May Program and Event Lineup
In our most recent newsletter, we shared a number of local and regional Jewish events of interest to our community. All events are open to all and free of cost, unless otherwise noted.
You Belong In Huntsville.
Kick off the summer with JFHNA's new young professional's initiative, "You Belong in Huntsville". Led by Scott Godchaux, YBIH aims to bring together Jewish adults in their 20's and 30's and connect them more deeply within and across our Jewish community. This new group will host a number of social and business networking events over the year, starting with our first event at Stovehouse. If you are a young adult or young-at-heart, and are looking to build lasting bonds, please join us! Newcomers and long-time residents are all welcome!
New Community Lecture Series by Prof. Paul Liptz in April
Professor and Historian Paul Liptz will present a three part series on the state of Israel, which has gone through remarkable transformations over the years. Subjects will include "Israel, the Start-up Nation - History from 1948 to the 1980's", "Israel is No Longer Alone: New Allies in the Middle East - Boycotts, peace treaties, and the recent Abraham Accords" and "The Yemenite Jews: Returning Home - The history, lives, and successes of Yemeni Jewish immigrants to Israel"
Alabama Holocaust Day of Remembrance in Observance of Yom HaShoah
On Sunday, April 11th at 2pm, a commemorative program in honor of Holocaust victims and survivors will be livestreamed via the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center. The program will feature the rededication of a newly planted Anne Frank Tree in Birmingham’s Kelly Ingram Park as well as various speakers including Governor Kay Ivey, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Pastor Chris Edmonds, son of World War II hero Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, whose fearless bravery saved the lived of Jewish American soldiers in a prisoner of war camp in Germany.
NEW: Small-Group In-person Film Screenings Available!
Because movies are often more fun with friends, and in support of our our special program featuring Dani Menkin, director of Aulcie and Picture of His Life, JFHNA is arranging a limited number of socially-distanced group viewing events at the Cineplanet 15 in Madison. JFHNA can also help facilitate an outdoor small-group viewing event at your home if you wish to host.
Win dinner with your movie!
JFHNA and Kosher caterers Mushky and Moshe Cohen of Chabad have partnered together to provide one lucky winner a free dinner to enjoy with their film of choice during the Jewish Film Festival! To be eligible for this prize, purchase tickets, passes, or sponsorships no later than Sunday, February 28 at Midnight!
Jewish Film Festival comes to North Alabama!
JFHNA is excited to partner with the Mobile Area Jewish Federation (MAJF) to bring a Jewish film festival to our community for the first time! Multiple special programs are planned in conjunction with the seven award-winning films.
Memorial Service Honoring Deceased Veterans
On May 5th, 2018, Etz Chayim and Temple B'nai Sholom are holding a joint service honoring our deceased Jewish veterans for defending our country.
Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Join us at Etz Chayim on April 29, 2018 for a Yom Haatzmaut Celebration featuring guest speakers from Israel - Deputy Consul General and Israeli Air Force Officer.
Allison Leibovitz to Visit Huntsville
See Alison Lebovitz at Temple B'Nai Sholom October 29, 2017 from 2:00-4:00pm. Alison combines her penchant for humor with her unique gift for storytelling to deliver an inspiring and motivational message about family, tikkun olam, and the power of Jewish community. Entertaining and dynamic, she is the host of The A List with Alison Lebovitz, a weekly television series for PBS, a TED Talk pro, and the author of Am I There Yet? a collection of her candid essays and life-inspired stories.