LJCC and Pine Tree summer swim teams to merge
Kirsten “Coach K” Thomas, director of athletics and aquatics programming here at The J, has announced that the LJCC Barracudas and Pine Tree Piranhas swim clubs will merge for the summer.
Touring Jewish B’ham with Milton, Part I
Zach Dembo recently toured old Jewish Birmingham with lifelong resident Milton Goldstein.
Checking in with Brooke as The J gains momentum
Between hearing about a number of new projects and reading all the good news in the annual report, we thought it might be a good time to check in with CEO Brooke Bowles.
Remembering Alexis Brown Morton
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Alexis Brown Morton, a beloved preschool teacher who dedicated 28 years to nurturing children at the Cohn ECLC.
I am The J: Kelly Ryan keeps our pools safe and clean
A typical day for our pool manager ranges from testing water chemistry to training ilfeguards.
Southern Jewish Voices to meet Asaf Stein
Our popular Southern Jewish Voices program will continue when interviewer Margaret Norman sits down with IDF veteran Asaf Stein on March 19.
I am The J: Who’s behind that big ruby-haired smile?
From Cynthia’s perch at the Welcome Desk you might get a cheeky comment or she might lend you a sympathetic ear. Often it’s both.
Nominate The J for Bham Family’s ‘Best of the ’Ham’
This new contest provides a prime opportunity for you — our members and fans — to help spread the word about some of our best qualities.
I am The J: Why Michael Sznajderman always feels better after yoga
“I always feel better after a class,” Michael writes. “Refreshed, re-energized, more relaxed, and less stressed. Lately, it seems there are more men joining the classes. It’s a smart move.”
‘I understand freedom more than you’: German Jews in Birmingham
“These pioneers were not just proud to be citizens of a nation they believed epitomized freedom and liberty for Jews,” writes Zach Dembo in his latest piece on B’ham’s Jewish history.