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Be’Yachad: Together—David Broza In Concert
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesConversations with our Partners in Israel: Rabbi Rani Jaeger and Dr. Michal Muszkat-Barkan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Rabbi Rani Jaeger and Dr. Michal Muszkat-Barkan of the Jerusalem Emergency Command. JEC is made up of hundreds of volunteers from several civil society organizations including the pro-democracy protest group Safeguarding Our Shared Home.
The Crooked Timber of Democracy: A Conversation with Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin
Kane Street Synagogue 236 Kane Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCome to an evening of learning with Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, public opinion researcher and political advisor. Dahlia will speak about her new book, The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel: Promise Unfulfilled, a timely and important exploration of democracy in times of upheaval.
Sensing the Divine in Another with Yiscah Smith
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn modern times, how can we see holiness in one another? How do we find meaning in the mitzvah of hakhnasat orhim? Join Yiscah Smith for a session on how to open our hearts to the strangers in our midst.
Shabbat Minha
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHavdalah Service & Benefit Concert at Romemu
Romemu 176 West 105th Street, New York, United StatesJoin us at Romemu for havdalah and a benefit concert in support of the families of those kidnapped on October 7. All proceeds will be donated to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
A Conversation for Parents of Jewish College Students
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesRabbis Felicia Sol and Becca Weintraub invite parents of college students to join them for an online conversation discussing what our children are experiencing in Jewish life on campus and what it means to parent in this moment.
30 Days Later: Coming Together in Solidarity, Song, and Heartbreak
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesArabs and Jews Choosing a Shared Future
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, co-directors of Standing Together, who will share about their work with a group of dedicated Jews and Arabs who are devoted to creating a society capable of achieving peace, equality, and social justice for all.
Postponed: Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi In Concert
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis event has been postponed.
Aviv Shabbat Dinner
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every second Friday of the month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
Aviv Shabbat Dinner
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every second Friday of the month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
Israel, This Jazz Is For You: David Broza & Omer Avital’s Wilson Live Experience
City Winery 25 11th AvenueCityWinery and ANATAL invite you to an afternoon of music that opens the heart and strengthens the soul. Concert proceeds will go to those suffering from PTSD in Israel.
March for Israel in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC DC, United StatesParticipate in a national March for Israel rally in Washington, D.C., supporting Israel and the release of the hostages. The march is organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Help Shape BJ’s Climate Action Agenda
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHelp set the agenda for a year of activism for climate change. The BJ Environmental Advocates are eager to hear ideas from all BJ members concerned about and looking to act on climate issues.
BJ Volunteer Day at WSCAH
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWant to make a tangible impact on the lives of fellow New Yorkers this Holiday season? Join us as BJ teams up with the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) to serve food with compassion and dignity.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Scholar in Residence Rabbi Vanessa Ochs
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis month, the dinner will be part of the Shabbat Scholar in Residence with Rabbi Vanessa Ochs and Dr. Peter Ochs. Following the dinner, Rabbi Ochs will share her talk, The Newest Jewish Rituals: Practices we fashioned during Covid that still sustain us.
Storytime and Schmooze with PJ Library
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ and PJ are teaming up for some storytime fun! Kids will listen to a reading of a PJ Library book and engage in some activities while adults are able to schmooze and enjoy a light breakfast.
The Journey of Torah, Science, and Prayer with Dr. Peter Ochs
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of learning, followed by havdalah, as part of our Shabbat Scholars in Residence with Rabbi Vanessa and Dr. Peter Ochs.
Interfaith Day of Service in Support of NYC’s Migrants
Temple Shaaray Tefila 250 E 79th St, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and other faith-based groups around the city to support migrants during a day of education, service, and mobilization.
Heartwarming Pre-Thanksgiving Meal with Migrant Families
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis Thanksgiving season, we come together as a community to share the warmth of the holidays with those who need it most. Join us for a special pre-Thanksgiving meal, bringing together BJ members and migrant families from one of the local shelters.
4th Grade B-Mitzvah Orientation
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesParents of children in fourth grade, or whose birth dates fall between September 2014 and December 2015, are invited to an informational meeting that will detail each step of the B-Mitzvah planning process, including date applications.
A Shared Horizon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Ameer Fakhoury & Avi Dabush, members of the leadership of A Land for All, a movement of Palestinians and Israelis working together on a shared political vision for a better and peaceful future.
Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
VariousWe’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.