Health & Wellness
A Dream Never Dreamed: Kalman Samuels Shares a Story of Hope, Courage, and Leadership
onlineFebruary is Jewish Disability, Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a continental initiative highlighted during the month of February—and realized year-round—to raise awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. As part of JCC Association of North America’s ongoing commitment to inclusion efforts throughout the JCC Movement, we are proud to present a series of programs featuring our JCCs of North America and invited guest speakers.
A Culture of Belonging: At the JCC, at Camp, and at Home
onlineFebruary is Jewish Disability, Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a continental initiative highlighted during the month of February—and realized year-round—to raise awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. As part of JCC Association of North America’s ongoing commitment to inclusion efforts throughout the JCC Movement, we are proud to present a series of programs featuring our JCCs of North America and invited guest speakers.
ADL’s Walk Against Hate
The ADL's Washington DC chapter is hosting a "Walk Against Hate," where you can get moving in any way you like—bike, stroll, run, dance!—toward a future without bigotry or anti-Semitism. Register and raise $100+ before Sept. 26 to get a Walk Against Hate t-shirt by walk day! Register here.
COVID Vaccine Booster Clinic
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JCC in collaboration with Walgreens is hosting a clinic to give free vaccines to the community! Click our sign up link here to pick a time to swing by and receive a booster shot at the JCC main building.
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!
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.
Hanukkah 8K
JCC Main Courtyard 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe are excited to announce that the Jewish Community Center Hanukkah 8K will take place both in person and virtually this year! Participating in the JCC's Hanukkah 8K will help you stay connected to other runners in Asheville and all over the country. In-person runners will run our original North Asheville course, while virtual runners can […]
JCC Blood Drive
Give blood at the JCC on Jan. 27 and you can save a life! Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the US needs blood? When you give blood, you honor the Jewish tenant of pikuach nefesh, the value of preserving/saving a life. The Red Cross continues to address a nationwide blood shortage. Donors […]
Falafel 5K
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesDon’t miss out on the only 5K race in Asheville that ends with a Falafel sandwich. Run with us on Sunday, May 1 at 10 am at the Asheville Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte Street! A local favorite, the Falafel 5K was voted one of WNC’s BEST road races in the 2015 Mountain Xpress “Best […]
Blood Drive
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThose 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 […]
