Levite Jewish Community Center

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)

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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).

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, 2025-10-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-03 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.

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat service
2025-10-24 11:00 - 13:30
Services begin at 11 a.m.
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:

January 24 with Rabbi Henkin
February 7 with Rabbi Friedman
March 7 with Cantor Wittner
April 4 with Rabbi Henkin
May 9 with Rabbi Friedman
Tentative June 13 with Cantor Wittner
Tentative July 25 with Rabbi Henkin
August 29 with Rabbi Friedman
September 12 with Rabbi Wright
October 24 with Rabbi Henkin
November 21 with Rabbi Friedman
December 5 with Rabbi Wright

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
Sign up to donate blood here
This event also will include a vaccine clinic (make your appointment). Not sure what vaccines you should get? See our guidelines below and/or check with your doctor if you’re over age 50.

Flu – Once a year for anyone over 6 months and older (70-85% of flu deaths occur after age 65) Regular dose and the high dose for those 65+ available.
Pneumonia* – anyone over 50 years (depends on age, dose, and underlying health conditions for frequency)
Shingrix (shingles) – 2 shot series for those 50 and older, one now and then a second dose 2-6 months after the first dose
RSV** – one shot for 75+ or 50-74 if high risk
TDap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough) – once every 10 years
Covid – not yet available

*CDC recommends pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination for adults 50+ or 19+ with certain medical conditions and/or risk factors. Please consult with your healthcare provider about your eligibility.
**CDC recommends everyone 75+ and people 50-74 with certain medical conditions and/or risk factors receive a single dose of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine. Please consult with your healthcare provider about your eligibility.

🏓 Pickleball 101 Clinic
2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
New to pickleball or curious what all the buzz is about? Join us for Pickleball 101, a fun, hands-on beginner clinic at the Levite Jewish Community Center!
Our instructors will walk you through everything you need to know — from how to hold a paddle and serve, to scoring, movement, and basic strategy. No experience required — just bring your enthusiasm!
✅ Paddles provided (or bring your own)✅ Open to all skill levels, ages 18+✅ Perfect prep for our Pickleball Palooza tournament on Nov 16!
📅 Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025📍 Location: Levite Jewish Community Center Courts⏰ Time: 11 a.m – Noon🎟️ Register: Sign up Today!
Come learn, laugh, and get in on the fastest-growing sport in the country!

I Love The J Day!
2025-11-02 11:00 - 14:00
Open house/membership drive
Sunday, November 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Referral program and new-member incentive
Swag and giveaways
Grand reopening of renovated Fitness Floor

Our “I Love The J Day” open house will showcase everything that makes The J such a vibrant and welcoming community hub. “Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, we’ll have something for everyone to enjoy,” says Membership Recruitment Director Laycee Dorsett.
Get all the details and see what we’ve got planned for the rest of the week.

Food drive for SNAP relief
2025-11-03 08:00 - 18:00
Drop off food inside the LJCC lobby Monday through Thursday this week (Nov. 3-6), 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Working together to address impending SNAP shortfall
Up to 23,000 Birmingham households could suffer if SNAP* benefits end this weekend due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The Levite JCC — in collaboration with the Birmingham Jewish Federation and Foundation, CJFS, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, the Alabama Holocaust Education Center, the N.E. Miles Jewish Day School, Chabad of Alabama, and Knesseth Israel — is working with the city governments of Mountain Brook and Birmingham and United Way of Central Alabama to help alleviate the situation.
This effort is largely inspired by the Jewish tradition of tikkun olam — commonly translated as repairing the world. Accordingly, the LJCC will serve as a collection point for financial and food donations starting Monday.
Here’s what you can do:

Drop off food donations inside our lobby Monday-Thursday (Nov. 6), 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (scroll down on this page to see the list of accepted items along with other drop-off points that might be more convenient for you)
Make a financial donation

Our thanks in advance for however you can help.
With gratitude,
Brooke Bowles
LJCC CEO

*Access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) will end nationwide on November 1. More than 12 percent of Americans benefit from the program.
Learn more about citywide efforts at BHAM Ready.
