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    Tag:  Congregation Beth Israel

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    Around Town: Literary series will focus on trees, nature in Jewish poetry

    Posted on January 10, 2023January 12, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Yetzirah will present a reading featuring three Jewish poets. Plus, Artéria Collective students will document the reparations process, Asheville Junior Theater will put on Peter Pan Jr. and a Tyger Tyger exhibition will focus on the night.

    1.8 K views+Art NewsArts

    Around Town: Exhibit highlights Jewish experience in North Carolina

    Posted on July 5, 2022July 12, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    A traveling Jewish history museum exhibit comes to Asheville’s Congregation Beth Israel. Plus, The Snozzberries bring back Psychedelic Circus, a local author pens his life story, and Art in Bloom returns to Black Mountain.

    2.8 K views+Arts

    Letter: Jewish community also addressing racial justice issues

    Posted on August 24, 2021August 23, 2021 by Letters

    “While the worthy efforts of five Christian faith communities were highlighted in the article, not one mention was made of the work of the Jewish community.”

    2.5 K views2LettersOpinion

    Small bites: Community interfaith Thanksgivi­ng celebratio­n

    Posted on November 12, 2019November 14, 2019 by Thomas Calder

    Local religious organizations come together to express gratitude and donate nonperishable food items to those in need. Also: South Asheville Cemetery Association hosts a potluck; Antidote cocktail lounge holds a Harry Potter-themed competition; and plenty more in this week’s Small Bites.

    3.4 K views+FoodFood News

    Small bites: Café Israel returns to Congregati­on Beth Israel

    Posted on May 14, 2019May 13, 2019 by Thomas Calder

    Entering its 13th year, Café Israel returns to Congregation Beth Israel. Also: The Golden Pineapple opens; Asheville Food Truck Showdown rolls back into town; Metro Wines hosts a riesling class; and more.

    3.0 K views+FoodFood News

    The changing faces of faith

    Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by Max Hunt

    While Asheville thrives on a diverse spiritual life, shifting demographics and evolving notions of religion’s role in daily life have many historic congregations reconsidering the part they play in local culture — and how best to address a changing community’s concerns.

    11.2 K views+Community NewsEducationHistoryNewsNonprofitsSpiritualityWellness

    All together now: Local churches help bind this community together

    Posted on December 24, 2016December 24, 2016 by Karen Richardson Dunn

    ‘Hope. In the end, that’s George Bailey’s true gift to Bedford Falls — and the gift that Asheville’s churches bestow upon our own community. In this time of difficulty and turmoil, as we confront a new reality, could there be anything more relevant?’

    4.3 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Losing my religion — Wrestling with the shadow of doubt

    Posted on December 23, 2016December 21, 2016 by Dan Hesse

    Where do people turn when faith runs dry and they start to question what they believe? A number of Asheville-based faith leaders say those who experience doubt aren’t alone, and freely admit to struggling with faith in their own lives.

    7.1 K views1Community NewsLivingSpirituality

    Local spiritual leaders, healers explore connection between past-life recall and health

    Posted on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Nicki Glasser

    A variety of local spiritual leaders and practitioners, from a rabbi to a Buddhist monk, weigh in on the existence of past lives and explore the possibility that recalling them can have healing benefits.

    7.0 K views3LivingWellness

    Urban Dharma to host an Evening of Spiritual Food

    Posted on October 3, 2016October 4, 2016 by Thomas Calder

    In an effort to bring together and celebrate different faiths, the event marks the completion of a sand mandala highlights food traditions from various religions.

    4.0 K views1FoodFood NewsSpirituality

    Café Israel celebrates Israeli independen­ce with falafel and more

    Posted on May 4, 2016May 2, 2016 by Thomas Calder

    Congregation Beth Israel’s 11th annual food and culture event honors the Jewish state’s independence.

    4.2 K views3FoodFood News

    Beyond belief: Faith communitie­s embrace environmen­tal stewardshi­p

    Posted on December 24, 2015December 21, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

    While there are as many approaches to environmental stewardship as there are churches dotting our region, more and more local faith communities are investing time, money and effort to align their buildings and practices with their spiritual commitment to caring for creation.

    4.7 K views+LivingSustainability

    JCC to host ecology, food and permacultu­re panel, July 19

    Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015 by Josh O'Conner

    Asheville Jewish Community Center will host a panel discussion on Sunday, July 19, from 4-6:30 p.m. focused on helping help people connect with and better understand Jewish values that encourage environmental stewardship.

    2 likes7.5 K views+Farm & GardenLivingOutdoorsSpiritualitySustainability
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