Levite Jewish Community Center

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat Service
2026-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
All are welcome to attend these services on Fridays at 11 a.m. RSVP required (due two days prior); complimentary lunch included:

October 9, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Friedman
November 6, 11a.m. with Temple Emanu-El Clergy
December 4, 11a.m. with Knesseth Israel

These services are co-sponsored by Collat Jewish Family Services.

Read more: “New grants fund two-part Shabbat program that strengthens ties to Israel“

Mahjong open play
2026-10-08 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-01 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-24 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-17 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-10 11:30 - 14:30
Free and open to the public
For intermediate/advanced players
Titles and cards provided

Learn more about our mahjong offerings…

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-10-07 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-30 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-23 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-16 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-09-09 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.

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-10-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-14 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.

Sunday softball
2026-10-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-13 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.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-10-03
Facility closed for Shemini Atzeret (concluding day of Sukkot).
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays…

Books & Beyond: Hunting and Fishing
2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00
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)

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-09-26
Facility closed for Sukkot | Feast of Booths.
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays…

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat Service
2026-09-25 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to attend these services on Fridays at 11 a.m. RSVP required (due two days prior); complimentary lunch included:

September 25, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Henkin
October 9, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Friedman
November 6, 11a.m. with Temple Emanu-El Clergy
December 4, 11a.m. with Knesseth Israel

These services are co-sponsored by Collat Jewish Family Services.

Read more: “New grants fund two-part Shabbat program that strengthens ties to Israel“

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-09-21
Facility closed for Yom Kippur | Day of Atonement.
Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays…

Sinai and Civics
2026-09-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-10 12:30 - 13:30
On July 4, 2026, America celebrated 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. This moment invites us to reflect and ask: What ideas shaped our country? What values guided the Founding Fathers of the United States?
From its earliest days, America has stood for freedom, justice, and opportunity. Though still young compared to many nations, the United States’ commitment to human dignity and self-governance has inspired the world. Many of these core principles: freedom, moral responsibility, and the dignity of the individual, have deep roots in the Torah and Jewish tradition.
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and Chabad of Alabama are proud to join with the Levite Jewish Community Center to present Sinai and Civics, a captivating four-part series exploring the profound connections between American ideals and Jewish tradition.

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Boot Camp Pop-Up
2026-09-16 06:00 - 07:00
Take your workout beyond the fitness floor and into the fresh air! Join us for our new Group Fitness Pop-Up Series featuring four unique outdoor experiences designed to keep your workouts fun, fresh, and inspiring.
Participants of all fitness and experience levels are welcome. Just be mindful of any personal physical limitations and, if necessary, consult your physician before beginning a new fitness program.
Attend all four, get some swag
Complete all four pop-ups and be rewarded with exclusive J swag plus a $25 gift card.
For more information contact Group Fitness Coordinator Lillian Cole at lillianc@bhamjcc.org.
💪 Boot Camp Pop-Up
September 16 | 6–7 a.m.
Free for members
Levite Field
Instructor: Mary Zarate
Prepare for an energetic, military-inspired group workout featuring a mix of cardio, bodyweight exercises, strength training, and functional movements. Expect a challenging total-body workout in a motivating group environment.

Final pop-up:
🥾 Take-a-Hike Pop-Up
October 14 | 6 a.m.
Free for members
Guides: Catherine Arthur & Lillian Cole
Choose either a one-mile or five-mile hike through The J’s beautiful wooded trail system, where you’ll encounter natural terrain, gentle elevation changes, roots, rocks, and uneven surfaces… and hopefully a few small mammals and birds. Guides will lead one- and five-mile options. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
2026-09-15 17:30 - 19:00
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 Form: The Haibun. This workshop is open to writers and poets of all levels.

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

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

Questions with the Rabbi: Who is God?
2026-09-08 12:30 - 13:30
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
