SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @5:05 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Yitro

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!

J Camp has long tradition of building community using tons of fun

For more than 70 years, J Camp has been one of the most cherished summer experiences in Birmingham — a place where kids play hard, make friends, and grow in confidence surrounded by joy and ruach | spirit.

Under the leadership of Youth and Camps Director Noah Adams, J Camp isn’t just about keeping kids busy — it’s about creating a safe, spirited community where every camper feels welcomed and valued. “Our goal is simple,” says Noah: “give kids a place to explore new interests, laugh with friends, and build memories that last long after summer ends.” Get the full story...

New quilting class starts Feb. 16

Join us for a hands-on quilting class led by the professionals at Bib & Tucker Sew-Op. By the end of this four-week course, participants will have developed foundational quilting skills while collaborating on creating quilt blocks for the Levite JCC community quilt. Displayed prominently at The J, the quilt will reflect the many individual stories that make up our community. Read more and sign up...

RENOVATION PROJECT: Fit Floor restrooms

Our latest renovation project, this time tackling the men's and women's restrooms on the Fitness Floor, will begin Thursday, Feb. 12. The project is scheduled to be finished by Wed., Feb. 18. All other restrooms in the building, including lower-level locker room restrooms and restrooms in the main hallway across from the raised indoor track, will remain open.

New and renewing members

In brief

Men's and women's Fit Floor restrooms will be closed for renovation Feb. 12-18
Les Mills BodyPump Heavy and J Glute will soon join the recently launched Yoga Sculpt and Power Yoga on the group fitness lineup. Details...
Pickleball Community Nights are Mondays @6PM
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, and get tickets for the championship game
Sign up for J Camp
Our Try Sports program (explore four sports over four weeks: t-ball, soccer, tumbling, flag football) starts Feb. 9 — sign up!

BROWSE PROGRAMS

Happenings

Feb. 10 @12:30PM Questions with the Rabbi: Angels, Demons, and Dreams: Mysticism in Judaism RSVP
Feb. 16 First of our new Quilting Class series ($75/$100 members/non)
Feb. 18 @noon Southern Jewish Voices meets Orly Henkin RSVP
Feb. 19 @11:30AM Mensch & Mingle with Community Food Bank of Central Alabama RSVP
Feb. 25 Women's Circle in the JBORHOOD RSVP
March 15 @3PM "Honoring and Channeling Loss and Adversity" workshop with Dara Kosberg RSVP
March 16 @6PM An evening of storytelling with Dara Kosberg and Rebecca Rothman; $20 tickets

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

B'ham Community Mishloach Manot Project
Learn about Israel Together Community Trip with Julian Resnick
Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked

And before we go...

LORAX LORE — We had a great turnout for last night's Thursday Family Fun Night-style screening of The Lorax. The environmental theme of the film was a good fit alongside the week's other Tu B'Shvat-themed activities, including the Collier's plant display/sale in our lobby (plants will remain for sale through Sunday). Thursday Family Fun Nights are more typically outdoor pool parties we host for members weekly through June and July.

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