The J offers many programs that address the minds, bodies, and souls of our more experienced members.
Seniors 65+ — be sure to ask for your 10 percent discount off membership!
See our full program and class menu at:
Send your programming questions to Executive Director Brooke Bowles.
LJCC membership is not required for the following:
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.
- August 13
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10
- January 14
- February 11
- March 11
- May 13
Sample question and answer:
Question: “We are trying to integrate Shabbat into our family routine. What is the one thing you recommend we do?”
Answer: “It’s hard to pick just one thing. It’s almost like if you go to your doctor and ask, ‘What’s the one thing that will keep me healthy: Eating? Sleeping? Exercising?’ They’re all important!
“I will say you can, for example, start by lighting Shabbat candles — bringing the light of Shabbat into your house and transforming that moment into a moment of Shabbat.
“But the important thing is simply to start.
“Your question reminds me of a true story of a rabbi visiting Alaska in search of Jews, and the incredible way a young girl discovers how her lighting Shabbat candles is so special.
“All around the world, women and girls bring in Shabbat by lighting candles on Friday afternoon, 18 minutes before sunset. But when they are lighting 18 minutes before sunset, bringing in Shabbat in China, it is not yet Shabbat in Israel until eight hours later, when the women there light the candles.
“And then seven hours later, New York lights and brings in Shabbat, and eventually California, and the entire world lights, and brings in Shabbat at different times.
“The rabbi turns to the little girl and says, ‘Here in Alaska, you are the last Shabbos candles in the world.’”
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
Read more: “New grants fund two-part Shabbat program that strengthens ties to Israel“
Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m.
Neither membership nor registration is required to attend this free event.
Join us every Tuesday at noon 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.
Join this mahjong group that meets Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to play the popular Chinese tile game.
LJCC membership is required for the following:
If you are uncertain about where to start your fitness journey or are ready to set new goals, personal training could be right for you.
Our personal trainers will evaluate your current status, teach you the fundamentals of exercise technique, and recommend particular exercises specific to your needs. They will teach you how to exercise properly in order to achieve weight goals, increase strength, and perform everyday functional movements to decrease the risk of injury.
Send queries to Director of Fitness Camari Princewill.
The J offers dozens of group fitness classes, including many that are geared specifically for seniors:
- Aqua Aerobics
- Body Balance
- Chair Yoga
- Creative Movement
- J-Move
- Retro Aerobics
- Yoga (with instructor Nan)
- Zumba Gold
Learn more and see schedules here. Send queries to Fitness Director Camari Princewill.
While an LJCC membership is required to participate in group fitness classes, reservations are not necessary.