This is a space for parents to reflect on their own High Holy Day intentions and prepare mind, body, and soul to have a meaningful prayer experience with their children.

Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.

This season invites us to engage in forgiveness, accept our mortality, and envision the year ahead. As we grow older, these themes resonate differently. Join BJ member Linda Thal, co-author of Wise Aging, to reflect on this meaningful time.

Join Hazzan Ari Priven, as we prepare for the Yamim Nora’im by singing new and old melodies that we’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days.

As we prepare for High Holy Days in this unprecedented time, Jewish mental health professionals have unique challenges. This gathering is a space for BJ members who are therapists to prepare for the new year in a supportive communal way.

Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the Sanctuary.

Come together with the Aviv 20s and 30s for a Rosh Hashanah dinner that’s more than just a meal. Connect with like-minded individuals, share traditions, and create lasting memories.

Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.

Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.

Engage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5786. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.

Join us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.

Join us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Anne Ebersman. Registration is required.

Experience the ritual of Tashlikh, a symbolic casting away of the year’s hardships and misdeeds. Begin at the BJ Community House with parallel learning opportunities: the Family Life & Learning team will guide children and families, while the Rabbinic Fellows lead adults in reflection and preparation for the new year. Then, we’ll gather by the water at 6:10 PM for Tashlikh. 

Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.

Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.

On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Rabbi Marc Margolius, and Cantor Dave Mintz. Registration is required.

Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages six and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.

Join us for an engaging service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.

As Yom Kippur approaches, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one. This event is for BJ members only. Please register in advance.

This family-friendly special Sukkot preparation event is open to kids of all ages—it’s a perfect way to celebrate the season and leave your mark on the BJ Sukkah! We will also serve pizza and have a special Sukkot story time!

Join us for Kol Nidre, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.

Join us for an uplifting Kol Nidre service, geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans.

Engage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5786. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.

Join us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.

Join us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch.

Engage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5786. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.

Join us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub.

Join us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.

Join us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur.

Join us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.

Transition from the spiritual heights of Yom Kippur at the BJ Community Break Fast. The Community Break Fast is sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass in honor of Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon and his 40 years of brilliant, visionary, and compassionate leadership.

End Yom Kippur with a sense of peace and renewal. Join us for a nourishing Break Fast filled with good food and great company with the Aviv 20s and 30s community.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Sukkot Evening Service (First Day).

Join us in welcoming Sukkot together in the sukkah. Bring a dairy or vegetarian dinner, and enjoy dessert, challah, and grape juice provided by BJ. Reconnect with friends, meet new people, and share in a festive season of joy and togetherness.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Sukkot Morning Services (First Day).

Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.

Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy lunch or dinner in the beauty of the BJ rooftop sukkah.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day).

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Sukkot Morning Services (Second Day).

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Hoshana Rabbah Services.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Erev Shemini Atzeret Service.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Shemini Atzeret Morning Service (with Yizkor).

Families will enjoy this spiritual holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.

Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, learning, and dancing with the Torah!

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Simhat Torah Evening Service.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Simhat Torah Morning Services.

Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.

Families will enjoy a spiritual and uplifting Purim evening where we will learn about the Purim story, do arts + crafts, dance, sing, and hear a kid-friendly reading of the Megillah!

Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Pesah service full of singing, movement, learning, and a telling of the Passover story!

Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating!