J Voices

In the penultimate episode of the J Arts podcast mini-series, Geri and Michaela talk to local music duo Zoe and Cloyd about their unique style that fuses Jewish and Appalachian music tradition. Don't miss the JCC's Zoe and Cloyd concert on August 21, 2022! Theme music "Zisa Meydele" by Zoe & Cloyd, courtesy of Natalya WeinsteinIntro from Zoe and Cloyd's

In this second episode of the J Arts podcast series, Geri and Michaela talk to Contemporaneo Gallery owner Francisco Troconis and local artist Denby Dale about kinetic art (art based in movement) and the influence on it from Israeli artists.Theme music "Zisa Meydele" by Zoe & Cloyd, courtesy of Natalya WeinsteinIntro "Yaacov Agam at the Dizengoff Fountain" c

In conjunction with the JCC's "J" Art Fest event series, J Voices is releasing four episodes that explore each featured art form (visual, musical, culinary) through a Jewish lens. Listen to the first in the series, in which we talk with humanitarian artist and Asheville native Ben Betsalel about how art connects us to our humanity. Theme music "Zisa Meydele"

Get a taste of Jewish food tradition as Geri and Michaela talk to chefs Rachel Miriam and Adrienne Press about how cuisine brings people together. Theme music "Zisa Meydele" by Zoe & Cloyd, courtesy of Natalya WeinsteinChef Rachel's Nourishing Mushroom Gravy and Creamy Polenta:Nourishing Mushroom Gravyyield: 4 each, 8 to 12-ounce servings, to be spooned over crea

In celebration of Purim and Women's History Month, hosts Geri and Michaela sit down with Rabbi Batsheva Meiri and ask, "what can we learn from women in the Book of Esther?"Intro poem from "Esther's Blessing on Finding Our True Name" by Devon SpierTheme music "Zisa Meydele" by Zoe & Cloyd, courtesy of Natalya WeinsteinOutro music by Geri G

In the premier episode of season 3 of J Voices, hosts Michaela and Geri talk to historian Sharon Fahrer and former JCC Executive Director Lael Gray to answer the question, "Why Does Asheville Need a JCC?"Intro audio from "Why the J?" courtesy of Marty GillenTheme music "Zisa Meydele" by Zoe & Cloyd courtesy of Natalya WeinsteinOutro music "The

In this part two of a two part series on Judaism and creativity, local musician Billy Jonas shares his creative process and the ways that Judaism has influenced his art throughout his artistic career. Learn more about Billy Jonas here: https://www.billyjonas.com/

This episode of J Voices is the first of a two part series focusing on Judaism and creativity. We interview Asheville Jewish community member, writer, artist, and parent, Peretz Cohn, about his writing and his artwork, and how they are influenced by and reflect his Jewish culture and beliefs. To see more of Peretz's work, see this link: https://fredcohn.com/

This episode of J Voices focuses on Judaism and psychiatry. We talk with longtime friends and members of the Ashevillle Jewish community, David Leader and Steve Shulruff. We hear about the reasons they pursued work in psychiatry and the Jewish influences on their work. We also receive advice from each of them about how to move forward in a world that is slowly opening again to soci

This episode is about Jewish sacred music's ability to heal both the listener and the music maker. This episode includes some special voices in the Jewish community. We hear music from Jane Roman Pitt, Geri Garfinkel Gershon, Seth Kellam and Penny White. We listen to these musicians explain their relationship to Jewish sacred music and their understanding of the healing qualit