Rochelle Reich
Israeli Film Series: SHOELACES
Grail Movie House 45 S. French Broad, Asheville, NC, United StatesShoelaces tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special-needs son, whom he abandoned while he was still a young boy.
The Theresienstadt Series: Memory of War and Death
JCC David Zimerman Room 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesA look into the history behind a grotesque and unique place within the history of the Holocaust.
Mark Lavie, Reporter on Israel, Comes to Asheville
Congregation Beth Israel 229 Murdock Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMark Lavie has been a reporter on Israel for nearly half a century. Come to hear him and to talk to him about his new book Why Are We Still Afraid?
Jewish Asheville Newcomers Reception
JCC 2nd floor foyer 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWhether you've been here for 3 days, 3 months or 3 years- if you are looking to get connected to all that is vibrant Jewish Asheville, then come join us!
The Theresienstadt Series: Embers & Stars: The Story of Petr Ginz
JCC David Zimerman Room 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesEastman-Mullins will detail the detective-like search through the streets of Prague, the visit to Petr's room in Terezin, and coffee with Chava Pressburger, Petr's sister who survived the war.
The Theresienstadt Series: The Legacy of Theresienstadt
Location TBDBarbara Weitz will discuss and show you what has survived from that gruesome place of death-- great music, writing, and art were composed and performed by those condemned.
At the Intersection of our Privilege and our Oppression
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIssues surrounding race, class, sexual identity, gender and religion have exploded into the national dialogue. These are difficult and confusing issues to discuss, especially when social and cultural identities overlap.
Goodbye Party for Our Beloved Executive Director, Lael Gray
JCC Dave Family Social Hall 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesOur beloved JCC Executive Director is making a leap across the country to take the helm at the Los Gatos JCC in California! Help us say good bye in style. Join us for yummies and story swapping. Please rsvp to lael.party@gmail.com by June 1.
Shavuot Learning Experience complete with Ice Cream
Asheville JCC 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome learn what this holiday is all about and have some ice cream too ($2)!
Family or Couple Class: GRIEF, LOSS, LAMPSHADES & “THE LIGHT”
JCC Seminar Rooms 236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesA unique multi-generational workshop that brings families and friends together through creativity, treasured items, music, lampshades and the “Light”.