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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. \nClass will be in-person on Thursdays at Temple Beth El\, approx. two times each month. Begins August 7th 2025. \n$180/individual and $300/couples
URL:https://bjf.org/event/intro-to-judaism-3/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Religious School – TEE
DESCRIPTION:Our Gail and Jeffrey Bayer Family Religious School of Temple Emanu-El strives to provide students with meaningful and positive experiences that promote a passion for lifelong Jewish learning and living.   \nProgram Overview:\nOur Religious School is centered on Building Community\, Tefillah\, Hebrew\, Judaic study\, and Ahavat Yisrael – Love of Israel. \nReligious School Hours:\nK – 3rd grade             Sundays 9:30 – 12:00\n4th – 6th grade          Sundays 9:30 – 12:00 & Wednesdays 3:45 – 5:15\n7th grade                     Sundays 9:30 – 12:00 & Cantor appointments for B/M training \nLearn more and register at Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School: K-7 – Temple Emanu-El
URL:https://bjf.org/event/religious-school-tee-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Kesher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this multi-layer post-b’nei mitzvah learning experience.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/kesher/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mahj 101: Intro to Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 Tuesdays in May for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of Mahjong! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills\, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of this beloved game. In this hands-on 3 part series\, you’ll learn the basics of gameplay\, including the rules\, the tiles\, and the strategies that make Mahjong both challenging and exciting. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! \nYou must be able to attend all classes: 5/5\, 5/12\, 5/19
URL:https://bjf.org/event/mahj-101-intro-to-mahjong/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. \nClass will be in-person on Thursdays at Temple Beth El\, approx. two times each month. Begins August 7th 2025. \n$180/individual and $300/couples
URL:https://bjf.org/event/intro-to-judaism-3/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mahj 101: Intro to Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 Tuesdays in May for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of Mahjong! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills\, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of this beloved game. In this hands-on 3 part series\, you’ll learn the basics of gameplay\, including the rules\, the tiles\, and the strategies that make Mahjong both challenging and exciting. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! \nYou must be able to attend all classes: 5/5\, 5/12\, 5/19
URL:https://bjf.org/event/mahj-101-intro-to-mahjong/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Hadassah Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom Sunday\, May 17\, to talk about the book TWICE\, facilitated by Norma Starr.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hadassah-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah":MAILTO:slaughter.idl@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Kesher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this multi-layer post-b’nei mitzvah learning experience.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/kesher/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mahj 101: Intro to Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 Tuesdays in May for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of Mahjong! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills\, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of this beloved game. In this hands-on 3 part series\, you’ll learn the basics of gameplay\, including the rules\, the tiles\, and the strategies that make Mahjong both challenging and exciting. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! \nYou must be able to attend all classes: 5/5\, 5/12\, 5/19
URL:https://bjf.org/event/mahj-101-intro-to-mahjong/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T200000
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SUMMARY:Resetting the Table Practice Session 1
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for past participants of any of our Resetting the Table workshops.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/resetting-the-table-practice-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council":MAILTO:margaretn@bjf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T100000
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SUMMARY:Hadassah Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join your Birmingham Hadassah \nZoom book club as we delve into the intricacies of one special book a month. This month’s book is  A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst facilitated by Diane Slaughter. For more book information and the zoom link contact Sherrie Grunfeld \n205-249-7154.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hadassah-book-club-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah":MAILTO:slaughter.idl@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Resetting the Table Practice Session 2
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for past participants of any of our Resetting the Table workshops.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/resetting-the-table-practice-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council":MAILTO:margaretn@bjf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160742Z
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SUMMARY:Resetting the Table Practice Session 3
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for past participants of any of our Resetting the Table workshops.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/resetting-the-table-practice-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council":MAILTO:margaretn@bjf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T113000
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CREATED:20260310T135853Z
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SUMMARY:Hadassah Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join your Birmingham Hadassah \nZoom book club as we delve into the intricacies of one special book a month. This month’s book:“When We See You Again” by Rachel Goldberg-Polin. Facilitated by Loraine Reznik. For more book information and the zoom link contact Sherrie Grunfeld \n205-249-7154. \n 
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hadassah-book-club-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah":MAILTO:slaughter.idl@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T170000
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SUMMARY:Resetting the Table Practice Session 4
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for past participants of any of our Resetting the Table workshops.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/resetting-the-table-practice-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council":MAILTO:margaretn@bjf.org
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