Yom Kippur Begins
The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will close early in observance of Yom Kippur beginning at sundown.
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Prayer Gathering for the Release of Captives – TEE
Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United StatesIt 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.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is Observed
Rabbinic Thought & Literature
Independent Presbyterian Church 3100 Highland Ave, BirminghamJoin 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
NEMJDS Executive Board Meeting
N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 4000 Montclair Road, BirminghamMonthly N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Executive Board meeting
BJF Board of Directors Meeting
LJCC Board RoomDinner will be served at 5:30pm with the meeting beginning at 6pm. A Zoom option will be available for those unable to attend in-person.
Senior Grocery Initiative unload and pack groceries with CJFS volunteers
CARES Building 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL, United StatesCJFS 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 dates: Wednesday, October 16,2024 Friday, November 15, 2024 Friday, December 13, 2024
Free
NEMJDS Board Meeting
N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 4000 Montclair Road, BirminghamMonthly N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Board meeting
Sukkot
The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will be closed in observance of Sukkot.
Mahjong Open Play
Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Monteclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama, United StatesMahjong 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.