Levite Jewish Community Center

Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce
2025-05-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-03 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
In front of The J 3-6 p.m.
Stock up on fresh produce from Ireland Farms.

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-18 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).

Facility closed during Food Fest
2025-05-18 09:30 - 15:00
With the Jewish Food and Culture Fest moving inside, the facility will be closed for swimming, fitness, and other member activities 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

INDOOR Jewish Food and Culture Fest
2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:00
WE’RE MOVING THE FOOD FEST INSIDE
We’ve got a large building, so we expect to be able to accommodate everything we’d planned, including entertainment, the vendor and culture fair, and bounce houses.
We’re also adding drive-thru pick-up for pre-ordered food noon-1 p.m.

The J will be closed for fitness, swimming, and general member use 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Jewish Food and Culture Fest is one of B’ham’s favorite outdoor food events.
Plan now to attend… but be patient because it will take us a while to lovingly prepare all of your favorite foods from recipes that have been passed down for generations: sweet and savory braised brisket, falafel, giant corned beef sandwiches, pickles, babka, pomegranate walnut chicken, tender stuffed cabbage rolls, rugelach, challah, sweet noodle kugel casserole, Israeli salad, couscous, savory potato burekas, matzah ball soup, and mandelbrot. (Note that this year’s full menu is still pending.)
Then when we’re ready, all you have to do is show up, eat, and enjoy.
Read more and see scenes from previous years…

Southern Jewish Voices
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:30
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

Adult softball open play
2025-05-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-15 09:30 - 11:00
Play ball! on Levite Field

HOLIDAY HOURS for Memorial Day
2025-05-26
5 a.m.-6 p.m.
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CANCELED DUE TO RAIN: Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce
2025-05-27 15:00 - 18:00
Canceled for today.
In front of The J 3-6 p.m.
Stock up on fresh produce from Ireland Farms.

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 14:00
Sign up to give…

INDOOR Thursday Family Fun Night (not-a-pool) party
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00
We’re taking it inside tonight and we’ve got a great backup plan that involves our bounce houses (for ages 2-5) and the ever-popular gaga ball pit plus cheese pizza from Hungry Howie’s for purchase (not pictured) along with Sons Pops (yum!).
5-7 p.m. (not the usual 5:30-7:30 p.m. — just for tonight)

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.

HOLIDAY HOURS for Shavuot | Giving of the Torah
2025-06-02
Closed all day
Read about this and other Jewish holidays.

HOLIDAY HOURS for Shavuot | Giving of the Torah
2025-06-03
5 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Read about this and other Jewish holidays.

Thursday Family Fun Night weekly pool party
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-12 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.

Outdoor pool closed for meet
2025-06-10 14:30 - 20:00

Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce, The Handel, and more...
2025-06-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-17 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.

CANCELED FOR TODAY: Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
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).

'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

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
