Tikkun Leil Shavuot with the BJ Rabbis and Rabbinic Fellows
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStep into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!
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Community Oneg
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks—this month we will celebrate the mitzvot of our Shabbat engagement volunteers.
Israel and International Law: What’s the Relationship?
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn this session, Dr. Alexander Loengarov invites us to take a step back and explore the broader framework of international law, offering insight into its principles and how they relate to the Israeli-Palestinian context.
Bicentennial Birthday Bash for Families
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ is turning 200 and we are throwing a birthday party with games, cake, dancing and more! This event is designed for families with children from early childhood to elementary school to teens, with activities for different age groups, and a mimosa brunch for adults.
A Mayoral Candidate Forum for the Jewish Community: A Just and Inclusive NYC
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn opportunity for New York City’s Jewish community to hear directly from the 2025 mayoral candidates about the issues that matter most to us. We raise our voices to ensure that the priorities of the Jewish community are represented.
Echoes of a Journey: 200 Years of Jewish Music at BJ
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn celebration of BJ’s bicentennial, the Micki Levin Concert Series presents this all-star musical tribute to the richness and diversity of Jewish music woven through BJ’s evolving spiritual life and the broader Jewish American experience.
BJ Annual Meeting 2025
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAt our members-only annual meeting, we will hear reports from our rabbis, executive director, board leaders, and treasurer about the accomplishments of our 2024-2025 fiscal year and highlights of the year to come.
Blood Drive
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your donation is more vital than ever. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Shabbat After Dark: Aviv Oneg with Trybal
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the party after Kabbalat Shabbat services for nibbles, drinks, and mingling for 20s & 30s. We're partnering with Trybal Gatherings, a young adult organization known for their energetic, and unforgettable summer camps that are the ultimate escape from reality.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Salon with Rabbi Felicia Sol: Berkshires
Location given after registrationBJ members are warmly invited to intimate gatherings hosted in fellow members’ homes, where Rabbi Felicia Sol will share her vision for the future of our community. These salons offer a meaningful opportunity to engage in dialogue—listening, reflecting, and dreaming together.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Aviv + Base UWS: I am My Beloved, and My Beloved is Mine
Location given after registrationJoin fellow couples in their 20s + 30s from Aviv and Base UWS in reimagining the practice of hevruta (spiritual partnership through learning and dialogue) as a powerful tool for deepening love, intention, and mutual understanding.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
When Children Leave the Nest
Location given after registrationIn this session, Rabbi Felicia Sol will guide parents of college students and budding adults in exploring their own spiritual paths at this stage of life and in this season of the Jewish year.
Physically Far, Spiritually Close
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesConnect with fellow out-of-town members during this special gathering, where Rabbi Roly Matalon will guide us in meaningful learning and reflection to help prepare for the High Holy Days. Share in community and draw closer in heart and spirit.
Post-Kiddush Learning: Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe (In Person)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLed by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLed by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
Elul and the Aging Process
Location given after registrationThis season invites us to engage in forgiveness, accept our mortality, and envision the year ahead. As we grow older, these themes resonate differently. Join BJ member Linda Thal, co-author of Wise Aging, to reflect on this meaningful time.
Community Oneg
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Blood Drive
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your donation is more vital than ever. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.