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.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This month's selection is Hope is A Woman's Name: My Journey as a Bedouin Palestinian Activist in Israel, written by Amal Elsana Alh'jooj.
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.
If you became a BJ member within the last year, please join us for “pre-neg” to have a light snack and l’chaim. We will be joined by Rabbi Shuli Passow as well as volunteers.
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.
Join BJ as part of the Upper West Side contingent in this annual march as we come together under this year's theme of hatikvah (hope). Those who register will receive our meet-up location and time directly from the march organizers.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Unwind from work with Aviv, BJ’s 20s + 30s community. Grab a drink at the bar and join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg to enjoy a spring evening in Riverside Park. R.S.V.P. to Joe is requested but not required.
This is a challenging time to be a Jewish therapist. BJ members in the field are invited to a candid, confidential conversation about supporting patients, building resilience, and caring for ourselves amid today’s political and global realities.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Unwind from work with Aviv, BJ’s 20s + 30s community. Grab a drink at the bar and join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg to enjoy a spring evening in Riverside Park. R.S.V.P. to Joe is requested but not required.
Curious about Ranked Choice Voting and its impact on NYC’s summer primary? Join our virtual lunch & learn with Nia Alvarez-Mapp, senior organizer at Common Cause NY, for a quick crash course before you head to the polls.
Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and happy hour/oneg! This gathering was originally scheduled to take place in Central Park; because of inclement weather we will be gathering at BJ, 270 West 89th St.
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 the creators of the Haftarah Project–Rabbi Felicia Sol, Judith Plaskow, and Martha Ackelsberg–for a post-kiddush discussion of the Haftarah Project and the (paradigmatically) problematic haftarah of Bemidbar. Together, we will explore the challenge of how we can approach difficult texts.
Support West Side Campaign Against Hunger at WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK! Help pack groceries, advocate to officials, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, crafts, and live readings from Writing Against Hunger poetry and essay contest winners.
Come hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.
Following the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 11:00 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis and rabbinic fellows.
Step into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!
Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.
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.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks—this month we will celebrate the mitzvot of our Shabbat engagement volunteers.
In this session, Dr. Alexander Loengarov invites us to take a step back and explore the broader framework of international law, offering insight into its principles and how they relate to the Israeli-Palestinian context.
