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 States

Bid 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.

CANCELED: Election Debrief with Jerry Goldfeder

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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.

Event Series Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat

Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat

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

As 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 States

Join 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.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Whether 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 States

More 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.

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat

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

Join 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.

Event Series Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat

Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat

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

As 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.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Whether 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.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Whether 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.

4th Grade B-Mitzvah Orientation

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

Take part in this informal meeting detailing the B-Mitzvah process, beginning with date request forms and receiving your child's B-Mitzvah date. Parents of children in fourth grade, and/or whose birth dates fall between September 2015 and December 2016—this is for you!

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Whether 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.

Awakening – The Fight for Israel’s Democracy

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

Join us for a timely conversation about Awakening, an upcoming documentary chronicling Israel’s inspiring pro-democracy protest movement and the revival of its liberal-democratic camp amidst political upheaval and war.

7th Grade Trip to Boston

Boston, MA

Attention 7th graders: Join this year’s class trip to Boston! We will explore what living a full Jewish life means in light of modern history and current events, while bonding with peers and connecting to the BJ community outside the classroom.