Levite Jewish Community Center

Gym occupied by youth basketball
2025-02-24 13:00 - 17:45, 2025-02-25 16:45 - 19:30, 2025-02-27 16:45 - 19:30, 2025-03-03 13:00 - 17:45, 2025-03-04 16:45 - 19:30, 2025-03-06 16:45 - 19:30, 2025-03-10 13:00 - 17:45, 2025-03-11 16:45 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-19 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).

Community Havdalah + Parents' Night Out childcare
2025-03-01
Havdalah 6:30-7 p.m.
Parents’ Night Out 7-9 p.m.
Join us for our new monthly community Havdalah, a ceremony that recognizes the end of Shabbat on Saturday evenings while preparing attendees for the coming week. All LJCC members are welcome to participate in this “bittersweet” ceremony that will include wine and cheese.
In addition, LJCC parents with kids ages 6-13 can leave them with our wonderful staff until 9 p.m. before heading out for a relaxing evening on their own.
Read more…

Giant pool inflatable deployed!
2025-03-01 10:30 - 14:00
Come enjoy everyone’s favorite pool toy.

LJCC Youth Theater presents 'The Wizard of Oz'
2025-03-06, 2025-03-07, 2025-03-08, 2025-03-09
Directed by Alie B Gorrie with music and assistant director Kristin Staskowski
On stage at The J March 6-9, 2025

Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m.
Friday, March 7, noon (school performance)
Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, noon

TICKET SALES FORTHCOMING
The LJCC Theater program wants to be the place where any child who is interested in getting started in theater gets their start. It is our hope to provide quality community theater in Birmingham that cultivates a safe and fun introduction to the theater arts for children and adults.

NEW PROGRAM: Inclusive tai chi and inclusive art
2025-03-06 10:00 - 13:00
In partnership with United Ability, LJCC members and non-members of all abilities are invited to participate in our new combined inclusive tai chi and inclusive art program.
Daily schedule

10 a.m. Tai chi
11 a.m.-noon Free time to enjoy The J
Noon-1 p.m. Inclusive art

This program will occur the first Thursday of every month February through April.

While you do not need to register for this event, we ask that non-members (or their care givers) be prepared to show a photo ID at the Welcome Desk.

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat service
2025-03-07
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

Questions with the Rabbi
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:30
Open to everyone!
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Do you have questions about Jewish law, tradition, or history? Join Rabbi Yossi Friedman for an open conversation about all things Jewish as part of our monthly lunchtime series that explores pretty much whatever you’ve ever wanted to know about the world of Judaism.
Learn more (and RSVP for your free ticket that includes lunch).
This season’s sessions (on the second Tuesday monthly):

August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 11
May 13

POSTPONED: 'MEMBER JOY' Pool Party with J Camp info!
2025-03-16
This event has been postponed to March 23.
This month’s “Member Joy” member appreciation event will bring us together for a pool party featuring:

Giant pool inflatable!
We’ll answer all your camp questions and even register your kids on the spot
Plenty of snacks
Bring a friend at no charge (just sign in at the Welcome Desk)

Contact membership@bhamjcc.org with any questions.

Southern Jewish Voices
2025-03-19
Southern Jewish Voices showcases stories about Jewish life in Birmingham and around the South. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience and includes a complimentary lunch. Videos of all sessions are archived online.
Learn more…
All programs are noon-1:30 p.m. with complimentary lunch (please RSVP, even if you won’t need lunch)

September 18: Michele Forman, documentary filmmaker and director of the Media Studies Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
November 20: Dr. Robert Levin, retired pediatrician and “Voice of the Million Dollar Band”
December 18: Ronnie Leet, Selma native and a caretaker of the city’s historic Temple Mishkan
January 22: Carlie Stein Somerville, faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and a third-generation Birminghamian
February 19: Amy Saag, Birmingham native, teacher, and volunteer extraordinaire
March 19: Asaf Stein
April 23: TBD
May 21: Isa Dorsky

Member meditation session with Jessica Carmon
2025-03-20 17:30 - 18:30
Celebrate the spring equinox with the pure tones of Himalayan Sound Bowls, meticulously tuned to harmonize your energy and induce deep relaxation. Feel the day’s stresses melt away as the soothing vibrations wash over you, restoring energetic alignment and serenity within.
Outside, weather permitting; no need to RSVP

'MEMBER JOY' Pool Party with J Camp info!
2025-03-23
This event has been rescheduled from March 16.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
This month’s “Member Joy” member appreciation event will bring us together for a pool party featuring:

Giant pool inflatable!
We’ll answer all your camp questions and even register your kids on the spot
Plenty of snacks
Bring a friend at no charge (just sign in at the Welcome Desk)

Contact membership@bhamjcc.org with any questions.
