Join us to meet the teachers in our Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School! 9:30 AM - Open House - Meet the Teachers 10:00 AM - Welcome Back fair & Nosh 10:30 AM - Walk to Temple Beth El for Carnival
Three Muses, by Martha Ann Toller New participants are warmly invited to join the discussion. Discussion Facilitator: The author, Martha Ann Toller For meeting location, contact Linda Goldstein (ljrg13@gmail.com)
It's time to kick off another programming and education-filled year at Temple Emanu-El! Learn about all our upcoming classes and programs for the year, meet members and chairs of our various committees, meet members of the Temple and Grafman Endowment Fund Board, and have a great time! We will also raffle off a free, VIP […]
Please join the Birmingham Jewish Federation's 2024 Annual Campaign Kickoff, featuring Nefesh Mountain Band Drinks | Snacks | Entertainment
Meeting of the Grafman Endowment Fund Board. NOTE: On August 29 the meeting will begin at 11:45 AM for a full board photo.
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
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.
Our lay-led adult Beit Midrash continues on Zoom over the summer! Beginning June 22, we will be reading Thinking About God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling then meeting on Zoom each week to discuss what we learned. We hope you'll come learn with us!
CJFS welcomes you to attend a multigenerational daytime Shabbat service, co-sponsored by BJF and LJCC. Service to be led by Temple Beth El Rabbi Steven Henkin. RSVP by August 30 to reserve your spot for lunch. Volunteers needed to transport and accompany participants who cannot drive. Please contact Caleigh@cjfsbham.org to RSVP or volunteer.
Interested in conversion to Judaism? Went to Hebrew School but don't remember a lot? Taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University, this class is designed or all who are seeking to learn or connect with Judaism, whether you born Jewish, want to become Jewish, or […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
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.
Our lay-led adult Beit Midrash continues on Zoom over the summer! Beginning June 22, we will be reading Thinking About God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling then meeting on Zoom each week to discuss what we learned. We hope you'll come learn with us!
One Saturday per month, in lieu of a sanctuary service, we will meet at Red Mountain Park to spend Shabbat morning together. Led by our clergy, we will spend one to two hours enjoying Shabbat and nature.
Families with children aged 5 and younger are invited to join us at 10:30 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone for a fun and interactive musical Shabbat service, followed by a kid friendly kiddush lunch. September 9 - Pre-Rosh Hashanah fun October 21 - "Dress Up As Your Favorite […]
Come get ready for the new year with a musical Selichot service led by our lay High Holiday leaders followed by holiday-themed short films, discussion, and snacks to help us spiritually prepare ourselves for the year ahead.
PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2-5yrs Cooking and science through a Jewish lens with stories and crafts sprinkled on top.
Join us for opening day of the Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Religious School! 9:30 AM - Tefillah with parents 10:00 AM - Kids in class and parents schmooze & meet with Rabbi Wright & Director of Education Elizabeth Bloch 10:30 AM - Parent & Tots Playtime in the Shalom Baby Room
Join other families with kids 4 and under in our new Shalom Baby Playroom on the second floor for informal schmoozing and playing! Questions? Contact Monika Singletary at monika@ourtemple.org.
We're kicking off BBYO's Centennial Celebration in our community! Join Magic City and Mesch for a fun time at Top Golf! All 8-12 graders welcome! Register Here: https://bbyo.org/bbyo-near-you/regions/delta-region/magic-city/bham-fall-kickoff-topgolf
Special evening with Morissa Ladinsky. More information forthcoming.
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Combating Antisemitism Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Dr. Georgette Bennett (TED speaker, sociologist, published author, lecturer, and former broadcast journalist) Dan Granot (Director of Government Relations for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)) Representative Ted Deutch (American Jewish Committee CEO) Tamara Berens (Director […]
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Combating Antisemitism Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Dr. Georgette Bennett (TED speaker, sociologist, published author, lecturer, and former broadcast journalist) Dan Granot (Director of Government Relations for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)) Tamara Berens (Director of Young Professional Programs) Wednesday, September 13th […]
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.
Our lay-led adult Beit Midrash continues on Zoom over the summer! Beginning June 22, we will be reading Thinking About God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling then meeting on Zoom each week to discuss what we learned. We hope you'll come learn with us!
Join us to cast away our sins at the Birmingham Zoo! We will have a brief service led by Rabbi Wright & Cantor Wittner, followed by the tradition of casting away our sins via bread/fish food into the water.
Participate in an interactive prayer walk. Cast off last year for a fresh new year by the water's edge. Fish food provided! Hear the sound of the Shofar blowing. Stations for all ages. Snacks and refreshments provided by Temple Beth El
The BJF Executive Committee Meeting will take place via Zoom at 6pm.
Interested in conversion to Judaism? Went to Hebrew School but don't remember a lot? Taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University, this class is designed or all who are seeking to learn or connect with Judaism, whether you born Jewish, want to become Jewish, or […]
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical commentaries, and Drash. All are welcome to join us to explore the text!
Join us in riding through town with Menorahs on our cars and ending at the Vestavia Menorah Lighting.
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.
Our lay-led adult Beit Midrash continues on Zoom over the summer! Beginning June 22, we will be reading Thinking About God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling then meeting […]
The Birmingham Jewish Federation & Foundation will be Closed in Observance of Yom Kippur.
Sheri Krell will lead our kids/teens in sorting the High Holiday Food Drive donations for Greater Birmingham Ministries and Collat Jewish Family Services. Please email Sheri at sheribkrell@gmail.com if your kid/teen can come.
Led by Monika Singletary, this Torah study meets weekly via Zoom and will cover that week's Torah portion. We enhance our study with readings from the Talmud, Mussar, various rabbinical […]
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.
Meeting of the Grafman Endowment Fund Board. NOTE: On August 29 the meeting will begin at 11:45 AM for a full board photo.
Our lay-led adult Beit Midrash continues on Zoom over the summer! Beginning June 22, we will be reading Thinking About God: Jewish Views by Rabbi Kari H. Tuling then meeting […]
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 - […]
Enjoy our Erev Shabbat service outside in our sukkah! RSVP to kathryn@ourtemple.org
Meet us in the sanctuary at 10:20 a.m for Toy Torah procession, storytime and snacks, and playtime in the KidZone. Stay for lunch!
