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SHABBAT SHALOM

THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LEVITE JCC

Enjoy this abridged version of the newsletter while we take a little break this week.

Shabbat lighting: Friday @7:23 PM

Weekly Torah portion: Re'eh

• An invitation to experience Birmingham
• Swimmers and divers finish triumphant seasons
• New theatrical opportunities
• Sharing, teaching, experiencing...
• From STEM to saber: Fall fun starts here

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Calendar

• Aug. 11 @3PM 'Honey & Handbags' sale for Israel
• Aug. 11 @10AM O'Neal Library The Bookies: Vigil by George Saunders
• Aug. 13 @5:30PM O'Neal Library writing workshop with Miriam Calleja
• Aug. 14 @11AM ‘Honor Our Parents’ Shabbat Service with CJFS
• Aug. 16 Sound Bath Pop-Up & pool party (get tickets)
• Aug. 19 Southern Jewish Voices meets Jake Reiss
• Aug. 20 First of new "Sinai and Civics" series
• Aug. 21 Sign up for American Red Cross blood drive
• Aug. 25 @6:30PM O'Neal Library Books & Beyond: Georgette Heyer
• Aug. 27 J'la Gala (now accepting silent auction item donations)

• Sept. 8 @10AM O'Neal Library The Bookies: Audition by Katie Kitamura

• Sept. 8 Kicking off a new season of Questions with the Rabbi

• Sept. 15 @5:30PM O'Neal Library writing workshop with Miriam Calleja

• Sept. 16 @6AM Boot Camp Pop-Up

• Sept. 29 @6:30PM O'Neal Library Books & Beyond: Hunting & Fishing

• Oct. 13 @10AM O'Neal Library The Bookies: Isola by Allegra Goodman

• Oct. 13 @5:30PM O'Neal Library writing workshop with Miriam Calleja

• Oct. 14 @6AM Take-a-Hike Pop-Up
• Oct. 18 LJCC 120th anniversary celebration

• Oct. 27 @6:30PM O'Neal Library Books & Beyond: British & American crime classics

O'Neal Library programs

While Mountain Brook’s O’Neal Library is closed for renovations, we are pleased to be able to temporarily host a number of the library’s programs here at The J. Our members have a great opportunity to participate in book discussions, workshops, and other events. See the details...

Other happenings

• Auditions for the fall production of A Year With Frog and Toad Kids and a new ensemble program have been scheduled.
• Order your weekly challah from Chabad and designate pick-up here at The J; we'll also have a few extra plain loaves available for $7 at the Welcome Desk.
• Read all about our After School Care, Filmmaking Fundamentals, STEM Club, and Fencing Club programs that start in August
• Showcase your business by donating quality silent auction items to the J'la fundraiser
• Pickleball Community Nights are Mondays @6PM
• Check out our InBody studio for non-invasive health insight 
• Sundays @10AM All are welcome to open-play Sunday softball right here on Levite Field (weather permitting) 
• Mahjong open play is Thursdays @11:30AM-2:30PM

Around the community

• Learn about the B'ham Jewish Federation's Young Leadership Program
• Check out Hadassah's upcoming "Unmasking Hate, Inspiring Courage program"
• Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked and order fresh pastrami, brisket, and honey cake online

THURSDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS BY THE NUMBERS

2026 edition

• 9 TFFNs, 9 themes
• All outside (with a few late starts) except for one, plus a cancelation
• Some 1,650 total attendees
• 368 pizzas consumed (including 158 pre-ordered)
• 28 watermelons

...plus countless obstacle course runs, diving board jumps, and so many bubbles.

Thanks to everyone for such a great summer at our outdoor pool!

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