Levite Jewish Community Center

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-04-01
Closing at 6 p.m. for Erev Pesach | Passover eve
Learn about this and other Jewish holidays.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-04-01 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-04-15 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:15
Sponsored by United Way of Central Alabama
Show up for this weekly introductory tai chi class. Neither LJCC membership nor registration is required.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-04-02
Facility closed for Pesach | Passover
Learn about this and other Jewish holidays.

CANCELED: Sunday softball
2026-04-05 10:00 - 12:00
Today’s game has been canceled.
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.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-04-08
Closed all day for Pesach | Passover
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-04-09
Closing at 6 p.m. for Pesach | Passover
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays.

First day of new barre group fitness class
2026-04-09 10:45 - 11:30
New at The J!
Barre is a low-impact workout that blends ballet-inspired moves with Pilates and yoga. It sculpts muscles through small, isometric movements and high repetitions.

Thursdays at 10:45 a.m.

See our group fitness schedule

Sunday softball
2026-04-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Yom HaShoah service
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00
Click image to RSVP

'Strong for Life' senior fitness challenge program
2026-04-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 12:00
Just walk in April 14 and 15, 9 a.m.-noon
Measuring and celebrating senior fitness
Sit-to-stand, single-leg balance, grip strength

Staying strong isn’t just about lifting weights, it’s about living well. This spring, the Levite JCC invites our senior members (65+) to take part in the “Strong for Life” Challenge — a quick, engaging way to measure and celebrate your functional fitness.
Join us in the lobby on Tuesday, April 14, 9 a.m.-noon or Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m.-noon to complete three simple assessments: a 30-second sit-to-stand, a single-leg balance hold, and a grip strength test. These aren’t just exercises — they’re proven indicators of strength, stability, and independence in everyday life.
Read more…

Southern Jewish Voices meets Sally and Richard Friedman
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:30
All programs run noon-1:30 p.m.; click the links to RSVP for complimentary lunch
January 21: Holocaust survivor Jack Schniper, who was born during World War II in a work camp in Ukraine before coming to Birmingham, where his refugee family was sponsored by the Jewish community
February 18: Orly Henkin, director of Judaics and assistant head of school at N.E. Miles Jewish Day School
March 18: Jonathan Wiesen, professor of history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham specializing in modern Europe, Nazi Germany, and the Holocaust
April 15: Sally and Richard Friedman; Sally was longtime director of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation while Richard served as director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation and the Levite JCC
May 20: Michael Saag is associate dean for global health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and founder of the 1917 Clinic, a comprehensive AIDS treatment and research center at UAB

JBORHOOD: Women's Circle
2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30
Registration is optional.
Join our Jborhood Women’s Circle — open to any female LJCC member* looking to build community, co-create a common space, and share experiences unique to being a woman.
This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Be prepared to sit and chat. Dress comfortably.
Bring a journal if you have one; paper and pen will be provided. At the beginning of each session, we will review the tenants of a “circle of trust” as designed by Parker Palmer to create an intentional, safe, and confidential space designed to help individuals connect with their own “inner teacher.”

*Members are welcome to bring a guest to one session.
Spring gatherings
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:

March 25
April 15
April 29
May 6

Theatrical dance class for kids
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00
First of six-week dance class series for grades 2-5

Mahjong card release party
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00
Come learn, play, and explore the new card while enjoying a nosh, shopping mahjong vendors, and swapping tips and tricks with fellow players. Free and open to all.
Registration required.

Yom H'atzmaut celebration
2026-04-21
RSVP for details…

Curious minds: Learning AI together
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
Free for members and non-members.
In partnership with UAB’s Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, this intergenerational tech help class brings young people and seniors together to explore what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it thoughtfully and safely. No prior tech experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn together.

Pre-Food Fest bake sale in lobby
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Can’t wait for the Jewish Food and Culture Fest on Sunday? Stock up on your favorite homemade baked goods (but we’ll have only limited quantities available) — Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. while supplies last:

Apple cake $12: A moist and dense mini loaf cake filled with cinnamon-sugar-coated apples
‘Black and White’ cookie 3/$5: Cake-like cookie covered with half vanilla and half chocolate frosting
Hamantashen 6/$10: Assortment of triangular shortbread-style cookies with apricot, strawberry, and chocolate hazelnut fillings
Mandel bread 6/$8: Jewish version of biscotti
Rugelach 6/$10: Sweet pastry rolled with cinnamon, pecan, and coconut filling

See the full event menu…

Playwrighting class for kids
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00
First of five-week playwrighting class series for grades 2-5

'Honor Our Parents' shabbat
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:30
Everyone is welcome to our series of “Honor Our Parents” Shabbat services co-hosted at The J by Collat Jewish Family Services. The 45-60-minute service conclude with a complimentary lunch.
RSVP to Caleigh Rathmell Alevy to reserve your spot.

FACILITY CLOSED FOR FOOD FEST
2026-04-26
While we’re closed for regular member activities, you can still show up for the Jewish Food and Culture Fest!

CANCELED: Sunday softball
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00
This event has been canceled due to our hosting the Jewish Food and Culture Fest.

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.
