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WHAT IS CHABAD? . . feels at home joys and beauty ofjoys our heritage warmth and belonging to the next generation. atmosphere of IMAGINE Imagine a place where every where Imagine a place person Imagine a place where learning and laughter, sacred and learningImagine a place where and laughter, secular, spiritual and physical, come together in an inviting come together spiritual and physical, secular, Imagine a place where children play, learn, and develop their play, children Imagine a place where Welcome Home. identities; where young adults and seniors adults share their wisdom; young identities; where where parents transmit the parents transmit where You have just imagined The Chabad House of have You Asheville — “We really are all leaves on a single tree, cells of a single body, all a part of one . ‘Outreach’ is a word that creates artificial distinctions. It implies that some of us are ‘out’, and some of us are ‘in’. So we don’t reach out to anybody. We gather all together.”

RABBI SHAYA SUSSKIND, DIRECTOR & SPIRITUAL LEADER, CHABAD-LUBAVITCH— WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

“When Jews from various locations meet… They are not separate entities who happened to meet by chance. Quite the contrary; they are one entity, one people who just happen to be dispersed. And when they meet, their inner truth is revealed—that they are one people.”

THE , AUGUST 19, 1976 WHAT IS CHABAD?

AN ORGANIZATION Lubavitch in Russian means the “city of CHABAD-LUBAVITCH brotherly love.” Thus Lubavitch conveys the essence of the responsibility and love Chabad-Lubavitch, an organization that engendered by the derives its impulse and inspiration from a

toward every individual. MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS passion for and a love for Jewish people, and all mankind, the call has always THE CONNECTION been the same. Governments change, the THE CHABAD HOUSE OF THE CHABAD HOUSE SYNAGOGUE map is rearranged, yet Chabad-Lubavitch never stops responding to the call of the ASHEVILLE Jewish soul. Indeed, actions of loving- With a love for Jewish life and an ardor JEWISH EDUCATION kindness, and Jewish living and learning are for living Jewishly, The Chabad House WHAT IS CHABAD? provides social, educational, and

not items on our agenda. They are the COMMUNITY agenda. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. religious opportunities in Asheville, satisfying the hearts and minds of all. Chabad’s international network of over 4,000 The Chabad House – a Center for Chabad-Lubavitch centers in more than 65 Jewish Living and Learning is open to countries, has created a living Jewish everyone. At Chabad, a human life is community within the reach of any Jew, a Universe… and The Chabad nearly anywhere on the globe, ensuring House is designed to house it. universal Jewish awareness with the eternal Inspiring promise of Jewish continuity. WHO WE SERVE Jewish learning A PHILOSOPHY The Harvard senior, the teenage citywide, The CHABAD-LUBAVITCH trekker, the Asheville artist, the Israeli soldier, the Talmudic scholar, Chabad House The word “Chabad” is a Hebrew acronym for the new parent, the relocated Wisdom, Comprehension and Knowledge. transforms newcomer, the community leader, The movement’s system of Jewish the counter-culture editor, the high- philosophy, teaches understanding and Jewish life, and powered lawyer, the curious gentile, recognition of the Creator, the role and the struggling entrepreneur, the new unites the Jewish purpose of creation, and the importance and convert, Orthodox, Conservative, unique mission of each Creature. Reform, Reconstructionist, atheist, community “Lubavitch” is the name of the town in White humanistic, unaffiliated—all feel through Russia where the movement was based for comfortable with and rely upon The more than a century. Appropriately, the word Chabad House. study. JEWISH EDUCATION CHILDREN CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

“Our daughter has been attending Chabad Hebrew School of the Arts for three years. She loves it and really never wants to miss a day! Aeden is six years old and already has become highly engaged in Jewish learning, understanding its application in daily life.” SHIFRA & JORDY AHLERS, AEDEN’S PARENTS

“We have been amazed how much Hebrew our daughter has learned in “Chabad’s Hebrew School of the Arts meets the only a single hour a week. The program is certainly challenging, highest standards of a Sunday and Hebrew somehow combining games and crafts with academic rigor. The source School education, and then offers more. Our of our daughter’s love for Hebrew School lies in Chana’s excitement and gift for teaching.” spiral hands-on curriculum, involving all types of ELIZABETH & JOSH BERNSTEIN, ANNA’S PARENTS learners, enjoys a well-earned reputation for excellence in Jewish Education. Families of all “My daughters love Hebrew School, because they have fun while learning backgrounds and levels of observances feel about Judaism. In fact, all of my family members appreciate this creative learning environment where we all are made to feel welcome.” comfortable and welcomed. Each child is CHARLIE & LARA HUME, JAZLYN & TOVA’S PARENTS considered a precious asset to our class. That is why families like yours, have called our place, home.” CHANA SUSSKIND, DIRECTOR, CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

An eternal gift that lasts forever: A Jewish Education at Chabad that will keep children passionate about Jewish Learning and Living for a lifetime. For American Jewish Girls MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS THE CHABAD HOUSE SYNAGOGUE JEWISH EDUCATION COMMUNITY

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The newest club in town, for American Jewish girls…turning 12. Open to all girls in the community regardless of affiliation, the Bat Mitzvah Club is for girls, by girls, and starring girls. Activities, meaningful learning, trips, friendships, and service projects ensure that the girls celebrate one of the most special times in their lives, in a most meaningul and fun way! JEWISH EDUCATION TEENS

JLI Teens was conceived and developed with today’s teenager in mind. Courses such as “MySpace/YourSpace: Is My Life Any of Your Business?” and “Welcome to Hollywood: Jewish Wisdom on Fame, Romance, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” are two examples of the fresh and fascinating curriculum that is taught in a JLI Teen class.

