Week of Events
Sunday, May 12, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, May 13, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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May 14, 2024 –Kadima@BJ
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May 14, 2024 –Shirah with Shira
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May 14, 2024 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 14, 2024 –Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024
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
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, May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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May 15, 2024 –Haverim
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May 15, 2024 –Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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, May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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May 16, 2024 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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May 16, 2024 –Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Maya Arad
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
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: Maya Arad
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, May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024 –Bim Bam
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, May 18, 2024
No events on this day.