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Our water fitness class at the Aquatics Center is the perfect way to stay active in a fun, low-impact way! Instructor Amy Leader brings energy and expertise to this unique fitness experience that’s open to JCC members and non-members alike.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 pm
Drop-in rate: $5 JCC members | $7 non-members
10-Class Punch Card: $40 JCC members | $60 non-members
No registration required!
Counting Our Traditions While Counting Our Days
Wednesdays April 20th – June 1, 12pm – 1pm (Eastern)
Click here to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84215861002?from=join
Come learn with many different rabbis from all across the country during the seven weeks of the Omer as we examine various elements of Jewish life!
See below for weekly details.
We’d love to see you at these sessions!
Week 1, 4/20: Candle Lighting
Week 2, 4/27: Tzitzit
Week 3, 5/4: Mikveh
Week 4, 5/11: Torah reading with Aliyah
Week 5, 5/18: Brit Milah/Welcoming Ritual
Week 6, 5/25: Yahrzeit Observance
Week 7, 6/1: Havdalah
Volunteer with friends from CBHT, CBI, and the JCC as we prepare food and serve lunch to the Veteran Restoration Quarters, an agency that restores lives through housing for veterans of all branches.
Volunteer just once or help every month!
Please contact Mena Kates if you are interested in volunteering or have questions
Those who come to give May 20-31 will get an exclusive 20 oz. Red Cross aluminum water bottle and sticker set, while supplies last.
May is Trauma Awareness Month. The blood already on shelves is what helps in an emergency. The Red Cross depends on the generosity of volunteers to ensure blood products are available at a moment’s notice.
The Red Cross usually sees a dip in donations over summer when school is out and people are making time for fun and family. Come to give in May to help patients enjoy a summer with loved ones.
Eligible donors with types O, B negative or A negative blood are encouraged to make a Power Red donation at this blood drive. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact. During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.
Click here to reserve a time to give!
Our water fitness class at the Aquatics Center is the perfect way to stay active in a fun, low-impact way! Instructor Amy Leader brings energy and expertise to this unique fitness experience that’s open to JCC members and non-members alike.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 pm
Drop-in rate: $5 JCC members | $7 non-members
10-Class Punch Card: $40 JCC members | $60 non-members
No registration required!
In-person and on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82144531263?pwd=ZSt3bGRQdHNCcjI2MHpOemhpQXl3dz09
The JCC is now offering challah weekly to help our community continue to have rich Shabbat experiences during “Stay Home Stay Safe” ($5 for members and $6 for the general community). Challah club participants have the choice of picking up a loaf from the JCC on Fridays between 10 am and 12 pm, or having a loaf delivered to your mailbox if you live within 20 minutes of the JCC. If you would like to join the no-contact challah club, please email geri@jcc-asheville.org on Monday for Friday delivery and include your requested quantity and preferred acquisition method. Challah can be paid for by credit card only.
Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds while bagels fill our bellies.
Brunch B’Yachad meets in-person at the JCC every Friday 10:30–11:30 am with the exception of the second Friday of the month, which meets on Zoom.
This week, join the Brunch Buddies for a visit from special guest speaker Ron Manheimer, PhD., Past-president and current board member of the Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors,Visiting Research Scholar at UNCA, and author of five published books. Come learn how a foundation reflects the changing times of Jewish life for older adults in NC and SC and explore prospects for the future.
Admission is $5 payable at the door
and includes a bagel brunch spread.
2020 Artist-in-Residence
Write the Story of your Life
Tu BiShvat Seder at CBI
Sunday, February 9, 6;00pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.
The Kabbalists created the seder of Tu Bishvat as a “tikkun” — a ritual of repair. By eating fruits and nuts with special mindfulness, we strive to repair our own spiritual brokenness and the brokenness of a world which is not yet as we and God most wish it to be.
A veggie/dairy potluck will follow the seder.
February 7, 2020, 12-1
Last week’s we discussed participants’ reactions to televised debates between Rabbi Wolpe and Christopher Hitchens and other atheists. It’s probably safe to say that no one came away from watching these videos thinking that either side made an airtight argument. We were particularly interested in the affect displayed by the debaters–Wolpe seeming to be overly affable and Hitchens seeming to be overly arrogant. We then went on to continue our discussion of Chapter 4 in Rabbi David Wolpe’s Why Faith Matters. Among the issues discussed were whether the truths of faith endured, unlike the truths of science that often changed; Wolpe’s assurance that God interacts with the world; and Wolpe’s belief that we are partners with God in an on-going process of creating ourselves.
