A pretty darn good way to spend a rainy day!

“While we’d really rather host this year’s event outside at Levite Field, the weather is not looking cooperative,” says CEO Brooke Bowles. “But we’re fortunate to have such a large facility that can accommodate pretty much every element of this important event. We are going to make this a pretty darn good way to spend a rainy day!”

Presented by the Bernstein Family

Join us inside The J on Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Note that the facility will be closed 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for fitness (including classes), swimming, and other member activities.

The Jewish Food and Culture Fest is one of B’ham’s favorite outdoor food events. In fact, the event has been declared “the best one-day event the Jewish community has put on in Birmingham. Ever.” 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.

See the menu

Indoor entertainment

We’ll keep you entertained throughout the day with live music, some dancing, and of course bounce houses for the kids.

t11 a.m. Gate opens! Bounce houses inflated!

11 a.m. Join N.E. Miles Day School students in singing Israel’s national anthem, Hatikva

11:10 a.m.

Rabbi Yossi Friedman performs the hamotzi | blessing
Welcome by LJCC Executive Director Brooke Bowles and introduction of emcee Rebecca Rothman

11:20 a.m. Horah dance tutorial followed by a community dance

Noon-1 p.m. Live music performed by Bigfoot County Revue

1:15-1:30 p.m. Pickle-eating contest (for ages 10-17 and 18+)

2-3 p.m. More live music from Bigfoot County Revue

Read about and see photos from last year’s event.

Read Village Living’s Food Fest feature

Indoor vendor Fair, Shuk, and culture games

Read “Food Fest Vendor Fair to feature arts, crafts, games, Shuk“

Look who’s coming!

Festival goers will once again be able to visit our small-scale recreation of a typical Israeli open-air shuk market featuring a variety of take-home samples. Thanks to the Birmingham Jewish Foundation and the Birmingham Jewish Federation for funding this popular Food Fest attraction.

Visit the culture booth to play:

Picture that Holiday: players look at fun and festive images and race to guess which Jewish holiday they represent — be the first to buzz in and win!
Oy Vocab: Test your Yiddish know-how as you hear a word and guess its meaning — laughs and surprises guaranteed in this language showdown!
Name that Nosh: Look at a tasty Jewish dish and shout out which holiday it belongs to — play, learn, and get hungry while you’re at it!

Dabble Art Studio: Art-related classes and services
Deerwood Pottery
ESEK: Connecting Israeli entrepreneurs and artisans with the global community
Glitter Girls: Fairy hair and glitter hair styles; owned by an NE Miles student
Joyfully Jewish: Handcrafted miniature Jewish food magnets, with all proceeds supporting the Levite Jewish Community Center
Noha Nadler: Local leather handbag designer
NOLA Pens: Pens and mezuzahs made from wood with a story
Shalla Wista Studio: Jewelry
SoulSistah 3.0: Boutique featuring custom and imported African fashion, art, earrings, and natural products
Toby Klein Art: Mixed-media art

Alabama Audubon: Outreach and education about our feathered friends
Alabama Holocaust Education Center
Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Collat Jewish Family Services and Jewish Fertility Foundation
Hadassah: Selling bundt cakes to benefit the Jewish women’s organization
Heart Gallery Alabama: Connecting youth in foster care with supportive adults
N.E. Miles Jewish Day School
You Belong in Birmingham: Young adult group that serves Birmingham’s Jewish community

Cents Wash House: Laundry delivery service
Merriment Supply: High-quality themed party packages

Reserve a vendor table and rep your organization, company, and/or creative pursuits to more than 2,000 people.

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Volunteer

The Jewish Food & Culture Fest wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team of more than 100 annual volunteers. Join the fun in the kosher kitchen in the weeks before or help run a station on festival day—or both!

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