Levite Jewish Community Center

Merage JCC Presents: Jews and Politics in a New Era
2021-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | AL, United States
Great Jewish Americans 101 favorite radio personality, lecturer, and author John Rothmann presents his analysis of Jews and politics. Once the slogan of our community was “We are one.” Is this still our theme? Which issues unite us and which divide us? What is the role of Jews in American politics?
Presenter: John Rothmann is a renowned political commentator, popular lecturer, political and foreign policy consultant specializing in the U.S. and the Middle East. He is the author of two highly acclaimed books. For sixteen years he was the host of The John Rothmann Program on the ABC Affiliated KGO and KKSF Newstalk. Currently, he can be heard on KGO 810 AM 6- 9 pm Monday – Friday, and Saturday 5- 8 pm. He has been a professor at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco since 2004.
Price per household:
JCC Members: $10
Public: $12
REGISTER HERE *Enter Levite JCC in “Coupon Code” to identify your JCC affiliation.
This is a program of the Merage JCC in Orange County, CA.

Ten Tiny Steps Out of Diet Hell
2021-03-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-03-02 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-02-23 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-02-16 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-02-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-02-02 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-01-26 12:30 - 13:00, 2021-01-19 12:30 - 13:00 and 8 more dates | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Join Martin Sher, your CEO (Chief Eating Officer), and learn his “Ten Tiny Steps Out of Diet Hell.” Martin lost the weight and has kept it off for over eleven years, now he wants to help others do the same. Are you tired of diets that don’t work? Do you have more than five or ten pounds to lose? Then The Thin Commandments could be the right next move for you.
This program is broken into six sessions where you will learn Martin’s ten steps to never dieting again! Sessions meet Monday mornings at 9:15 AM.
Price: $60 for the initial six sessions.
For more information contact Martin Sher at 205-821-3671 or Msher@amsher.com.

JCC Chicago presents "Community Tuesdays"
2021-03-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | AL, United States

JCC Chicago presents "JTalks: Getting to Know the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience"
2021-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 | AL, United States
https://www.jccchicago.org/event/jtalks-getting-to-know-the-museum-of-the-southern-jewish-experience/?type=month

JCC Chicago presents "JTalks: A Window into the World of Hereditary Cancer"
2021-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | AL, United States

Amplifying Voices: A Series on the Intersection of Black and Jewish Identities
2021-02-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-01-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-06 12:30 - 13:30 | AL, United States
Amplifying Voices series on Zoom provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of Jewish, Black, and Black-Jewish communities. The series will feature programs every month, October – February.

Register here.

This program is being hosted by the Tucson JCC in coordination with the Levite JCC.

Sunday, Oct 18 – 6PM (Central)
Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance of the 1960s Professors Marc Dollinger and Gil Ribak

Sunday, Nov 8 – 6PM (Central)
Black and Jewish on Chicago’s South Side. Tamar Manasseh

Wednesday, Nov 18 – 2PM (Central)
Jews of Color and Jewish Community Diversity. Ilana Kauffman

Sunday, Dec 6 – 12:30PM (Central)
Stories of Exclusion, Stories of Change. April Baskin, Gamal Palmer, Evan, Traylor, and Candace Manriquez Wrenn

Sunday, Jan 31 – 6PM (Central)
Alabama Civil Rights Tour. T. Marie King and Samantha Dubrinsky

Sunday, Feb 21 – 6PM (Central)
Musical Freedom Seder. Aro-Semitic Experience

Bulletproof Your Spine
2021-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | AL, United States
Join the LJCC for this hands-On workshop with Dr. Jonathan Gates, DPT of our partner, 10X Physiotherapy.

– Do you experience back and/or neck pain or get frequent headaches?
– Do you regularly take medication for pain?
– Has your pain kept you from doing things you enjoy?
– Are you interested in keeping your back and neck in good shape “bulletproofing”?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions. This workshop is for you.

You will learn:
1. Top causes for back and neck pain
2. Concise, effective techniques to relieve pain
3. How to prevent pain from returning
4. How to manage “flare ups”
5. How to get off of pain medication

At this in-person workshop, you will receive the best information available on pain-science, how the spine works, and what typically causes problems. As well as hands-on training on how to improve the health of your spine and prevent future injury. Jonathan will also give you instant access to videos of each exercise, demonstrated and explained by the instructor.

About the Instructor:
Dr. Jonathan Gates, DPT is a board certified physical therapist with a passion for orthopedics and movement science. Physical therapists are the gold-standard for all things movement-related, and have extensive training on the spine and pain-science.
*Please note this is an in person event and will take place in the auditorium at the LJCC. All attendees will be required to follow social distance guidelines and wear masks throughout the entire workshop.

REGISTER HERE: https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx…

Tu BiShvat Beer Tasting with Trim Tab Brewery
2021-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | AL, United States
The seven associated with Tu BiShvat include wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranate, olive (oil), and date (honey). Therefore we thought the best way to celebrate would be with a beer tasting.
Trim Tab Brewery will be joining the LJCC for this special virtual tasting event. And don’t think we’re giving you Trim Tabs normal beer selection! Look forward to some good beer, education, and great conversation with Trim Tab’s very own Brew Master.
Details:
Wednesday, January 27: 7PM – 8PM
$36/bag – bags are enough for 2 people to enjoy the tasting. (YBIB, check the YBIB Facebook page for a special discount)
Our tasting and beer education will take place over Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided to those who are registered the morning of the event.

