The J offers many programs that address the mind, body, and soul
Send your programming questions to jewishlife@bhamjcc.org.
Adult classes (LJCC membership not required)
Beginner Classes
- Taught by Dawn Holloway
- $100 for members / $150 for non-members
- 3 classes for 2 hours each
- Sign up now!
- Offered quarterly (stay tuned for news about the next series)
- Class limit is 12, so if you’re interested fill out the interest form and we’ll send you the registration link before it goes live
Mahjong open play — Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Free and open to the public
- For intermediate/advanced players
- Titles and cards provided
Mahjong open play — Tuesdays 5-7 p.m.
- Free for members / $5 for non-members
- For beginners
- Tiles and cards provided
Mahjong cards
- Purchase your official 2025 card at The J in March ($14 for small print, $15 for large)
Do you have questions about Jewish law, tradition, or history? Join Rabbi Yossi Friedman for an open conversation about all things Jewish as part of our monthly lunchtime series that explores pretty much whatever you’ve ever wanted to know about the world of Judaism.
Complimentary tickets include lunch:
All programs start at 12:30 p.m.
- January 14
- February 11
- March 11
- May 13
All are welcome to attend these services on Fridays at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. RSVP required (due two days prior); complimentary lunch included:
- July 12 with Rabbi Friedman
- August 23 with Rabbi Wright
- September 20 with Rabbi Henkin
- Wednesday, October 23, featuring comedy by Rebecca Rothman
- November 8 with Rabbi Friedman
- December 6 with Temple Emanu-El clergy
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Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m.
Neither membership nor registration is required to attend this free event.
Join us for some relaxing tai chi lessons in the senior lounge. Galina Waites will be instructing this journey into mindfulness as a partner with United Way. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience required.
Membership not required.
Beginning its third season in fall 2024, the LJCC oral history program called Southern Jewish Voices (SJV) uses a live-interview format to present stories about Jewish life in Birmingham.
Complimentary tickets include lunch.
See what’s coming up, get tickets, and view past SJV events.
Join the Roz Feigelson Circle of Life Knitting Group that meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. No experience necessary.