Sunday softball
2026-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-24 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.

Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-13 17:30 - 19:00
While O’Neal Library is undergoing renovations, the Writing Workshop with Miriam Calleja will meet at the Levite JCC! Members and non members are welcome to join, and registration is required. Tonight’s topic is Persona Writing. This workshop is open to writers and poets of all levels.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-08-05 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-12 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-19 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-08-26 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.

Mahjong open play
2026-08-06 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-13 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-20 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-27 11:30 - 14:30
Free and open to the public
For intermediate/advanced players
Titles and cards provided

Learn more about our mahjong offerings…

The Bookies discuss Vigil
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:30
While O’Neal Library is undergoing renovations, the Bookies, O’Neal’s Tuesday morning book group, will meet at the Levite JCC! Members and non members are welcome. For more information about the group please contact Katie: kmoellering@oneallibrary.org or 205-445-1118.

'Honey & Handbags' sale for Israel
2026-08-11 15:00 - 18:00
Find Bee Good Alabama’s raw local honey (from Quinton, AL) and unique handmade “Zippy Bags” on sale in the Levite JCC lobby today.
All proceeds go to The Birmingham Jewish Federation’s Israel World Jewry Bureau.
Send any questions to BeeGoodAlabam@gmail.com.

After School Care restarts
2026-08-12
For families needing kid care after the school day ends, our supervised After School Care program continues to provide a safe, welcoming place for children to spend their afternoons. Students receive homework assistance before enjoying games, arts and crafts, and other engaging activities under the guidance of caring staff.

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat Service
2026-08-14 11:00 - 13:00
All are welcome to attend these services on Fridays at 11 a.m. RSVP required (due two days prior); complimentary lunch included:

August 14, 11 a.m. with TBD
September 25, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Henkin
October 9, 11 a.m. with Rabbi Friedman
November 6, 11a.m. with Temple Emanu-El Clergy
December 4, 11a.m. with Knesseth Israel

These services are co-sponsored by Collat Jewish Family Services.

Read more: “New grants fund two-part Shabbat program that strengthens ties to Israel“

CANCELED: Sunday softball
2026-08-16 10:00 - 12:00
TOO HOT TODAY!
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.

Sound Bath Pop-Up & Evening Pool Party
2026-08-16 18:00 - 20:00
Take your workout beyond the fitness floor and into the fresh air! Join us for our new Group Fitness Pop-Up Series featuring four unique outdoor experiences designed to keep your workouts fun, fresh, and inspiring.
Participants of all fitness and experience levels are welcome. Just be mindful of any personal physical limitations and, if necessary, consult your physician before beginning a new fitness program.
Attend all four, get some swag
Complete all four pop-ups and be rewarded with exclusive J swag plus a $25 gift card.
For more information contact Group Fitness Coordinator Lillian Cole at lillianc@bhamjcc.org.
🎵 Sound Bath Pop-Up & Evening Pool Party 6-8 p.m.
August 16
Buy your tickets (including for child care)
By outdoor pool
Instructor: Marcus Dunning (A Connected Touch Massage)
Experience one hour of guided breathing, meditation, and a restorative sound bath followed by an adults-only evening at the pool.
A sound bath is an immersive meditation experience in which participants relax while surrounded by the soothing vibrations of singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other instruments. The session is designed to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.

Other upcoming pop-ups:
💪 Boot Camp Pop-Up
September 16 | 6–7 a.m.
Free for members
Levite Field
Instructor: Mary Zarate
Prepare for an energetic, military-inspired group workout featuring a mix of cardio, bodyweight exercises, strength training, and functional movements. Expect a challenging total-body workout in a motivating group environment.

🥾 Take-a-Hike Pop-Up
October 14 | 6 a.m.
Free for members
Guides: Catherine Arthur & Lillian Cole
Choose either a one-mile or five-mile hike through The J’s beautiful wooded trail system, where you’ll encounter natural terrain, gentle elevation changes, roots, rocks, and uneven surfaces… and hopefully a few small mammals and birds. Guides will lead one- and five-mile options. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Filmmaking Fundamentals class starts
2026-08-17
This 12-session course will help form the foundation for future filmmaking.
Ages 11-18

From O'Neal Library: All Together Storytime
2026-08-18 09:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-25 09:30 - 23:30
Back-to-back informal story times accompanied by lively music that seek to build positive relationships with books for all ages. Learn more…

Part of the Levite JCC hosting O’Neal Library programs while the library is being renovated.

Southern Jewish Voices meets Jake Reiss
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:30
RSVP (with complimentary lunch)

We’ll kick off season five of our acclaimed live-interview Southern Jewish Voices program when we sit down with Jake Reiss, owner of Alabama Booksmith — quite possibly the only bookstore in the world where every book on the shelves is a signed copy.

Recently profiled in The New Yorker, Jake has a great story about how he got into the book business and the role his Jewish identity played along the way.

Youth soccer starts up
2026-08-24
Learn more and sign up…

From O'Neal Library: Books & Beyond -- Author Study of Georgette Heyer
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00
While undergoing renovations, O’Neal Library will be holding Books & Beyond at the Levite JCC! All Levite JCC members and non-members are invited to join. More about Books & Beyond:
In Books & Beyond (BAB), we talk about topics rather than all reading one book and following discussion questions. Pick any book, audiobook, or movie that you’d like to try, within the topic, and come tell us about it!
If you have a hard time choosing, there is always a selection on the library’s Shelf Care webpage (click here to visit). BAB meets hybridly, with Zoom available if needed. The Zoom meeting will open at 6:20pm. If no one has joined the Zoom by 6:45, the meeting will be closed at that time to avoid distraction during the meeting. BAB meets the last Tuesday of each month* at 6:30 p.m. (*unless otherwise noted)

J'la Gala: 'Lighting the Way'
2026-08-27 17:00 - 20:00
Building on last year’s success, the Levite JCC will host its 5th annual J’la multicourse kosher dinner fundraiser to celebrate how our community sees, supports, and welcomes so many. We’re calling this year’s event Lighting the Way.

Stay tuned for details and tickets…
