Levite Jewish Community Center

Adult softball open play
2025-08-31 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-07 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-14 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Play ball! on Levite Field

HOLIDAY HOURS for Labor Day
2025-09-01
5 a.m.-6 p.m.
admin closed

Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 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).

'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat service
2025-09-12 11:00 - 13:00
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 21 with Rabbi Friedman
December 19 with Rabbi Wright

American Red Cross blood drive
2025-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
Sign up here

¡Rosh Hashanah margaritas!
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00
Join us in front of The J for pomegranate margaritas and mocktails in celebration of Rosh Hashanah | Jewish New Year.
Sponsored by Dread River Distilling Company, which is offering 50 percent off lounge rentals through November 30 with promo code TLJCC25.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-09-22
Hours are 5 a.m.-6 p.m. for Erev Rosh Hashanah

Last Day to Register for Fall 2025 Pickleball League
2025-09-22 12:00 - 17:00
We’re officially launching Pickleball Leagues at the J – and you’re invited to be part of our very first season on the new courts!
📅 League Schedule

Registration Deadline: Monday, Sept 22, 2024 (no late sign-ups)
Game Dates:

Game 1: Sept 29
Game 2: Oct 9 (Thursday due to the High Holiday)
Game 3: Oct 16 (Thursday due to the High Holiday)
Game 4: Oct 20
Game 5: Oct 27
Game 6: Nov 3

End-of-Season Celebration: Sunday, Nov 10!

💵 Cost to Join

Members: $60
Non-Members: $75

🎾 How It Works

Sign up as an individual – no need to bring a partner.
Each week you’ll rotate partners for fresh matchups.
Scores build your individual ranking through the season.
Finals are simple – one match decides the champion!

This is a perfect chance to sharpen your game, meet other players, and be part of something new at the J.
👉 Register Here before Sept 22 to secure your spot!

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-09-23, 2025-09-24
Closed for Rosh Hashanah

'I Love The J' kickoff event
2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join us as we kick off a whole week of great activities with an “I Love The J” open house community extravaganza.

Back from Israel: A conversation with the Friedmans
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
RSVP (lunch included)
Sally and Richard Friedman, who recently returned from an intensive two-week experience in Israel, will discuss their trip and field questions at The J on Thursday, September 25, noon-1 p.m.
The couple met with Israelis affected by October 7 and its aftermath and visited regions of the country impacted by the wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and the Houthis.
“Our goal was to better understand how Israelis have dealt with these challenges and how the past two years will affect Israel moving forward,” Richard says. “It was a powerful educational and emotional experience,” adds Sally.
Richard is retired executive director of the Levite Jewish Community Center and the Birmingham Jewish Federation. Sally is retired executive director of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-01, 2025-10-02
Holiday hours for Yom Kippur

Wednesday, October 1: 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 2: Closed

EARLY CLOSING
2025-10-05
Today’s hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

'Marking October 7' event
2025-10-05 16:30 - 17:30
RSVP required

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-06
Closing at 6 p.m. for Sukkot

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-07
Closed for Sukkot

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-08
Closing at 6 p.m. for Sukkot (but administrative offices are closed)

Fitness Floor closed OCTOBER 13-22
2025-10-10, 2025-10-11, 2025-10-12, 2025-10-13
The Fitness Floor is closed for some much-needed renovation Occt. 13-22. Get the details here or watch the video below to learn about alternative options:

HOLIDAY HOURS
2025-10-13
Closing at 6 p.m. for Shimini Atzeret
