Week of Events
Sunday, February 11, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, February 12, 2024
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February 12, 2024 –A Land for All
A Land for All
Join us for a powerful conversation with May Pundak and Dr. Rula Hardal, the inspirational Israeli and Palestinian co-executive directors of the rapidly growing “A Land for All” peace movement.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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February 13, 2024 –CANCELED Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical Twist
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February 13, 2024 –CANCELED Kadima@BJ
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February 13, 2024 –CANCELED Shirah with Shira
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February 13, 2024 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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February 13, 2024 –Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024
CANCELED 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.
CANCELED 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.
CANCELED 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.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We invite you to join this group, 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
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.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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February 14, 2024 –CANCELED Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 14, 2024 –Haverim
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February 14, 2024 –Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
CANCELED 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
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.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Explore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
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February 15, 2024 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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February 15, 2024 –CANCELED A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 15, 2024 –Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
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.
CANCELED 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.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
Led by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, the Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature.
Friday, February 16, 2024
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February 16, 2024 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
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February 16, 2024 –CANCELED Bim Bam
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.
CANCELED Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
No events on this day.