From Sephard to Savannah and Beyond: Southern Jewish Cooking and Culture
Sunday, October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El
Join us for a virtual educational cooking series with University of Minnesota PhD student Sara Gardner! This three week series covers the following topics:
October 10th – Sephardic Savannah
October 17th – Ashkenazi Delta
October 24th – Jewish Soul Food
Recipes will be provided upon registration. Don’t miss this chance to cook, learn, and meet participants from congregations across the country.
This program is hosted by the Southern Alliance for Jewish Education (SAJE).
*We ask that you consider making a donation of $18 to your host institution for participation in this program!
Lunchtime Torah Study
Wednesday, October 13 @ 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Temple Emanu-El
This Torah study meets via Zoom and will cover that week’s Torah portion. All levels welcome.
Beit Midrash with Rabbi Norry: Five Remarkable Objects in the Bible
Thursday, October 14 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Temple Beth-El
This Fall, Rabbi Norry will lead the Beit Midrash through a class on “Five Remarkable Objects in the Bible.” Discover a new way to read Torah by looking at remarkable objects that appear in the story line. While most people focus on the characters in the stories, we often overlook an object – a thing – that plays an important role and drives the story forward. We will adopt an artistic, or curatorial approach, and ask “what is it,” “what is it made of,” “where is it,” and “when does it appear in the story?” “Is it a singular object or are there a lot of them?” “What became of it?” “Where is it now?”
The Beit Midrash meets every week from 12-1PM via Zoom.
CJFS Senior Grocery Delivery
Sunday,October 17 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 PM
Collat Jewish Family Services
Senior Grocery Delivery
TravelStorys Launch Event: Jewish Birmingham and Civil Rights with TBE and TEE
Sunday, October 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Temple Beth-El and Temple Emanu-El
Join us for a “soft launch” of the Beth El Civil Rights Experiences’ Jewish Birmingham + Civil Rights audio tour! For our “soft launch” event we’ll be previewing the first five stops of the tour, which will be complete Fall 2022. And we’ll be partnering with Temple Emanu-El, so that we can enjoy engaging with our history as a whole Birmingham Jewish community.
You must register for a timed slot to attend and plan to arrive at that time. We will be putting participants in groups to embark on this self-guided audio tour together. This tour will take place in downtown Birmingham and the walking route is approximately 1.5 miles round trip. Participants who register will receive a map, arrival information and detailed instructions about accessing the audio tour before the event.
Please consider making a donation to the Beth El Civil Rights Experience to support the development of this project! You will be prompted to do so through the registration page.
BJF’s Women’s Philanthropy Program
Sunday, October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM
The Birmingham Jewish Federation
BJF’s Women’s Philanthropy Program
Lunchtime Torah Study
Wednesday, October 20 @ 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Temple Emanu-El
This Torah study meets via Zoom and will cover that week’s Torah portion. All levels welcome.
Beit Midrash with Rabbi Norry: Five Remarkable Objects in the Bible
Thursday, October 21 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Temple Beth-El
This Fall, Rabbi Norry will lead the Beit Midrash through a class on “Five Remarkable Objects in the Bible.” Discover a new way to read Torah by looking at remarkable objects that appear in the story line. While most people focus on the characters in the stories, we often overlook an object – a thing – that plays an important role and drives the story forward. We will adopt an artistic, or curatorial approach, and ask “what is it,” “what is it made of,” “where is it,” and “when does it appear in the story?” “Is it a singular object or are there a lot of them?” “What became of it?” “Where is it now?”
The Beit Midrash meets every week from 12-1PM via Zoom.
Kesher: A Community Teen Program
Thursday, October 21 @ 5:30-7:30 PM
N.E Miles Jewish Day School , The Birmingham Jewish Federation, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El
The second session of Kesher: A Jewish Teen Experience! Students will choose from exciting elective classes, socialize, and nosh with their peers and engage in a whole-group learning over 12 sessions. Program open for 8th-12th graders! See graphic above for more information. Financial aid is available.
Birmingham Hadassah Book Club:
Auschwitz Lullaby – Mario Escobar –
Sunday, October 24 @ 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah
New participants warmly invited
Pooch Plunge
Sunday, October 24 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LJCC
The dog days of summer may be in the past, but your dog’s favorite day is coming up! LJCC’s Pooch Plunge will be the highlight of your dog’s year as he or she gets to jump, swim, dive, fetch, and of course, doggie paddles their way through our outdoor pool. There will also be a Bark Mitzvah photo opp so you can document your pup’s special day.
Price: $15/1st dog ($10 for additional dogs)
Proceeds go to benefit the Animal League of Birmingham and the LJCC
Doggie Rules:
– Dogs ONLY in the pool
– All dogs must play nice (The LJCC reserves the right to ask you and your dog to leave)
– All dogs must be up to date on shots (bring proof of rabies vaccination)
– Dogs must be spayed or neutered