This Friday, we’ll begin with a loose end from Chapter 4, Wolpe’s discomfort with philosopher Thomas Nagel’s saying, “I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want there to be a universe like that” (p. 103). We’ll then begin discussion of Chapter 5, “What does Religion Really Teach?” It’s likely that we’ll only get to discuss the first half of this long chapter this week.
Our informal discussion group meets every Friday from 12-1 in the CBI Library. All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous noon study group discussions. Why Faith Matters is available on a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
All are invited to join us for a family-friendly Friday night service at 6:00pm followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck meal. Pizza (courtesy of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant) and ice cream are provided, please bring a salad or side dish.
Join us in welcoming Shabbat with prayer and song.
Watch Google’s Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Small Business of the Year: Outdoor gearmaker attracts happy campers
businessnc.com
Air Force veteran Judy Gross’ passion for lengthy treks ignited a business that helps take a load off weary hikers.
Meet Our First Executive Director – Congregation Beth Israel
www.bethisraelnc.org
Family Matters Meet Our First Executive Director December 17, 2019Webmaster Dear CBI family- I am honored and humbled to have been asked to serve as our congregation’s first ever Executive Director …
QI host Sandi Toksvig speaks of family’s role saving Jews from Nazis in Denmark
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com
Agudas Israel’s Friday night Shabbat service
2020 Artist-in-Residence
Write the Story of your Life
Tu BiShvat Seder at CBI
Sunday, February 9, 6;00pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.
The Kabbalists created the seder of Tu Bishvat as a “tikkun” — a ritual of repair. By eating fruits and nuts with special mindfulness, we strive to repair our own spiritual brokenness and the brokenness of a world which is not yet as we and God most wish it to be.
A veggie/dairy potluck will follow the seder.
February 7, 2020, 12-1
Last week’s we discussed participants’ reactions to televised debates between Rabbi Wolpe and Christopher Hitchens and other atheists. It’s probably safe to say that no one came away from watching these videos thinking that either side made an airtight argument. We were particularly interested in the affect displayed by the debaters–Wolpe seeming to be overly affable and Hitchens seeming to be overly arrogant. We then went on to continue our discussion of Chapter 4 in Rabbi David Wolpe’s Why Faith Matters. Among the issues discussed were whether the truths of faith endured, unlike the truths of science that often changed; Wolpe’s assurance that God interacts with the world; and Wolpe’s belief that we are partners with God in an on-going process of creating ourselves.
This Friday, we’ll begin with a loose end from Chapter 4, Wolpe’s discomfort with philosopher Thomas Nagel’s saying, “I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want there to be a universe like that” (p. 103). We’ll then begin discussion of Chapter 5, “What does Religion Really Teach?” It’s likely that we’ll only get to discuss the first half of this long chapter this week.
Our informal discussion group meets every Friday from 12-1 in the CBI Library. All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous noon study group discussions. Why Faith Matters is available on a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
All are invited to join us for a family-friendly Friday night service at 6:00pm followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck meal. Pizza (courtesy of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant) and ice cream are provided, please bring a salad or side dish.
Join us in welcoming Shabbat with prayer and song.
Watch Google’s Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Small Business of the Year: Outdoor gearmaker attracts happy campers
businessnc.com
Air Force veteran Judy Gross’ passion for lengthy treks ignited a business that helps take a load off weary hikers.
Meet Our First Executive Director – Congregation Beth Israel
www.bethisraelnc.org
Family Matters Meet Our First Executive Director December 17, 2019Webmaster Dear CBI family- I am honored and humbled to have been asked to serve as our congregation’s first ever Executive Director …
QI host Sandi Toksvig speaks of family’s role saving Jews from Nazis in Denmark
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com
Hey there YAJA people, let’s have dinner! Come by, bring a dish, and relax; just remember to bring enough to share. Every last Friday of the month at 6 pm, YAJA will be hosting a Shabbat potluck dinner for young adults 21 and over . Please keep vegetarian/pareve, as the JCC is meat-free, but fish is allowed.
Email aislinn@jcc-asheville.org for more info.
2020 Artist-in-Residence
Write the Story of your Life
Tu BiShvat Seder at CBI
Sunday, February 9, 6;00pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.
The Kabbalists created the seder of Tu Bishvat as a “tikkun” — a ritual of repair. By eating fruits and nuts with special mindfulness, we strive to repair our own spiritual brokenness and the brokenness of a world which is not yet as we and God most wish it to be.
A veggie/dairy potluck will follow the seder.
