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.

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

Free

Torah Study – TEE

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

Join us to study Torah with Rabbi Wright and Cantor Wittner.

Kehillah Service: The Amen Effect led by Sharron Swain

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

How do we manage times of hardship and fully embrace moments of joy—not alone, but in community? What does Jewish wisdom offer in terms of how we can truly show up for each other? Rabbi Sharon Brous grapples with these questions and more in her book The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World. This monthly alternative service is called Kehillah, or community, and will include stories and practices based on this book, along with songs and silent reflections. Reading the book is not required, and you're welcome to come to one or all nine sessions throughout the course of the year. Of course, reading the book will add richness to your experience, if you feel so moved. A copy of the book is available for browsing in the Reading Room at Beth-El. Sharron Mendel Swain was raised in an interfaith family long before that was the norm, and has been a mindfulness practitioner her entire adult life. A few FAQs: Q: What is the relationship of The Amen Effect, by Rabbi Sharon Brous, to these sessions? A: It is the inspiration for this 10-session series of alternative services focused on cultivating a deeper sense of […]

TBE Movie-Talk Village & Dessert Potluck

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

Join us for a viewing of “Maktub”, an Israeli comedy about Steve and Chuma, two criminals who are the sole survivors of a terrorist attack at a restaurant in Jerusalem. Thankful for their survival, Steve and Chuma reevaluate what they do for a living, and they start using their connections in the criminal underworld to fulfill wishes they find at the Western Wall.

Free

Women’s Philanthropy: Hands-on-Volunteer Project

LJCC Board Room

Please join us to assemble goody bags for patients receiving treatment for glioblastoma at O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center .  Altamont School student Tillman Hamric, son of Nancy and Barry Hamric, will speak about his special friend, Tricia Taylor who passed away from this cancer in 2019 and his efforts to raise awareness and money to help find a cure Monday, August 5th at 11:30am-1:30pm; bring your brown bag lunch. For questions and to RSVP please contact Susan Greene @ susang@bjf.org or 205-803-1524.

NEMJDS Executive Board Meeting

N.E. Miles Jewish Day School 4000 Montclair Road, Birmingham

Monthly N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Executive Board Meeting