeli dancing to discussions about being LGBTQ and Jewish. This peer lead planning also created a unique Shabbat experience that, from the post retreat surveys, was said to be one of the best Shabbat experience that attendees have been a part of.  During Shabbat retreat goers were able to have song sessions, dancing, yoga and lunch with Congregation Beth Israel’s congregants.   After this retreat, Hannah Henschel who is the programmer for YAJA,  has heard from the YAJA attendees that they are invested in bettering our programs that reflect our own Jewish journeys just as this retreat did for all of its attendees.

Shalom Y'all retreat picture shalom y'all hikingshalom y'all baking

Newcomer Reception on Tuesday, October 27, 5:30 pm

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Are you a recent transplant to Asheville, thinking of moving to Asheville or interested in reconnecting in Jewish Asheville? Representatives from the various Jewish organizations in town will be on hand to extend greetings and help you learn more about the community. Light refreshments and beverages will be served.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend! RSVP to rochelle@jccavldev.wpengine.com are appreciated but not required.