CJFS Senior Grocery Initiative (SGI) community service: unload and pack groceries

CARES Building 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

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. Corporations and groups welcome.  Typical volunteer need: 10-12 individuals.  Youth 6+ welcome. *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

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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.

Community Shabbat Dinner

Chabad of Alabama 3040 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL, United States

Join us for Community Shabbat Dinner

Love, Pray, & Eat Shabbat Service – TEE

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

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

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CJFS Senior Grocery Initiative Delivery Day

CARES Building 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States

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!

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Devorah’s Hope Film Screening & Discussion

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

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 […]

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Let’s Talk About Israel: Teen Program

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

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