Event Series Family Volunteering at WSCAH

Family Volunteering at WSCAH

St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States

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.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Reproductive Freedom Shabbat Panel and Service Opportunity

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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. 

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

All We Carry: Film Screening and Conversation

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

The Dinah Project: Justice for the Victims of Sexual Crimes on October 7

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us this Shabbat, coinciding with International Women’s Day, for a conversation with Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari. Representing The Dinah Project, she’ll discuss the fight for justice for victims of the October 7 sexual atrocities, focusing on legal frameworks and global advocacy.

Purim Carnival

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Celebrate Purim at B’nai Jeshurun’s Purim Carnival! There will be glorious games, incredible inflatables, crazy costumes, awesome activities, and scrumptious snacks.

BJ Theater Company Presents: One Short Day in the City of Shushan

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Don't miss BJ Theater Company's One Short Day in the City of Shushan! Inspired by Wicked and the world of Oz, this swankified retelling of the Purim story will have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even singing along.

Community Megillah Reading and Afterparty

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Wear your favorite costume or mask, enjoy the megillah reading and BJ community performances, then party like it's 356 BCE at our community Megillah Reading and afterparty!

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Lecture: A Conversation with Abe Foxman

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an evening with Abe Foxman in conversation with Joanne Palmer for an evening discussing his extraordinary life's journey, reflections on the past, perspective on the present, and lessons learned as we look toward the future.

Special Meeting of Members of B’nai Jeshurun

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

This special meeting is being called to enable the Congregation to consider and vote on the recommendations of the Search Committee and the Board of Trustees to appoint Rabbi Felicia Sol as Rosh Kehillah.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Event Series Community Oneg

Community Oneg

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.

BJ Joins the Hands Off! Mass Mobilization Day

St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States

Meet fellow BJ members and Pastor K Karpen outside SPSA after Shabbat morning services as we take to the streets as part of this national rally to demand an end to corruption and attacks on our democracy.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Community Seder

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Let us come together in song, ritual, and celebration as we journey through the BJ Community Seder, led by Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa and enhanced by our team of musicians.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration and Film Screening: As If it Were Yesterday

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Mark Yom HaShoah in sacred community, as we gather for prayer, ritual, and music in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah—inscribed with the names of BJ family members who perished in the Holocaust.