Led 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 group meets on the third Thursday of the month.
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.
Mark Yom HaShoah in sacred community, as we gather for prayer, ritual, and music in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah—inscribed with the names of BJ family members who perished in the Holocaust.
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.
Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
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.
Join us for a post-Kiddush conversation with leaders and members of of several Israeli organizations that have helped shape a vibrant, pluralistic, and authentic expression of Israeli Judaism; as we reflect on the journey we've taken together over the past 30 years.
BJ members are invited to join intimate gatherings hosted in the homes of fellow members. These salons offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of topics and engage with the diverse perspectives of our partners from Israel.
BJ members are invited to join intimate gatherings hosted in the homes of fellow members. These salons offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of topics and engage with the diverse perspectives of our partners from Israel.
Join Rabbi Naamah Kelman after Shaharit for a teaching about the gift of bikkurim (first fruits) to learn how our Shavuot rituals change and renew over generations.
Explore modern Israeli poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
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.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This month's selection is Hope is A Woman's Name: My Journey as a Bedouin Palestinian Activist in Israel, written by Amal Elsana Alh'jooj.
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.
Curious about Ranked Choice Voting and its impact on NYC’s summer primary? Join our virtual lunch & learn with Nia Alvarez-Mapp, senior organizer at Common Cause NY, for a quick crash course before you head to the polls.
Come hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.
Step into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks—this month we will celebrate the mitzvot of our Shabbat engagement volunteers.
BJ is turning 200 and we are throwing a birthday party with games, cake, dancing and more! This event is designed for families with children from early childhood to elementary school to teens, with activities for different age groups, and a mimosa brunch for adults.
An opportunity for New York City’s Jewish community to hear directly from the 2025 mayoral candidates about the issues that matter most to us. We raise our voices to ensure that the priorities of the Jewish community are represented.
In celebration of BJ’s bicentennial, the Micki Levin Concert Series presents this all-star musical tribute to the richness and diversity of Jewish music woven through BJ’s evolving spiritual life and the broader Jewish American experience.
Join BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your donation is more vital than ever. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
