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SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah is Observed.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hanukkah-3/
LOCATION:AL
ORGANIZER;CN="Birmingham Jewish Federation":MAILTO:federation@bjf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20251216T181920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T181920Z
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SUMMARY:Chabad-CJFS Chai Connections
DESCRIPTION:Monthly luncheon for Jewish adults (65+) and volunteers \nJoin us for food\, friendship and community! \nTheme and menu TBD \nSuggested donation $5 \nRSVP frumieposner@gmail.com or 205-276-1307
URL:https://bjf.org/event/chabad-cjfs-chai-connections-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Chabad of Alabama\, 3040 Overton Road\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35223\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
GEO:33.4684369;-86.7395922
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T190000
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CREATED:20240111T193704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T172940Z
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SUMMARY:Temple Emanu-El Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Temple Emanu-El Board Meeting
URL:https://bjf.org/event/temple-emanu-el-board-meeting-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.5002558;-86.7936032
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20250808T185326Z
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
GEO:33.511298;-86.7546009
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T171500
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20250415T133804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T133804Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew School
DESCRIPTION:4th\, 5th\, & 6th Grade Hebrew School
URL:https://bjf.org/event/hebrew-school/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Temple Emanu-El\, 2100 Highland Ave\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Emanu-El":MAILTO:communications@ourtemple.org
GEO:33.5002558;-86.7936032
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave Birmingham AL 35205 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 Highland Ave:geo:-86.7936032,33.5002558
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20251024T140628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140628Z
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SUMMARY:Menorah Lighting in Hoover
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hoover Menorah Lighting
URL:https://bjf.org/event/menorah-lighting-in-hoover/
LOCATION:AL
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20251024T140637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140637Z
UID:10010309-1765990800-1765994400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Menorah Lighting in Homewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Homewood Menorah Lighting
URL:https://bjf.org/event/menorah-lighting-in-homewood/
LOCATION:AL
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20241202T164331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T164331Z
UID:10008962-1766073600-1766079000@bjf.org
SUMMARY:LJCC Governing Board
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the LJCC Governing Board
URL:https://bjf.org/event/ljcc-governing-board-2/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:LJCC Board Room
CATEGORIES:Events and Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Levite Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:membership@bhamjcc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20240903T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210142Z
UID:10009849-1766084400-1766091600@bjf.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
GEO:33.4997719;-86.7903719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20250508T153630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185411Z
UID:10009755-1766084400-1766091600@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Lights & Latkes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bjf.org/event/lights-latkes/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Federation Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="You Belong in Birmingham":MAILTO:rivac@bjf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20251024T140642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140642Z
UID:10010310-1766145600-1766147400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:UAB Menorah Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UAB Menorah Lighting
URL:https://bjf.org/event/uab-menorah-lighting/
LOCATION:UAB
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20250707T142522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T142522Z
UID:10010030-1766164500-1766174400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Musical Kabbalat Shabbat + Dinner + Chanukah celebration
DESCRIPTION:Musical Kabbalat Shabbat + Dinner + Chanukah celebration
URL:https://bjf.org/event/musical-kabbalat-shabbat-dinner-chanukah-celebration/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
GEO:33.4997719;-86.7903719
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20250724T145209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T145209Z
UID:10010130-1766167200-1766174400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Chanukah at KI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Delicious Friday Night Chanukah Services and Dinner.
URL:https://bjf.org/event/chanukah-at-ki/
LOCATION:Knesseth Israel Congregation\, 3100 Overton Road\, Birmingham\, 35223
CATEGORIES:Holidays
ORGANIZER;CN="Knesseth Israel":MAILTO:office@kicong.org
GEO:33.467571;-86.736159
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Knesseth Israel Congregation 3100 Overton Road Birmingham 35223;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3100 Overton Road:geo:-86.736159,33.467571
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075838
CREATED:20251024T140647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140647Z
UID:10010311-1766336400-1766340000@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Menorah Parade & Vestavia Menorah Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we parade through Birmingham with Menorahs on our cars. We’ll end at the Vestavia Menorah Lighting!
