Building kehillah across B’ham, one crepe at a time
Knesseth Israel’s new crepe truck aims to enhance B’ham kehillah, or community, with its sweet and savory offerings.
Author: David Gonnerman
Celebrating Hanukkah at The J
Find Hanukkah fun for everyone with our nightly candle lightings plus traditional food, a film, the Hanukkah Book Trail, and more.
I am The J: Director of Jewish Life Tzlil Bandy McDonald extends a welcoming embrace
“I aim to extend the welcoming embrace of our community to Jews in Birmingham who might not know there’s a place for them under our tent.”
Everyone’s a winner at the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
Thanks to everyone who devoted their Thanksgiving morning to this year’s 47th annual Sam Lapidus Montclair Run.
Why I give to The J: Letty Marcus appreciates her ‘home away from home’
Letty Marcus, 90, has spent a lot of time at The J, her “home away from home,” since she joined in 1960.
Southern Jewish Voices to feature Rep. Phillip Ensler
On November 29, Alabama State Representative Phillip Ensler will be the second guest for this season’s Southern Jewish Voices program.
Thanksgiving schedule
Happy Thanksgiving! Here are building hours and the group fitness schedule for Thanksgiving week…
I am The J: Ron Jefferson is all about helping other veterans, and helping non-vets understand them
Ron Jefferson is well known among local veterans for being the “Last Man Standing,” a moniker he earned by being the only living Vietnam veteran who served five consecutive tours in Vietnam.
Photo album: ‘Taste of Israel’ wine tour
More than 60 people showed up at The J on Sunday to experience our “Taste of Israel” wine tour.
A sister’s view of the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run
“Sam was diagnosed with cancer just one month before I was born, and my parents have always told me that I was the best medicine he ever got.”