CANCELED FOR TODAY: Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Enjoy an hour of tai chi every Wednesday at The J. Except for today! It’s been canceled.
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).

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-06-12 10:00 - 14:00
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Thursday Family Fun Night weekly pool party
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-03 17:30 - 19:30, 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.

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat service
2025-06-13 11:00 - 12:30
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 7 with Rabbi Friedman
December 19 with Rabbi Wright

Adult softball open play
2025-06-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-06 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-13 09:30 - 11:00
Play ball! on Levite Field

PICKLEPALOOZA outdoor pickleball extravaganza
2025-06-15 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate our new outdoor pickleball courts at our Picklepalooza pickleball extravaganza!

Noon-1 p.m. Warm up, do pickle angels on the court, eat a pickle on the court, juggle pickle balls — whatever you need to do!
1-3 p.m. Mixed-doubles tournament (no fee to register but registration required — link forthcoming)
Stay tuned for more details

Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce, The Handel, and more...
2025-06-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 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
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-09 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).

Outdoor pool closed for meet
2025-06-24 14:30 - 20:00
Pool closed for swim meet from 2:30 p.m. for the remainder of the day.

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-07-02 11:00 - 15:00
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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
Enjoy a pool party featuring freshly grilled kosher hot dogs, watermelon, and snacks for sale, plus music and fun activities.

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.
