Join Aviv as we hit Broadway to see Suffs! This new musical by Shaina Taub takes us to 1913, where the women’s movement is heating up in America, anchored by the suffragists—“Suffs”—and their pursuit of the right to vote.
The three weeks between 17th of Tammuz and Tisha Be’Av, called bein hametzarim, is a mourning period. This year, we've faced many challenges. Join Rabbis Sammy Kanter and Shuli Passow in a three-part series for respectful community discussion about these topics.
In partnership with Aviv, Minyan Marom will host this month’s Kabbalat Shabbat minyan at BJ! Minyan Marom is a young, vibrant, and joyous community of egalitarian Jews on the Upper West Side, who meet monthly to daven Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage.
Join us for a screening and discussion of "Legend of Destruction," depicting the Second Temple's fall in 70 CE amid Roman rule. Created with 1,500 paintings by David Polonsky and Michael Faust, the film highlights themes of greed, corruption, and fanaticism.
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.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Experience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow New Yorkers by volunteering with fellow BJ members at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Spots are limited, volunteers must be 18 or older. We hope you will join us in making a difference!
Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
Discover the deep meanings behind each shofar blast and explore how these sacred sounds can elevate our spiritual awareness, preparing our hearts and minds to fully embrace the transformative power of the High Holy Days.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
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 for a special “back to BJ” oneg! Catch up with friends you haven’t seen all summer and meet new people too, over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Kickoff the school year by reuniting with old and new friends and meet our new Family Life and Learning team members! This brunch is targeted at Early Childhood and Shabbat Model families (ages 12 and under).
In these intimate learning sessions, we will study texts that explore the spiritual challenge of living in uncertain times and how the work of heshbon hanefesh (soul accounting) that is asked of us this time of year can offer guidance.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Start your spiritual preparation in the month of Elul. Rabbis Felicia, Becca, and Deena will each teach a complementary session to help get you in the mindset of the season and ready for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
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.
In these intimate learning sessions, we will study texts that explore the spiritual challenge of living in uncertain times and how the work of heshbon hanefesh (soul accounting) that is asked of us this time of year can offer guidance.
In these intimate learning sessions, we will study texts that explore the spiritual challenge of living in uncertain times and how the work of heshbon hanefesh (soul accounting) that is asked of us this time of year can offer guidance.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
