DUGRI – Let’s Talk Straight

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Israeli educator/creator Uriya Rosenman and Palestinian rapper Sameh SAZ Zakout to hear their mutual story and analysis of Jewish-Arab relations, a live performance of DUGRI’s songs, and engage in an open and honest conversation with all the hard-hitting questions. This is a unique opportunity to engage with deep questions about the current reality in a new and fun way that is accessible to a broad audience.

Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat

Camp Shabbat Dinner and Games

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

After we welcome welcome Shabbat with camp ruah (spirit) and your favorite camp melodies, we will keep the ruah going with dinner and color war games. Open to BJ member children and teens, their family members.

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.

Event Series Shabbat Play Zone

Shabbat Play Zone

Ideal Theater Room 257 w 88th st, New York, ny

Calling all 2- to 7-year-olds! Join us for some fun indoor play to get our energy out and keep us warm this winter. Enjoy Shabbat-friendly activities like krav maga, gymnastics, and more.

GOLDBERG at the Bitter End!

The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street, New York, ny

Join the BJ teen band for an evening of live music at the historic Bitter End on Bleecker Street, in their debut concert on the NYC music scene!

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?