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SUMMARY:Southern Jewish Voices meets Florina Newcomb
DESCRIPTION:Southern Jewish Voices presents stories about Jewish life in Birmingham and around the South. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience and includes a complimentary lunch. Videos of all sessions are archived online.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/southern-jewish-voices-meets-florina-newcomb/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:What History Teaches: Between Terror and Resilience- Jewish Life in Nazi Germany
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the 1930s\, German Jews were caught in a cycle of relentless terror created by the Gestapo and targeted laws designed to strip away their dignity. As they desperately sought escape and refuge\, most countries made immigration exceedingly difficult. Neighbors who were once friends now ostracized them. Their children were pushed to the back of classrooms\, they were banned from park benches\, and they lost their jobs. Amid constant persecution and prejudice\, Jews fought to carve out small crevices where their humanity and identity could survive. They formed creative support networks\, shared information\, and leaned on community resilience. In these acts\, we see the ingenuity and courage with which Jews created spaces of dignity\, connection\, and hope.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/what-history-teaches-between-terror-and-resilience-jewish-life-in-nazi-germany/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Women of the Bible – TEE
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Elizabeth Bloch\nThursdays\nOctober – 9\, 16\, 23\nNovember – 6\, 13\, 20\nDecember – 4\, 11\n6:00 PM\nvia Zoom\n \nBiblical women have made significant contributions in shaping our history. We will enter the lives and hearts of the women of the Bible\, using their own words and emotions. We will learn from their struggles as we celebrate their successes.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/women-of-the-bible-tee/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250513T172751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T203923Z
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Learning Series with Rabbi Wright – TEE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this meaningful discussion with Rabbi Wright and family members of Holocaust survivors leading into Shabbat. \nOctober 24 – “Never Again\, Is Again” \nNovember 14 – “Wrestling with God: The Shoah and 10/7”
URL:https://bjf.org/event/holocaust-learning-series-with-rabbi-wright-tee/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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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-2/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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SUMMARY:Adult Ed: The Biblical Prophetic Purpose – TEE
DESCRIPTION:These lecture series will analyze how Rabbinic\, Normative and Contemporary Judaism understand the biblical major and minor prophets compared to how New Testament writers understood them in the first century. Classes will focus on the following themes: \n  \n\nBiblical Prophets: Purpose and Canonization\nProphets: Fortune Teller or Moral Compass?\nProphets: Cantankerous or Perpetual Spiritual Sufferers?\nNew Testament Writers: True Believers of Biblical Prophets or Exegetical Masters?\nProphetic Literature and Liturgy\n\nClass led by Rabbi Wright\, taught at Independent Presbyterian Church.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/adult-ed-understanding-prophetics-of-literature-through-a-jewish-perspective/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Independent Presbyterian Church\, 3100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, 35205
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T192127Z
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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/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T170000
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CREATED:20250627T133720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T133734Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Song - A Story of Recovery - TEE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this meaningful presentation of the play\, “Freedom Song”\, brought to us by Beit T\,shuvah ~ a recovery organization based on Jewish values located in Los Angeles\, California. \n  \nFreedom Song is a transformative musical that shatters the myth of Jews being immune to addiction by interweaving the story of Passover and personal stories of addiction. The cast is made up of addicts in recovery from drugs\, alcohol\, gambling\, and other destructive behaviors. Through songs\, dance\, tears\, laughter\, and post-show discussion with the cast\, Freedom Song will open your eyes to the real-life struggle against the ‘bondage of self’ that we all fight every day.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/freedom-song-a-story-of-recovery-tee/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.5002558;-86.7936032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T153000
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Memoir Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This four-week class invites individuals to explore their life stories through guided writing exercises\, group sharing\, and supportive feedback. Each session will include a short lesson\, a writing prompt\, and time to share and discuss. The goal is to inspire connection\, self-expression\, and a sense of legacy\, l’dor v’dor\, through storytelling. \nFree for LJCC members | $18 for non-members
URL:https://bjf.org/event/telling-our-stories-a-memoir-writing-workshop/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20251010T174821Z
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SUMMARY:The Map. The Compass. The Moment. The Middle East Two Years After October 7
