Israeli Politics Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Early 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 States

Join 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!

A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

This 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 States

All are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.

BJ Teens Elul Meet & Greet

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones. 

Knocking on the Gates of Mercy: Spiritual Preparation to Hear the Shofar

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

In 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. 

Tashlikh

Riverside Park at 91st Street

Join 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.

A Night of Remembrance – Bereavement Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As 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

Various

Help 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.

Sukkot Concert with Late Night Thoughts

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join 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.

Candy Torah Making

Rooftop Sukkah

Join us after Shabbat morning services to prepare for Simhat Torah with other K-2nd graders by creating your own Torah out of the best material there is…candy!