LJCC community remembers Garth Potts
Garth Potts, who served as executive director of the LJCC from 1991 to 2013, died on December 25.
‘All hands on deck’
Richard Friedman writes about the effort he’s leading to inform area organizations about the Israel-Hamas war and the rise of antisemitism.
Southern Jewish Voices meets Phillip Ensler
Phillip Ensler landed in Montgomery from New York through the Teach for America program, “and the rest is history,” he says — a history that includes becoming the only Jewish member of the Alabama legislature.
Pool update
The indoor pool is still out of action, and we are looking at a number of options with a number of vendors.
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.
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.