The Klezmers Play On
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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!
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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.
GOLDBERG at The Bitter End
The Bitter End 147 Bleecker Street, New York, nyJoin 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 StatesAt 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 StatesAre 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 StatesCome 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 StatesFollowing 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.
Community Oneg
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome 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 StatesWhile 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.
Aviv Shabbat: Pride Edition
Reception Room & 3rd FloorJoin 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 StatesRabbi 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 EntranceJoin 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.
Community Shabbat Dinner: Pride Edition
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEnjoy good food, connect with friends and meet new people, and celebrate Shabbat in community, at this monthly Shabbat dinner.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome 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 StatesCall 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 StatesAward-winning artist Tobi Kahn will give us a guided tour of his current exhibition, which features 48 crafted works on Jewish ritual and tradition.
Walking Through This Narrow Place
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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.
Aviv Shabbat at Central Park
Central Park West 85th St entranceExperience 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.
Walking Through This Narrow Place
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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.
Walking Through This Narrow Place
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 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 StatesIn 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.
Community Oneg
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome 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 StatesJoin 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.
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.
Community Shabbat Dinner
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Community Shabbat Dinner returns from its summer hiatus! Enjoy good food and great company as you celebrate Shabbat with other BJ members and friends.