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SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Shabbat lighting: Tonight @6:46 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Tzav

HAPPY PESACH | PASSOVER APRIL 1-9

Thank you for being part of our community. May this Passover bring you joy, peace, and the love of family.

Learn more about this and other Jewish holidays, and look for the next issue of this newsletter on April 10. See our holiday hours below...

While Denuem Holiday hails from New Jersey, a major highlight growing up was visiting family in Birmingham every summer. When you meet Denuem (pronounced “Denim”), it doesn’t take long to pick up on his humble demeanor, and it’s no surprise that he strives to treat people with the same respect that he expects to receive.

Denuem is readily recognizable to our members as one of our friendly early-morning faces behind the Welcome Desk and a steady presence on the Fitness Floor. We caught up with him recently to ask a few questions… 

Staying strong isn’t just about lifting weights, it’s about living well. This spring, the Levite JCC invites our senior members (65+) to take part in the “Strong for Life” Challenge — a quick, engaging way to measure and celebrate your functional fitness.

Join us in the lobby on Tuesday, April 14, 9 a.m.-noon or Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m.-noon to complete three simple assessments: a 30-second sit-to-stand, a single-leg balance hold, and a grip strength test. These aren’t just exercises — they’re proven indicators of strength, stability, and independence in everyday life.

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Calendar

• March 29 @1PM Mitzvah Market free community exchange

• April 1 American Red Cross blood drive

• April 1 @6PM close for Erev Pesach | Passover Eve

• April 2 Closed for Pesach | Passover

• April 8 Closed for Pesach | Passover

• April 9 @6PM close for Pesach | Passover

• April 15 @noon Southern Jewish Voices meets Sally and Richard Friedman
• April 21 Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration RSVP
• April 22 @10AM Curious Minds: Learning AI Together
• April 24 @11AM 'Honor Our Parents' Shabbat
• April 26 Jewish Food & Culture Fest

Other happenings

• Sign up for dance and playwrighting theater classes for kids

• Pickleball community nights are Mondays @6PM

• Mahjong open play Tuesdays @5-7PM and Thursdays @11:30AM-2:30PM. Join our waitlist for future classes.
• Every Tuesday @3-6PM buy homemade Ukrainian treats from The Handel

• Get an InBody composition scan for a detailed snapshot of body fat, muscle mass, and hydration

• Sign up for J Camp

• Wednesdays @11:30AM United Way's Tai chi for arthritis and fall prevention (LJCC membership not required)

• Softball on Levite field Sundays @10AM — just show up 'n' play

Around the community

• RSVP for April 20 Yom Hazikaron ceremony and April 21 Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration
• Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked

MITZVAH MARKET MERCH — Shoutout to the volunteers who helped us sort the myriad new and gently used items that have been donated for our upcoming Mitzvah Market. If you missed our donation times, just show up on Sunday with up to five non-perishable food items and we'll give you some mitzvah tickets for shopping. Get all the details...

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