“JLI Teens “I like JLI Teens “I really enjoy provides an because we talk JLI Teens environment in about things because I get to which I am able that we don’t socialize with to quench my usually talk other Jewish Youth is life at thirst for Jewish knowledge. about at school, like the value kids my age and eat some high intensity. Through collaborative of money and real happiness. good food while discussing exploration and discussion, It is a nice, laid-back issues important to us, The Chabad we analyze various environment where we’re not learning to connect these issues House provides a perspectives on controversial forced to learn but we enjoy to Judaism. Susskind is issues, and are thus able to learning.” a great teacher and the Jewish focus for solidify our personal views.” TAL AVISHAI, 10TH GRADE, discussions he leads are ELIZABETH GERGEL, 11TH GRADE, AC REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL thoughtful and eye-opening.” just that passion. ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ERIN PALY, 10TH GRADE, CAROLINA DAY SCHOOL JEWISH EDUCATION ADULTS ASHEVILLE JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE (JLI)

Aspiring to be the pre-eminent provider of adult Jewish education, the students at the Asheville branch

of the worldwide Jewish Learning Institute are made MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS up of people from all walks of life. Drawing on “Bernie and I found the classes thought provoking, intelligent, very interesting and research-based instructional design enjoyable. We especially liked the way the Rabbi responded to questions and and cutting-edge approaches to statements from the students. He always shows respect and thoughtfulness in his THE CHABAD HOUSE SYNAGOGUE adult learning, JLI’s innovative responses. He carries a wealth of knowledge – that is obvious; however, he presentation of traditional Judaism is always came across as interested in what we had to say. A wonderful teacher…

designed to be both intellectually we will come back for more classes. Thank you so much for all we have begun to JEWISH EDUCATION rigorous and highly accessible. learn at Chabad.” BERNIE & ARLENE FARROW COMMUNITY

JEWISH WOMEN’S CIRCLE ROSH CHODESH GROUP

Designed for the contemporary Jewish woman, the Asheville Join an intriguing and personal monthly Torah Jewish Women’s circle is an ever-growing group of women who discussion at the Rosh Chodesh group. You’ll come together to socialize, learn, and discover the power of appreciate the seamless blend between the practial Jewish femininity in today’s world. Open to the entire community, and the mystical, and the contemporary relevance the JWC offers innovative workshops, discussions, and creative to the life of the Jewish woman. Hosted by a activities, exploring current issues and relevant topics that lie at the hearts of us different community member each month, light all. It is always a special ladies night out, rejuvenating body and soul! refreshments are always served. The Rosh Chodesh group is free of charge, and open to all Jewish “It is so nice to be able to get together with other Jewish women, enjoy their women in our community. company, have a great time during the program and take home tools that I can use as a Jewish wife and mother as well.” DEVORAH HOLAN

“I grew up in a small town that only had two Jewish families. When I look around the room at the Women’s Circle, I see a room full of Jewish women, and I feel like I belong. It is always so warm and welcoming, and I always learn something new about my Jewish heritage.” CINDY FEILER Built for the whole community…

“It’s the warmth and spirituality that draws me to Chabad. I have always felt strongly about being Jewish. Chabad reinforces my Jewish identity and brings me back to my grandparents and all those beginnings which defined who I am as a Jewish person today.”

ARLENE DOLOBOFF, ASHEVILLE RESIDENT OF 50 YEARS Jack and Arlene were one of the founding families of The Chabad House.

“They’re looking out for you. Once you go to The Chabad House, you feel connected. It’s a support system. You feel they really care. You feel welcomed. You’re not just an individual. You’re part of a community.”

