Levite Jewish Community Center

Jewish Culture and Conversation
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | AL, United States
Have you ever wondered why there are so many Jews in Hollywood? Why do Jews eat gefilte fish and cholent and wish each other mazal tov and l’chaim? What are the causes of antisemitism? What does Judaism say about Christianity? And what are the roles of women in Jewish life?
If these questions intrigue you, then you might want to show up for our latest venture with Rabbi Yossi Friedman. The weekly course is open to everyone and will meet conveniently at noon (before mahjong) in the Senior Lounge. Bring your own lunch or pre-order it from Bo’s Kosher Cafe.

Swim team practice
2023-04-19 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-20 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2023-04-24 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-25 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-26 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-27 15:45 - 18:30, 2023-04-30 14:30 - 16:00 and 1 more date | AL, United States
Swim team practice in the Indoor Pool (pool not fully available during practice times)

Basketball open play
2023-04-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | AL, United States
No cost for members and $5 for non-members

Mahjong open play
2023-04-20 11:00 - 14:30, 2023-04-27 11:00 - 14:30 | AL, United States

Beginning Bridge Lessons
2023-04-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | AL, United States

SPECIAL DAY: Yom Hazikaron
2023-04-25 | AL, United States
Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s day of national remembrance that commemorates those who have lost their lives defending the State of Israel.
The J will be open regular hours today.

Tai Chi
2023-04-25 12:15 - 13:15, 2023-05-02 12:15 - 13:15 | AL, United States

Ten Tiny Steps Out of Diet Hell
2023-04-25 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-05-02 12:30 - 13:00 | Levite Jewish Community Center, 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35213, United States
Join Martin Sher, your CEO (Chief Eating Officer), and learn his “Ten Tiny Steps Out of Diet Hell.” Martin lost the weight and has kept it off for over eleven years, now he wants to help others do the same. Are you tired of diets that don’t work? Do you have more than five or ten pounds to lose? Then The Thin Commandments could be the right next move for you.
This program is broken into six sessions where you will learn Martin’s ten steps to never dieting again! Sessions meet Monday mornings at 9:15 AM.
Price: $60 for the initial six sessions.
For more information contact Martin Sher at 205-821-3671 or Msher@amsher.com.

Free coffee from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
2023-04-26 06:30 - 09:30 | AL, United States
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — Y’all could hardly get enough coffee the last time we partnered with Travelin’ Tom, so we’re bringing them back for more. That’s right: Just show up at the front of The J on Wednesday, April 26, 6:30-9:30 a.m. and grab a delicious coffee on us (or chai, hot chocolate, or something super fancy).
This caffeinated event will also double as this month’s Member Mingle gathering, so take the opportunity to meet some new people while getting your caffeine fix.

Southern Jewish Voices meets Madeline Oliff
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | AL, United States
Madeline Oliff moved to Birmingham through a Venture for America Fellowship after graduating from Tufts University. Originally from Chicago (but with ties to B’ham’s Sikora family), Southern Jewish Voices interviewer Margaret Norman will ask Madeline about navigating the South — and the Jewish South — as a transplant in her mid-20s.

Come listen to Madeline at The J on Thursday at 6 p.m.

SJV uses a live-interview format to present stories about Jewish life in Birmingham, and all SJV programs are recorded and archived for the benefit of future generations. The program is made possible by an $8,200 grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance.

Read more and see past and future interviewees…

'Honor our parents' Shabbat service
2023-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | AL, United States
Join us at The J for a fellowship service lead by Rabbi Yossi Friedman and enjoy some challah and grape juice.
This service is made possible through a cooperative effort of The J, CJFS, The Birmingham Jewish Federation, and The Birmingham Jewish Foundation.
If you want to help seniors with transportation, contact Caleigh at CJFS: caleigh@cjfsbham.org, 205.278.7101.

Jewish Food and Culture Fest
2023-04-30 11:00 - 15:00 | AL, United States
The Jewish Food and Culture Fest is one of B’ham’s favorite outdoor food events. In fact, last year’s event was declared “the best event the Jewish community has put on in Birmingham. Ever.” Plan now to attend… but be patient because it will take us weeks to prepare all of your favorite foods from recipes that have been passed down for generations: brisket, falafel, corned beef, matzah ball soup, and rugelach (to name just a few).
Read more…

Inclusive Art
2023-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | AL, United States

Israel 75th Birthday Movie Series
2023-05-01 13:30 - 16:00 | AL, United States
Join us on the first Monday of every month to celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday! Everyone is welcome to share in this joyous year. Movies are in Hebrew with English subtitles.
Schmooze at 1:30, showtime at 2.
Israeli movies and snacks provided by the Birmingham Jewish Federation.

May 1: The Band’s Visit is a 2007 romantic drama about eight members of the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra who mistakenly end up in a small town in the Negev Desert.
June 5: Maktub is a 2017 comedy about two low-level mobsters in Jerusalem who change their ways after surviving a bombing and set about making strangers’ Wailing Wall prayers come true.
July 3: The Wedding Plan is a 2017 romantic comedy about a woman who decides to keep the reservation for her canceled wedding while trusting God to provide her with a husband.
August 7: The Women’s Balcony is a 2016 dramatic comedy where an accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem.
