Ta’anit Esther with Hadar: Reading the Megillah After October 7
ZoomBJ is proud to be a co-sponsor for this day of learning with Hadar in observance of Ta’anit Esther and in preparation for reading the Megillah this year.
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Aviv Shabbat
Reception Room & 3rd FloorExperience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
Teen Purim Party
Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate Purim with the BJ Teen community! Come in costume for a chance to win a prize, eat Hamantaschen, and then we will join the larger BJ community for the Purim Spiel and Megillah reading!
BJ Theater Company Presents: Here Comes the Spiel!
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Spiel! This year’s show is Here Comes the Spiel—a groovy, hippies-meet-Haman twist on the Megillah that you surely don't want to miss. Join us to celebrate our talented kindergarten-ninth grade cast!
Love, Compassion, and the Future of Jewish Life: Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rabbi Shai Held in Conversation
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rabbi Shai Held for a discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin in celebration of Rabbi Held's new book, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life.
Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not Be Silent—Film Screening and Discussion
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAfter being expelled from Nazi Germany for his outspokenness, Rabbi Joachim Prinz immigrated to America and became a leader in the civil rights movement. The documentary remembers him as ahead of his time in his positions on civil rights and peace in the Middle East. This is a Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Event.
CANCELED Aviv Goes to Broadway: Water for Elephants
Imperial Theatre 249 W 45th St, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Aviv as we hit Broadway to see Water for Elephants at the Imperial Theatre, followed by a talkback with the cast just for Aviv!
Six Months – They Are Out Of Time Rally
Dag-Hammarskjold Plaza
Irreconcilable Visions for Israel? Before and After October 7
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the Tel Aviv Review of Books as we kick off Israel at 76—a new series of captivating lectures and eye-opening conversations with teachers, thinkers and activists who are thoughtfully wrestling with some of the most essential questions about Israel’s future at this moment.
The Israel at 76 series is generously sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass, in cherished memory of her beloved parents, Regina Landwirth Diamant and Karl Diamant, and in honor of Yom Ha'atzma-ut 5784.
Ija Mia: A Night of Sephardic and Ottoman Music
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin East of the River, led by Nina Stern and Daphna Mor, to celebrate the release of their album, Ija Mia. Ija Mia braids together the rich vocal and instrumental traditions of the sephardic diaspora with soundscapes from throughout North Africa and the Ottoman Empire.
Community Oneg
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis winter and spring we are piloting a Community Oneg program. Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage.
Stepping into Mitzvot: 5th Grade B-Mitzvah Program
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCalling all fifth grade students and parents! Join us for a special Shabbat morning gathering for the B-Mitzvah cohort. We’ll come together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub and BJ’s Family Life & Learning staff to explore what it means to become a B-Mitzvah.
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat, modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Empty Chair at the Seder—A Pre-Pesah Bereavement Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAs Pesah approaches, feelings of grief and loss may be heightened as memories of years past resurface. BJ members, join members of our community to draw support and comfort one another and from our shared tradition.
BJ Theater Company Presents: The Greatest Afikoman
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Theater Company as we celebrate Pesah! Kindergarten–6th graders explore the Haggadah through music and dance as we weave together a parody performance that will have you singing through your seder.
Melodies of the Pesah Seder
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLearn new melodies, review old favorites—take part in this musical preparation for your seder, with Hazzan Ari Priven.
Israeli Poetry in the Wake of October 7
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPart of our Israel at 76 series, in this session with Dr. Rachel Korazim, we will read and discuss poetry written during and in response to the calamity of October 7, and the war that has followed. This series is generously sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass.
Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Kabbalat Shabbat experience at BJ especially for the Aviv community! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration. After the service, we will schmooze over snacks and sweets.
BJ Theater Company Presents: The Greatest Afikoman
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Theater Company as we celebrate Pesah! Kindergarten–6th graders explore the Haggadah through music and dance as we weave together a parody performance that will have you singing through your seder.
Community Recycling Day
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesGive new life to old possessions! Clear your home of unneeded items while embodying the Jewish value of bal tashhit —a call to not destroy needlessly.
Out of the Narrow Place: Community Seder with Rabbi Sammy Kanter
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLet us come together in song, ritual, and celebration as we journey through the BJ Community Seder, led by Rabbi Sammy Kanter and enhanced by our team of musicians. The seder includes a full Pesah meal, elegantly provided by a Kosher caterer.
Discussion on Current College Campus Events
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn recent days, we have seen an escalation of the conflicts happening on college campuses throughout the country, including in our own neighborhood. For many of us, these events are stirring strong and often conflicting emotions. On Shabbat afternoon, Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol will facilitate a space for discussion on this sensitive and highly charged topic.
Bonot Alternativa and Brothers and Sisters in Arms
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPart of our Israel at 76 series, meet Ronen Koehler of Brothers and Sisters in Arms and Lee Hoffman Agiv from Bonot Alternativa—organizations at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. This series is generously sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass.
Early Childhood Retreat
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp 159 Empire Road, Copake, NY, United StatesExperience Shabbat in community with other families, and enjoy a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!
Community Oneg
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis winter and spring we are piloting a Community Oneg program. Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage.