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Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
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Events
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
[CANCELED] Shabbaton Challah Cover-Making Workshop
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCreate a custom challah cover that preserves your family memories and also incorporates photographs from the BJ archives collection. This is a beautiful way to bring a bit of BJ's history into your own home as we celebrate the BJ Bicentennial!
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW, and Dr. Adena Greenberg, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.
Israel Processing Space for Parents
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe know that our children are hearing about current events in Israel from many sources. This monthly group is a space for those raising children in K-7th grade to discuss how we talk about Israel with our children.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three 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.
Likrat Shabbat (3rd-6th Grade)
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
Bring Them Home: A Conversation with Liz Hirsh Naftali
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Liz Hirsch Naftali for a discussion on the hostages' plight and future plans under the new administration. Liz is the great-aunt of Abigail Mor Edan, a three-year-old kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and held hostage for 51 days.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore 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.
Kadima Parent Learning: BJ Community Covenant
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our Kadima students embark on a learning unit about the BJ Community Covenant, we invite you to learn and explore the values yourself, so you can bring the conversation home with your students.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Tsabari
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLed 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. This group will meet on the third Thursday of the month.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three 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.
Aviv Shabbat
Reception Room and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration.
Together, We Light the Way
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesConnect with individuals and communities nationwide uniting to fight for democracy on the eve of the inauguration. This virtual event will feature grassroots leaders, celebrity guests, and musicians, inspiring reflection and lighting the path toward a united, democratic America.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore 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.
Know Your Rights, Protect Our Community: A Presentation to Support Immigrant Neighbors
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn solidarity with immigrant communities, learn about how you can help safeguard the rights of our neighbors by standing up against anti-immigrant legislation and deportations.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three 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.
POSTPONED: Community Shabbat Dinner with Hazzan Ari Priven
Reception Room & Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New YorkJoin us for a catered Shabbat dinner. Enjoy enriching opportunities for learning, singing, and fostering meaningful connections within our community.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore 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.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three 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.
Stepping into Mitzvot: 5th-Grade B-Mitzvah Program
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special Shabbat gathering for the B-Mitzvah cohort. We’ll come together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub and BJ’s Family Life & Learning staff to explore what it means to become a B-Mitzvah and to be “commanded” to engage in mitzvot.
A Conversation with Yael Braudo-Bahat and Reem Al-Hajrajeh
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an inspiring conversation with groundbreaking leaders Yael Braudo-Bahat and Reem Al-Hajrajah, as they share insights into the power of women-led peacebuilding and explore the unique challenges and triumphs of Israeli-Palestinian cooperation.
Connections Zoom Cocktail Hour and Trivia—Bicentennial Edition!
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAll ages are welcome to this game night featuring trivia about BJ and our community’s history. We’ll assign you to a team so that you get to meet some new people as you learn about BJ’s history and compete for special Bicentennial-themed prizes!
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore 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.