And the Women: Female Power and the Story of Redemption
ZoomJoin Rabbi Jessica Lenza as she explores our sacred texts and celebrates the legacy of female power and the story of redemption in relation to Passover.
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Camp Shabbat Dinner and Games
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAfter 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.
GOLDBERG at the Bitter End!
The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street, New York, nyJoin 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 Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg for a catered Shabbat dinner with learning, exploration, and deeper community connections.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Jessica Lenza
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Jessica Lenza, BJ’s Associate Director of Creative Development, for a catered Shabbat dinner with learning, song, and deeper community connections.
Aviv Book Discussion: Can We Talk About Israel?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesBJ’s Israel Educator, Kobi Cohen, will lead us in a discussion of the book Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted by Daniel Sokatch. This event is for the Aviv 20s, 30s, and 40s community.
Women’s Israel Trip Info Session
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for an info session about our Women’s Israel Trip on October 23-31. Rabbi Felicia Sol and Kobi Cohen, BJ’s Israel educator, will share the general program and answer any questions you may have.
Narcan Training & Conversation on Addiction
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesToday, millions of people around the country are at risk of suffering from an addiction to or overdose from opioid use. BJ is proud to offer training to learn how to use Narcan and gain knowledge that can help save lives.
Meet Your Neighbor Mother’s Day Brunch
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and Knock Knock Give a Sock (KKGS) in building stronger communities by bringing neighbors together for Mother’s Day.
SOARING Into Strength: Book Talk with Lisa Honig Buksbaum
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin author and BJ member Lisa Honig Buksbaum for a reading from her debut memoir, SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain. This conversation will explore ways to manage emotional and mental health in the midst of overwhelming obstacles.
Meet and Greet Calle
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesParents with children are invited to join us in welcoming Calle Schueler, our new Assistant Director of Family Life and Learning.
Book Discussion: Can We Talk About Israel?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFollowing Daniel Sokatch’s conversation with Rabbi Felicia Sol about his book Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, we will continue the conversation with a community book talk.
A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Jonah Geffen
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore the texts and themes of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Jonah Geffen, as part of this unique six-part series taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship.
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Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOur selection for May, Victorious by Yishai Sarid, raises profound and timely questions about military service and its place in Israel’s national psyche.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Roly Matalon for a Community Shabbat Dinner with special guests from a leadership trip with the Israeli American Council—filled with learning and dialogue; song, and enriched connections.
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The Spiritual Vision of the Torah’s Many Authors
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPrepare for the revelation of Torah on Shavuot with an evening of learning with Rabbi Roly Matalon in conversation with Rabbi Ed Feld, exploring the historical development of the Torah with teachings from Rabbi Feld’s new book, The Book of Revolutions.
A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Alex Braver
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore the texts and themes of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Alex Braver, as part of this unique six-part series taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship.
Shavuot Community Picnic
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.
11th Annual Israel Film Center Festival
BJ is once again partnering with the Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan for the 11th Annual Israel Film Festival, celebrating the best in new Israeli cinema.
Demystifying Hagbah
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesImmediately following Shabbat services, join our gabbai, Mark Lehrman, in learning how to perform the grip/slide/hoist movements of hagbah.
BJ Annual Meeting 2023
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAt our members-only annual meeting, we will hear reports from our rabbis, executive director, board leaders, and treasurer about the accomplishments we achieved during our 2022-2023 fiscal year, and highlights of the year to come. Registration is required.
Bridge Over Troubled Water: Paul Simon’s Musical Mysticism
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience a captivating journey through the music of Paul Simon, exploring and reimagining the depths of some of Simon’s most beloved songs. Musically produced by BJ Music Director Dan Nadel and narrated by author Seth Rogovoy, the concert will feature an all-star ensemble of musicians.
BJ Hike in Westchester
Bronxville Metro North Station 113 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville, NY, United StatesJoin longtime BJ member Craig Rosenberg for an easy 5-mile hike in Westchester. Meet at the Bronxville Metro North station and walk along the Bronx River Parkway, where we’ll enjoy the lakes, streams, and general beauty of the area.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Jessica Lenza
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Jessica Lenza, BJ’s Associate Director of Creative Development, for a catered Shabbat dinner with learning, song, and deeper community connections.
A Feminist Lens: The Art & Activism of Photographer Joan Roth
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for an intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed photographer Joan Roth, who used advocated for homeless women, documented leaders in the U.S. Women’s Movement, and illuminated the lives of Jewish women.