This is the 4th in a series of monthly newsletters that will be written by a Board members of the WNC Jewish Federation (WNCJF) and will focus on one of the beneficiary agencies each month. The WNCJF Board welcomes your input and/or comments about this newsletter or any subject that relates to the mission and activities of the WNC Jewish Federation. Just email administrator@jewishasheville.org
I moved to Asheville in 1994 because this was a vibrant Jewish community. I saw that the Center for Jewish Studies was bringing world renown speakers to the community and building Jewish identity with the Jewish students on campus.
Over the years I have seen more Jewish content courses offered by UNC Asheville and local Jewish history archives grow at the university library. Students have been funded for undergraduate research and in return the students have contributed to the community. Recently the Jewish Film Festival has brought the diversity of Jewish culture to the whole city.
Natives and newcomers to Asheville can be proud of what the Center for Jewish Studies is accomplishing. I support the WNC Jewish Federation so these programs can continue. I hope you will too.
Sincerely,
Carol Cohen
WNC Jewish Federation Board Member