The Levin Jewish Community Center, at 1937 West Cornwallis Road, has a rich and varied slate of events and activities. The entire community is invited to most of the events. You can see their whole calendar here.
Here is a hidden gem: The JCafé at the JCC bakes challah loaves and rolls, and cinnamon and chocolate babka every week, and also for holiday festivals. All from scratch.
Here’s the basic information but make sure to visit the website for details.
Challah loaf: $6. Order by Thursday at 7 p.m. for Friday pickup.
Challah rolls: $2 each. Order by Thursday at 7 p.m. for Friday pickup.
Chocolate babka: $14. Order by Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Thursday pickup.
Cinnamon babka: $12. Order by Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Thursday pickup.
Free events at Levin JCC
Here are a couple of the free events coming up. that are open to the public Make sure to follow the links for more information and to see if RSVP is required.
Let’s Talk Ugly (Produce)
Monday, February 4th, 2019
7 p.m.
Free
Crops grow in a variety of shapes and sizes, so why is supermarket produce incredibly homogeneous? Come learn what’s behind that paradox, and why you should care about ugly produce.
Author Jonathan Bloom will discuss the ins and outs of quirky fruits and vegetables with an all-star lineup from the local food scene:
- Aaron Benjamin: chef and owner at Goggiolina
- Courtney Bell: founder of Ungraded Produce, a local startup selling ugly produce
- Cathy Jones: Farmer and co-owner of Perry-winkle Farm
This event is free and open to the public.
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Art Show Opening Reception
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free
Join the Levin JCCmin celebration of the the Levin JCC’s Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Art Show, featuring an impressive variety of work from people with disabilities and allies from all over the state. Meet some of the artists, view the art on display, and bid on the pieces for sale to support local artists with disabilities.
This event is free and open to the public.
Family-friendly with games and opportunities to make your own art. Wine and light hors d’voeuvres will be served as attendees check out the art in the Marcus Family Gallery. The event will end with Havdallah at 5:45pm, to which all faiths are welcome. Havdallah is a ceremony that marks the end of the Jewish Sabbath.
RSVPs are strongly encouraged. You can RSVP online, email mseltman@levinjcc.org or call 919-354-4938.
- Mobility/Physical: Accessible doorways and spaces, additional accessible parking spaces
- Blind/low vision: large print materials available by request; volunteers/staff available for assistance
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing: ambient noise, ASL interpretation by advance request
- Cognitive/Social: social stories and visual schedules available; quiet room available; sensory activities
