On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind. We’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
A space for folks in their 20s and 30s to engage in a respectful, productive conversation in response to the tragic events in Israel and Gaza over the past two months, facilitated by Shanie Reichman, IPF Atid National Director.
Learn from Dr. Yonit Hoffman about the resilience and strength children of Holocaust survivors may have inherited from their parents in this discussion about "resilient identities" and other research.
Enjoy good food, connect with friends and meet new people, and celebrate Shabbat in community, at this monthly Shabbat dinner.
Immerse your baby in a nurturing space where learning, community building, and the enchantment of music come together. Led by Rabbi Deena Cowans, this class is crafted especially for babies from birth until their first steps, and their caregivers.
Join us for a guided tour of Joan Roth's captivating exhibit, "Jewish Women: A World of Tradition and Change," now on display in the BJ Community House Gallery.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Get a sneak preview of the music we’ll be singing together at our first-ever Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat. We’ll get in the Shabbat spirit—two days early! Then, put your knowledge to use at our Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday.
Experience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every second Friday of the month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Immerse your baby in a nurturing space where learning, community building, and the enchantment of music come together. Led by Rabbi Deena Cowans, this class is crafted especially for babies from birth until their first steps, and their caregivers.
As we celebrate Shabbat Shirah (the Shabbat of Song), join us for a restorative afternoon of music elevating themes of love, loss, fragility, and hope for peace.
On a docent-led tour of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan, 7th graders and a parent will explore questions about antisemitism, hatred, and persecution, together.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Join Aviv as we hit Broadway to see Prayer for the French Republic at the Manhattan Theatre Club, followed by a talkback with the cast just for Aviv!
As 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.
Families 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.
Aviv 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.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Learn about the NYC budget process and how we can organize for housing & immigration justice in our city! Hear from leaders at the Advocacy Institute & The People's Plan.
We're teaming up with Moishe House UWS for a delightful evening as Rabbi Sammy Kanter shares insights on the weekly Torah portion, accompanied by delicious pizza. It's an opportunity to nourish both your body and soul, connecting with community and enjoying a slice of meaningful conversation.
We’re looking for Spanish-speakers to join us as we host a community gathering space for the next three weeks, with dinner for asylum-seeking families from one of our partner shelters on the Upper West Side.
Families will enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services will be followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs.
Come in your favorite camp t-shirt to celebrate Camp Shabbat! Join us for a family learning session and snacks and a special Jewish camp-themed Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit (evening service) led by our students and supported by our very own Kadima band.