URL:https://bjf.org/event/menorah-parade-vestavia-menorah-lighting/
LOCATION:Vestavia Hills City Hall\, 1032 Montgomery Hwy\, Vestavia Hills\, 35216
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
GEO:33.4378899;-86.7908577
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vestavia Hills City Hall 1032 Montgomery Hwy Vestavia Hills 35216;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1032 Montgomery Hwy:geo:-86.7908577,33.4378899
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251104T221024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T221024Z
UID:10010356-1766426400-1766433600@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Young Leadership Cohorts Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bjf.org/event/young-leadership-cohorts-get-together/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Federation Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20241230T183632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T183632Z
UID:10009030-1766534400-1766620799@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will Close at Noon on Christmas Eve
URL:https://bjf.org/event/christmas-eve/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20241230T183823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T183824Z
UID:10009031-1766620800-1766707199@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will Closed on Christmas Day
URL:https://bjf.org/event/christmas-day/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251024T140653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T195439Z
UID:10010312-1766659500-1766669400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:CJFS\, Temples Emanu-El & Beth El Serve Our Neighbors on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:In 1993\, Chico Bomchel (of blessed memory) began serving meals to those in need at Grace Episcopal in Woodlawn. Chico himself had been a recipient of those meals\, and when he was able to provide for others\, he did so for many years. Eva Wilensky worked alongside Chico for many of those years\, helping to organize the collection of food from local stores and leading volunteers from the Jewish community in cooking and serving them on Easter and Christmas. Eventually\, Debby Thomas (of blessed memory) took over this effort and led it for many years. During the global pandemic and since\, volunteers from Temple Beth-El and Temple Emanu-El have partnered with The Fish Market/Yellow Bicycle Catering\, Omni Foods\, Bud’s Best Cookies\, Milo’s Tea and other local businesses that have helped us provide these meals through gifts in kind or significant discounts.  \nTo continue the tradition serving our neighbors observing Christmas\, join volunteers from Temples Emanu-El & Temple Beth-El and CJFS for Christmas Day lunch and dinner at First Light Shelter\, a homelessness stable emergency shelter.  \nThe lunch volunteer shift will begin at 10:45 ahead of serving lunch at 11:30. Guests typically finish by 1pm. First Light residents are not required to attend lunch\, therefore a smaller crowd of guests are anticipated. Lunch usually has 20-25 residents to feed and we welcome and encourage volunteers to eat and visit with our guests. \nDo you enjoy playing board games\, creating art\, decorating gingerbread houses? Join a group of volunteers between lunch and dinner to hang out with residents at First Light. \nThe dinner volunteer shift will begin at 5:45 ahead of serving dinner at 6:30. Guests typically finish by 7 or 7:15. Dinner attendance is required of residents and we anticipate serving 45-50 resident women and children.  \nWe are excited to include youth volunteers this year. A child 12 and under may attend\, but must be accompanied by an adult. If you have more than 1 child interested in coming\, please arrange for another adult family member or friend to partner with your additional child. Please understand that to ensure a meaningful experience for all\, only the designated number of volunteers is needed for each shift. \nThanks to Temple Emanu-El Feeding the Hungry Fund (formerly Community Kitchens)\, Temple Beth-El Chico Bomchel Food Insecurity Fund\, and the Edward & Hermione Friend Community Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund for supporting this project. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to this event and future community service projects of this nature\, please send your donation to the forementioned funds.  \nTo register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAAAC2CA2F5C16-59879408-cjfstemple
URL:https://bjf.org/event/cjfs-temples-emanu-el-beth-el-serve-our-neighbors-on-christmas-day/2025-12-25/1/
LOCATION:First Light Shelter\, 2230 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, 35203
ORGANIZER;CN="Collat Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:jfs@cjfsbham.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251024T140653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T195439Z
UID:10010313-1766673000-1766678400@bjf.org
SUMMARY:CJFS\, Temples Emanu-El & Beth El Serve Our Neighbors on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:In 1993\, Chico Bomchel (of blessed memory) began serving meals to those in need at Grace Episcopal in Woodlawn. Chico himself had been a recipient of those meals\, and when he was able to provide for others\, he did so for many years. Eva Wilensky worked alongside Chico for many of those years\, helping to organize the collection of food from local stores and leading volunteers from the Jewish community in cooking and serving them on Easter and Christmas. Eventually\, Debby Thomas (of blessed memory) took over this effort and led it for many years. During the global pandemic and since\, volunteers from Temple Beth-El and Temple Emanu-El have partnered with The Fish Market/Yellow Bicycle Catering\, Omni Foods\, Bud’s Best Cookies\, Milo’s Tea and other local businesses that have helped us provide these meals through gifts in kind or significant discounts.  \nTo continue the tradition serving our neighbors observing Christmas\, join volunteers from Temples Emanu-El & Temple Beth-El and CJFS for Christmas Day lunch and dinner at First Light Shelter\, a homelessness stable emergency shelter.  \nThe lunch volunteer shift will begin at 10:45 ahead of serving lunch at 11:30. Guests typically finish by 1pm. First Light residents are not required to attend lunch\, therefore a smaller crowd of guests are anticipated. Lunch usually has 20-25 residents to feed and we welcome and encourage volunteers to eat and visit with our guests. \nDo you enjoy playing board games\, creating art\, decorating gingerbread houses? Join a group of volunteers between lunch and dinner to hang out with residents at First Light. \nThe dinner volunteer shift will begin at 5:45 ahead of serving dinner at 6:30. Guests typically finish by 7 or 7:15. Dinner attendance is required of residents and we anticipate serving 45-50 resident women and children.  \nWe are excited to include youth volunteers this year. A child 12 and under may attend\, but must be accompanied by an adult. If you have more than 1 child interested in coming\, please arrange for another adult family member or friend to partner with your additional child. Please understand that to ensure a meaningful experience for all\, only the designated number of volunteers is needed for each shift. \nThanks to Temple Emanu-El Feeding the Hungry Fund (formerly Community Kitchens)\, Temple Beth-El Chico Bomchel Food Insecurity Fund\, and the Edward & Hermione Friend Community Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund for supporting this project. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to this event and future community service projects of this nature\, please send your donation to the forementioned funds.  \nTo register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAAAC2CA2F5C16-59879408-cjfstemple
URL:https://bjf.org/event/cjfs-temples-emanu-el-beth-el-serve-our-neighbors-on-christmas-day/2025-12-25/2/
LOCATION:First Light Shelter\, 2230 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, 35203
ORGANIZER;CN="Collat Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:jfs@cjfsbham.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250708T134311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T134311Z
UID:10010095-1766682000-1766689200@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Kosher Chinese Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Dec 25 Kosher Chinese Dinner
URL:https://bjf.org/event/kosher-chinese-dinner/
LOCATION:Chabad of Alabama\, 3040 Overton Road\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35223\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
GEO:33.4684369;-86.7395922
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chabad of Alabama 3040 Overton Road Birmingham AL 35223 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3040 Overton Road:geo:-86.7395922,33.4684369
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T194500
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251024T140653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T195439Z
UID:10010314-1766684700-1766691900@bjf.org
SUMMARY:CJFS\, Temples Emanu-El & Beth El Serve Our Neighbors on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:In 1993\, Chico Bomchel (of blessed memory) began serving meals to those in need at Grace Episcopal in Woodlawn. Chico himself had been a recipient of those meals\, and when he was able to provide for others\, he did so for many years. Eva Wilensky worked alongside Chico for many of those years\, helping to organize the collection of food from local stores and leading volunteers from the Jewish community in cooking and serving them on Easter and Christmas. Eventually\, Debby Thomas (of blessed memory) took over this effort and led it for many years. During the global pandemic and since\, volunteers from Temple Beth-El and Temple Emanu-El have partnered with The Fish Market/Yellow Bicycle Catering\, Omni Foods\, Bud’s Best Cookies\, Milo’s Tea and other local businesses that have helped us provide these meals through gifts in kind or significant discounts.  \nTo continue the tradition serving our neighbors observing Christmas\, join volunteers from Temples Emanu-El & Temple Beth-El and CJFS for Christmas Day lunch and dinner at First Light Shelter\, a homelessness stable emergency shelter.  \nThe lunch volunteer shift will begin at 10:45 ahead of serving lunch at 11:30. Guests typically finish by 1pm. First Light residents are not required to attend lunch\, therefore a smaller crowd of guests are anticipated. Lunch usually has 20-25 residents to feed and we welcome and encourage volunteers to eat and visit with our guests. \nDo you enjoy playing board games\, creating art\, decorating gingerbread houses? Join a group of volunteers between lunch and dinner to hang out with residents at First Light. \nThe dinner volunteer shift will begin at 5:45 ahead of serving dinner at 6:30. Guests typically finish by 7 or 7:15. Dinner attendance is required of residents and we anticipate serving 45-50 resident women and children.  \nWe are excited to include youth volunteers this year. A child 12 and under may attend\, but must be accompanied by an adult. If you have more than 1 child interested in coming\, please arrange for another adult family member or friend to partner with your additional child. Please understand that to ensure a meaningful experience for all\, only the designated number of volunteers is needed for each shift. \nThanks to Temple Emanu-El Feeding the Hungry Fund (formerly Community Kitchens)\, Temple Beth-El Chico Bomchel Food Insecurity Fund\, and the Edward & Hermione Friend Community Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund for supporting this project. If you would like to make a monetary contribution to this event and future community service projects of this nature\, please send your donation to the forementioned funds.  \nTo register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAAAC2CA2F5C16-59879408-cjfstemple