Register here: https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=2044&pid=128609&sid=2761319

FAM JAM: An afternoon of friendly family competition
2020-12-20 13:00 - 16:30 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
The LJCC invites your family to The FAM JAM: An Afternoon of Friendly, Family & Safe Competition!
Get your team together for the Fam Jam, the LJCC’s first family competition day on the LJCC’s field. Family teams will compete in relay races, corn hole, creative challenges, and more to see who comes out on top, all while following COVID-19 safe practices! For each competition event, families will receive “raffle tickets,” and at the end of the day we will draw raffle tickets to determine three winners who will win prize packs including: J-swag, gift certificates to local restaurants, make-your-own kits for kids, & more!
This event is FREE! Advanced Registration is required. Due to COVID-19, only pre-registered teams will be accommodated to ensure CDC public health guidelines are planned for and followed. Registration is open to anyone. LJCC membership is not required to participate in this event.
To register for this event visit: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2044/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP128089&offering_id=SES2734444&location_id=B142

Team Rules:
All teams must have at least 1 adult, but may not have more than 2 adults. Teams may not have more than 6 participants.
All teams must play with the spirit of teamwork and good sportsmanship.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols must be abided by, including masks worn by all participants at all times & social distancing between households.
Photos & videos will be taken at this event.

2020 Sam Lapidus Montclair Run t-shirts will be available for purchase at the event!

Grand Menorah Lighting - Drive In
2020-12-13 17:00 - 18:00 | AL, United States
Join us for the Drive-In Grand Menorah Lighting at the Summit!

UPDATE: Due to the high community spread of Covid-19, we are only letting ticket holders into the REI Parking Lot. We encourage you to watch the event live on Chabad, the J, or the Federation’s Facebook page. Thank you for helping keep our community safe!
Join us in the REI Parking lot at the Summit for a Drive-In Grand Menorah Lighting! Enjoy socially distanced Chanukah festivities from the trunk of your car with balloons, tall bikes, fire jugglers, latkes, donuts, and more! Tickets are free but required so we can ensure social distancing. ONLY ONE TICKET PER CAR REQUIRED.
Please come and park at 5:00 PM, so we can ensure the safety of all participants in the parking lot. Entertainment will start at 5:15 PM.
A Project of Chabad of Alabama, LJCC, Birmingham Jewish Federation and Karl and Gladys Friedman LJCC Fund of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.
WHAT IS THE GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING ALL ABOUT?
We want to go out and celebrate Chanukah, but we want to be safe. Come in your car with your family. Each car gets a space for parking and a space to get out of the car and sit on the side and hang out with your family.
HOW DO I GET A TICKET?
Tickets are only available online at www.menorahlighting.com. ONLY ONE TICKET PER CAR NEEDED.
WILL TICKETS BE ISSUED AT THE GATE?
We expect all tickets to be sold in advance so get yours early. If tickets remain on the day of the event, they will be issued via menorahlighting.com
I GOT A TICKET, BUT I LOST IT OR HAVEN’T RECEIVED IT. WHAT DO I DO?
Please email office@chabadofalabama.com for assistance with tickets.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
There is no cost to attend the Grand Menorah Lighting, but we ask that you get a ticket for your car, so that we can ensure we can maintain social distance and celebrate safely!
ARE KIDS ALLOWED?
Yes! The Drive-In Grand Menorah Lighting was designed to accommodate families, and kids are welcome.
CAN WE COME AND GO FROM THE EVENT?
Not during the Menorah Lighting. We ask that you come at 5:00 PM to park, and the event will start at 5:15 PM. Once you’re parked in your space, barring an emergency, exit will not be allowed until the Menorah Lighting has ended at 6:00 PM. If you have an emergency, please notify an Grand Menorah Lighting Marshall immediately.
WHAT IF WE ARE RUNNING LATE?
We encourage you to arrive before the start of the Grand Menorah Lighting; however, if you arrive late, our parking attendants will direct you to a parking space as quickly as possible.
ARE PARKING SPACES ASSIGNED?
No. All tickets are General Admission and will not be assigned prior to arrival. Upon arrival, attendants will assign you a space and direct you for parking.
CAN I LEAVE THE HATCHBACK OF MY SUV OPEN?
Yes definitely!
DO I HAVE TO STAY IN MY CAR DURING THE SHOW?
No, you will be allowed to be part of the Grand Menorah Lighting from outside the vehicle. Lawn chairs are welcomed. Please stay within your assigned parking area and continue to maintain all social distancing requirements. Please use common courtesy and respect others as we want everyone to enjoy and be safe.
HOW DO I LISTEN TO THE SHOW?
This will be a LIVE event. You will also have the option to hear the Menorah Lighting through your radio in your car or portable radio. Radio station will be given to you when you enter.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
This is a rain-or-shine event. Safety is always our first priority, so in the event of inclement weather, we will consult with local officials to make the safest decision.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Service animals are permitted, but pets are not allowed.
ARE MASKS REQUIRED?
We ask everyone to wear a mask w

Mike Leven, Can't Do It Yourself
2020-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, AL, United States
The LJCC is excited to offer you a robust schedule of virtual programming with all of your literary favorites! We’ve teamed up with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for their critically acclaimed annual book festival to offer you MJCCA’s Book Festival “Live in Your Living Room”.

Tonight, enjoy Mike Leven, Can’t Do It Yourself

Register Here: https://www.showclix.com/event/mike-leven-cant-do-it-yourself/tag/levite

Melissa Clark , Kid in the Kitchen
2020-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Online, AL, United States
The LJCC is excited to offer you a robust schedule of virtual programming with all of your literary favorites! We’ve teamed up with the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for their critically acclaimed annual book festival to offer you MJCCA’s Book Festival “Live in Your Living Room”.

Tonight, enjoy Melissa Clark , Kid in the Kitchen

Register Here: https://www.showclix.com/event/melissa-clark-kid-in-the-kitchen/tag/levite
