HOLIDAY HOURS for Independence Day
2025-07-04
5 a.m.-6 p.m.
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July 4 pool party
2025-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy a pool party featuring freshly grilled kosher hot dogs, watermelon, and snacks for sale, plus music and fun activities.

Adult softball open play
2025-07-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-10 09:30 - 11:00
Play ball! on Levite Field

Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce, The Handel, and more...
2025-07-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 15:00 - 18:00
In front of The J 3-6 p.m.
Stock up on fresh produce from Ireland Farms and Eastern European foods from The Handel plus assorted other assorted vendors as they’re able.

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00
Enjoy an hour of tai chi every Wednesday at The J.
Taught by Galina Waites, this complimentary program is sponsored by United Way of Central Alabama and is open to everyone (non-members included — just bring your ID for entry, please).

Thursday Family Fun Night weekly pool party
2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:30
Thursday Family Fun Nights (TFFN) are back for the summer and will be better than ever!
Starting tonight and every Thursday for the months of June and July, join us for food, drinks, and family fun at the Outdoor Pool. The two-hour parties will begin at 5:30 p.m.
TFFNs are free for members.

Kabbalat Shabbat dinner and pool party
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00
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5-6 p.m. Happy hour
6-7 p.m. Musical Shabbat service (children encouraged!)
7-8:30 p.m. Dinner (must purchase beforehand from Temple Beth-El) and swimming in the pool

This event has been made possible by Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, and the Levite Jewish Community Center, plus grants from The Birmingham Jewish Federation and Foundation and the Beth Family Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund of Temple Emanu-El.

'October 8' film screening
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:30
Join us for a powerful program featuring a screening of the documentary October 8, which explores the alarming rise in antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and in public spaces in the United States following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. This timely film provides a stark, urgent look at how anti-Jewish rhetoric and incidents have surged in the aftermath and how students and institutions are responding.
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Outdoor pool closing for meet
2025-07-15 14:30 - 20:00
We’re hosting a swim meet that will require the use of the entire outdoor pool for the rest of the day starting at 2:30 p.m.

Thursday Family Fun Night weekly pool party
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30
Tonight’s TFFN is hosted by our very own junior board, with all proceeds from the sale of pizza, watermelon, drinks, and snacks (plus donation$, of course) going to support the group’s project to enhance our five-mile trail system.
TFFNs are free for members.

Les Mills launch
2025-07-20 08:30 - 11:30
Come get moving with your favorite instructors as we kick off the new season of Les Mills workouts. Enjoy fresh formats, new music, and more energy than ever before!
View the group fitness schedule

Thursday Family Fun Night weekly pool party
2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:30
Thursday Family Fun Nights (June and July): join us for food, drinks, and family fun at the Outdoor Pool. The two-hour parties will begin at 5:30 p.m.
TFFNs are free for members.

Volunteer luncheon for book donations
2025-07-27 11:00 - 13:00
RSVP for a volunteer luncheon to help prepare books for donation to Better Basics, a local nonprofit that helps advance literacy while hearing from a Better Basics team member about local literacy equity and reflecting on how this work connects to the Jewish values tikkun olam | repairing the world, tzedek | justice, and kehillah | community.
We’re collecting new children’s books in the lobby for this project now through July 26.

TechHelp@TheJ course
2025-07-29 13:30 - 14:30
In partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, The J is excited to offer a helpful course to support members with using smartphones and other technology. Each class will include a short lesson on a specific topic followed by a question time.
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Mini market featuring local foods and produce
2025-07-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-05 15:00 - 18:00
In front of The J 3-6 p.m.
Stock up on freshly prepared Eastern European foods from The Handel plus assorted other assorted vendors as they’re able.

Back-to-school pool party open house
2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:00
Members bring a friend
Dive into a day of swimming, games, music, snacks, and family-friendly activities at our splash-tastic Back-to-school Pool Party. Whether you’re a longtime member or just curious about what we offer, this is the perfect chance to explore The J and meet our community while celebrating the start of a new school year. Don’t forget your swimsuit! Non-members will need to show ID at the welcome desk.

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-08-11 10:00 - 14:00
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