Veteran’s Day
The Office of The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will be closed for Veteran's Day
The Office of The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will be closed for Veteran's Day
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. Free for LJCC members | $18 for non-members
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.
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School
Peer led learning about the daily prayers.
Join our community in a day focused on self-care and healing. Presented by CJFS and facilitated by Contenu.
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.
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.
Matilda JR is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson — that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Show runs a little over an hour. Directed by Alie B. Gorrie and Assitant Directed by Kristin Staskowski.