PJ Library Shalom Baby Playdate!
PJ Library Shalom Baby Playdate!
PJ Library Shalom Baby Playdate! For babies ages 0-24 months and their parents.
PJ Library Shalom Baby Playdate! For babies ages 0-24 months and their parents.
Join Rabbi Wright at Independent Presbyterian Church for this special series of learning: Sept 8 - Intro to the Late Second Temple ~ Judaism and the Rise of Democratization of Jewish Sects Sept 15 - Pivoting after the Destruction Sept 22 - Intro to Mishnah Sept 29 - Intro to Talmud Oct 13 - Intro to Jewish Parabolic Literature Oct 27 - Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom and Theology Nov 3 - Jewish Rituals Introduced in the New Testament Nov 10 - Jewish Tension in the New Testament Nov 17 - Conclusion
Partnership2Gether Zoom with Itay Ken-Tor – Filmmaker, Educator, & Cultural Activist, Co-founder of Edut 710 Edut 710 is Israel’s largest documentation organization, dedicated to creating a video testimony database to be preserved for future generations. This archive holds significant historical value, serving as the official documentation of the events of October 7th.
Looking for ways to connect with friends or make new ones? Join us for a fun filled morning playing board games and socializing. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101
The LJCC is excited to welcome author Shayna Kaufmann to speak about her new book Embrace the Middle: A Woman’s Guide to Mindfully Navigating the Challenges, Celebrating the Joys, and Finding Power in Midlife. Shayna will be discussing the insights of her book as well as selling and signing copies. The event will include wine and snacks.
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School As students begin 4th grade, we teach Hebrew through prayer. We focus on strengthening their decoding skills (mainly in 4th grade), Hebrew vocabulary within the prayers, and the themes, concepts, and meaning of different prayers during Tefillah on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our goal is to help develop our students’ capability to participate in Jewish prayer services. In 5th and 6th grade, students begin mastering the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) and Shabbat morning prayers that they will chant for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Learn Hebrew basics with this 10-part class led by Elizabeth Bloch. Classes will be held via Zoom. Register at https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/adheb2024 to receive your Zoom link.
For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. Class runs annually, beginning each fall.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
The Birmingham Jewish Community celebrates Shabbat together by inviting friends and family.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Join TBE’s Intentional Walking Village on the first Saturday of every month. Participants are invited to meet in the upper parking lot, and can join for all or part of the walk. 8:45- 9:30 – We will begin with a brief discussion of the week’s Parsha, followed by intentional walking. 9:30-10:30 – More exercise Questions? Reach out to sheribkrell@gmail.com or eitaliaander@gmail.com
Join us for our new once-a-month Shabbat morning experience at Temple Emanu-El, Love, Pray, & Eat! The Rabbi &/or Cantor will lead this casual Saturday morning service focusing on lessons from the Torah. Our worship will be interactive, engaging, and uplifting. A delicious catered lunch will follow the service. 10:00 AM - Shabbat service in Hess Chapel Followed by a catered lunch in Weil Hall. RSVP to Jan Hirsch, 972-358-6399 or cookiemom88@gmail.com
How do we manage times of hardship and fully embrace moments of joy—not alone, but in community? What does Jewish wisdom offer in terms of how we can truly show up for each other? Rabbi Sharon Brous grapples with these questions and more in her book The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World. This monthly alternative service is called Kehillah, or community, and will include stories and practices based on this book, along with songs and silent reflections. Reading the book is not required, and you're welcome to come to one or all nine sessions throughout the course of the year. Of course, reading the book will add richness to your experience, if you feel so moved. A copy of the book is available for browsing in the Reading Room at Beth-El. Sharron Mendel Swain was raised in an interfaith family long before that was the norm, and has been a mindfulness practitioner her entire adult life. A few FAQs: Q: What is the relationship of The Amen Effect, by Rabbi Sharon Brous, to these sessions? A: It is the inspiration for this 10-session series of alternative services focused on cultivating a deeper sense of […]
Join Rabbi Wright at Independent Presbyterian Church for this special series of learning: Sept 8 - Intro to the Late Second Temple ~ Judaism and the Rise of Democratization of Jewish Sects Sept 15 - Pivoting after the Destruction Sept 22 - Intro to Mishnah Sept 29 - Intro to Talmud Oct 13 - Intro to Jewish Parabolic Literature Oct 27 - Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom and Theology Nov 3 - Jewish Rituals Introduced in the New Testament Nov 10 - Jewish Tension in the New Testament Nov 17 - Conclusion
