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 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!
Join us this Wednesday to make welcome kits for neighbors and residents of the W. 83rd St. Safe Haven.
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!
Join the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Join Haverim for games and dinner at Dave and Buster's.
This is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s.
All are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.
We'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead.
Join the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones.
Join 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.
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.
Join the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Explore 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.
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.
Join 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.
Join the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Explore 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.
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.
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.
Cap off Yom Kippur by breaking the fast with other 20s & 30s. We’ll have bagels galore and lots of delicious options to choose from.
Explore 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.
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.
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!
Simhat Torah at BJ is a celebration like no other! Arvit begins at 7:15 PM, followed by all the singing and dancing you could ever ask for. Hakafot (the extraordinary Simhat Torah dancing) will end at approximately 9:45 PM, and services will continue until approximately 10:45 PM.
