Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New YorkShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New YorkBJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. At BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life, and we’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New YorkWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New YorkWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in kindergarten through 2nd grade with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).
Shared Grief, Shared Hope: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for Peace
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New YorkAs the war between Israel and Hamas continues, hear from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who remain committed to peace, reconciliation, and a path forward based on empathy and honoring the humanity of all.
Stepping into Torah: B-Mitzvah Opening Ritual
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New YorkFamilies with 4th graders: mark your calendars for this milestone ritual! Together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub, we will unroll the entire Torah, as each student gets a glimpse of their parashah (portion), kicking off their ascent toward becoming B-Mitzvah.
Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NYJoin us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Refugee Shabbat Havdalah: An Interfaith Gathering of Support
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New YorkAlongside interfaith partners and the Synagogue Coalition on Refugee and Immigration Crisis, participants will hear from elected officials and insightful speakers. Look forward to diving into some learning, prayer, and collective action as we unite in support of those seeking refuge.
Aviv Havdalah and Sushi Making with Base UWS
Base UWSAviv is teaming up with Base UWS to sing and mark Havdalah, and then spend our Saturday night making sushi together! This is a wonderful way to be together on a cold, wintery motzei-Shabbat (post-Shabbat), as well as an opportunity to join with another Jewish community in the neighborhood.