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Environmental Movie Night in the Sukkah
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBring your own dinner and join the BJ Environmental Advocates for a showing of the provocative, informative documentary Food, Inc. 2 on the rooftop terrace of our Community House.
Aviv Sukkot Party
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Aviv and Minyan Marom under the beautiful BJ rooftop sukkah for an evening of wine, snacks, and schmoozing as we embrace fall and get into the Sukkot spirit!
Beyond the Ballot: Text Banking
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTake action to strengthen our democracy at this one-time intergenerational text banking event.
Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World
Congregation Ansche Chesed 251 West 100th Street, New York, NYJoin Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel for a three-part series exploring the implications of October 7 on American Jewish civic identity.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Sayed Kashua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This month, we’ll read Track Changes by author Sayed Kashua. The first session will be Thursday, October 31.
Beyond the Ballot: Havdalah for Democracy
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBid farewell to Shabbat and prepare for the week ahead at this special family-friendly pre-election Havdalah service for all ages in the JCC lobby. The program will include a song circle and the opportunity to create a beautiful craft.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
CANCELED: Election Debrief with Jerry Goldfeder
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a post-election briefing with BJ member and veteran election lawyer Jerry Goldfeder to discuss the state of the 2024 election results and what we might expect moving forward.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our children learn about Shabbat in Kadima, give yourself the gift of deepening your own Shabbat practice with Deena. We will learn about Shabbat as a core Jewish practice and what a personal Shabbat practice might look like for you.
Standing Together: A Post-Election Interfaith Gathering
St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United StatesJoin leaders from across the city for an evening of interfaith reflection, prayer, and community as we come together after this emotional and divisive election cycle. Faith leaders representing diverse traditions will provide a welcoming space for unity, connection, and affirmation of our commitment to interfaith community-building.
Intro to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
A Time to Mourn and a Time to Heal
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesMore than a year later, healing from the October 7 tragedies while honoring devastating losses remains challenging for many Jews globally. Join Rani Jaeger, with singer Yael Jaeger, and musicians Orel Oshrat and Amir Israel, for a deeply uplifting musical journey.
Aviv Shabbat
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Aviv’s monthly Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! This month, we're partnering with JDC Entwine for a Global Shabbat honoring of Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday, and to hear about Entwine's amazing work and opportunities to travel with them.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our children learn about Shabbat in Kadima, give yourself the gift of deepening your own Shabbat practice with Deena. We will learn about Shabbat as a core Jewish practice and what a personal Shabbat practice might look like for you.
Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: A Post-Election Conversation
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel for a three-part series exploring the implications of October 7 on American Jewish civic identity.
Intro to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Resilient Aging: Techniques for Staying Strong Through Life’s Challenges
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a one-time engaging discussion on resilience and how it plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges of aging.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: A.B. Yehoshua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLed by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, the Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This month, we are reading The Only Daughter by A. B. Yehoshua.
Community Shabbat Dinner With Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Reception Room & Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New YorkJoin us for a catered Shabbat dinner. Enjoy enriching opportunities for learning, singing, and fostering meaningful connections within our community.
Klezmer and Beyond Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi In Concert: With Special Guests Fred Benedetti and Sara Caswell
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Micki Levin Concert Series continues! Join Yale Strom and his extraordinary ensemble, Hot Pstromi, with special guest artists Fred Benedetti and Sara Caswell. Experience music that begins with klezmer and spans influences from the Middle East, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Intro to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.