Jewish Life

10-part series on Fridays from October 8 – December 10.

Parent of a new Jewish baby? It’s a whole new world—diapers, late-night feedings, and family values. Join us for a new parent workshop where you can bring your baby, find support, and make new friends. Each week we’ll focus on a different topic of interest and share the values and experiences we hope to instill in our children’s lives. Led by Certified Parent Coach Michelle Stravitz. Infants 0 – 6 months.

Class held from 10:30 am – Noon.

For those with young children.
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Welcome Shabbat and Sukkot with a picnic under the stars and music by Israeli jazz musician Oran Etkin. Etkin will lead us in Shabbat blessings and perform music from his children’s album, Wake Up Clarinet!, as well as selections for adults. Arrive at 5:00 pm to help decorate the sukkah. Dinner and the concert will begin at 5:30 pm.

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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is the top name in KID HOP! What is KID HOP, you ask? It’s where kids can be introduced to hip hop with neither side being compromised. Positive party rhymes, magnetic stories, and eclectic, well-produced beats that feature many Asheville musical all stars. With gigs at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Smithsonian, and two #1 XMRadio hits, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo won’t remain a secret for long!

Kids Rock @ Sixth is a concert series designed for families with preschool through elementary age kids.

Mothers Circle is an education and support group for non-Jewish women raising Jewish children. Come meet other moms and learn more about the new circle forming this summer.

Suzi Shelton is a rising star in the children’s music scene with her catchy, heartfelt lyrics and her hip, upbeat sound. This award-winning singer/songwriter is quickly gaining national acclaim. At the show, Suzi will be joined by NYC guitarist Steve Elliot.

Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band engage audiences of all ages with their lively, interactive, and world-music infused performances. Songs about relationships, emotions, and the natural world will fill the hour. The band includes guitar, bass, drums and two well-known female jazz vocalists who also play trombone.

Kids Rock @ Sixth is a concert series designed for families with preschool through elementary age kids.

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.

We wish all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Meredith and Sofie Jacobs have been sharing a journal since Sofie was nine years old. Just Between Us: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal for Girls and Their Moms is a fun, fresh journal to help other moms and daughters get to know each other in a whole new way. Advice and thoughtful writing prompts pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. The journal also includes pages for drawing pictures and making lists and plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind. Meredith is the co-founder of ModernJewishMom.com and the host of the weekly radio show Connecting Family with Meredith Jacobs.

Meredith and Sofie will be interviewed by Karen Sommer Shalett, editor-in-chief of DC Magazine.

Guitarist/songwriter for folk-rock band Eddie From Ohioand Music Director of Sirius XM’s Kids Place Liveperforms family music from his CD Songs For Kids Like Us.

Kids Rock @ Sixth is a concert series designed for families with preschool age kids.

Yoga instructor Valerie Greenfeld will lead us in “movement with meaning” on the bimah as she blends traditional Shabbat prayer with yoga postures. Mats will be provided and no previous experience necessary.

For those with young children.
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In honor of Purim, Chaverim L’Shalom is celebrating Shabbat with a Persian flair. Come enjoy a delicious Persian dinner and participate in a Purim shpiel. Families are encouraged to stay for a costume parade during Downtown Shabbat.

Chaverim L’Shalom is a series of events designed by and for multicultural families with young children. Events are open to all families. *This program does NOT include a Shabbat service.