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.
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 exclusively for those in their 20s and 30s.
This special briefing will feature Dr. Michael Koplow, Israel Policy Forum’s chief policy officer. Koplow will draw on his expertise to offer analysis of the current moment of what lies ahead for Israel’s future as a secure, Jewish, democratic state.
Gather with other Aviv folks for a beit midrash, or house of study in pairs (hevruta) to provoke discussion, learning, and personal transformation.
Join us for Shabbat dinner in community. After dinner, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen will speak about her new book, The Wolf Hunt, which explores the phenomenon of Israeli families relocating to the United States.
Join 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.
Come 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This event has been postponed.
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.
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.
CityWinery 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.
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 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.
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.
This 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.
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.
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.
