Join us for an engaging 12-session course for anyone interested in exploring Jewish life. Open to all, this course is perfect for interfaith couples, those rearing Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering a “return” – (conversion), and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. Our programs welcome people from all backgrounds. Topics include […]
Everyone invited to share memories, reminisce and be together to share our love for Loretta Newfield. Please RSVP to deniselew50@gmail.com
CJFS partnership with Community Grief Support. 10 week support group from 10-11:30am at LJCC. Registration required and space is limited. April 17-June 26. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call or email Caleigh to register (205)278-7101 or caleigh@cjfsbham.org.
Starting in May, The J’s popular Monday Matinee program (Mondays at 1:30 p.m., showtime at 2 with complimentary snacks) will show Israeli movies at the first Monday of the month. We hope to see you!
CJFS is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years of our Personal Care Program at our annual Hands Up Together event on Tuesday May 2nd. Thank you to co-chairs Anne Warren and Robert Levin for spearheading this event- which will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:30-7pm at The Farrell in Homewood. We look forward […]
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.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496644850 As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading, we will also begin a new Beit Midrash topic! Each Thursday beginning October 20, we will take a look at the weekly Torah reading through the eyes of Hasidic rebbes (leaders of Hasidic communities) with a special emphasis on the spiritual lessons we can […]
The class will use PowerPoint images of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and architecture to create a view over time of the portrayal of the Jewish people and their Judaism by the works of both Jewish and non-Jewish artists and architects. This class will present a conceptual background but not an art-critical explanation about line, color, etc. […]
NEMJDS celebrates all the incredible special people in our Day School family (volunteers and Grandparents) who help make our Day School so special with a special Science Fair.
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 - […]
Israeli Shabbat Ruach + Dinner | Friday May 5 Register here: https://meetyouatbethel.shulcloud.com/form/israeli-dinner Join us for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by dinner and Israeli trivia $25/adult, $12/kids menu (ages 10 and under) Menu Salad Israeli Salad (v/gf) Main – choose one Chicken Albondigas (Sephardic Meatballs) Mushroom Bourekas (v) Sides Mediterranean couscous with sundried tomatoes, artichoke […]
New members of Temple Emanu-El are invited to a special havdalah and nosh at the home of Marilynn & Earl Rothstein.
Present & Prospective NEMJDS families are invited to come play in the park with us! Location, exact time, more details soon
You’re invited to the soft opening of the Beth El Civil Rights Experience! Over the past year we’ve been hard at work developing our new exhibit with our partners at […]
CJFS partnership with Community Grief Support. 10 week support group from 10-11:30am at LJCC. Registration required and space is limited. April 17-June 26. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call […]
Join Temple Beth El and the LJCC for a Lag B'Omer celebration including a potato roast, delicious s'mores, holiday crafts, and a Tot sing-a-long with Robin Berger. RSVP to mnorman@templebeth-el.net […]
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.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496644850 As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading, we will also begin a new Beit Midrash topic! Each Thursday beginning October 20, we will take a look at the weekly Torah reading through the eyes of Hasidic rebbes (leaders of Hasidic communities) with a special emphasis on the spiritual lessons we can […]
The class will use PowerPoint images of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and architecture to create a view over time of the portrayal of the Jewish people and their Judaism by the works of both Jewish and non-Jewish artists and architects. This class will present a conceptual background but not an art-critical explanation about line, color, etc. […]
The JCRC is extending an invitation to area educators to attend services at Temple Emanu El and learn more about Judaism, Jewish practice and the symbols of the synagogue.
Join us in-person for musical Kabbalat Shabbat services or virtually on the TBE Facebook and YouTube. This special service will be led by Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, our visiting Rabbi from the Jewish community of Abayudaya in Uganda! No RSVP required.
Join us for this special Shabbat service enriched with music by female composers. Our Shabbat band will join us for this service.
Join us on May 13th for the last Family Shabbat of the year! RSVP to Margaret at mnorman@templebeth-el.net. Sign ups coming soon! *** The schedule is as follows: Tots: 10:00 AM - Breakfast schmooze in the Reading and Resource Room 10:30 - 11:30 AM: Toy Torah procession for young children up to Kindergarten (meet in […]
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.
Join Robin Berger for a Dinosaur-themed Tot Shabbat as part of our ShulHouse Rock Family Shabbat. Tot Shabbat begins at approx. 11 a.m in the KidZone, and families are invited to come at 10:00 a.m for a breakfast schmooze and Toy Torah procession. RSVP to Margaret at mnorman@templebeth-el.net.
Join us after kiddush luncheon, approx. 1:00 p.m, for a conversation with visiting Rabbi Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, our visiting Rabbi from the Jewish community of Abayudaya in Uganda! You'll learn about Rabbi Sizomu's story and his unique Jewish community. No RSVP required.
CJFS partnership with Community Grief Support. 10 week support group from 10-11:30am at LJCC. Registration required and space is limited. April 17-June 26. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call or email Caleigh to register (205)278-7101 or caleigh@cjfsbham.org.
