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!
Meet our new PJ Library Program Planner!
JFHNA is so excited to announce that we have hired a new program planner, Cassandra Leibensperger, to create community events and activities centered around the amazing PJ Library & PJ Our Way Jewish children's book program! Beginning Summer 2021, these events will be open to all families including children age 0-13 that are served by or are interested in participating in PJ Library, regardless of observance, affiliation, or lack thereof. Learn more about this program and connect to other PJ families today.
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.
Wanted: PJ Library Program Planner
Do you have a passion for Jewish children's education and community connections? JFHNA is looking for a new part-time PJ Program Planner to arrange events and connect families who are part of the PJ Library and PJ Our Way monthly Jewish book, music, and craft clubs. Check out the new job posting on the Federation's PJ Library page!
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!
Camp Scholarship available for overnight camps!
Thinking about Jewish summer camp for your kid(s) in 2021, but they've never been to one? The national Jewish Federation has announced new "One Happy Camper" grants of up to $1000 to assist in enabling families to participate in this formative experience. The grant application deadline is Friday, March 12th. First-come, first-serve.
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.