High Holy Days 101
Join Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow for an exploration of the foundational elements of the High Holy Days rituals and liturgy, readying ourselves to be fully present and prepared for this season.
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Opening the Gates with the BJ RabbisJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days). |
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A Spiritual Warmup with AvivThis is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s. |
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Family Mahzor DedicationAll are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.
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Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks MintzWe'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead. |
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High Holy Days 101Join Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow for an exploration of the foundational elements of the High Holy Days rituals and liturgy, readying ourselves to be fully present and prepared for this season.
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BJ Teens Elul Meet & GreetJoin the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones. |
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Shema Koleinu: Music of the High Holy DaysJoin Hazzan Ari Priven as we prepare for the Yamim Nora'im by singing new and old melodies that you’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days at BJ. |
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Knocking on the Gates of Mercy: Spiritual Preparation to Hear the ShofarIn preparation to hearing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and Jonathan Silver, BJ’s ba’al toke’a (shofar blower), to learn, reflect on, sing, and experience this powerful piyut. |
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Opening the Gates with the BJ RabbisJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days). |
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. 
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of TeshuvahExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members. |
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Erev Rosh Hashanah (First Day)Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary. 
Aviv 20s & 30s Erev Rosh Hashanah DinnerEnjoy a nourishing meal on Erev Rosh Hashanah with fellow 20s & 30s in Aviv. This is an opportunity to meet new people and make friends as we embark on the spiritual journey of the High Holy Days together. |
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Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side. 
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day): Early Childhood Families (Birth-5)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services, led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch. 
Aviv 20s & 30s Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day)We invite you to embark on a social and spiritual journey with folks in their 20s & 30s at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Days services.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day): Families (6+)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the new Jewish year. 
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service (Second Day)Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary. |
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Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (Second Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary. 
Mindfulness Service for Rosh HashanahOn the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (Second Day): Early Childhood Families (Birth-5)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services, led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (Second Day): Families (6+)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the Jewish new year. This service will include a special re-telling of the Binding of Isaac with Bill Gordh. |
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Shema Koleinu: Music of the High Holy DaysJoin Hazzan Ari Priven as we prepare for the Yamim Nora'im by singing new and old melodies that you’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days at BJ. |
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Opening the Gates with the BJ RabbisJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days). |
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of TeshuvahExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members. |
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Aviv 20s & 30s Kol Nidre ServiceWe invite you to embark on a social and spiritual journey with folks in their 20s & 30s at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Days services. |
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Yom Kippur Morning ServicesJoin us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side. 
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Morning Service20s & 30s to embark on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Days services.
Yom Kippur Morning Services: Early Childhood Families (Birth-5)Join us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch, and a special re-telling of the story of Jonah with Bill Gordh.
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Seder Ha-AvodahJoin us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.
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Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilahJoin us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side. |
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Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of TeshuvahExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members. |
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Erev Shabbat/Sukkot Service (First Day)Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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A Sukkot Conversation on Shelter, Housing, and CommunityWhat does it mean to celebrate Sukkot when so many in our community are unhoused? At this program hosted by the Marlene Meyerson JCC, we will wrestle with how we can be a welcoming and compassionate community in the midst of a housing crisis.
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Sukkot Community Shabbat DinnerCelebrate Shabbat and the first night of Sukkot with a community dinner. BJ will provide wine and the main dish; please bring a dairy/vegetarian side dish, salad, or dessert to share. |
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Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Sukkot Early Childhood Morning Service (First Day)Join us for Sukkot morning services filled with singing, shaking the lulav and etrog, and learning about the holiday.
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Exploring Food, Sukkot, and the Climate Crisis in NYCAfter Kiddush in the sukkah, join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring the crucial connections between the food choices we make every day and the impact on climate change.
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Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day)Join us as we celebrate the second night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace. 
Open Sukkah HoursJoin us in our sukkah on the BJ rooftop terrace! Bring your dairy/vegetarian meal and meet with friends in the sukkah at select times throughout Sukkot. |
