Yom Hazikaron | Israeli Memorial Day
2025-04-28

'Member Joy' event: All about family gardening
2025-04-29
3:30-4 p.m. and then grab a seedling 4-6 p.m.
RSVP
Join Alley Bulka from the Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center to learn how best to incorporate a variety of skill and age levels into your family’s gardening adventures, followed by the opportunity to get your own free seedlings.

Mini market featuring Ireland Farms produce
2025-04-29
Rescheduled from April 22
In front of The J 3-6 p.m.
Stock up on fresh produce from Ireland Farms.

Gym occupied by youth basketball
2025-04-29 16:45 - 19:30, 2025-05-01 16:45 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)

Yom Ha’Atzmaut | Independence Day
2025-04-30
5-7 p.m.
The Levite Jewish Community Center and The Birmingham Jewish Federation are excited to co-sponsor a celebration of Israel’s Yom Ha’Atzmaut | Independence Day on Wednesday, April 30, 5-7 p.m. at the LJCC. The event will include kosher Israeli food and music along with activities and crafts. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by April 15.
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Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-28 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).

Adult softball open play
2025-05-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-06-01 09:30 - 11:00
Play ball! on Levite Field

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

Celebration of the Life of Marilynn Potts Leeds
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00
4-6 p.m.
Celebrate the life of Marilynn Potts Leeds here at The J.
We are offering the option of tuning in via Zoom (use passcode 858361).

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00
Sign up to give…

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat service
2025-05-09 11:00 - 13:30
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

Questions with the Rabbi
2025-05-13 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

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

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.

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.
