The Origins of the LBGTQ+ Community at BJ: A Conversation
In the early 1990s, the word spread out that we were a congregation that was open to gays and lesbians. That people didn’t have to ...
LGBTQ+
How Rainbow Bracelets Helped Me Find Community at Camp
As every camp enthusiast knows, a “camp wrist” is necessary for the summer. When I was at camp this past summer, I brought bracelet-making beads for ...
Looking Back: How BJ Members Advocated for Marriage Equality in New York
When people ask me why I’ve spent so much time, effort, and energy working for LGBTQ+ equality, my typical answer is that I am a ...
LGBTQ+ Jewish Icons in History and Today
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- By Krauss
We owe a lot to the LGBTQ+ Jewish writers, rabbis, and activists who have paved the way for the queer community of today. Here is ...
Small Changes Make a Huge Difference for Inclusion
This year, we made some small but significant changes to our membership forms. We are expanding the language options for gender identity: evolving the choices ...
Why We Are Using More Inclusive Language on Our Membership Forms
This year, we made some small but significant changes to our membership forms. We are expanding the language options for gender identity: evolving the choices ...
Toward Shabbat: Korah
Is there really a place for me in the Jewish community? This question emerged because Max had recently come out as non-binary, identifying as neither a ...
Pride Kavannah: Hamavdil
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- By Wendy McKenna and Suzanne Kessler
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
Pride Kavannah: Fire
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
Pride Kavannah: Spices
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
Black History Month: Uplifting the LGBTQIA+ Community
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- By Larissa Wohl and Sarah Rosenthal
This year, we are honoring Black History Month by sharing the stories of both contemporary and historical figures who are changing the course of history. ...
LGBTQ+ Events
LGBTQ+ Jews in Film and Television
Venue: Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel Location: 270 West 89th StreetWhat does it mean for tv and film characters to be Jewish AND Queer, and how does it shape their trajectories? Led by Stav Meishar, we will watch excerpts and analyze biblical, contemporary, and academic texts as we deconstruct and reconstruct these characters’ journeys.
The Role of the LGBTQ+ Community in Israel’s Democracy Today
Venue: Rooftop Location: 270 West 89th StreetJoin us for an-in depth conversation about diversity, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and Israeli democracy with representatives from IGY The Proud Youth Organization. This is an Aviv 20s, 30s, & 40s event.
Pride Shabbat Dinner
Venue: Community House Location: 270 West 89th StreetCelebrate Pride Shabbat by coming together for a festive Shabbat dinner filled with learning, song, and deepened connections. The dinner will also feature guest speakers from the Sephardi Mizrahi Q Network as well as other BJ community members.