Join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center and the UAB Department of History for this free teacher workshop open to all Alabama teachers! At this workshop, you will get the chance to hear from world-renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Peter Hayes as he identifies eight myths and misconceptions about the Holocaust. Additionally, you will hear from UAB Professor of History Dr. Jonathan Wiesen as he discusses everyday life under the Nazi regime, as well as AHEC applied researcher Ann Mollengarden. She will discuss popular myths regarding Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass. Through this workshop, we will give you the tools you need in order to deepen your students’ understanding of Holocaust history and its lessons. Teachers will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the workshop, and 4 hours of PD credit will also be available to you on PowerSchool. Substitute reimbursement of up to $100 is offered to teachers, should you need it. Attendance is required for reimbursement, and attendees will fill out a form at the workshop to be reimbursed. Lunch will also be provided to you by the AHEC. Parking is available in the Temple Emanu-El parking deck, which is located directly behind our building on […]
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School As students begin 4th grade, we teach Hebrew through prayer. We focus on strengthening their decoding skills (mainly in 4th grade), Hebrew vocabulary within the prayers, and the themes, concepts, and meaning of different prayers during Tefillah on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our goal is to help develop our students’ capability to participate in Jewish prayer services. In 5th and 6th grade, students begin mastering the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) and Shabbat morning prayers that they will chant for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Learn Hebrew basics with this 10-part class led by Elizabeth Bloch. Classes will be held via Zoom. Register at https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/adheb2024 to receive your Zoom link.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Join celebrated Holocaust scholar Peter Hayes for the AHEC’s annual Kristallnacht Commemorative Lecture. Hosted in partnership with the UAB Department of History, this lecture will provide an exclusive preview of Hayes’ upcoming book, Profits and Persecution: German Big Business in the Nazi Economy and the Holocaust. Were German businesses Nazi collaborators, or were they just doing business with the Nazis? Hayes will explore how German businesses during the Nazi regime became involved with and vital to the Nazi persecution, exploitation, and murder of the Jewish people. He will reveal how the Nazi regime used a corrupting combination of intimidation and temptation to win the support of the German corporate world and earn their participation in what he terms “the normalization of barbarism.” Shockingly, few of these businessmen were ever brought to justice for their actions, and Hayes will unravel the mystery of why and how these individuals escaped prosecution. The event will be held at UAB’s Hulsey Auditorium on November 7th with a reception at 5:30pm. The lecture will then promptly begin at 6:00pm. Join us to learn more about how ordinary German businesses became Nazi collaborators and enjoy a sneak peek of Hayes’ new book!
Join us for Torah on Tap! November - a joint program at Back Forty with Temple Emanu El, co-led by Rabbi Henkin & Cantor Wittner. Each month, we’ll meet at a different local brewery for socializing and learning. First round is on us!
Hadassah Super South Tri-Regional Conference in Nashville, TN
Join us for a fun Shabbat service with Cantor Wittner and Elizabeth Bloch followed by a yummy pizza dinner and play time in our play room! RSVP for dinner to kathryn@ourtemple.org.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Friday night, Erev Shabbat Service Honoring Jewish War Veterans (JWV), and Oneg sponsored by JWV Post 608.
Families with children aged 5 and younger are invited to join us at 10:30 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone for a fun and interactive musical Shabbat service, followed by a kid friendly kiddush lunch. September 14 - Rosh Hashanah Tot Shabbat November 9 – Thanksgiving Tot Shabbat December 14 – Chanukah Tot Shabbat January 11 – Dino Tot Shabbat February 8 – Tu B'Shevat Tot Shabbat March 8 – Animals Tot Shabbat May 10 – “Princess/Superhero” Tot Shabbat
Join Rabbi Wright at Independent Presbyterian Church for this special series of learning: Sept 8 - Intro to the Late Second Temple ~ Judaism and the Rise of Democratization of Jewish Sects Sept 15 - Pivoting after the Destruction Sept 22 - Intro to Mishnah Sept 29 - Intro to Talmud Oct 13 - Intro to Jewish Parabolic Literature Oct 27 - Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom and Theology Nov 3 - Jewish Rituals Introduced in the New Testament Nov 10 - Jewish Tension in the New Testament Nov 17 - Conclusion
Take a tour with the Beth El Civil Rights Experience! Learn about the intersections of Birmingham's Jewish and civil rights histories on this 90-minute tour.