February 7, 2020, 12-1
Last week’s we discussed participants’ reactions to televised debates between Rabbi Wolpe and Christopher Hitchens and other atheists. It’s probably safe to say that no one came away from watching these videos thinking that either side made an airtight argument. We were particularly interested in the affect displayed by the debaters–Wolpe seeming to be overly affable and Hitchens seeming to be overly arrogant. We then went on to continue our discussion of Chapter 4 in Rabbi David Wolpe’s Why Faith Matters. Among the issues discussed were whether the truths of faith endured, unlike the truths of science that often changed; Wolpe’s assurance that God interacts with the world; and Wolpe’s belief that we are partners with God in an on-going process of creating ourselves.
This Friday, we’ll begin with a loose end from Chapter 4, Wolpe’s discomfort with philosopher Thomas Nagel’s saying, “I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want there to be a universe like that” (p. 103). We’ll then begin discussion of Chapter 5, “What does Religion Really Teach?” It’s likely that we’ll only get to discuss the first half of this long chapter this week.
Our informal discussion group meets every Friday from 12-1 in the CBI Library. All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous noon study group discussions. Why Faith Matters is available on a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
All are invited to join us for a family-friendly Friday night service at 6:00pm followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck meal. Pizza (courtesy of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant) and ice cream are provided, please bring a salad or side dish.
Join us in welcoming Shabbat with prayer and song.
Watch Google’s Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Small Business of the Year: Outdoor gearmaker attracts happy campers
businessnc.com
Air Force veteran Judy Gross’ passion for lengthy treks ignited a business that helps take a load off weary hikers.
Meet Our First Executive Director – Congregation Beth Israel
www.bethisraelnc.org
Family Matters Meet Our First Executive Director December 17, 2019Webmaster Dear CBI family- I am honored and humbled to have been asked to serve as our congregation’s first ever Executive Director …
QI host Sandi Toksvig speaks of family’s role saving Jews from Nazis in Denmark
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com
Smokin’ Onion food truck at the JCC pool 12:30–4:30
Buggy Pops Food Truck at Asheville JCC 2–5 pm
2020 Artist-in-Residence
Write the Story of your Life
Tu BiShvat Seder at CBI
Sunday, February 9, 6;00pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.
The Kabbalists created the seder of Tu Bishvat as a “tikkun” — a ritual of repair. By eating fruits and nuts with special mindfulness, we strive to repair our own spiritual brokenness and the brokenness of a world which is not yet as we and God most wish it to be.
A veggie/dairy potluck will follow the seder.
February 7, 2020, 12-1
Last week’s we discussed participants’ reactions to televised debates between Rabbi Wolpe and Christopher Hitchens and other atheists. It’s probably safe to say that no one came away from watching these videos thinking that either side made an airtight argument. We were particularly interested in the affect displayed by the debaters–Wolpe seeming to be overly affable and Hitchens seeming to be overly arrogant. We then went on to continue our discussion of Chapter 4 in Rabbi David Wolpe’s Why Faith Matters. Among the issues discussed were whether the truths of faith endured, unlike the truths of science that often changed; Wolpe’s assurance that God interacts with the world; and Wolpe’s belief that we are partners with God in an on-going process of creating ourselves.
This Friday, we’ll begin with a loose end from Chapter 4, Wolpe’s discomfort with philosopher Thomas Nagel’s saying, “I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want there to be a universe like that” (p. 103). We’ll then begin discussion of Chapter 5, “What does Religion Really Teach?” It’s likely that we’ll only get to discuss the first half of this long chapter this week.
Our informal discussion group meets every Friday from 12-1 in the CBI Library. All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous noon study group discussions. Why Faith Matters is available on a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
All are invited to join us for a family-friendly Friday night service at 6:00pm followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck meal. Pizza (courtesy of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant) and ice cream are provided, please bring a salad or side dish.
Join us in welcoming Shabbat with prayer and song.
Watch Google’s Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Small Business of the Year: Outdoor gearmaker attracts happy campers
businessnc.com
Air Force veteran Judy Gross’ passion for lengthy treks ignited a business that helps take a load off weary hikers.
Meet Our First Executive Director – Congregation Beth Israel
www.bethisraelnc.org
Family Matters Meet Our First Executive Director December 17, 2019Webmaster Dear CBI family- I am honored and humbled to have been asked to serve as our congregation’s first ever Executive Director …
QI host Sandi Toksvig speaks of family’s role saving Jews from Nazis in Denmark
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com
Our water fitness class at the Aquatics Center is the perfect way to stay active in a fun, low-impact way! Instructor Amy Leader brings energy and expertise to this unique fitness experience that’s open to JCC members and non-members alike.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 pm
Drop-in rate: $5 JCC members | $7 non-members
10-Class Punch Card: $40 JCC members | $60 non-members
No registration required!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81546488759?pwd=ZWl0bFhmQmhYdEd6QVViL0lkQTQ2Zz09
Counting Our Traditions While Counting Our Days
Wednesdays April 20th – June 1, 12pm – 1pm (Eastern)
Click here to join!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84215861002?from=join
Come learn with many different rabbis from all across the country during the seven weeks of the Omer as we examine various elements of Jewish life!
