I am The J: Elizabeth Patton crafts programs for ‘the place I’ve come to love’
After having made an impact as grant writer at The J, Elizabeth Patton sets her sights on bringing our members together.
I am The J: Rabbi Moshe Rube on the beauty of movement
“If walking has so many marvels behind it, what about our pushups or squats?” asks Rabbi Moshe Rube in a piece he wrote for The J. “Or how about other movements we perform?”
Video: Summer at The J
Watch this two-minute video to see just a few of the things we’ve got going on — and it’s still only June!
Members sound off on Group Fitness
Earlier this week LJCC staffers were eager to hear and discuss members’ ideas for improving the Group Fitness experience.
New gala event aims to reach broader community
The J is thrilled to announce the creation of a new gala event that will celebrate the organization’s important role in Birmingham.
New grants will enhance facility, wellness, and benefit youth
The J is excited to announce that it has recently been awarded three new grants totaling more than $80,000.
Video: Everything’s better with goats — especially summer camp
It’s only the second day of Camp LJCC, and already this morning we hosted goat yoga for the kids.
TFFN is back!
Thursday Family Fun Nights — more popularly known as TFFNs — are back for the summer and better than ever.
Thanks, y’all, for a fabulous Food Fest
So how was it? According to one participant who’s been to an event or two in his lifetime, “It was the best event the Jewish community has put on in Birmingham. Ever.”
One pool closes, another opens
The opening of The J’s popular Outdoor Pool — one of Birmingham’s finest — will coincide with the temporary closure of the Indoor Pool for much-needed maintenance.