Do you have questions about Jewish law, tradition, or history? Join Rabbi Yossi Friedman for an open conversation about all things Jewish as part of our new lunchtime series that explores pretty much whatever you've ever wanted to know about the world of Judaism. Complimentary tickets include lunch. Send questions in advance to LJCC Director of Jewish Life Tzlil McDonald. RSVP Here
Join Times of Israel political correspondent Sam Sokol to discuss how Israel is managing a year into its most brutal war in decades. While tens of thousands of Israelis remain displaced and more young men die in combat in Gaza and Lebanon, Israelis have turned on each other, fighting political battles over hostage deals, ultra-Orthodox enlistment and the morality of war. It is a confusing time, even for Israelis, and Sokol is here to answer all your questions as Israel enters its second year of war. RSVP to monika@ourtemple.org
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School As students begin 4th grade, we teach Hebrew through prayer. We focus on strengthening their decoding skills (mainly in 4th grade), Hebrew vocabulary within the prayers, and the themes, concepts, and meaning of different prayers during Tefillah on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our goal is to help develop our students’ capability to participate in Jewish prayer services. In 5th and 6th grade, students begin mastering the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) and Shabbat morning prayers that they will chant for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Learn Hebrew basics with this 10-part class led by Elizabeth Bloch. Classes will be held via Zoom. Register at https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/adheb2024 to receive your Zoom link.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
Kesher: A Jewish Teen Experience for teens 8th through 12th Grades The Kesher program promotes community learning for our High School students in grades 8th – 12th. The students get to know each other by meeting twice a month, for twelve sessions, beginning in October, at the N. E. Miles Jewish Day School to share dinner and learn. During each session, students will participate in an elective class along with an all-group content-based activity. Each elective will be a current topic of interest. In addition, students will participate in two community mitzvah projects to be done on a Sunday. The students will be part of the decision about what they will do. We also hope to take a community trip if possible.
CJFS needs YOU to ensure that we can continue to provide home-delivery groceries every month to our low-income SGI clients. SGI client Peggy sends her gratitude, "May Gd bless you for volunteering your time to deliver our food boxes. This is a big help to those of us on fixed incomes. Thank you and may Gd bless you!" Please help unload more than 70 30-lb boxes of groceries and pack them for the Sunday delivery teams. The project typically takes 60-90 minutes, depending on how many volunteers show up! Spread the word--the more the merrier. To join our volunteer team, please contact caleigh@cjfsbham.org Please save the following packing date: Friday, December 13, 2024
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2-5yrs. Cooking and science through a Jewish lens with stories and art sprinkled on top.
Join Rabbi Wright at Independent Presbyterian Church for this special series of learning: Sept 8 - Intro to the Late Second Temple ~ Judaism and the Rise of Democratization of Jewish Sects Sept 15 - Pivoting after the Destruction Sept 22 - Intro to Mishnah Sept 29 - Intro to Talmud Oct 13 - Intro to Jewish Parabolic Literature Oct 27 - Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom and Theology Nov 3 - Jewish Rituals Introduced in the New Testament Nov 10 - Jewish Tension in the New Testament Nov 17 - Conclusion
Zoom event book discussion: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" facilitators: Alise Erdberg Rhonda Weinberg New members always welcome!
Looking for ways to connect with friends or make new ones? Join us for a fun filled morning playing board games and socializing. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101
RSVP Southern Jewish Voices present stories about Jewish life in Birmingham. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience. Videos of all sessions are archived online.
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School As students begin 4th grade, we teach Hebrew through prayer. We focus on strengthening their decoding skills (mainly in 4th grade), Hebrew vocabulary within the prayers, and the themes, concepts, and meaning of different prayers during Tefillah on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our goal is to help develop our students’ capability to participate in Jewish prayer services. In 5th and 6th grade, students begin mastering the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) and Shabbat morning prayers that they will chant for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah services.
Learn Hebrew basics with this 10-part class led by Elizabeth Bloch. Classes will be held via Zoom. Register at https://ourtemple.shulcloud.com/form/adheb2024 to receive your Zoom link.
For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. Class runs annually, beginning each fall.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.
Enjoy a Shabbat dinner hosted by Eli Foree. Space is limited! Address will be shared after RSVP confirmation. RSVP HERE
Join Rabbi Wright &/or Cantor Wittner for a light hike and Shabbat service at Red Mountain Park.
Mahjong brings fun and fellowship and is open to members and non-members. Lunch can be ordered and delivered by Tara at Bo's Kosher Cafe.
It is a custom in Judaism to pray for the release of captives. On Friday evenings, we will gather in the Hess Chapel to read the over 200 names we have of those being held since October 7, and offer a prayer for their release. All are welcome.