As 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.
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. This group will meet on the third Thursday of the month.
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 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.
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.
