Vases of Hope is a creative, educational and supportive event for anyone who is coping with grief. We will create our vases to take home in memory of our loved-one(s). A licensed, master social worker will facilitate the group in sharing experiences with grief and coping strategies. Open to all genders, ages, races, and spiritualities. Contact Caleigh @ caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to reserve your spot or with any inquiries.
A look at how Nazis leveraged fear, nationalism, and antisemitism to scapegoat Jewish people and other minorities. What societal and psychological dynamics made this strategy so effective?
All are welcome to join the Hadar Community Group for this special presentation on grief and mourning in Judaism. Explore the traditions, rituals, and psychology surrounding the practices of death, burial, and mourning. Panelists: Rabbi Steven Henkin, Caleigh Alevy (CJFS), Terri Heiman (TBE Chevra Kadisha), Susan Greene and Steven Corenblum 5:30 Minyan, followed by nosh. Panel will begin at 6:00.
Southern Jewish Voices presents stories about Jewish life in Birmingham and around the South. The program is presented through a series of interviews conducted in front of a live audience and includes a complimentary lunch. Videos of all sessions are archived online.
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Hebrew School
Bi-Monthly Meeting of The Birmingham Jewish Federation's Executive Committee
More details soon!
TBE Board Meeting
Join us for 3 Thursdays in September for a fun and engaging introduction to the world of Mahjong! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of this beloved game. In this hands-on 3 part series, you'll learn the basics of gameplay, including the rules, the tiles, and the strategies that make Mahjong both challenging and exciting. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! $100 for J members | $150 for non-members
Join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center as Gail Cohn, the daughter of liberator Judge Aaron Cohn, and Reuben Sloan, the son of Holocaust survivor Itzel Slodowski, share a fascinating account of how two families learned that they shared a common history. Near the end of the war, Gail's father liberated Reuben's father from Ebensee, a subcamp of the infamous Mauthausen concentration camp. Years later, a chance meeting brought Gail and Reuben together, where they realized they shared a common history, but from different perspectives. On September 18th at 6:30 PM, Gail and Reuben will join the Alabama Holocaust Education Center to share their remarkable story. Keep an eye on our website; more details will be posted soon!