Levite Jewish Community Center

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Outdoor Pickleball Court
A weekly Monday meet-up where you can enjoy:

Designated courts for every skill level
Smooth paddle rack rotation system to keep games fair and flowing

Court Breakdown:

Court 1 – Learning Court | Beginners & 101 Clinic Graduates
Cooperative, slower-paced play focused on improvement and fun.
Court 2 – Rally Court | Intermediate Players & Pickleball League Members
Standard rally-based games with rotating partners and opponents.
Court 3 – Challenge Court | Competitive Players
Higher-level play. Winners stay for two games, then rotate.

Pickleball Community Nights are a structured drop-in evening where players can enjoy consistent, level-appropriate play without needing a full league or tournament commitment.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-05-13 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-05-20 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-05-27 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-06-03 11:30 - 12:15
Sponsored by United Way of Central Alabama
Show up for this weekly introductory tai chi class. Neither LJCC membership nor registration is required.

Sunday softball
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00
Just show up ‘n’ play at B’ham’s best adult softball league Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. right here on Levite Field.
The league uses a variety of rules to ensure a good gametime experience regardless of how many players show up.
Contact Glenn Fleisig for more information.

OUTDOOR POOL OPENS!
2026-05-19
Our gorgeous 300,000-gallon outdoor pool is Birmingham’s best and a longtime favorite member amenity.
Stay tuned for our daily outdoor pool schedule…

American Red Cross blood drive
2026-05-19 10:00 - 14:00
Get details and sign up to donate.

Southern Jewish Voices meets Michael Saag
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
January 21: Holocaust survivor Jack Schniper, who was born during World War II in a work camp in Ukraine before coming to Birmingham, where his refugee family was sponsored by the Jewish community
February 18: Orly Henkin, director of Judaics and assistant head of school at N.E. Miles Jewish Day School
March 18: Jonathan Wiesen, professor of history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham specializing in modern Europe, Nazi Germany, and the Holocaust
April 15: Sally and Richard Friedman; Sally was longtime director of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation while Richard served as director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation and the Levite JCC
May 20: Michael Saag is associate dean for global health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and founder of the 1917 Clinic, a comprehensive AIDS treatment and research center at UAB

Ice cream!
2026-05-20 16:00 - 18:00
Don’t miss our ice cream social for members in observance of the Shavuot holiday.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-05-21
Closing at 6 p.m. for Erev Shavuot | Festival of Weeks
Learn more about this and other Jewish Holidays.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-05-22
Closed all day for Shavuot | Festival of Weeks
Learn more about this and other Jewish Holidays.

Pool party! (rain or shine)
2026-05-24 11:00 - 14:00
In part to celebrate the opening of the outdoor pool on May 19 — and to take advantage of the extended Memorial Day weekend — we will host a pool party for members on Sun., May 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We’re calling it “Sundaes on Sunday,” so that should give you some idea of what to expect… along with snacks and some swag.
INDOOR RAIN PLANS include a gaga pit, some fast-paced basketball games, cornhole… and lots of soft serve.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2026-05-25
Closing at 6 p.m. for Memorial Day

Fitness Bingo is LIVE
2026-05-26, 2026-05-27, 2026-05-28, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-30, 2026-05-31, 2026-06-01, 2026-06-02 and 2 more dates
To celebrate our amazing instructors and encourage members to explore something new, we are excited to launch our Group Fitness Bingo Challenge that will run from June 1 to July 31. This engaging activity should spur members to explore our myriad classes, meet new instructors, step outside comfort zones, and experience the vibrant energy that makes our group fitness community so special.
Get as many cards as you need at the Welcome Desk (flip the cards over for the rules).

Bingo at Cahaba
2026-06-03 19:00 - 21:00
Head to Cahaba Brewing to play bingo and win prizes.
A portion of beer sales will benefit The J, so bring a friend!
