Antisemitism Working Group Meeting

Community House - 4th Floor (Room 408) 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join the next meeting of a new working group that is identifying ways for our community to learn, support one another, and take action in response to the rising antisemitism in our country.

Event Series Israel at 76

Interagency Task Force on Israeli-Arab Issues

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

Join four up-and-coming changemakers from Arab society in Israel with rich experiences in civil society, journalism, arts and culture, and tech. Hear their visions and engage in discussion to get beyond the headlines. The Israel @ 76 series is generously sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass.

The Klezmers Play On

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

Join us for an uplifting evening filled with the spirit of resilience and joy of Yiddish music with an extraordinary ensemble led by BJ’s own music director, Dan Nadel!

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat

Reception Room & 3rd Floor

Experience 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.

GOLDBERG at The Bitter End

The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street, New York, ny

Join GOLDBERG, BJ’s teen band, for their second annual end-of-year concert at the historic Bitter End on Bleeker Street. The members of GOLDBERG have been working hard to prepare and are excited to share their passion and music with you!

BJ Annual Meeting 2024

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

At our members-only annual meeting, we will hear reports from our rabbis, interim executive director, board leaders, and treasurer about the accomplishments of our 2023-2024 fiscal year and highlights of the year to come.

Tour the Javits Convention Center Rooftop Farm

Jacob Javits Center 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Are you curious about urban agriculture and sustainability? Join the BJ Environmental Advocates for a tour of the Javits Convention Center’s rooftop farm, orchard, and sustainable facilities.

Early Childhood Erev Shavuot Ice Cream Picnic

Hippo Playground W. 91st St. Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United States

Come hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.

Leil Shavuot Dinner

Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Following the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 10:15 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ Rabbis.

Event Series Community Oneg

Community Oneg

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage. 

West Bank Palestinians Post-October 7: Echoes of Japanese Americans Post-Pearl Harbor

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

While eyes are on Gaza, join us as Rabbi Arik Ascherman illuminates poignant parallels between the experiences of West Bank Palestinians today and of Japanese Americans post-Pearl Harbor. Rabbi Ascherman led Rabbis for Human rights for 21 years and founded Torat Tzedek.

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat: Pride Edition

Reception Room & 3rd Floor

Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner.

This Antisemitic Moment on College Campuses

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

Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller will share his understanding of how we've arrived at this moment of an outpouring of anti-Jewish/Israel venom on campus and what can be done to reintroduce civility and mutual respect.

Pride Picnic for BJ’s LGBTQ+ Community

Central Park - 100th St Entrance

Join fellow BJ members who are in the LGBTQ+ community for a Shabbat afternoon Pride celebration picnic. Bring chairs, blankets, and a dairy/vegetarian snack to share. This is open to queer BJ members and their families. All ages are welcome.

Event Series Community Oneg

Community Oneg

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

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage. 

Phonebank for Justice for Asylum Seekers

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Call fellow BJ members to mobilize support for a city bill to end harmful shelter evictions. We’ll explain how to make calls, give you a script and contact information, and support you in making calls in real time. 

Memory and Inheritance: A Guided Tour with Artist Tobi Kahn

The Museum at Eldridge Street 12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY, United States

Award-winning artist Tobi Kahn will give us a guided tour of his current exhibition, which features 48 crafted works on Jewish ritual and tradition.

Event Series Walking Through This Narrow Place

Walking Through This Narrow Place

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

The three weeks between 17th of Tammuz and Tisha Be’Av, called bein hametzarim, is a mourning period. This year, we've faced many challenges. Join Rabbis Sammy Kanter and Shuli Passow in a three-part series for respectful community discussion about these topics.

Event Series Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat at Central Park

Central Park West 85th St entrance

Experience 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.

Event Series Walking Through This Narrow Place

Walking Through This Narrow Place

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

The three weeks between 17th of Tammuz and Tisha Be’Av, called bein hametzarim, is a mourning period. This year, we've faced many challenges. Join Rabbis Sammy Kanter and Shuli Passow in a three-part series for respectful community discussion about these topics.

Event Series Walking Through This Narrow Place

Walking Through This Narrow Place

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

The three weeks between 17th of Tammuz and Tisha Be’Av, called bein hametzarim, is a mourning period. This year, we've faced many challenges. Join Rabbis Sammy Kanter and Shuli Passow in a three-part series for respectful community discussion about these topics.

Kabbalat Shabbat and Happy Hour with Minyan Marom

Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

In partnership with Aviv, Minyan Marom will host this month’s Kabbalat Shabbat minyan at BJ! Minyan Marom is a young, vibrant, and joyous community of egalitarian Jews on the Upper West Side, who meet monthly to daven Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv.

Event Series Community Oneg

Community Oneg

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

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage. 

Legend of Destruction: Film Screening and Discussion

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

Join us for a screening and discussion of "Legend of Destruction," depicting the Second Temple's fall in 70 CE amid Roman rule. Created with 1,500 paintings by David Polonsky and Michael Faust, the film highlights themes of greed, corruption, and fanaticism.