Putting staff first

“Closing our doors for a day is a significant investment for The J,” says CEO Brooke Bowles about today's Staff Appreciation Day. “But investing in our people matters most. We want every member of our staff to know that they are valued by members and management and that their work matters. Making space for relationships and connection is important enough for us to protect the time to do it.” Read more and see the photo album...

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Calendar

Sept. 7 Closing @6PM for Labor Day... after we host family swim at the outdoor pool, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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. 9 Webinar/Discussion of Israeli elections (in partnership with BJF)
Sept. 12-13 Facility closed for Rosh Hashanah | Jewish New Year
Sept. 14 Inclusive yoga (@10:30AM) & art (@noon); all abilities welcome
Sept. 15 Mahjong Pause & Play
Sept. 15 @5:30PM O'Neal Library writing workshop with Miriam Calleja
Sept. 16 @6AM Boot Camp Pop-Up
Sept. 18 Legacy Member event (see below)
Sept. 18 Shabbat Table: So...what is Shabbat?
Sept. 20 Outdoor pool closed for swim meet noon-4:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 Facility closed for Yom Kippur | Day of Atonement
Sept. 25 Honor Our Parents Shabbat (with CJFS)
Sept. 26 Facility closed for Sukkot | Feast of Booths
Sept. 29 @6:30PM O'Neal Library Books & Beyond: Hunting & Fishing
Oct. 3 Facility closed for Shemini Atzeret (concluding day of Sukkot)
Oct. 18 LJCC 120th anniversary celebration

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...

BROWSE PROGRAMS

Other happenings

Bo's Kosher Kitchen is no longer operating from the Levite JCC. Contact proprietor Tara Barber at 205.960.1226
Stay tuned for details on a number of activities we'll host during the week of Sukkot, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
POOL HOURS: Family swim times are now Saturdays and Sundays only (plus Labor Day), 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and lap swimming will move to the indoor pool during swim team practices Mondays-Thursdays, 4-6:45 p.m.
On Sept. 18 we'll host the next event for our esteemed group of Legacy Members who've been with us for 40-plus years. Visit this page and simply fill out the form at the bottom if you think we need to add someone.
Our next Mahj 101 introductory mahjong class starts Oct. 6;
Mahjong open play is Thursdays @11:30AM-2:30PM
Sign up for School's Out Camp Oct. 6-9
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.
Sign up for our After School Care, Filmmaking Fundamentals, STEM Club, and Fencing Club programs
Pickleball Community Nights are Mondays @6PM
Check out our InBody studio for non-invasive health insight

BROWSE GROUP FITNESS

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Order yourself some honey, pastrami, brisket, and corned beef
Find out where JJ's Sandwich Shop is parked and order fresh pastrami, brisket, and honey cake online

FEELING APPRECIATED — Avery Austin, a member of the Shalom Squad who also manages facility rentals, holds the personalized card she and all other attendees received from members of the executive team during Friday's Staff Appreciation Day. Read the full story and see more photos...

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