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Southern Jewish Voices meets Phillip Ensler

Posted on December 21, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on December 21, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on December 7, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on November 30, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on November 30, 2023 By David Gonnerman

“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

Posted on November 30, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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’

Posted on November 24, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on November 16, 2023 By David Gonnerman

On November 29, Alabama State Representative Phillip Ensler will be the second guest for this season’s Southern Jewish Voices program.

Thanksgiving schedule

Posted on November 16, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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

Posted on November 10, 2023 By David Gonnerman

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.

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Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35213

(205) 879-0411

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Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 

  • 5 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daylight savings time*)
  • 5 a.m.-5 p.m. (Standard time)

Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

*Daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November.

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The LJCC is funded in part by the Birmingham Jewish Federation, the Birmingham Jewish Foundation and the United Way of Central Alabama.

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