Community Seder with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ’s second-night community seder is back. Hear new voices, connect with community, and sing your way through this seder led by Rabbi Felicia Sol and enhanced by BJ’s team of musicians.

Aviv April Shabbat Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join your fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner. After Shabbat services, we will enjoy a delicious meal, schmooze, and celebrate Shabbat together!

Shaping and Reshaping the Memory of the Shoah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Learn about the development of a new hagadah for Yom Hashoah that weaves together texts, testimonies, discussions, prayer, and silence in bringing new awareness to this act of remembering. 

AFJ Mailing Party

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

AFJ is preparing to send 50 posters to the offices of each and every state legislator and city councilor, and we'd love your help! Join us for a massive box-opening and envelope-stuffing party. Bring your friends and family, but be sure to register to let us know you're coming.

Pete Seeger and Friends Guitar Sing-a-long

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Connections invites the entire BJ community to join long-time member and folk-guitarist Craig Rosenberg in singing the songs of Pete Seeger, Woody & Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary and a few others.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In honor of Israel’s 75th anniversary and on the fifth yahrzeit of one of the major figures in the constellation of world-class Israeli writers, we’ll be discussing Aharon Appelfeld’s novel, Suddenly, Love.

Event Series Hakhanah LaTefillah

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Every other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.

New York Jewish Climate Action Summit

Temple Shaaray Tefila 250 E 79th St, New York, NY, United States

Join RAC-NY and Dayenu for the New York Jewish Climate Organizing Summit. This is a chance for all Jewish New Yorkers and allies to gather, learn, organize, and take action together.

Can We Talk About Israel with Daniel Sokatch

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Sokatch and Rabbi Felicia Sol about Sokatch’s new book, Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted.

Israeli Politics Discussion Group: Between Democracy and Jewish Nationalism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people, while promising to promote democratic values. But in recent years there has been growing tension between the country’s democratic and Jewish values. Join us for a deep dive into these issues.

Israel Today, Israel Tomorrow

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

The State of Israel is facing a reckoning right now, and its citizens and supporters are confronting numerous difficult questions. What are the possible futures for the State of Israel?

Aviv Book Discussion: Can We Talk About Israel?

Remote Access Only NY, United States

BJ’s Israel Educator, Kobi Cohen, will lead us in a discussion of the book Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch. This event is for the Aviv 20s, 30s, and 40s community.

Aviv May Shabbat Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join your fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner. After Shabbat services, we will enjoy a delicious meal, schmooze, and celebrate Shabbat together!

Event Series Hakhanah LaTefillah

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Every other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.

Event Series Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. Our services—full of music and spirituality—show the essence of our community as we strive to share approachable and accessible Judaism, to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome.

BJ Teens Trip to Luna Park

Coney Island's Luna Park New York

Join the BJ teens on a day out at Coney Island’s Luna Park! We’ll travel there together, and spend the day riding roller coasters, eating yummy snacks and enjoying our time together.

Strategic Refresh Preview with the Rabbis

Remote Access Only NY, United States

BJ members are invited to hear the rabbis share the latest on BJ’s strategic refresh. Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol will talk about new opportunities evolving out of the strategic refresh planning process, followed by a chance to ask questions.

Event Series Tot Shabbat

Tot Shabbat

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

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. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.

Event Series Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. Our services—full of music and spirituality—show the essence of our community as we strive to share approachable and accessible Judaism, to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome.

Meet Your Neighbor Mother’s Day Brunch

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ and Knock Knock Give a Sock (KKGS) in building stronger communities by bringing neighbors together for Mother’s Day.

SOARING Into Strength: Book Talk with Lisa Honig Buksbaum

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join author and BJ member Lisa Honig Buksbaum for a reading from her debut memoir, SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain. This conversation will explore ways to manage emotional and mental health in the midst of overwhelming obstacles.

Meet and Greet Calle

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Parents with children are invited to join us in welcoming Calle Schueler, our new Assistant Director of Family Life and Learning. 

Event Series Hakhanah LaTefillah

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Every other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.

New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ is participating in the 13th annual New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House. We will open our beautiful Sanctuary doors to all who are interested, with a short talk by Executive Director Colin Weil.