BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/asheville-nc/src-9010.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - asheville-nc BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor Day Pool Party DTSTART:20260907T140000Z DTEND:20260908T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T160001Z UID:10001697-1788775200-1788811200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for this final day of Summer swim! Pool party details to follow. \n\n\n\nPlease note: During holiday parties\, only one guest per household is permitted. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T160001Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/labor-day-pool-party/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mountain Music DTSTART:20260907T221500Z DTEND:20260908T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260728T160001Z UID:10000618-1788804900-1788804900@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Calling all fiddles\, mandolins\, banjos\, guitars\, stand-up basses\, other acoustic instruments\, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play\, or just come t o listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15. Always the 1st and 3rd Monday ’s of the month. \n\n\n\nContact Ed Fidelman at 828-280-2541 for more i nformation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T160001Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/mountain-music/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah Caramel Apple Bar DTSTART:20260910T190000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000308Z UID:10001810-1789052400-1789059600@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:food,holiday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Jewish New Year with a little sweet treat of car amel\, apples\, and toppings! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000308Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/rosh-hashanah-caramel-apple-bar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20260911T140000Z DTEND:20260911T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T180616Z UID:10000360-1789120800-1789122600@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180616Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20260911T143000Z DTEND:20260911T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000443Z UID:10001432-1789122600-1789126200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000443Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Closing at 1 PM for Rosh Hashanah DTSTART:20260911T170000Z DTEND:20260913T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T180608Z UID:10001701-1789131600-1789318800@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:All JCC facilities will be closed for Rosh Hashanah starting a t 1 PM on September 11 through 5 PM on September 13. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T180608Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/closed-for-rosh-hashanah/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T180616Z UID:10000361-1789725600-1789727400@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180616Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20260918T143000Z DTEND:20260918T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000443Z UID:10001433-1789727400-1789731000@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000443Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mountain Music Canceled for Yom Kippur DTSTART:20260921T221500Z DTEND:20260922T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T180510Z UID:10000738-1790014500-1790014500@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Calling all fiddles\, mandolins\, banjos\, guitars\, stand-up basses\, other acoustic instruments\, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play\, or just come t o listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15. Always the 1st and 3rd Monday ’s of the month. \n\n\n\nContact Ed Fidelman at 828-280-2541 for more i nformation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180510Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/mountain-music-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20260925T140000Z DTEND:20260925T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T180510Z UID:10000362-1790330400-1790332200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180510Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20260925T143000Z DTEND:20260925T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000443Z UID:10001434-1790332200-1790335800@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000443Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JCC Annual Meeting DTSTART:20260930T211500Z DTEND:20260930T221500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000308Z UID:10001809-1790788500-1790792100@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Save the date to join the JCC Annual meeting! More details to follow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000308Z LOCATION:JCC Dave Social Hall URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/jcc-annual-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sukkot Family Festival DTSTART:20261001T200000Z DTEND:20261001T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000443Z UID:10001703-1790870400-1790875800@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:family,festival DESCRIPTION:The Shalom Children’s Center will be closing at 4 PM for the Sukkot Festival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000443Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/sukkot-family-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20261002T140000Z DTEND:20261002T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T180444Z UID:10000363-1790935200-1790937000@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180444Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-10-02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20261002T143000Z DTEND:20261002T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T180444Z UID:10001435-1790937000-1790940600@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180444Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-10-02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Welcome Shabbat Sha-Zoom DTSTART:20261002T200000Z DTEND:20261002T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T180605Z UID:10001721-1790956800-1790960400@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:Welcome Shabbat Sha-Zoom is a virtual celebration of Shabbat t hat gathers online every 1st Friday