DESCRIPTION:The Levite Jewish Community Center and The Birmingham Jewish Federation and Foundation are partnering to present this unique learning opportunity to the community.  \nWe are living in a moment defined by confusion and confrontation. People aren’t looking for more narratives\, noise\, or opinions. They’re looking for clarity\, context\, and trusted education that helps them make sense of a complicated world. \nThat is what Avi Melamed\, founder of Inside The Middle East (ITME)\, delivers. \nThis isn’t just a talk — it’s a real-time intelligence briefing from Avi Melamed – a former Israeli intelligence official\, Senior Arab Affairs Advisor\, author\, and trusted educator\, designed to help audiences understand Israel through the broader lens of the Middle East. \nTwo years after October 7\, the region is still feeling the domino effect of that day — across Gaza\, Lebanon\, Syria\, the West Bank\, Jordan\, Iraq\, Iran\, the Gulf States\, and beyond. In The Map. The Compass. The Moment.\, Avi connects the dots between today’s headlines and the deeper forces shaping them – helping audiences see not just what’s happening\, but where it’s leading. \nUsing ITME’s signature method\, Avi explores: \n\nHow did we get here?\nWhere are we now?\nWhere are we going?\n\nAvi guides audiences toward a deeper understanding of Israel and its neighbors — exploring the regional dynamics driving both instability and the potential for change. \nThis is not advocacy or politics — it is authentic\, apolitical education. Avi doesn’t tell audiences what to think; he teaches them how to think critically\, ask better questions\, and engage in meaningful conversations about Israel and the Middle East with confidence and clarity. \nThis program concludes with a live Q&A\, customized to reflect current developments in real time. \nAt ITME\, we believe one thing above all: to understand Israel\, you must understand the Middle East. Through authentic\, apolitical education\, we help people move from confusion to clarity and from confrontation to connection — empowering them to engage with confidence\, courage\, and critical thinking. 
URL:https://bjf.org/event/the-map-the-compass-the-moment-the-middle-east-two-years-after-october-7/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250725T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T171724Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the Bible – TEE
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Elizabeth Bloch\nThursdays\nOctober – 9\, 16\, 23\nNovember – 6\, 13\, 20\nDecember – 4\, 11\n6:00 PM\nvia Zoom\n \nBiblical women have made significant contributions in shaping our history. We will enter the lives and hearts of the women of the Bible\, using their own words and emotions. We will learn from their struggles as we celebrate their successes.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/women-of-the-bible-tee/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20240903T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210142Z
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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-3/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250807T131231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T131231Z
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SUMMARY:Hadassah Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Hadassah Book Club\nOn Zoom \n       10AM- 10:30AM\nGrab a Cup of Coffee and Schmooze with friends on Zoom\n10:30AM: Book Discussion Begins
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hadassah-book-club-2/
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:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250807T131252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T131252Z
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SUMMARY:Hadassah Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we discuss our monthly book choice: The Prison Minyan
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hadassah-book-club-4/
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:20251125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250808T185859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T185859Z
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SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Memoir Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This four-week class invites individuals to explore their life stories through guided writing exercises\, group sharing\, and supportive feedback. Each session will include a short lesson\, a writing prompt\, and time to share and discuss. The goal is to inspire connection\, self-expression\, and a sense of legacy\, l’dor v’dor\, through storytelling. \nFree for LJCC members | $18 for non-members
URL:https://bjf.org/event/telling-our-stories-a-memoir-writing-workshop/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
GEO:33.511298;-86.7546009
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250417T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T164754Z
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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-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.5002558;-86.7936032
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250625T184034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T192127Z
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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/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.4997719;-86.7903719
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20251013T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T153143Z
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SUMMARY:StandWithUs Community Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bjf.org/event/standwithus-community-program/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Federation Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Community Relations Council":MAILTO:margaretn@bjf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20251028T175802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T175802Z
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SUMMARY:What History Teaches: Isolationism\, Immigration\, and the World Watching
