SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @5:12 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Mishpatim

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!

Finding ourselves in the bigger picture: Reflections from Mifgash

This year marked my fourth time attending the Mifgash Executive Leadership Forum, the annual gathering of Jewish Community Center leaders from across North America. While each Mifgash has offered learning and connection, this was the first time in four years that the experience truly clicked for me.

For the first time, I felt deeply and unmistakably connected to something much bigger than ourselves. Read Brooke's reflection...

Doing good with your stuff: Mission-driven 'Mitzvah Market' comes to The J

This spring, the Levite JCC invites families and neighbors of all ages to take part in a meaningful community exchange at the Mitzvah Market on March 29 — a joyful celebration of giving, sustainability, and Jewish values. Rooted in the Jewish principle of bal tashchit, or the commitment to avoid waste and honor resources, this event will transform gently used items into opportunities for connection and care. Get all the details...

Fit Floor restrooms refit

The ongoing renovation of the men's and women's restrooms on the Fitness Floor is scheduled to be finished by Wed., Feb. 18. All other restrooms in the building remain open.

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New and renewing members

In brief

Men's and women's Fit Floor restrooms will be closed for renovation through Feb. 18
Pickleball Community Nights are Mondays @6PM
Men’s Basketball League tips off Feb. 16 — get your team together or sign up by Feb. 13 as a free agent and get back in the game, and get tickets for the championship game

For youth

Sign up for J Camp
Youth soccer registration now open
Tumbling starts March 19

BROWSE PROGRAMS

Happenings

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
Feb. 25 @10AM "Curious Minds: Learning AI Together" (RSVP not required)
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 101 intro class 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...

BIG CHECK FROM A BIG DAY — Levite JCC CEO Brooke Bowles (second from left) recently joined Susan and Billy Lapidus (third and fourth from left) to drop off a $12,711 donation for Children's of Alabama. The check, generated by last fall's Sam Lapidus Montclair Run (named in memory of Susan and Billy's son), was accepted by Children's employees, including Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (and Levite JCC member) Meredith Weintraub (on left). Over the past 16 years, the donations from the SLMR plus other similar benefits have totaled more than $147,000 — all to benefit the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. (📸 by LJCC Marketing and Events Manager Catherine Arthur)

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