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SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

 

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @4:52 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Bo

 

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

 
 

February fitness news

Les Mills BodyPump Heavy and J Glute will soon join the recently launched Yoga Sculpt and Power Yoga on the group fitness lineup. Read the full story...

 

Tu B’Shvat to feature Lorax, environmental docs

The Jewish holiday Tu B’Shvat, also known as the Jewish New Year for the Trees, is February 2. In celebration of this year’s holiday, we will host two film screenings on February 5 and 6: The Lorax (Thursday Family Fun Night-style!) and three Southern Exposure environmental films featuring Alabama. Both events are free and open to the public. Get all the details...

 

New ‘JBORHOOD’ will bring like-minded members together

At the Levite JCC, kehilah | creating community is more than a concept — it’s a core value at the heart of all we do. J BORHOOD (which we pronounce “jay-borhood”) is designed to bring together like-minded members to share fun experiences, spark new friendships, and create lasting memories. Learn more...

 

Get the app!

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

 
 

New and renewing members

Chilo Bejarano Maria & Family | Ann Cade | Carson Edwards | Barbara Joyce | Laura Knott | Phillip Lester | Poppy McAfee | Ashtyn Ripp | Vincent Roberson | Darryel Sheppard | Lemuel Williams

 

In brief

  • Starting Feb. 1, LJCC membership dues will increase five percent across all categories as we adjust to the rising cost of doing business.
  • Pickleball Community Nights are Mondays @6PM; next Pickleball 101 Clinic starts Jan. 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" will help you meet fitness and weight goals through body composition tracking, personalized nutrition, and recovery strategies. Program starts Jan. 26 — sign up today!

  • Our Try Sports program (explore four sports over four weeks: t-ball, soccer, tumbling, flag football) starts Feb. 9 — sign up!

 
BROWSE PROGRAMS
 

Happenings

  • Jan. 25 @3PM @1:30PM RSVP for Jewish B'ham joint annual meeting and awards
  • Jan. 25 Sign up now for our next Pickleball 101
  • Jan. 26 American Red Cross blood drive

  • Jan. 28 @11:30AM Mensch & Mingle featuring ¡HICA! — the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama
  • Feb. 4 @4PM Jewish Genealogy 101: Tracing Your Family's Roots
  • Feb. 10 @12:30PM Questions with the Rabbi: Angels, Demons, and Dreams: Mysticism in Judaism
 

Weekly goings on

  • Mahjong open play Tuesdays @5-7PM and Thursdays @11:30AM-2:30PM Sign up for Mahj 102: Intermediate (NEW!) and join our waitlist for future classes.
  • Every Tuesday @3-6PM buy homemade Ukrainian treats from The Handel
  • Wednesdays @11:30AM United Way's Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention (LJCC membership not required)

 

Around the community

  • Feb. 1: Jewish War Veterans welcome sports columnist Joseph Goodman 
  • Learn about Israel Together Community Trip with Julian Resnick
  • Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked
 
 

And before we go...

FIT FLOOR FRIDAY — Plenty of members were using the newly renovated Fitness Floor on Friday morning. Joining The J means not just gaining access to state-of-the-art equipment (including cardio machines, free weights, rowers,
stairmills, TRX straps, treadmills, and more), but you're also becoming part of a supportive fitness community
that includes our friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer questions, demonstrate movements, and help you get the most from every workout. Read and see more about our fitness facilities and personal training options...

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