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The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Welcome to The UPlift - Real Talk for Real Change! We're here to build authentic community relationships and help fuel social transformation in Asheville, NC, believing collective liberation is not only possible but probable as we share, listen, and learn together.
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund is a social justice philanthropy fund that redistributes money, resources, and power to support systems change and community healing in Asheville, North Carolina. Through adaptive, trust-based philanthropy, we resist oppressive systems and work to transform our collective home into a place where everyone flourishes. We fund mission-aligned work centering LGBTQ Justice, Racial Justice, and/or Dismantling Antisemitism; this means we give money to organizations and individuals invested in creating a more fair, equitable, and flourishing society.
We dream of a thriving Asheville where everyone's needs are abundantly met - where everyone is safe, respected, and celebrated. We believe that a community rooted in joy and love is possible - that is, if we can connect and build our shared vision on the value that liberation is for all.
Sound good to you? We hope so!
Let's be real. Let's go deep. Let's get liberated.
The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Oy to Joy! Insights from the Asheville JCC
How do we harness the power of joy to build a more inclusive world? The Asheville Jewish Community Center's (JCC) Executive Director, Ashley Lasher, has some ideas on how "Jewish Joy" can unlock community and connection both in and beyond shared religion, tradition, ancestry, values, and experience. Listen in as we discuss the vital role of the JCC in strengthening Jewish identity, celebrating Jewish culture, and building a more inclusive community in Western North Carolina.
About Ashley: Ashley Lasher is an Asheville native with a deep-rooted history in the local Jewish community. Having been involved with the Asheville Jewish Community Center (JCC) since childhood, she brings a wealth of experience, passion, and perspective to her leadership role. Her professional journey in nonprofit fundraising has uniquely prepared her to lead the JCC, where she strives to create spaces of joy, resilience, and inclusivity. Ashley's leadership is instrumental in offering vibrant community activities and fostering connections to counteract antisemitism.
Curious? We hope so! Tune in to discover how Jewish Joy is being cultivated at the Asheville JCC, as well as how you can help make a splash!
We'll see you same time, same place next month. Until then, peace.
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