Levite Jewish Community Center

The Lorax Film Screening
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Celebrate Tu B’Shvat at Thursday Family Fun Night: The Lorax Edition! Bring the whole family, enjoy pizza available for purchase, and be inspired by a story that reminds us all to speak for the trees!
Film starts at 5:30pm

Southern Exposure Film Screenings
2026-02-06 14:00 - 15:30
In honor of Tu B’Shvat, join us for an afternoon of short films that explore our relationship to the natural world and the responsibilities that come with stewardship. Through 3 powerful, Alabama-centered documentaries, we’ll look at how water, land, and living ecosystems sustain communities and how they are being challenged in this moment. After the short documentaries, Alabama Rivers Alliance will lead a talk back.

Try-Sports First Practice
2026-02-09 13:15 - 13:45 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Try Sports is a four-week multi-sport program designed for kids who maybe just aren’t quite yet sure what sport(s) they want to play.
Sports Schedule

Week 1: Flag Football
Week 2: T-Ball
Week 3: Soccer
Week 4: Tumbling

Quilting Class
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for for a hands-on quilting class led by Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. Throughout the 4-week course, participants will help create a Levite JCC community quilt which will be proudly displayed in our building. No prior quilting experience is needed, and all materials are included in the class fee.

$75 for members | $100 for non members

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Questions with the Rabbi: Angels, Demons, and Dreams. Mysticism in Judaism
2026-02-10 12:30 - 13:30
Open to everyone!
12:30-1:30 p.m.
An engaging session on Kabbalah, supernatural beliefs, and how traditional Judaism approaches mystical ideas.
Learn alongside members of the LJCC and Birmingham community in this conversational talk with Rabbi Friedman. While there is a specific monthly theme, Rabbi Friedman is open to any and all questions about Jews and Judaism.
Learn more and RSVP for your free ticket that includes lunch).
This season’s sessions:

Jan 13 | Heaven, Hell, and the World to Come
Feb 10 | Angels, Demons, and Dreams: Mysticism in Judaism
March 10 | Why So Many Rules?
May 12 | Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Mahj 102: Intermediate Mahjong
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00
Ready to build on the fundamentals? Join us for 3 Tuesdays in February for a fun and engaging intermediate mahjong class. Our Mahj 102 class is designed for players who already know the basics and want to deepen their understanding of the game, improve strategy, and play with greater confidence and flow. This class is ideal for anyone who has completed a beginner Mahjong course or already feels comfortable with the rules and tile basics.

$100 for members | $150 for non members

JBORHOOD: Junk Journaling
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
Join our Jborhood Junk Journaling. A collaborative art journaling club using recycled scrapes and everyday junk. This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Please pre-register and bring your own journal.

Honor Our Parents Shabbat with CJFS
2026-02-13 11:00 - 13:00

Adult Men's Basketball League
2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wood Gym, AL, United States
Season Dates: February 16 – April 5, 2026
The LJCC Adult Men’s Basketball League is a competitive-leaning recreational league designed for adults who want organized, high-quality, full-court basketball in a fun and community-focused environment. With certified officials, structured scheduling, weekly games, and a full playoff bracket, this league provides the ideal balance of competition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.
The league offers team registration as well as a limited-capacity free agent option to ensure everyone has a chance to play.
Season Dates: February 16 – April 5, 2026
Game Days: Mondays & Wednesdays (Each team plays once per week)
Championship Games: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
Ages: 18+
Learn more… https://bhamjcc.org/basketball/

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-02-18 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-03-04 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.

Southern Jewish Voices meets Orly Henkin
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:30
All programs run noon-1:30 p.m.; click the links to RSVP for complimentary lunch

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

Mensch & Mingle: Featuring Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for snacks, connection, and conversation as we spotlight a local organization making a difference. Meet others who are passionate about similar work, learn about the nonprofit’s mission, and hear from a Jewish community member who advocates with the featured group. For this session, we will hear from a representative of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama with Caleigh Alevy

CANCELED Curious Minds: Learning AI Together
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED and will be rescheduled, if possible
In partnership with UAB’s Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, this intergenerational tech help class brings young people and seniors together to explore what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it thoughtfully and safely. No prior tech experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn together. Free for members and non members.

JBORHOOD: Women's Circle
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30
Join our Jborhood Women’s Circle. This group is open to any female looking to build community, share and create a common space, and share experiences unique to being a woman. This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Please pre-register. Be prepared to sit and chat. Dress comfortably.

American Red Cross blood drive
2026-03-04 11:30 - 15:30
Get details and sign up to donate.

Seussical Jr. tickets and sponsorships
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00
Showtimes
Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $18 for ‘Theater Supporters’
The show runs around one hour and is appropriate for all ages. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Note that the cast has been divided into two groups labeled “Thing 1” and “Thing 2.”

Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. (Thing 1)
Friday, March 6, noon (Thing 2; general admission is available for this special showing for area schools)
Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m. (Thing 1)
Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. (Thing 2)
Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m. (Thing 2)
Friday, March 13, noon (Thing 1; general admission is available for this special showing for area schools)
Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m. (Thing 2)
Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. (Thing 1)
