Men’s Club / Sisterhood Shabbat
Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United StatesMen's Club / Sisterhood Shabbat
Men's Club / Sisterhood Shabbat
Join us for our new once-a-month Shabbat morning experience at Temple Emanu-El, Love, Pray, & Eat! The Rabbi &/or Cantor will lead this casual Saturday morning service focusing on lessons from the Torah. Our worship will be interactive, engaging, and uplifting. A delicious catered lunch will follow the service. 10:00 AM - Shabbat service in Hess Chapel Followed by a catered lunch in Weil Hall. RSVP to Jan Hirsch, 972-358-6399 or cookiemom88@gmail.com
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Family Religious School
Class led by Rabbi Wright. Details coming soon!
CJFS is celebrating our 5-year partnership with Community Foodbank of Central Alabama to provide The Senior Grocery Initiative food deliveries directly to client's doorsteps. One Sunday a month, volunteer's transport groceries and have the opportunity to provide a wellness visit! Please contact Caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to complete volunteer intake & receive the signup genius emails. Todah rabah Shift 1 2-3 volunteers needed 11:50-1:15 to transfer groceries into delivery volunteers vehicles Shift 2 Volunteers sign up for as few or as many deliveries as they are interested in. Pickup opens at 12:15 and ends at 1:15. Volunteers have opportunity to provide a friendly visit during delivery--friendships encouraged!
Devorah’s Hope is a dramatized documentary that tells the extraordinary true story of resilience, faith, and survival. Devorah Mostovicz's idyllic childhood was shattered when her family was torn apart by the horrors of war—imprisoned, betrayed, and murdered. Against unimaginable odds, Devorah and her brother fought to live, navigating betrayal, hatred, and moments of unexpected humanity. From the harrowing encounter with a traitorous caretaker, who sought her life with an axe, to the unexpected loyalty of a dog recognizing her scent, Devorah’s journey is one of sheer willpower. Her survival was also a testament to the courage of others—a kindhearted villager risking her own life to shelter Devorah and her brother, and a determined sibling who braved sewers and danger to protect her. Amid the chaos, Devorah's steadfast devotion to her faith became her guiding light, even refusing to break tradition in the face of despair. At just 15, she found herself alone but unyielding, carrying her family’s legacy forward with hope. Through dramatic storytelling and poignant reflections, Devorah’s Hope captures the indomitable human spirit and the power of faith, courage, and the bonds of family amidst the darkest chapters of history. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYrQqItvXrE This film viewing made possible by the […]
A year and a half post October 7th, it can still be confusing to navigate how to talk about Israel. However, conversations about current events in Israel and Gaza are still essential to prevent the spread of misinformation associated with the war. Come with your thoughts and questions to have a safe and open conversation led by Jason Harris, a Jewish educator and podcast host of “Jew Oughta Know.” All Jewish teens in 8th through 12th grade are invited! Dinner will be provided. Program sponsored by the Birmingham Jewish Federation. RSVP to rivac@bjf.org
Temple Emanu-El Board Meeting
CJFS and Community Grief Support partner to facilitate an 8-week Spousal Loss Grief Support Group. The group closes to new participants after the second session on February 26. Snacks and waters provided. Registration required Caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101.
Details coming soon!