GABE ROSENBERG, STUDENT, UNC–ASHEVILLE Gabe is a Mass Communication major at the University of North Carolina–Asheville. ASHEVILLE LIFE CYCLE EVENTS KASHRUTH COMMISSION “The Rabbi and “Chabad embraced our whole family. From Established in 2006 by the Chabad House, the AKC Chana were so our 5 year old through our children’s provides Kosher catering, supervision, facility rental, amazing and grandparents, everyone is valued. We have and support to the Asheville Jewish community as supportive to us enjoyed seeing how the Rabbi interacts with well as its visitors. Whether you already do keep when our daughter our children. He’s not only interesting, he’s Kosher, or are beginning to think about keeping a Thalia was born. Chana prepared food for us interested. This is true whether it’s the 5 year Kosher home; or are visiting the area and need to MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS to last several weeks and actually delivered it old or the 15 year old. He adjusts his style arrange for kosher meals during your stay, the to the hospital. Rabbi Susskind tailored the accordingly, and is flexible in his interactions Chabad House is there for you to make it happen. naming ceremony to our family’s needs and even while sticking to tradition.” THE CHABAD HOUSE SYNAGOGUE the community was there to share this special JONATHAN & STACY FELDMAN time with us.” “We just arrived home in Monsey, and wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful Kosher meals JENNIFER & HENRY WATKINS “When I came to Asheville two years ago, I you provided for our short stay in Asheville. You looked for a place where my son could study have to let us know the secret to that unbelievable “My life changed drastically when David died for his Bar Mitzvah. At Chabad, they make COMMUNITY bread in the chicken sandwich! Thanks for being and they were very supportive. They lifted me you feel that whatever kind of Jew you are, so helpful in organizing everything, and for taking up. It wasn’t that I needed spiritual support. you are welcomed. It was heart-warming that the time to chat with us when we stopped by They were giving me human support. …They somebody actually wanted my family without Chabad House. You should be successful with all were and continue to be there for me.” any strings attached. I feel so indebted to you are doing for the Asheville Jewish Community.” JILL ZIMERMAN Chabad for everything.” ADRIENNE & LEON S., MONSEY, NEW YORK SIGALLY CHEEK HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS From so many different walks and participation to the first-time, occasional, and THE SHUL of life, congregants come prayers. An important part veteran synagogue-goers all together to explore their of Shabbat is the Kiddush experience a sense of Step into thethe ShulShul at at the the Chabad Chabad Jewish roots, learn, and make Luncheon that follows the fulfillment. A special junior spiritual advancement; Shabbat morning services, congregation caters specifi- House inin Asheville,Asheville, one one of of they come for the social where friendships are cally to the up and coming Western NorthNorth Carolina’sCarolina’s most most network and warm friendships created and nurtured and generation, so that even the welcoming JewishJewish environments. environments. that are an inevitable part everyone’s special occasions young congregants can enjoy You willwill findfind the the atmosphere atmosphere of this vibrant, growing are celebrated. a meaningful and personal- community. ized experience. casual,engaging the and services relevant, traditional, the When the High Holidays andservices the moodtraditional, uplifting. and theOur mood Shul The prayer book is bilingual come around, Chabad makes isuplifting. a budding Our family,Shul is witha budding and various English readings sure that everyone feels right participantsfamily, with participants as diverse as thediverse are included during the weekly at home. Traditional prayers, Ashevilleas the Asheville Jewry. Jewry. Shabbat service. Song and song and reflection incorpo- commentary add meaning rate modern themes so that WEEKLY TORAH STUDY

It is comforting that while living in an ever–changing world, we can seek relevance and direction from a MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS never-changing

Torah. Discussing THE CHABAD HOUSE SYNAGOGUE the Torah’s contemporary relevance each week is a special time at Chabad, for all who participate.

“The classes have got me thinking… it is the type of learning that I can transform to real life.” ELLIE GOLDSTEIN

“The Rabbi reveals remarkable lessons from the Torah and we are all left wanting more of his “We look forward to coming to Shul to celebrate Shabbat with our family wisdom and magical stories each week. Yet everyone’s and friends. The synagogue environment reflects love, respect and concern ideas and questions are for each individual. We feel it every time we walk through the doorway. considered amid a lively and meaningful exchange.” Our children think of Chabad as part of their family... we are blessed to be JUDY DUNCAN a part of this congregation.” JORDY AND SHIFRA AHLERS WWW.CHABADASHEVILLE.ORG

www.ChabadAsheville.org makes great on-line Jewish resources come alive—with the click of your mouse. While you sit in the convenience of your living room/office/deck/boat/golf cart—wherever you like to hang out. From Sinai to Cyberspace, Chabad’s interactive website transcends all boundaries serving anyone seeking exposure to Jewish thought, history, customs, and stories that link our tradition to today’s meaningful issues.

JEWISH KOSHER ART CALENDAR COMMUNITY The Asheville Jewish Art Calendar, Western COOKBOOK North Carolina’s only secular and Jewish combined calendar, is a beautiful addition to Tastes of Jewish Asheville, your home or office. Mailed out annually, the Asheville’s Kosher calendar features business advertisements, Community Cookbook is a Chabad- family anniversaries, and community holiday publication created from the Lubavitch celebrations, including relevant information, loving kitchens of Jewish publications of illustrations and Jewish customs pertaining to Women across Western North the month. Carolina. This all-new 2010 quality and Chabad publication meets the needs of today’s depth are contemporary Jewish family, by responding to designed for current trends. With the growing interest in traditional Judaism, and more people seeking families, adults, to create the unique atmosphere of a warm and children, of Jewish home, coupled with society as a whole all backgrounds. adapting a more natural and healthy lifestyle, the cookbook intends to satisfy the and tastes of our community.

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