URL:https://bjf.org/event/cjfs-temples-emanu-el-beth-el-serve-our-neighbors-on-christmas-day/2025-12-25/3/
LOCATION:First Light Shelter\, 2230 4th Ave N\, Birmingham\, 35203
ORGANIZER;CN="Collat Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:jfs@cjfsbham.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251024T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T165131Z
UID:10010316-1767225600-1767311999@bjf.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will Closed on New Year’s Day
URL:https://bjf.org/event/new-years-day-2/
LOCATION:AL
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260103T101500
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250409T190223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T003409Z
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SUMMARY:Walk This Way: Intentional Walking at TBE
DESCRIPTION: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. More exercise Questions? Reach out to sheribkrell@gmail.com or eitaliaander@gmail.com
URL:https://bjf.org/event/walk-this-way-intentional-walking-at-tbe/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
GEO:33.4997719;-86.7903719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250708T134424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T134424Z
UID:10010074-1767528000-1767535200@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Falafel Sunday
DESCRIPTION:All you can eat Falafel\, Pita\, Israeli salads and more!
URL:https://bjf.org/event/falafel-sunday/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:Chabad of Alabama\, 3040 Overton Road\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35223\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chabad of Alabama":MAILTO:office@chabadofalabama.com
GEO:33.4684369;-86.7395922
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250627T133702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T133702Z
UID:10009939-1767641400-1767645000@bjf.org
SUMMARY:N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Executive Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEMJDS monthly executive board meeting. Co-presidents: Sarah Kunin & Valerie Thompson
URL:https://bjf.org/event/n-e-miles-jewish-day-school-executive-board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:N.E. Miles Jewish Day School\, 4000 Montclair Road\, Birmingham\, 35213
CATEGORIES:Events and Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="N. E. Miles Jewish Day School":MAILTO:sperlman@nemjds.org
GEO:33.511773;-86.753822
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250423T125212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T154610Z
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SUMMARY:Torah on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Torah study with Rabbi Henkin at a different location each month!
URL:https://bjf.org/event/torah-on-tap-3/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Events and Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
GEO:33.5115363;-86.7539561
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250627T133627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T133627Z
UID:10009947-1767898800-1767904200@bjf.org
SUMMARY:N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NEMJDS monthly board meeting. Co-presidents: Sarah Kunin & Valerie Thompson
URL:https://bjf.org/event/n-e-miles-jewish-day-school-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:N.E. Miles Jewish Day School\, 4000 Montclair Road\, Birmingham\, 35213
CATEGORIES:Events and Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="N. E. Miles Jewish Day School":MAILTO:sperlman@nemjds.org
GEO:33.511773;-86.753822
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20240903T155141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210142Z
UID:10009850-1767898800-1767906000@bjf.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
GEO:33.4997719;-86.7903719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20251209T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T185845Z
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SUMMARY:CJFS Senior Grocery Initiative (SGI) community service: unload and pack groceries
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for community service that is quick and efficient\, then you’ve come to the right place!  Join CJFS volunteers to *unload and pack groceries for Sunday SGI delivery day.  Please contact Caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to join the SGI signup genius email list. \nCorporations and groups welcome.  Typical volunteer need: 10-12 individuals.  Youth 6+ welcome. \n*Do you have a truck or large vehicle and want to help transport grocery boxes from Community Foodbank of Central Alabama (Homewood) to our CARES site (Cahaba Heights)?  Please let Caleigh know! Todah rabah
URL:https://bjf.org/event/cjfs-senior-grocery-initiative-sgi-community-service-unload-and-pack-groceries-2/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:CJFS Cares
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ORGANIZER;CN="Collat Jewish Family Services":MAILTO:jfs@cjfsbham.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T075839
CREATED:20250707T142518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T142518Z
UID:10010035-1767978900-1767988800@bjf.org
SUMMARY:Musical Kabbalat Shabbat + Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Musical Kabbalat Shabbat + Dinner
URL:https://bjf.org/event/musical-kabbalat-shabbat-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Temple Beth-El\, 2179 Highland Avenue\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35205\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple Beth-El":MAILTO:sbutler@templebeth-el.net
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