Levite Jewish Community Center

CANCELED: Sunday softball
2026-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
This event has been canceled due to our hosting the Jewish Food and Culture Fest.

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.

JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURE FEST
2026-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Levite Field, 3960 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
The facility will be closed for regular member activities all day today due to the Food Fest.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.
For more than two decades, this beloved event has welcomed thousands of friends and neighbors to experience the flavors and heritage that shape our local Jewish identity. Typically drawing a crowd of more than 2,000, the festival has been declared “the best single-day event the Jewish community has put on in Birmingham.”
Learn more about the event, view the menu, and see photos.

2026 JEWISH FOOD AND CULTURE FEST

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-04-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-25 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.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-04-29 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-05-06 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-05-13 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-05-20 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.

JBORHOOD: Women's Circle
2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30
Registration is optional.
Join our Jborhood Women’s Circle — open to any female LJCC member* looking to build community, co-create a common space, and share experiences unique to being a woman.
This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Be prepared to sit and chat. Dress comfortably.
Bring a journal if you have one; paper and pen will be provided. At the beginning of each session, we will review the tenants of a “circle of trust” as designed by Parker Palmer to create an intentional, safe, and confidential space designed to help individuals connect with their own “inner teacher.”

*Members are welcome to bring a guest to one session.
Spring gatherings
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:

March 25
April 15
April 29
May 6

Mensch & Mingle: All about United Ability
2026-04-30 11:30 - 12:30
Hear from a United Ability representative alongside longtime Levite JCC member Mark Cohen.
RSVP
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 for the featured group.

Star Wars-themed Les Mills launch party
2026-05-03 08:30 - 11:30
Pre-register and bring a friend!

All Levite JCC group fitness classes are open to members at no extra charge.
Download the app to reserve your spot.

Join us for a high-energy morning featuring the newest Les Mills releases, great workouts, prizes, snacks, and community fun. This season’s theme is Star Wars so… may the resistance training be with you!
Dress up and enjoy.

8:30-9:15 a.m. Body Step w/Ruthie in Main Group X
9:30-10:15 a.m. RPM w/Madison Cleckler in Cycle Studio
9:30-10:15 a.m. Les Mills Body Pump w/ Mary Kayn Uptain and Robyn Knight in Main Group X
10:30-11:30 a.m. Body Balance w/ Nan Unkenholtz Sara Amthor in the Mind Body Studio

Highlights:

Multiple Les Mills class launches throughout the morning
Prize for each class attended
Entry into a grand prize drawing
Snacks and refreshments available
Bring a friend for bonus drawing entries
Dress up like your favorite Star Wars character for bonus drawing entries

Grand prize drawing for one free month of membership:

One drawing entry for each class registered in the app
One drawing entry for each class attended
Three bonus entries for dressing up
Five bonus entries for bringing a friend

Sunday softball
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 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.

Questions with the Rabbi: Why Do Bad Things Happen?
2026-05-05 12:30 - 13:30
Open to everyone!
12:30-1:30 p.m.
How does Judaism confront suffering, injustice, and tragedy?
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 24 | Why So Many Rules?
May 12 | Why Do Bad Things Happen?

Mahj 101: Intro to Mahjong (first session)
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for three Tuesdays in May (May 5, 12, and 19) for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of mahjong. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of this beloved game.
This hands-on series will teach the basics of gameplay, including rules, tiles, and strategies that make mahjong both challenging and exciting.
No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun!

American Red Cross blood drive
2026-05-06 11:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 14:00
Get details and sign up to donate.

CANCELED: Sunday softball
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00
This event has been canceled for 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.

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…

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