See below for weekly details.
We’d love to see you at these sessions!
Week 1, 4/20: Candle Lighting
Week 2, 4/27: Tzitzit
Week 3, 5/4: Mikveh
Week 4, 5/11: Torah reading with Aliyah
Week 5, 5/18: Brit Milah/Welcoming Ritual
Week 6, 5/25: Yahrzeit Observance
Week 7, 6/1: Havdalah
In-person and on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82144531263?pwd=ZSt3bGRQdHNCcjI2MHpOemhpQXl3dz09
The JCC is now offering challah weekly to help our community continue to have rich Shabbat experiences during “Stay Home Stay Safe” ($5 for members and $6 for the general community). Challah club participants have the choice of picking up a loaf from the JCC on Fridays between 10 am and 12 pm, or having a loaf delivered to your mailbox if you live within 20 minutes of the JCC. If you would like to join the no-contact challah club, please email geri@jcc-asheville.org on Monday for Friday delivery and include your requested quantity and preferred acquisition method. Challah can be paid for by credit card only.
Join new and old friends for light brunch, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers, and relevant cultural and timely topics will fill our minds while bagels fill our bellies.
Brunch B’Yachad meets in-person every Friday 10:30–11:30 am with the exception of the second Friday of the month, which meets on Zoom. See below for Zoom meeting information.
In-person meetings are $5 at the door, which includes a bagel brunch spread
Time: This is a recurring meeting every 2nd Friday 10:30–11:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8054970482?pwd=cS9oenFEa0kvNEVyWlVVcG1iVUpNZz09
Meeting ID: 805 497 0482
Password: Jcc2020
2020 Artist-in-Residence
Write the Story of your Life
Tu BiShvat Seder at CBI
Sunday, February 9, 6;00pm at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock Ave.
The Kabbalists created the seder of Tu Bishvat as a “tikkun” — a ritual of repair. By eating fruits and nuts with special mindfulness, we strive to repair our own spiritual brokenness and the brokenness of a world which is not yet as we and God most wish it to be.
A veggie/dairy potluck will follow the seder.
February 7, 2020, 12-1
Last week’s we discussed participants’ reactions to televised debates between Rabbi Wolpe and Christopher Hitchens and other atheists. It’s probably safe to say that no one came away from watching these videos thinking that either side made an airtight argument. We were particularly interested in the affect displayed by the debaters–Wolpe seeming to be overly affable and Hitchens seeming to be overly arrogant. We then went on to continue our discussion of Chapter 4 in Rabbi David Wolpe’s Why Faith Matters. Among the issues discussed were whether the truths of faith endured, unlike the truths of science that often changed; Wolpe’s assurance that God interacts with the world; and Wolpe’s belief that we are partners with God in an on-going process of creating ourselves.
This Friday, we’ll begin with a loose end from Chapter 4, Wolpe’s discomfort with philosopher Thomas Nagel’s saying, “I hope there is no God! I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want there to be a universe like that” (p. 103). We’ll then begin discussion of Chapter 5, “What does Religion Really Teach?” It’s likely that we’ll only get to discuss the first half of this long chapter this week.
Our informal discussion group meets every Friday from 12-1 in the CBI Library. All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous noon study group discussions. Why Faith Matters is available on a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
All are invited to join us for a family-friendly Friday night service at 6:00pm followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck meal. Pizza (courtesy of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant) and ice cream are provided, please bring a salad or side dish.
Join us in welcoming Shabbat with prayer and song.
Watch Google’s Inspiring Video Review of How the World Was Celebrating Its Heroes More Than Ever
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
Underneath all of the 2019 search engine results for pop culture references, there was a massive increase in people paying attention to everyday heroes.
Small Business of the Year: Outdoor gearmaker attracts happy campers
businessnc.com
Air Force veteran Judy Gross’ passion for lengthy treks ignited a business that helps take a load off weary hikers.
Meet Our First Executive Director – Congregation Beth Israel
www.bethisraelnc.org
Family Matters Meet Our First Executive Director December 17, 2019Webmaster Dear CBI family- I am honored and humbled to have been asked to serve as our congregation’s first ever Executive Director …
QI host Sandi Toksvig speaks of family’s role saving Jews from Nazis in Denmark
jewishnews.timesofisrael.com