SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @4:39 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Shemot

Not a member? Then book a tour to see our NEW FITNESS FLOOR (see video below), NEW COURTYARD, REFURBISHED LIBRARY, and NEW MEN'S SHOWERS!

Stay connected with the new Levite JCC app

We're excited to introduce the new Levite JCC app, a convenient, all-in-one tool designed to help members stay informed, active, and engaged — right from your phone.

Whether planning your next workout, checking class schedules, or staying up to date on what’s happening around The J, the free app puts everything you need in one place right at your fingertips. Read more and learn how to get it...

Remembering Bert Bloomston

With sadness we announce the death of Bertram "Bert" Alan Bloomston, who passed away on Wednesday. Bert was a longtime active member of the Levite JCC and served as board president 1984-85. Most recently he served on the Past Presidents Committee of the governing board.

May his memory be a blessing.

New and renewing members

In brief

Indoor pool closed Sunday, Jan. 11, noon-4:30 p.m. for swim meet
Starting February 1, LJCC membership dues will increase five percent across all categories as we adjust to the rising cost of doing business.
Pickleball Community Nights start Monday, Jan. 12, and Our next Pickleball 101 Clinic starts January 25.
Men’s Basketball League tips off Feb. 16 — get your team together or sign up as a free agent and get back in the game.
Our eight-week "Jumpstart Challenge" program will help you achieve fitness and weight loss goals through advanced body composition tracking, personalized nutrition education, and recovery strategies. Registration opens Jan. 12, program starts Jan. 26.
Our Try Sports program (explore four sports over four weeks: t-ball, soccer, tumbling, flag football) starts Feb. 9 — sign up today!

BROWSE PROGRAMS

Happenings

Jan. 11 Indoor pool closed noon-4:30 p.m. for swim meet.
Jan. 13 @12:30 p.m. Questions with the Rabbi: "Heaven, Hell, and the World to Come"
Jan. 18 @noon Lunch & Learn with Yakov Lyublinskiy how to distinguish between mobility and flexibility and learn effective warm-up strategies and post-exercise stretching techniques. Come in workout attire and enjoy a complimentary light lunch.
Jan. 21 @noon Southern Jewish Voices meets Jack Schniper
Jan. 23 @11 a.m. Honor Our Parents Shabbat with Rabbi Henkin, co-hosted by CJFS
Jan. 25 RSVP for Jewish B'ham joint annual meeting and awards
Jan. 25 Sign up for Pickleball 101
Jan. 26 American Red Cross blood drive
Jan. 28 @11:30 a.m. Mensch & Mingle featuring ¡HICA! — the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama

LJCC CALENDAR

Weekly

Mahjong open play Tuesdays @5-7 p.m. and Thursdays @11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join our waitlist for future classes.
Every other Tuesday @3-6 p.m. (Jan. 20, Feb. 3...) buy homemade Ukrainian treats from The Handel
Wednesdays @11:30 a.m. United Way's Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention (LJCC membership not required)

Around the community

Unified Sports League Birmingham's new inclusive basketball program
Check out JJ's Sandwich Shop, Knesseth Israel's kosher food truck

And before we go...

YOGA FOR EVERYONE! No matter your level of fitness, flexibility, or experience, we've got a yoga class for you: from Chair Yoga to Yoga Basics, Restorative Yoga, and the ultimate Power Yoga. "We're such a supportive group and we really enjoy our time together in the studio," says instructor Jill Garrett, pictured above (at center wearing her "I ❤️ The J" shirt) with her Friday morning Yoga Basics class. Learn more about these and our myriad other group fitness offerings that are available to all LJCC members.

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