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Shavuot 101

Like many Jewish holidays, Shavuot is, in part, an agricultural celebration. Shavuot marks the first harvest. Shavuot also represents a milestone in the annual reenactment ...

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Holidays Events

Close-up of a shofar held during High Holy Days services

Early Childhood Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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.

Close-up of a shofar held during High Holy Days services

Early Elementary Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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

Family Services for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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.

Mindfulness Service for Rosh Hashanah

Venue: Community House Location: 270 West 89th Street

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.

Early Childhood Service for Rosh Hashanah (Second Day)

Venue: Sanctuary Location: 257 West 88th Street

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.

Family Services for Rosh Hashanah (Second Day)

Venue: Sanctuary Location: 257 West 88th Street

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.

Community-Wide Learning & Tashlikh

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel & Riverside Park

Experience the ritual of Tashlikh, a symbolic casting away of the year’s hardships and misdeeds. Begin at the BJ Community House with reflection and preparation for the new year, then we’ll walk to the Hudson River for Tashlikh.

Close-up of a shofar held during High Holy Days services

High Holy Days 101

Explore the prayers, practices, and themes of the High Holy Days with Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg. Using Rabbi Alan Lew’s This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, discover new meaning and prepare for the Days of Awe through learning and discussion.

rosh hashanah - in memoriam charles & ray rubinger

Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery with Dorot

Venue: DOROT Location: 171 W. 85th Street

Celebrate the season of renewal by delivering a festive Rosh Hashanah package to an older adult in Manhattan. Just one hour—and a friendly visit or phone call—can bring connection, joy, and companionship during the High Holy Days.

High Holy Day Bereavement Group: Night of Remembrance

Venue: Remote Access Only

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.

Returning with Intention: A Shabbat Shuvah Mindfulness Practice

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th Street

On Shabbat Shuvah, join BJ member Jonathan Silver for a guided mindfulness practice reflecting on return, renewal, and the spiritual work of the Ten Days of Awe.

Kol Nidre

Venue: Multiple Locations

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

Family-Friendly Kol Nidre

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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.

Yom Kippur Morning Services

Venue: Multiple Locations

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

Close-up of a shofar held during High Holy Days services

Early Childhood Service for Yom Kippur

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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.

Close-up of a shofar held during High Holy Days services

Early Elementary Service for Yom Kippur

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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

Family Service for Yom Kippur

Venue: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Location: The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street

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

Seder Ha-Avodah

Venue: SPSA Sanctuary Location: 263 West 86th Street

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

Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah

Venue: Multiple Locations

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

Sukkah Open Hours

Venue: Rooftop Sukkah

Bring a dairy or vegetarian meal and enjoy open hours in the BJ Sukkah.

Aviv Sukkot Happy Hour

Venue: Rooftop Sukkah

Step into the sukkah with Aviv for a rooftop happy hour with snacks! Celebrate Sukkot with fellow 20s + 30s, and feel free to stay after for our community-wide Sukkah Open Hours.

Sukkah Screening—Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story

Venue: Rooftop Sukkah

Join BJ’s Environmental Activists for a screening of Just Eat It, with remarks from Sharing Excess’s Miranda Potmesil. Explore the impact of food waste—and how our choices can help build a more sustainable and just food system.

Celebrating Three Years of the Immigrant Respite Dinner

Venue: Rooftop Sukkah

Join BJ members and immigrant friends in the sukkah to celebrate three years of the Immigrant Respite Dinner Program—a community that began with a shared Sukkot meal and has grown through food, conversation, resources, and friendship.

succoth - in memoriam john ross

Community Oneg in the Sukkah

Venue: Rooftop Sukkah

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks in the Rooftop Sukkah.

simchas - in memoriam millie ross

Aviv Simhat Torah Happy Hour

Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th Street

Before we celebrate Simhat Torah like only BJ can, come together for happy hour and apps with other 20s + 30s, including those from Central Synagogue! The food will be kosher dairy. Connect over drinks and meet a great crew to dance with all night long!

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