arts and culture
Resistance, Recovery, Revival: Jewish Life in Modern Germany
UNC AshevilleUNCA's Center for Jewish Studies and German Program present a four-part series about Jewish identity in Germany, focusing on modern experience. Among the events are a panel discussion, film screening, and poster exhibition. For more information, click here.
Hanukkah Shuk
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JCC's Hanukkah Shuk is back up in TWO locations for one month only! We have all of your Hanukkah supplies, from dreidels and menorahs to soaps and a gift wrapping station. The shuk is available in both the aquatics center party room and the main lobby. Find the shuk open any time you're here!
Virtual JCC Book Club: The Outside World
online 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JCC’s virtual book club meets online on the second Tuesday of each month to focus on Jewish authors and/or themes in both fiction and non-fiction.
Jewish Film Series
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JCC's Jewish Film Series, led by Professor Barbara Weitz, takes a deep dive into Jewish and Israeli films with thoughtful discussion and analysis in a community setting. Each event includes a free showing of the film followed by a discussion and occurs on the third Sunday of the month. November 21: More Alive Than […]
Terrific Tastings: A Helleva Halva
ZoomJoin host James Sokol on a halva tasting with Katie Gurvin & Scott Hebel, founders of Hebel & Co, a family owned and operated company which produces premium, certified organic, handmade halva. Get 5 flavors of halva delivered to your door and experience your tasting with the halva group! Click here for more details and tickets.
Still Traveling: Rockafeller’s Famous Theater
ZoomRockefeller Center is synonymous with the holiday season in NYC. People of all faiths and from all over the world come to attend a show in the spectacular theater, home of the famous Rockettes. Join trip leader James Sokol, who will Zoom you to the heart of Manhattan to meet and "tour" with Tim Dolan to learn about […]
Music & Morsels: Northern Lights–Classical Music from Scandinavia
ZoomCreate a wine/cheese happy hour and take a front row seat at your computer for a live, classical piano concert, followed by Q&A with a musician. Pianist Ian Scarfe brings a program of classical favorites highlighting Northern Europe, including Romantic works by “the father of Norwegian classical music," Edvard Grieg. Click here for more information
Welcome Shabbat at Reynolds Mountain
Harmony at Reynolds Mountain 41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe are seeking volunteers to enjoy this great opportunity to “Welcome Shabbat”with our community’s seniors.
Terrific Tastings: Grandma’s Swedish Cookies
ZoomExperience a collection of cookies delivered to your doorstep. Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea and join culinary host James Sokol to meet charming Swedish baker Ulrika Pettersson for a discussion about her background, her business—Unna Bakery—and, of course, her cookies! Six varieties will be tasted, some including pairing suggestions. Click here for more details.
Art & Artists: Van Gogh & Rembrandt
Zoom to The Netherlands to meet fantastic local guide Tricia, who will take you on three journeys to learn about the art, the artist, and the surroundings of two renowned Dutch painters. Focuses include: Van Gogh's Dutch Years (Dec. 7) Young Rembrandt in Leiden (Dec 14) Rembrandt in Amsterdam (Dec 21) For more information, click here