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.
Join us to study Torah with Rabbi Wright and Cantor Wittner.
Join Rabbi Wright &/or Cantor Wittner for a light hike and Shabbat service at Red Mountain Park.
Comprised of students in grades 8-12, TEFTY functions as a youth organization within the NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) community. As a member of NFTY and the region SO (Southern), our youth group participates in local, regional, and national events. Teens in TEFTY build friendships, lifelong Reform Jewish identities, and leadership skills through community building, worship, and experiential youth-led Jewish educational and social programming. Join us for dinner on S'lichot! More details to come!
Ma’ariv, Havdalah, & Selichot service in the Kimerling Chapel. Short films with discussion led by Rabbi Henkin and Jonathan & Tammi Horn in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone. Light snacks will be served.
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Family Religious School
Join Rabbi Wright at Independent Presbyterian Church for this special series of learning: Sept 8 - Intro to the Late Second Temple ~ Judaism and the Rise of Democratization of Jewish Sects Sept 15 - Pivoting after the Destruction Sept 22 - Intro to Mishnah Sept 29 - Intro to Talmud Oct 13 - Intro to Jewish Parabolic Literature Oct 27 - Jewish Roots of Jesus' Kingdom and Theology Nov 3 - Jewish Rituals Introduced in the New Testament Nov 10 - Jewish Tension in the New Testament Nov 17 - Conclusion
YJP Program
Join us as we dedicate a new Torah in memory of Snir Lalum. We will march down Overton Road celebrating our new Torah!
The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will close early in observance of Rosh Hashanah beginning at sundown.
