Week of Events
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Unearth the spiritual underpinnings of song and study the complex intersection between individual and communal voices. Explore with renowned musicians diverse voices within the global Jewish musical heritage.
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Unearth the spiritual underpinnings of song and study the complex intersection between individual and communal voices. Explore with renowned musicians diverse voices within the global Jewish musical heritage.
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical Twist
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical Twist
Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
Kadima@BJ
Kadima@BJ
Kadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
Shirah with Shira
Shirah with Shira
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Mindful Prayer Havurah
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Unearth the spiritual underpinnings of song and study the complex intersection between individual and communal voices. Explore with renowned musicians diverse voices within the global Jewish musical heritage.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Haverim
Haverim
Our 7th-grade program, Haverim, integrates students in both secular schools and Jewish day schools, providing a platform to explore topics that affect all teenagers, regardless of background, and preparing students for their B-Mitzvah and beyond.
Antonia Lassar: Live at The Center at West Park
Antonia Lassar: Live at The Center at West Park
Join Aviv 20s & 30s to see Antonia Lassar doing her incredible stand up show on the Upper West Side, and afterwards to meet Antonia and then head to E's bar nearby.
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Hadar’s Rising Song Intensive
Unearth the spiritual underpinnings of song and study the complex intersection between individual and communal voices. Explore with renowned musicians diverse voices within the global Jewish musical heritage.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa.