Deep South File :: Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, Rings In New Year With Centennial Gala

Birmingham's Temple Beth-El finished a year of centennial programming with a New Year's Eve gala held in the congregation's Cultural Center. The evening featured dancing, a silent and live auction, and the screening of a DVD from oral history interviews taken over the past year.

Checking out the silent auction:

Laurie and Rabbi Brian Glusman take part in the festivities

The event lasted until midnight

Deep South File :: Spreading Christmas Cheer

Dozens of volunteers from the Birmingham Jewish community prepared and served Christmas lunch at the Grace By Day food kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church. The Jewish community also takes over work at the kitchen on Easter and Thanksgiving.

Pics From Temple Beth-El Birmingham Sisterhood Chanukah Luncheon

On December 2, hundreds attended the annual Chanukah luncheon at Birmingham's Temple Beth-El.

Creative Chanukiahs, designed by the religious school students, were on display.