Levite Jewish Community Center

Ten Tiny Steps Out of Diet Hell
2020-05-26 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-06-02 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-06-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-06-16 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-06-23 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-06-30 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-07-07 12:30 - 13:00, 2020-07-14 12:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 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.

Coffee and Conversation
2020-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | AL, United States
We welcome our older adults to enjoy a cup of coffee and reconnect. The topics will vary, but overall the discussion will be open and fluid to allow you time to reconnect with friends and maybe see some new faces.
Join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/707819630

Interested in leading a Coffee and Conversation topic? Contact Katie to let her know and she will schedule a week for you to lead the conversation.

Circle of Life Knitters
2020-06-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | AL, United States
Join the Circle of Life knitters on Zoom every Tuesday at 11 AM. This is a time to not just knit, but connect with some friends, enjoy a cup of coffee, and maybe meet someone new virtually.

Join the Zoom call here.

Farmers to Families: Food Box Distribution
2020-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
In partnership with Collat Jewish Family Services the LJCC will be distributing food boxes every Thursday from 11AM – 1PM for those in need as part of Farmers to Families.
Boxes will be package by a local farm and stuffed full of seasonal produce. No questions will be asked, and no proof of need will re required.
Those picking up boxes should enter the LJCC parking lot at the traffic light and follow the traffic patterns to box pick up.
To learn more about Farmers to Families check out their website.
Thank you to Thompson Tractor for their support in this program.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Race
2020-07-07 20:00 - 21:00 | AL, United States
Starting a conversation about race with your young child may sound like an impossible task. What do you tell them and what do you hold back? Where do you even start such an important conversation? Conversations about race and racism should start at a young age however many of us don’t know where to start. T. Marie King joins LJCC families to help them learn how to navigate conversations about race with their young children.
T. Marie King travels to cities across the nation serving as an authentic voice for progressive change. In her hometown, Birmingham, AL she carries out her mission by creating pathways to healing by teaching nonviolence and building a better global community.
Through the years, King has spoken at many seminars and presented to more than 250 groups across the nation. Ranging from organizations that impact youth, to college students, to adults and seniors. She consults with community-based and national organizations on diversity issues, effective efforts and, community healing and conversations.
In her spare time, T. Marie curates her own community events to build bridges across differences in Birmingham as well as throughout the US.
RSVP by registering. The Zoom link will only be provided to those who register.
Direct link to register
Please submit your questions for T. Marie King through the registration site or to khausman@bhamjcc.org prior to the event.

Enneagram: The answers to navigating work, love, & life
2020-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | AL, United States
The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes nine different personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another.
Join Marissa Gould, LPC, NCC as she shares her insight on the enneagram as a tool to navigate work, love, and life in general.
If you plan to attend you should take the enneagram test prior so you know your enneagram type and can make the most of this program.
Enneagram Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

Ready, Set, Launch!
2020-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Grab your mask, yoga mat, and a sweat towel and head to the J for Ready, Set, Launch! This socially distance open house style event will give you a taste of what the J has to offer.
Join us starting at 5:30 PM for three shortened 30-minute fitness classes right in our parking lot. Then you can chat with one of our knowledgable staff members who can share all we are doing to keep our members and staff safe at this time.
You’ll be able to tour the LJCC one-on-one with one of our staff so you can check out the facility and ask any questions you may have.
Class Schedule
5:30 PM – Body Pump
6:00 PM – CX Worx
6:30 PM – Yoga
Come for one or stay for all three!
*Class limit will be 45 people per class.
Ready to join the J? Join the night of the event to be entered for a special prize!

Service Project Sunday: Non-Slip Socks for Seniors
2020-08-23 13:00 - 14:00 | AL, United States
Join us for a socially distant Service Project Sunday. We will be getting crafty and decorating non-slip socks for seniors in our community.
Once decorated, the socks will be donated to CJFS to distribute to their clients.
RSVP required to Swolinsky@bhamjcc.org.
Spaces are limited to 15 participants to allow for social distancing.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2020-08-24 12:00 - 17:00 | AL, United States
There is a desperate need for all blood types across the state of Alabama. Your donation could save up to three lives, so what are you waiting for?
Sign up for your spot today!
Reservations are required. Anyone coming to donate blood must get their temperature taken prior to entering the LJCC and be able to answer all health screening questions. Additionally, the Red Cross will be taking temperatures a second time and have their own screening measures.
Sign up to donate blood here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
