Levite Jewish Community Center

'I Love The J' kickoff event
2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us as we kick off a whole week of great activities with an “I Love The J” open house community extravaganza.

Back from Israel: A conversation with the Friedmans
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
RSVP (lunch included)
Sally and Richard Friedman, who recently returned from an intensive two-week experience in Israel, will discuss their trip and field questions at The J on Thursday, September 25, noon-1 p.m.
The couple met with Israelis affected by October 7 and its aftermath and visited regions of the country impacted by the wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and the Houthis.
“Our goal was to better understand how Israelis have dealt with these challenges and how the past two years will affect Israel moving forward,” Richard says. “It was a powerful educational and emotional experience,” adds Sally.
Richard is retired executive director of the Levite Jewish Community Center and the Birmingham Jewish Federation. Sally is retired executive director of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-01, 2025-10-02
Holiday hours for Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 1: 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 2: Closed

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 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).

EARLY CLOSING
2025-10-05
Today’s hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

'Marking October 7' event
2025-10-05 16:30 - 17:30
RSVP required

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-06
Closing at 6 p.m. for Sukkot

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-07
Closed for Sukkot

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-08
Closing at 6 p.m. for Sukkot (but administrative offices are closed)

Fitness Floor closed OCTOBER 13-22
2025-10-10, 2025-10-11, 2025-10-12, 2025-10-13, 2025-10-14, 2025-10-15, 2025-10-16, 2025-10-17 and 5 more dates
The Fitness Floor is closed for some much-needed renovation Occt. 13-22. Get the details here or watch the video below to learn about alternative options:

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-13
Closing at 6 p.m. for Shimini Atzeret

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-14
Closed for Shemini Atzeret

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-15
Closing at 6 p.m. for Simchat Torah (but administrative offices will be closed all day)

'Legacy Members' Courtyard dedication
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for wine and refreshments as we dedicate of our newest space: the joint Hess Library-“Legacy Members” Courtyard.
The courtyard is named in honor of our Legacy Members who have been with us here at The J for 40 or more years.
Please RSVP here.

A Nosh of Yiddish: A Little Taste of a Big Tradition
2025-10-20 17:30 - 19:00
Join instructor Rabbi Yossi Friedman for a 4 week, lighthearted and engaging introduction to the language, culture, and humor that shaped Jewish life for centuries. In this course, you’ll learn common words and phrases, explore Yiddish’s history, and discover how it continues to influence modern speech.

Register Here
$36 for members
$54 for non-members

Slice Crestline 'Dough Raiser' for The J
2025-10-21 11:00 - 21:00
On October 21 Slice will donate ten percent of food sales for the entire day from its Crestline Store — including to-go orders, online, Door Dash, etc. — to The J. And LJCC members (as always!) are eligible for a 15 percent off their bill (just show your scan card). Then stick around to catch the trivia contest starting at 7 p.m.
