Blood Drive
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDid you know that if only 1% more of Americans donated blood, shortages would disappear! Save a life and donate this June at the BJ Blood Drive.
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Israeli Politics Discussion Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in a special session with Kobi Cohen, our Israel Educator, where he will provide an update on the recent judicial overhaul in Israel and shed light on current polls.
Context and Culture: Community Lessons from a Tisha Be’Av Tale
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Shuli Passow to discuss the story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza—cited as the reason the Temple was destroyed—in the context of Eikha Rabba, drawing out lessons for today’s world.
Early Childhood Ice Cream Social
Hippo Playground W. 91st St. Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United StatesEarly Childhood Families will socialize, play in Riverside Park, learn about the Early Childhood programs taking place in the upcoming year, and enjoy some delicious ice cream!
Make Welcome Kits for New Safe Haven Shelter
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us this Wednesday to make welcome kits for neighbors and residents of the W. 83rd St. Safe Haven.
Aviv August Shabbat Dinner
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!
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Haverim Take Dave and Buster’s
Join Haverim for games and dinner at Dave and Buster's.
A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s.
Family Mahzor Dedication
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAll are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.
Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead.
BJ Teens Elul Meet & Greet
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones.
Shema Koleinu: Music of the High Holy Days
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Hazzan Ari Priven as we prepare for the Yamim Nora'im by singing new and old melodies that you’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days at BJ.
Knocking on the Gates of Mercy: Spiritual Preparation to Hear the Shofar
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn preparation to hearing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and Jonathan Silver, BJ’s ba’al toke’a (shofar blower), to learn, reflect on, sing, and experience this powerful piyut.
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members.
Tashlikh
Riverside Park at 91st StreetJoin us in Riverside Park as we come together for tashlikh, ritualizing the casting off of our sins by throwing pieces of bread into the waters of the Hudson River. Be sure to stay until the end, as we gather for havdalah, marking the close of Rosh Hashanah.
Shema Koleinu: Music of the High Holy Days
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Hazzan Ari Priven as we prepare for the Yamim Nora'im by singing new and old melodies that you’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days at BJ.
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members.
A Night of Remembrance – Bereavement Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAs we approach Yom Kippur, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one for the first (or second, or third) time.
Prayers for Democracy and Human Rights
VariousHelp us form a BJ contingent at a Shaharit service outside the UN and to pray for democracy and the human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians. Following the service, we will join the larger demonstration coinciding with Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech.
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Break Fast
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCap off Yom Kippur by breaking the fast with other 20s & 30s. We’ll have bagels galore and lots of delicious options to choose from.
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members.
Sukkot Concert with Late Night Thoughts
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in the Sukkah for a night of joyful music with Late Night Thoughts! LNT is the folk-pop duo from BJ’s own Michael Harlow (Teen Educator and Music Educator) together with Brian Rauch.