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.

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

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.

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

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.