Rabbi Adam Wright to close season two of Southern Jewish Voices
Come to The J Wednesday, when we’ll feature Rabbi Adam Wright in our final Southern Jewish Voices program of the season.
Tikvatenu event aims to build cultural bridges
“In observing these days we’re not just building connections — we’re using the vibrant tapestry of Israeli culture to build bridges between Birmingham and the Israeli people.”
I am The J: After 30 years of personal training, Marilynn hangs up the fitness gear
Marilynn Potts Leeds, a decades-long fixture at The J, has retired after 30 years of personal training.
I am The J: Our appropriately named pickleball pro enjoys the ‘chess match’ of the game
“It’s also just really fun to hit this silly plastic ball with a paddle in a way that’s hard to understand if you haven’t given it a try,” says Steve Claassen.
VIDEO: Southern Jewish Voices meets Miriam Friedman
The second season of Southern Jewish Voices continued on April 17, when Margaret Norman interviewed Miriam Friedman, director of the Jo Ann Hess Morrison Chai Tots Preschool at Chabad of Alabama.
PHOTO ALBUM: Thanks, y’all, for another fabulous Food Fest
Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in Sunday’s Jewish Food and Culture Fest.
Group Fitness launches new Les Mills releases
The J’s group fitness team will be launching a number of updated Les Mills workout programs next week under the theme “Spring into Fitness!”
Climb aboard our sweet new cardio equipment
Our wonderful Fitness Floor just got even better with the delivery of eight brand-new treadmills and two ellipticals.
Sunday’s Food Fest will be all about kehillah | creating community
“This event is all about the Jewish concept of kehillah, or creating community — for The J, our neighbors, greater Birmingham, and from as far away as you can come.”
New pickleball clinics start Monday
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced player aiming to refine your skills, you’ll want to sign up for our new clinics that start April 15.