Southern Jewish Voices meets Orly Henkin
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
All programs run noon-1:30 p.m.; click the links to RSVP for complimentary lunch

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

Mensch & Mingle: Featuring Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30
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 with the featured group. For this session, we will hear from a representative of the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama with Caleigh Alevy

JBORHOOD: Junk Journaling
2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
Join our Jborhood Junk Journaling. A collaborative art journaling club using recycled scrapes and everyday junk. This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Please pre-register and bring your own journal.

Pickleball Community Nights
2026-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-16 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.

Mahj 102: Intermediate Mahjong
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00
Ready to build on the fundamentals? Join us for 3 Tuesdays in February for a fun and engaging intermediate mahjong class. Our Mahj 102 class is designed for players who already know the basics and want to deepen their understanding of the game, improve strategy, and play with greater confidence and flow. This class is ideal for anyone who has completed a beginner Mahjong course or already feels comfortable with the rules and tile basics.

$100 for members | $150 for non members

CANCELED Curious Minds: Learning AI Together
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED and will be rescheduled, if possible
In partnership with UAB’s Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, this intergenerational tech help class brings young people and seniors together to explore what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how to use it thoughtfully and safely. No prior tech experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to learn together. Free for members and non members.

UWCA's tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-03-04 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-03-11 11:30 - 12:15, 2026-03-18 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
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join our Jborhood Women’s Circle. This group is open to any female looking to build community, share and create a common space, and share experiences unique to being a woman. This group will meet for an hour on the dates listed. Please pre-register. Be prepared to sit and chat. Dress comfortably.

American Red Cross blood drive
2026-03-04 11:30 - 15:30
Get details and sign up to donate.

Seussical Jr. tickets and sponsorships
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Showtimes
Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $18 for ‘Theater Supporters’
The show runs around one hour and is appropriate for all ages. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Note that the cast has been divided into two groups labeled “Thing 1” and “Thing 2.”

Thursday, March 5, 6 p.m. (Thing 1)
Friday, March 6, noon (Thing 2; general admission is available for this special showing for area schools)
Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m. (Thing 1)
Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. (Thing 2)
Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m. (Thing 2)
Friday, March 13, noon (Thing 1; general admission is available for this special showing for area schools)
Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m. (Thing 2)
Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m. (Thing 1)

Sunday softball
2026-03-15 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.

Creative Workshop: Honoring and Channeling Loss and Adversity
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:30
Sunday, March 15, 5 p.m.
Free
In partnership with CJFS
Led by artist and storyteller Dara Kosberg
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This 90-minute, in-person gathering invites you to slow down and honor a loss or adversity of any kind, personal or collective. This workshop is facilitated by artist, storyteller, and grief and post-traumatic growth program director, Dara Kosberg and is offered in partnership with CJFS.
Using flowers, leaves, and natural materials, we’ll create small mandalas as a way to honor and reflect on what we’ve lost or lived through. This could be anything from loss of a loved one to a personal, communal or societal challenge. The practice is simple and intuitive, offering a way to give shape to our experiences. We’ll provide materials, but you’re also welcome to bring small items – stones, mementos, photos – that you’d like to incorporate into your mandala.

From there, we’ll gather for reflection and conversation, gently shifting toward meaning and possibility inspired by our losses. We’ll close by creating a collective mandala together to honor the values and intentions we want to bring into our lives. No art experience needed. Facilitated by artist, storyteller, and grief and post-traumatic growth program director Dara Kosberg, this workshop is offered in connection with her solo show, “Homecoming”, taking place at the Levite JCC on Monday, March 16.

Read more about Dara and her partnership with Rebecca Rothman…

An evening of storytelling with Dara Kosberg and Rebecca Rothman
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a night of storytelling with Dara Kosberg and our very own, Rebecca Rothman. Get your tickets
More about Dara’s story, “Homecoming:” Dara is on the adventure of her life studying art in Australia when she gets that call– her mom is dying, and she has to come home. Suddenly, their already difficult mother/daughter relationship becomes a lot more complicated. How do you make amends with a dead mom? What follows is a winding journey through the awkward, painful, unexpectedly hilarious process of finding yourself again after loss.
More about Rebecca’s story, “Gifted:” We spend our lives trying to figure out exactly who we are. Some things we get from our families, and some things are purely us, right? Join comedian and storyteller Becca on a journey about a surprise gift that changed everything as she knew it. This is a hilarious and gripping adventure about growing up and the mysteries that we discover – and sometimes even solve – along the way.

Southern Jewish Voices meets Jonathan Wiesen
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:30
