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Let the Light In (New Post from “Becca’s Search”)
One Jewish Asheville welcomes our newest voice, Becca Holohan. Becca moved from Boston to Atlanta and Atlanta to Asheville in her search to find greater meaning in her life. We invite you to follow her...
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New in the Photo Gallery
Just uploaded to the OJA photo gallery: images from Chanukah Live! 2014, hosted by Chabad, supported by the organizations of One Jewish Asheville and enjoyed by the entire community. Great to see...
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Important Tax Info from WNCJF
Attention members of the Asheville Jewish community. A bill just passed in Congress and signed into law by the President positively affects an individual’s ability to give to the WNC Jewish Federation...
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OJA Well-Represented in Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Home Project
16th Annual Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Home In Israel, when someone moves into a new home, the family often celebrates with a “chanukah bayit” (dedication of the home). How appropriate then, that...
View ArticlePassing of Ann Feldstein
We are saddened to let you know of the passing of Ann Feldstein, on Monday, at age 80. She was the beloved wife of Rubin, married 54 years, and the mother of Rabbi Paula Feldstein and her husband,...
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Schedule for Jewish Meditation Group
The Asheville Jewish Meditation Group will meet at Beth Israel Synagogue this coming Sunday from 1-3 p.m. for chanting, sitting and walking meditation and sharing. All are welcome. The schedule...
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“Girl Meets God in the Classroom, Part 1″ Dr. Rick Chess
January 7, 2015 I had used Lauren Winner’s Girl Meets God once before in class, an honors freshman colloquium on the theme of metamorphosis of body, heart, mind, and spirit. On the first or second day...
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Asheville Jewish Business Forum presents: “The Importance of Writing”
“The Importance of writing: How it builds your platform and supports your brand” will be the topic of a luncheon presentation for the Asheville Jewish Business Forum, February 2, from 12 noon to 1:30...
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Jewish Family Services Now Hiring
Jewish Family Services WNC currently has an opening for a part-time Program Assistant to help manage the JFS Elder Club. This individual will help facilitate a non-medical, structured social group...
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Girl Meets God in the Classroom (Pt 2), By Dr. Rick Chess
January 12, 2015 (continued from Part I) On the first day of my class “Spiritual Autobiographies: Theirs and Ours,” a few students shared that they weren’t “spiritual people.” Why, I wondered, did they...
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Carolina Jews for Justice/West Presents: Why We Need to Remember
The slave trade in Asheville and the place of African Americans in our collective historical memory Asheville, NC (January 13, 2015) Carolina Jews for Justice/West will present an educational program...
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“Je Suis Charlie” Solidarity Gathering
Stand in Solidarity Monday, January 19th, 6 pm Asheville JCC – 236 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 The Asheville Jewish Community joins in solidarity with millions worldwide in our commitment to...
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“Is My Truth Your Truth?” by Dr. Rick Chess
January 26, 2015 I do not know which to prefer, The beauty of inflections Or the beauty of innuendoes, The blackbird whistling Or just after. —Wallace Stevens Jewish Mindfulness Teacher Training...
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Everything good I learned about being human I learned from my dog
The following is from Rabbi Philip Cohen, Ph.D. of Agudas Israel in Hendersonville. In February, One Jewish Asheville will be adding Agudas Israel news and events to our community coverage. For more...
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The Many Paths to the Heart of Wisdom
A Talk by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer Presented by UNCA Center for Jewish Studies and Mars Hill University Monday, March 2, 2015, 7 p.m. Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall UNC Asheville What can we learn from the...
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Shalom from Israel (Almost)
Rochelle Reich is headed to Israel- in just a few days! She will arrive a few hours after the Patriots win the Superbowl!!!!! Rochelle will post her travels and takeaways each night before going to...
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Discuss the Film “Selma” with Asheville Residents Who Were There
CONTACT: Marilynne Herbert (828) 551-7005 or mherbert1@aol.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CJJ West to Sponsor Discussion of the Film, “Selma” with Asheville Residents who Were There During the Civil Rights...
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Tu B’Shevat in Asheville
Falling in the middle of the Jewish month of Shvat, the 15th day of the month is the New Year of Trees. Today, this holiday is often celebrated by planting saplings and also by participating in a...
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Shalom from Israel (Day One)
Monday, February 2, 2015 So I arrived in Israel to find out that the Patriots won the Super Bowl in what may have been the biggest nail biter in football history! I am hoping someone recorded it for...
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Carolina Jews for Justice Presents: “Forward Ever, Backward Never”
In observance of the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the UNC Asheville Center for Diversity Education will host Forward Ever, Backward Never, an exhibition of photographs by James H....
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