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, December 9 at 12:00 PM CST for Isolationism\, Immigration\, and the World Watching\, a compelling presentation by Dr. Daniel Greene\, Adjunct Professor of History at Northwestern University and an expert on American responses to the Holocaust. Hosted by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center\, this program examines the United States’ reaction to Hitler’s rise to power and the persecution of Jews\, focusing specifically on restrictive immigration policy\, isolationist sentiment\, and the consequences of American inaction.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/what-history-teaches-isolationism-immigration-and-the-world-watching/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
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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-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T185326Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Jewish Voices meets The Pizitzes
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Richard Pizitz Sr.\, Richard Pizitz Jr.\, and Andrew Pizitz \nSouthern Jewish Voices presents stories about Jewish life in Birmingham and around the South. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience and includes a complimentary lunch. Videos of all sessions are archived online.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/southern-jewish-voices-meets-the-pizitzes/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20240903T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210142Z
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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-3/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20240903T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210142Z
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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-3/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
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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-2/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250625T184034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T192127Z
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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/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20251215T152730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T152730Z
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SUMMARY:Questions with the Rabbi: Heaven\, Hell\, and the World to Come
DESCRIPTION:What does Judaism say about the afterlife\, the soul\, and the messianic era? \nLearn alongside members of the LJCC and Birmingham community in this conversational talk with Rabbi Friedman. While there is a specific monthly theme\, Rabbi Friedman is open to any and all questions about Jews and Judaism. \nA free\, kosher lunch comes with registration.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/questions-with-the-rabbi-heaven-hell-and-the-world-to-come/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
GEO:33.511298;-86.7546009
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20251215T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T164155Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Mahjong Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 Tuesdays in January 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. \nNo experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! \n$100 for LJCC members | $150 for non-members
URL:https://bjf.org/event/beginner-mahjong-lessons/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222123
CREATED:20250626T133615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T133615Z
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SUMMARY:From Prophecy to Leading Jewishly - TEE
DESCRIPTION:The largest section of the TaNaKh\, our most central Jewish text\, is Nevi’im\, the Prophets. In the numerous books of this section\, we encounter the prophets of our tradition. The prophets in this text are passionate and moral people who desperately want to pass the word of God onto the Israelite people. The task of these figures is to be a compelling microphone of God\, and help the chosen people find the best way to live according to God’s laws. Each prophet strives to make the world a better place. In the course\, we will dive deeply into the Prophets\, learning how to apply the text to our modern lives as well as examining the text itself through a lens on the Hebrew and commentary.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/from-prophecy-to-leading-jewishly-tee/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222124
CREATED:20251215T152737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T164155Z
UID:10010430-1768928400-1768935600@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Mahjong Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 3 Tuesdays in January 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. \nNo experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! \n$100 for LJCC members | $150 for non-members
URL:https://bjf.org/event/beginner-mahjong-lessons/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Levite Jewish Community Center\, 3960 Monteclair Road\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T222124
CREATED:20250626T133615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T133615Z
UID:10009918-1768996800-1769000400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:From Prophecy to Leading Jewishly - TEE
DESCRIPTION:The largest section of the TaNaKh\, our most central Jewish text\, is Nevi’im\, the Prophets. In the numerous books of this section\, we encounter the prophets of our tradition. The prophets in this text are passionate and moral people who desperately want to pass the word of God onto the Israelite people. The task of these figures is to be a compelling microphone of God\, and help the chosen people find the best way to live according to God’s laws. Each prophet strives to make the world a better place. In the course\, we will dive deeply into the Prophets\, learning how to apply the text to our modern lives as well as examining the text itself through a lens on the Hebrew and commentary.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/from-prophecy-to-leading-jewishly-tee/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.5002558;-86.7936032
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