Traveling tips to Israel and other countries with Jeff Brown, Regional Security Advisor
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: How Old is Too Old to Work and to Lead? Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Dr. Felix Benninger, M.D. (Deputy Director of the Department of Neurology at Rabin Medical Center, Israel Assistant Professor, University of Tel Aviv) Professor Laura L. Carstensen […]
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: How Old is Too Old to Work and to Lead? Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Dr. Felix Benninger, M.D. (Deputy Director of the Department of Neurology at Rabin Medical Center, Israel, Assistant Professor, University of Tel Aviv) Professor Laura L. Carstensen […]
The BJF Executive Committee Meeting will take place via Zoom at 6pm.
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 TBE Sisterhood for a "Girls and Guys Night Out" at Cahaba Brewing. Rabbi Henkin will lead us in Torah study as we enjoy learning and schmoozing together! Your first drink is sponsored by TBE Sisterhood. A food truck is available with nosh to purchase.
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.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496644850 As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading, we will also begin a new Beit Midrash topic! Each Thursday beginning October 20, we will take a look at the weekly Torah reading through the eyes of Hasidic rebbes (leaders of Hasidic communities) with a special emphasis on the spiritual lessons we can […]
Julia Kolchinksy Dasbach emigrated from Dnipro, Ukraine as a Jewish refugee in 1993, when she was six years old and grew up in a Russian-speaking household. She is the author of The Many Names for Mother (The Kent State University Press), winner of the Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize; Don't Touch the Bones, from […]
The class will use PowerPoint images of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and architecture to create a view over time of the portrayal of the Jewish people and their Judaism by the works of both Jewish and non-Jewish artists and architects. This class will present a conceptual background but not an art-critical explanation about line, color, etc. […]
Review of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Temple 2023-2024 Budget Presentation Election of New Board Members for the 2023-2024 Year Your participation is important to us to keep abreast of what is happening and planned in the coming year at Temple. Also, note that a quorum of members in good standing is required to elect our […]
Join us for a collaborative Confirmation ceremony at Temple Emanu-El. Services will be followed by a luncheon catered by the TBE kitchens.
BJF and LJCC Present: PJ Library's Shalom Baby Join us for a breakfast and baby yoga! This program is for babies 0-24 months and their parent(s).
The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn New participants are warmly invited to join the discussion. Discussion Facilitator: Tammi Caldwell For Zoom link, contact Linda Goldstein (ljrg13@gmail.com)
Join the Movie-Talk Village for a screening of An American Pickle! This session is generously hosted by Sheri and Jimmy Krell and RSVPs can be sent to jhorn@indiansprings.org. Screening will take place in the Halpern-Levitt KidZone!
CJFS partnership with Community Grief Support. 10 week support group from 10-11:30am at LJCC. Registration required and space is limited. April 17-June 26. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call or email Caleigh to register (205)278-7101 or caleigh@cjfsbham.org.
An invite only dedication of Alabama Holocaust Education Center's new building.
Board of Directors Meeting for the Birmingham Jewish Foundation
The Birmingham Jewish Foundation will be conducting a virtual Board of Director's Meeting.
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!
A new LJCC oral history program called Southern Jewish Voices uses a live-interview format to present stories about Jewish life in Birmingham. The program, made possible by an $8,200 grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance, presents a series of interviews conducted by Margaret Norman in front of a live audience. May 24 - Ronnie Hess
Join us for updates on all the incredible work happening at the Day School along with the induction of the new 2023 N. E. Miles Jewish Day School Executive and Board.
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.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496644850 As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading, we will also begin a new Beit Midrash topic! Each Thursday beginning October 20, we will take a look at the weekly Torah reading through the eyes of Hasidic rebbes (leaders of Hasidic communities) with a special emphasis on the spiritual lessons we can […]
Join us for an Erev Shavuot program on the theme of Judaism and Joy. We'll kick off with a children's program at 5:45 p.m in the KidZone, including a pizza dinner, music with Robin Berger and an ice cream bar. At 7:00 p.m we'll begin a dessert reception upstairs, followed by candle lighting and Ma'ariv […]
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!
The "Stop the Bleed" campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff, The White House. The purpose of the campaign is to build national resilience by better preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and […]
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.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82496644850 As we begin a new cycle of Torah reading, we will also begin a new Beit Midrash topic! Each Thursday beginning October 20, we will take a look at the weekly Torah reading through the eyes of Hasidic rebbes (leaders of Hasidic communities) with a special emphasis on the spiritual lessons we can […]
Join us in person for Shabbat services or virtually via TBE's Facebook and YouTube. Be a part of TBE’s Welcoming Committee! Help welcome Temple Beth El’s newest members by being a sponsor for our “New Member Shabbat” Kiddush luncheon on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. “Welcoming Committee” names will be listed and, best of all, our […]
