“I often ask myself, ‘What is it that makes The J so different from any other gym in town?’ I believe it is the tikvah, or hope, that so many experience when coming through our doors.“
—LJCC CEO Brooke Bowles
Watch the video we debuted at our 2025 J’la Gala in August. The theme of the event was “Celebrate community — share The J!”
BUT WAIT! Consider making your donation a recurring one — it’s easy, automatic, and helps our budget. We like to think of it as a subscription for good! Just choose the monthly option on the donation page.
At the LJCC, every dollar counts toward bettering our community. Join us in our work by donating today.
For more than a century, the LJCC (and its predecessor organizations) has served Birmingham residents in countless ways, and we continue to grow and evolve to meet community needs. We’re proud that our legacy of being an oasis for B’ham’s Jewish community has evolved into playing such an important role in the wider community.
Check out your giving options below and choose the option that best fits your philanthropic goals. Then select the “Give Now” button and you’ll find the same list of options in THE “CAMPAIGN” DROP-DOWN MENU.
Where does my gift go?
Leave it up to us to figure out the best way to use your donation.
A group of dedicated and donor-supported knitters who meet weekly to knit scarves for those in the community who are fighting cancer.
J Camp provides the legendary wonders and excitement of a Jewish day-camp experience.
From the pool to the playground to Levite Field and beyond, every day is filled with laughter, song, and ruach | spirit — all within a positive and nurturing environment.
Your donation can help kids who wouldn’t normally be able to afford this great experience.
Donating to one of our favorite events of the year will help fund scholarships that make The J and its programs accessible to all.
Help support Birmingham’s favorite outdoor food festival.
Here at The J we waive fees for our LJCC Youth Theater Program participants, which can typically cost hundreds of dollars. Please consider sponsoring a future thespian today for $175.Co
In 2022 we provided more than $170,000 in fee reductions that helped countless families with demonstrated financial need benefit from The J. Select this option on the donation page and then pick a pre-filled donation amount or select “Other” and write in the amount that most resonates with you:
- $25 sponsors one week of Try Sports for one individual.
- $65 sponsors one day of summer camp for one individual.
- $73 sponsors a month of membership for a single parent and their children.
- $112 sponsors participation in LJCC youth theater.
- $180 sponsors a full course of Swim School lessons for one individual.
- $225 sponsors one week of preschool for one individual.
- $500 sponsors a “Food for Thought” lunch-and-learn series for senior adults that will start in January 2024 (this is a sponsorship opportunity).
- $648 sponsors a year of membership for a first responder.
- $879 sponsors one month of pre-K for one individual.
- $1,120 sponsors seven children for an entire season of basketball (this is a sponsorship opportunity).
Swim School was created in 2023 to provide swim lessons for underserved children. The participation fee of just $25 for 12 hours of lessons ensures that children from low-income households receive a quality swim lesson experience and develop life-saving skills.
The full price cost for a similar swim lesson experience at The J is nearly $600.
Need more inspiration? Watch our videos from the 2024 and 2023 J’la fundraisers:
… or mail your check to:
Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
Be sure to designate in your check’s memo line where you want your donation to go (from the choices above).