Birmingham Jewish Foundation Board Meeting
October Board Meeting
October Board Meeting
PJ Library Shalom Chaverim and Chabad of Alabama Program Ages K-2nd Grade For more information contact Samantha Palmer: samanthaP@Bjf.org RSVP required
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School
Meeting of the LJCC Governing Board
Facilitator: Elizabeth Bloch Thursdays October – 9, 16, 23 November – 6, 13, 20 December – 4, 11 6:00 PM via Zoom Biblical 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.
For those interested in deepening their Jewish learning or converting to Judaism. Class will be in-person on Thursdays at Temple Beth El, approx. two times each month. Begins August 7th 2025. $180/individual and $300/couples
She Leads: The Power of Women's Perspectives in Building Community A panel discussion with professionals from the Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation- Riva Cullinan, Hadas Levine, Margaret Norman, Victoria Kimerling Oliphant and Samantha Palmer. Moderated by the first woman elected Mayor of Mountain Brook, Graham Smith. The evening will include delicious desserts prepared by fellow members of BJF Women’s Philanthropy. *Note: This event is only open to members of Birmingham Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy. To RSVP &/or to learn more about Women's Philanthropy, email SusanG@bjf.org. Event location shared upon RSVP.
Join CJFS, LJCC, and community members to welcome Shabbat through this daytime multigenerational service and lunch. RSVP to caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to be included in lunch, sponsored by the LJCC. Volunteers welcome, please contact Caleigh.
Join us for this meaningful discussion with Rabbi Wright and family members of Holocaust survivors leading into Shabbat. October 24 - "Never Again, Is Again" November 14 - "Wrestling with God: The Shoah and 10/7"
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.