of the month for a program of camarade rie\, singing\, welcoming the Sabbath with our community elders and so muc h more! Always the first Friday of the month at 4 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T180605Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/welcome-shabbat-sha-zoom-2/2026-10 -02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mountain Music DTSTART:20261005T221500Z DTEND:20261006T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260817T180536Z UID:10000619-1791224100-1791224100@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Calling all fiddles\, mandolins\, banjos\, guitars\, stand-up basses\, other acoustic instruments\, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play\, or just come t o listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15. Always the 1st and 3rd Monday ’s of the month. \n\n\n\nContact Ed Fidelman at 828-280-2541 for more i nformation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180536Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/mountain-music/2026-10-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20261009T140000Z DTEND:20261009T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T000532Z UID:10000364-1791540000-1791541800@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T000532Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-10-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20261009T143000Z DTEND:20261009T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T060504Z UID:10001436-1791541800-1791545400@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T060504Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-10-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asheville Jewish Film Festival DTSTART:20261010T230000Z DTEND:20261011T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180314Z UID:10001795-1791658800-1791664200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:The Asheville JCC is pleased to be a sponsor of this year’s Asheville Jewish Film Festival. \n\n\n\nAbout the Oct 10 & 11 Film: Once U pon My Mother is the story of Esther and her family. In 1963\, Esther gave birth to Roland\, the youngest sibling of a large Moroccan Jewish family that had emigrated to Paris. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevente d him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promised her son th at he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful l ife. From that moment on\, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this p romise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles\, this film i s the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mothe r’s love for her child. Directed by Ken Scott. Click here to watch the t railer. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Asheville Jewish Film Festival: The Asheville Jewish Film Festival returns in 2026 with four award-winni ng Asheville premieres plus special guests\, post-film discussions\, and a n opening night reception. \n\n\n\nThese films celebrate and grapple with cultural\, historical\, religious\, and political themes within the wide r ange of contemporary international Jewish experiences in the United States \, Israel\, France\, and Hungary. While the contexts rest in Jewish experi ences\, the themes are universal and reflect a shared humanity.  \n\n\n\n The 2026 Asheville Jewish Film Festival will inform\, inspire\, and entert ain diverse audiences during challenging times. The Festival offers a plac e where we can\, once again\, share new perspectives\, insights\, and hear tfelt experiences through the magical lens of film. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180314Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/asheville-jewish-film-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asheville Jewish Film Festival DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180314Z UID:10001796-1791727200-1791732600@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:The Asheville JCC is pleased to be a sponsor of this year’s Asheville Jewish Film Festival. \n\n\n\nAbout the Oct 10 & 11 Film: Once U pon My Mother is the story of Esther and her family. In 1963\, Esther gave birth to Roland\, the youngest sibling of a large Moroccan Jewish family that had emigrated to Paris. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevente d him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promised her son th at he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful l ife. From that moment on\, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this p romise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles\, this film i s the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mothe r’s love for her child. Directed by Ken Scott. Click here to watch the t railer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Asheville Jewish Film Festival: The Ashe ville Jewish Film Festival returns in 2026 with four award-winning Ashevi lle premieres plus special guests\, post-film discussions\, and an opening night reception. \n\n\n\nThese films celebrate and grapple with cultural\ , historical\, religious\, and political themes within the wide range of c ontemporary international Jewish experiences in the United States\, Israel \, France\, and Hungary. While the contexts rest in Jewish experiences\, t he themes are universal and reflect a shared humanity.  \n\n\n\nThe 2026 Asheville Jewish Film Festival will inform\, inspire\, and entertain diver se audiences during challenging times. The Festival offers a place where w e can\, once again\, share new perspectives\, insights\, and heartfelt exp eriences through the magical lens of film. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180314Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/asheville-jewish-film-festival-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20261016T140000Z DTEND:20261016T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T180540Z UID:10000365-1792144800-1792146600@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180540Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-10-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brunch B'Yachad DTSTART:20261016T143000Z DTEND:20261016T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T180540Z UID:10001437-1792146600-1792150200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Join new and old friends for light brunch\, socialization and lively discussion. Featured guest speakers and cultural topics will fill our minds while we fill our bellies.  \n\n\n\nPurchase a 7-visit pass for $35. Your first visit to brunch is on us.  After that\, purchase a 7-vis it pass that lasts for up to 12 months.  Bagels\, coffee\, treats\, speak ers and activities.  10:30 – 11:45 AM every Friday. Contact caroline@jc c-asheville.org for more details. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180540Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/brunch-byachad-5/2026-10-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asheville Jewish Film Festival DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180314Z UID:10001803-1792263600-1792269000@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:The Asheville JCC is pleased to be a sponsor of this year’s Asheville Jewish Film Festival. \n\n\n\nAbout the Oct. 17 & 18 film: Sabba th Queen\, a feature documentary filmed over 21 years\, follows Rabbi Amic hai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of O rthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between re jecting and embracing his destiny and becomes a drag-queen rebel\, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul—an everybody-friendly\, God-optiona l\, artist-driven\, pop-up experimental congregation. Sabbath Queen joins Amichai on a lifelong quest to creatively and radically reinvent religion and ritual\, challenge patriarchy and supremacy\, champion interfaith love \, and stand up for peace\, ceasefire\, and an end to the Occupation in Is rael/Palestine. The film interrogates what Jewish survival means in a diff icult rapidly changing 21st century. Directed by Sandi DuBowski. Click her e to watch the trailer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Asheville Jewish Film Fe stival: The Asheville Jewish Film Festival returns in 2026 with four awar d-winning Asheville premieres plus special guests\, post-film discussions\ , and an opening night reception. \n\n\n\nThese films celebrate and grappl e with cultural\, historical\, religious\, and political themes within the wide range of contemporary international Jewish experiences in the United States\, Israel\, France\, and Hungary. While the contexts rest in Jewish experiences\, the themes are universal and reflect a shared humanity.  \ n\n\n\nThe 2026 Asheville Jewish Film Festival will inform\, inspire\, and entertain diverse audiences during challenging times. The Festival offers a place where we can\, once again\, share new perspectives\, insights\, a nd heartfelt experiences through the magical lens of film. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180314Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/asheville-jewish-film-festival-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asheville Jewish Film Festival DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180258Z UID:10001804-1792332000-1792339200@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:The Asheville JCC is pleased to be a sponsor of this year’s Asheville Jewish Film Festival. \n\n\n\nAbout the Oct. 17 & 18 film: Sabba th Queen\, a feature documentary filmed over 21 years\, follows Rabbi Amic hai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of O rthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between re jecting and embracing his destiny and becomes a drag-queen rebel\, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul—an everybody-friendly\, God-optiona l\, artist-driven\, pop-up experimental congregation. Sabbath Queen joins Amichai on a lifelong quest to creatively and radically reinvent religion and ritual\, challenge patriarchy and supremacy\, champion interfaith love \, and stand up for peace\, ceasefire\, and an end to the Occupation in Is rael/Palestine. The film interrogates what Jewish survival means in a diff icult rapidly changing 21st century. Directed by Sandi DuBowski. Click her e to watch the trailer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Asheville Jewish Film Fe stival: The Asheville Jewish Film Festival returns in 2026 with four awar d-winning Asheville premieres plus special guests\, post-film discussions\ , and an opening night reception. \n\n\n\nThese films celebrate and grappl e with cultural\, historical\, religious\, and political themes within the wide range of contemporary international Jewish experiences in the United States\, Israel\, France\, and Hungary. While the contexts rest in Jewish experiences\, the themes are universal and reflect a shared humanity.  \ n\n\n\nThe 2026 Asheville Jewish Film Festival will inform\, inspire\, and entertain diverse audiences during challenging times. The Festival offers a place where we can\, once again\, share new perspectives\, insights\, a nd heartfelt experiences through the magical lens of film. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180258Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/asheville-jewish-film-festival-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mountain Music DTSTART:20261019T221500Z DTEND:20261020T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180258Z UID:10000739-1792433700-1792433700@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Calling all fiddles\, mandolins\, banjos\, guitars\, stand-up basses\, other acoustic instruments\, and heartfelt vocals! Come celebrate old-time and bluegrass heritage with other musicians. Mountain Music Jam is played at the intermediate level. Come on out and play\, or just come t o listen. Instrument set-up starts at 6:15. Always the 1st and 3rd Monday ’s of the month. \n\n\n\nContact Ed Fidelman at 828-280-2541 for more i nformation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180258Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/mountain-music-2/2026-10-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morning Meditation DTSTART:20261023T140000Z DTEND:20261023T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T000244Z UID:10000366-1792749600-1792751400@www.jcc-asheville.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Begin your day with a 15-minute guided meditation during this 30 minute program. \n\n\n\nOptional: Stay for coffee\, nosh and conversati on at Brunch B’Yachad.Fridays 10-10:30 am – Email Caroline@jcc-ashevil le.org for more information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000244Z URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org/event/morning-meditation/2026-10-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Jewish Community Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.jcc-asheville.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR