Run For Their Lives BHAM

JCC Soccer Field 3960 Montclair Rd, Mountain Brk, AL - Alabama

About Run for Their Lives: Run for Their Lives is aiming to be a global movement of local communities, building a wide awareness of the hostages that are currently held by Hamas. We do it by meeting weekly in each neighborhood, and going for a short run or a walk, wearing a branded outfit so that we stand out. We are doing it quietly, not disturbing the peace of our communities, but making sure to stand out and to address questions. We welcome everyone who supports this goal to join us. Why are we doing this? There are over 200 people captured by Hamas, most of them civilians, including children, women, and elderly. Keeping them captive is inhumane, and they must be released NOW. We believe that the world leaders can help by putting pressure on Hamas, by showing Hamas that the world condemns this captivity of civilians. Making this a global movement can help draw the attention of people of impact. Who leads this? Local communities are working independently, and can decide on their own processes and principles to follow. It started with a group of Israelis in the Bay Area, CA, and we’re supporting local communities by guiding […]

Event Series CJFS SPACE Therapy Group

CJFS SPACE Therapy Group

CJFS 3940 Montclair Rd #205, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Parenting Your Anxious Child--An 8-week, interactive workshop for Parents SPACE, an evidence-based parenting program developed at the Yale Child Study Center, teaches parents tools and strategies to respond supportively to their child, helping to decrease their anxiety. CJFS licensed, clinical social worker, Amy Neiman, has trained with Yale’s program creator and will facilitate the group.

$600

Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class

Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join Cantor Wittner for this fun class learning Hebrew, Torah, and more!

Mahjong Open Play

Levite Jewish Community Center 3960 Monteclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Mahjong 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.

Beit Midrash: Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas

Zoom

Join our new season of the Beit Midrash! We’ll be meeting on Zoom every Thursday at 12 noon to discuss Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ commentary in his book, Judaism’s Life-Changing Ideas on the weekly Torah portion. No experience necessary, just a desire to learn!

Tot Shabbat

Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join Cantor Wittner and Elizabeth Bloch for a fun and musical Tot Shabbat! Dinner will follow the service. RSVP to Kathryn Pautler at kathryn@ourtemple.org or 205-933-8037. August 2023 - Weekend of Welcome September 2023 - Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah December 2023 - Chanukah Tot Shabbat March 2024 - Purim Tot Shabbat April 2024 - Passover Tot Shabbat

Free

Prayer Gathering for the Release of Captives – TEE

Temple Emanu-El 2100 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL, United States

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.

Walk This Way: Intentional Walking at TBE

Temple Beth-El 2179 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. 8:45- 9:30 - We will begin with a brief discussion of the week's Parsha, followed by intentional walking. 9:30-10:30 - More exercise Questions? Reach out to sheribkrell@gmail.com or eitaliaander@gmail.com