Basketball at The J: A legacy on the court
No team sport has a longer history here at The J than basketball, a sport whose Jewish roots run deep.
Eagle Scout project enhances LJCC trails
James Inscoe’s capstone Eagle Scout project involved installing a new map at the LJCC trailhead plus other wayfaring signs along The J’s extensive network of trails.
Changes coming for pickleball and pick-up basketball
Starting July 1 we’ll be making some changes to pickleball and pick-up basketball access.
LJCC gets nearly $16K in grants from Community Foundation and Kiwanis
Two new grants will continue funding two important LJCC programs: Swim School and accommodating J Camp participants who have disabilities.
‘October 8’ screening, panel discussion rescheduled for July 13
Watch this jarring look at the hatred, intimidation, and violence that erupted against American Jews, especially on US college campuses, in the wake of October 7, 2023.
Message from our CEO: ‘Ending antisemitism is everyone’s work’
“Ending antisemitism cannot be the responsibility of the Jewish people alone. That must be our work — everyone’s work,” says CEO Brooke Bowles.
I am The J: Kiera Horton calls teaching basketball ‘magic’
Kiera is our new assistant director of athletics here at The J. And she loves teaching and playing sports.
Upgrading The J: ‘Much to look forward to!’
Read all about our current and upcoming physical projects here at The J.
VIDEO: Southern Jewish Voices chats with Isa Dorsky
This recent interview with LJCC Board President Isa Dorsky brings the third season of our popular oral history program to a close.
‘More like brothers than friends’: Remembering WWII’s Jewish American war dead
Read the stories of Birmingham’s American Jewish WWII war dead whose portraits adorn the Levite Jewish Community Center.