Connect 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.
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.
In 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 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.
Join us for a catered Shabbat dinner. Enjoy enriching opportunities for learning, singing, and fostering meaningful connections within our community.
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.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
Bim 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.
Join 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.
Join 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.
All 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!
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.
As we begin our bicentennial celebrations, join us for a presentation on BJ's early years with Dr. Jonthan Sarna, preeminent scholar of American Jewish history, who will discuss how BJ paved the way for developments that continue to shape American Judaism.
Bim 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.
This month there will be no Tot Shabbat service but instead, dinner will be at 5:15 PM! We will gather together, sing the Shabbat blessings, and dig in! Adults will have a chance to socialize while kids get to play!
Kick 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.
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.
As we celebrate Shabbat Shirah and the culmination of the BJ Bicentennial Shabbaton weekend, join us for an unforgettable evening with RAZA, a groundbreaking all-female musical project led by Chana Raskin.
Volunteer with the West Side Campaign Against Hunger to pack healthy food, write cards, and send advocacy messages. This family-friendly opportunity welcomes children ages 6+ with a parent or guardian to participate in this day of giving back to the community.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
Celebrate the upcoming holiday of Tu Bishvat by joining us for a special seder led by the students of Kadima. We will celebrate nature, reflect on our connection to the Earth, and learn about the importance of caring for our planet.
Celebrate Tu Bishvat with the BJ Environmental Advocates. Join us for a delicious meal while we explore the deep connection between Judaism and the environment, our role in protecting our natural world, and inspire action within our community.
This 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.
We 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.
Join us for a gallery tour of BJ’s bicentennial exhibition, “B’nai Jeshurun: The First 100 Years (1825–1925),” an exploration of our transformative and relatively unknown past. BJ Archives Committee Co-chair Ilene Richman and Rabbi Roly Matalon will share their insights and reflections.
Bim 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.
Join 10th-12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic, with Visions Service Adventures. Our time will be service-focused and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Led by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, this month the Israeli Authors Discussion Group will be reading a twisty mystery set on a kibbutz, from award-winning and internationally acclaimed author Batya Gur.
Join 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.
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.
Learn about the state of abortion access in our city and country, and honor the Jewish value of reproductive freedom at this post-Kiddush panel discussion and service project featuring leading experts in abortion funding and advocacy.
Dive into powerful literature alongside community members of B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew, as we join together once a month to explore books that amplify social justice themes.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.
Join us for an inspirational Refugee Shabbat film screening of All We Carry—the 2024 award-winning film that follows a young family’s extraordinary journey fleeing persecution from narcotraffickers in Honduras and enduring months in U.S. detention.
Bim 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.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Start your Saturday morning with a delicious breakfast, and stay for an uplifting Shabbat service. This special event, sponsored by a generous member of our community, is a great way to connect with family, friends, and faith.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.
Dive into the surprising and thought-provoking side of Jewish texts, history, and culture, in this three-part series for Aviv 20s and 30s with Rabbi Jessica Lenza. Come to all three sessions or pop in for one or two.
BJ member Peninnah Schram will speak about her biography, which functions as her “ethical will”—a document that transmits one's spiritual legacy to their loved ones. After a short teaching from Rabbi Felicia Sol, Peninnah will lead a workshop on writing this treasured document.
Bim 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.
Kick 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.
Kick 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.
Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
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.
