Israel’s Declaration of Independence

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Kobi Cohen for a conversation with Professor Neil Rogachevsky and Dov Zigler, co-authors of Israel’s Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation’s Founding Moment, to discuss the debates and decisions that led to the founding of Israel.

Event Series Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Friday Night)

Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Friday Night)

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. Our services—full of music and spirituality—show the essence of our community as we strive to share approachable and accessible Judaism, to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome. At Kadima@BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. We’re excited that our new Model embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.

Demystifying Hagbah

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Immediately following Shabbat services, join our gabbai, Mark Lehrman, in learning how to perform the grip/slide/hoist movements of hagbah.

Color Me Mine Judaica

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Calling all K-2nd graders! Join us at BJ to paint your own mezuzah, kiddush cup, or star of David box. Parents are welcome to stay and schmooze with coffee and snacks. 

“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture using the classical forms developed by the ancient rabbis.

“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture using the classical forms developed by the ancient rabbis.

Israeli Politics Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

While Israel is considered to be one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world, the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is ongoing. Join Kobi to learn more about this part of Israeli history, and to discuss where the country is headed.