Levite Jewish Community Center

Thursday Family Fun Night pool party!
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | AL
Free for members: Thursday night pool partics all June and July
Pre-order your Slice pizza!

Rain policy: If the event is canceled due to weather, all pre-ordered pizzas must be picked by the front door under the portico 5:30–6 p.m. While refunds will not be issued, we will honor all pre-orders for pickup.
General pizza pickup: Pre-ordered pizzas must be picked up by the pool on the Thursday for which they’ve been ordered. Any pizzas not picked up by 7 p.m. will be given away and cannot be held for later pickup.

We’re emphasizing affordability this season by offering food for sale at cost, including a single slice of delicious pizza from our partner Slice Pizza & Brew, a soft drink, watermelon, and chips — all for less than $5. Also new this year, we will offer whole pizzas for pre-sale. Families can reserve their pizzas ahead of time and skip the hassle of figuring out dinner before heading to the pool. Read more…
Note that these are cashless events (credit cards and tap-to-pay only).

Fitness Bingo is LIVE
2026-07-31 | AL
To celebrate our amazing instructors and encourage members to explore something new, we are excited to launch our Group Fitness Bingo Challenge that will run from June 1 to July 31. This engaging activity should spur members to explore our myriad classes, meet new instructors, step outside comfort zones, and experience the vibrant energy that makes our group fitness community so special.
Get as many cards as you need at the Welcome Desk (flip the cards over for the rules).

Sunday softball
2026-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | AL
Just show up ‘n’ play at B’ham’s best adult softball league Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. right here on Levite Field.
The league uses a variety of rules to ensure a good gametime experience regardless of how many players show up.
Contact Glenn Fleisig for more information.

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Outdoor Pickleball Court
A weekly Monday meet-up where you can enjoy:

Designated courts for every skill level
Smooth paddle rack rotation system to keep games fair and flowing

Court Breakdown:

Court 1 – Learning Court | Beginners & 101 Clinic Graduates
Cooperative, slower-paced play focused on improvement and fun.
Court 2 – Rally Court | Intermediate Players & Pickleball League Members
Standard rally-based games with rotating partners and opponents.
Court 3 – Challenge Court | Competitive Players
Higher-level play. Winners stay for two games, then rotate.

Pickleball Community Nights are a structured drop-in evening where players can enjoy consistent, level-appropriate play without needing a full league or tournament commitment.

Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 17:30 - 19:00 | AL
While O’Neal Library is undergoing renovations, the Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja will meet at the Levite JCC! Members and non members are welcome to join, and registration is required. Tonight’s topic is Persona Writing. This workshop is open to writers and poets of all levels.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-08-05 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-12 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-19 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-26 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-02 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-09 11:30 - 12:15 | AL
Sponsored by United Way of Central Alabama
Show up for this weekly introductory tai chi class. Neither LJCC membership nor registration is required.

The Bookies discuss Vigil
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:30 | AL
While O’Neal Library is undergoing renovations, the Bookies, O’Neal’s Tuesday morning book group, will meet at the Levite JCC! Members and non members are welcome. For more information about the group please contact Katie: kmoellering@oneallibrary.org or 205-445-1118.

Books & Beyond: Author Study of Georgette Heyer
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | AL
While undergoing renovations, O’Neal Library will be holding Books & Beyond at the Levite JCC! All Levite JCC members and non-members are invited to join. More about Books & Beyond:
In Books & Beyond (BAB), we talk about topics rather than all reading one book and following discussion questions. Pick any book, audiobook, or movie that you’d like to try, within the topic, and come tell us about it!
If you have a hard time choosing, there is always a selection on the library’s Shelf Care webpage (click here to visit). BAB meets hybridly, with Zoom available if needed. The Zoom meeting will open at 6:20pm. If no one has joined the Zoom by 6:45, the meeting will be closed at that time to avoid distraction during the meeting. BAB meets the last Tuesday of each month* at 6:30pm. (*unless otherwise noted)

J'la Gala: 'Lighting the Way'
2026-08-27 17:00 - 20:00 | AL
Building on last year’s success, the Levite JCC will host its 5th annual J’la multicourse kosher dinner fundraiser to celebrate how our community sees, supports, and welcomes so many. We’re calling this year’s event Lighting the Way.

Stay tuned for details and tickets…

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-09-07 | AL
Facility will close at 6 p.m., and administrative offices will be closed all day.

CANCELED: Pickleball Community Nights
2026-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Outdoor Pickleball Court
This event has been canceled due to Labor Day holiday hours.

A weekly Monday meet-up where you can enjoy:

Designated courts for every skill level
Smooth paddle rack rotation system to keep games fair and flowing

Court Breakdown:

Court 1 – Learning Court | Beginners & 101 Clinic Graduates
Cooperative, slower-paced play focused on improvement and fun.
Court 2 – Rally Court | Intermediate Players & Pickleball League Members
Standard rally-based games with rotating partners and opponents.
Court 3 – Challenge Court | Competitive Players
Higher-level play. Winners stay for two games, then rotate.

Pickleball Community Nights are a structured drop-in evening where players can enjoy consistent, level-appropriate play without needing a full league or tournament commitment.

Questions with the Rabbi: Who is God?
2026-09-08 12:30 - 13:30 | AL
Open to everyone! RSVP for your free ticket that includes a kosher lunch
Exploring how Judaism understands the divine — from the biblical God of history to abstract philosophical conceptions and personal spirituality.
Learn alongside members of the LJCC and Birmingham community in this conversational talk with Rabbi Friedman. While there is a specific monthly theme, Rabbi Friedman is open to any and all questions about Jews and Judaism.
Learn more

Check out the full series:
September 8
“Who Is God?”
Exploring how Judaism understands the divine — from the biblical God of history to abstract philosophical conceptions and personal spirituality
October 13
“Why Israel?”
Unpacking the deep religious, historical, and emotional connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel, and what it means today
November 10
“A Faith That Doesn’t Recruit”
Why Judaism historically hasn’t sought converts, what the tradition actually says about non-Jews, and how that shapes Jewish identity
December 8
“One People, Many Paths”
A look at what divides and unites Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and other Jewish movements and why the differences matter
January 12
“What Is the Talmud?”
An introduction to Judaism’s great rabbinic conversation— what it is, how it works, and why it has shaped Jewish life for nearly two thousand years
February 9
“Jews & Success”
Examining the cultural, historical, and values-driven factors behind Jewish overrepresentation in certain fields
March 9
“The Longest Hatred”
A conversation about antisemitism — its ancient roots, recurring patterns across history, and how Jewish tradition has made sense of persecution
April 13
“Why Tell the Story Again?”
Exploring why Passover places such importance on memory, storytelling, and passing traditions from one generation to the next
May 11
“A Living Tradition”
How Judaism has adapted, reinterpreted, and reinvented itself across four thousand years

FACILITY CLOSED FOR DAY
2026-09-11 | AL
The J will be closed all day due to a staff appreciation event.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | AL
Closed for Rosh Hashanah | Jewish New Year
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays.
