Sensing the Divine in Another with Yiscah Smith

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

In 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 States

Havdalah Service & Benefit Concert at Romemu

Romemu 176 West 105th Street, New York, United States

Join 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 States

Rabbis 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.

Arabs and Jews Choosing a Shared Future

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join 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.

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat Dinner

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Experience 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.

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat Dinner

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Experience 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.

March for Israel in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC DC, United States

Participate 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 States

Help 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 States

Want 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. 

Storytime and Schmooze with PJ Library

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

BJ 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

This 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 States

Parents 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 States

Join 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.

Event Series Shabbat Model

Shabbat Model (Friday Night)

Various

We’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.

Event Series Shabbat Model

Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Various

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.

Meeting This Moment: A Conversation with Donniel Hartman

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Donniel Hartman for a conversation with Rabbis Felicia Sol and Roly Matalon about the critical questions of this moment, the obligations of Jewish Peoplehood, and the moral considerations related to fighting a just war.

Hanukkah Treats From Around the World

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Among North American Jewry, the latke is one of the most iconic Hanukkah foods. This Zoom cookalong led by BJ member Allaya Fleischer will teach us to elevate our latke game.

BJ Community Shabbaton

Sanctuary & Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a Shabbaton infused with transformative prayer, soul-stirring music, inspiring Torah, communal meals that are both lively and intimate, and a renewed connection to our values, to God, and to our growing BJ community.