25 events found.
High Holy Days
Seder Ha-Avodah
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Multiple LocationsJoin us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Aviv 20s and 30s Break Fast
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEnd Yom Kippur with a sense of peace and renewal. Join us for a nourishing Break Fast filled with good food and great company with the Aviv 20s and 30s community.
Aviv + Base UWS: I am My Beloved’s, and My Beloved is Mine
Location given after registrationJoin fellow couples in their 20s + 30s from Aviv and Base UWS in reimagining the practice of hevruta (spiritual partnership through learning and dialogue) as a powerful tool for deepening love, intention, and mutual understanding.
High Holy Days 101
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
When Children Leave the Nest
Location given after registrationIn this session, Rabbi Felicia Sol will guide parents of college students and budding adults in exploring their own spiritual paths at this stage of life and in this season of the Jewish year.
Physically Far, Spiritually Close
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesConnect with fellow out-of-town members during this special gathering, where Rabbi Roly Matalon will guide us in meaningful learning and reflection to help prepare for the High Holy Days. Share in community and draw closer in heart and spirit.
Sounds and Silence: Mindfully Hearing the Shofar
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHow can we prepare to listen with intention and be aware of the messages that resonate within us? This session will include mindfulness meditation and the sounding of the shofar to help our preparation for the Yamim Nora’im.
Elul Learning with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJourney through this year's Yamim Nora'im with honesty and intention. Together, we’ll explore the themes of this holy season and how we wrestle, personally and communally, to do the spiritual work to make change possible and begin again.
Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe: Post-Kiddush Learning (In Person)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLed by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
BJ Selihot Experience
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDedicated in loving memory of Bob Owens by his family, we gather on the threshold of the High Holy Days for an evening of music, prayer, poetry, meditation, and reflection, opening our hearts through Selihot liturgy and soulful spiritual practices.
Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLed by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
Praying with Your Children: High Holy Days and Year Round
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis is a space for parents to reflect on their own High Holy Day intentions and prepare mind, body, and soul to have a meaningful prayer experience with their children.
High Holy Days 101
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
Elul and the Aging Process
Location given after registrationThis season invites us to engage in forgiveness, accept our mortality, and envision the year ahead. As we grow older, these themes resonate differently. Join BJ member Linda Thal, co-author of Wise Aging, to reflect on this meaningful time.
Music of the High Holy Days
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Hazzan Ari Priven, as we prepare for the Yamim Nora’im by singing new and old melodies that we’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days.
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the Sanctuary.
Aviv 20s and 30s: Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together with the Aviv 20s and 30s for a Rosh Hashanah dinner that's more than just a meal. Connect with like-minded individuals, share traditions, and create lasting memories.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day)
Multiple LocationsJoin us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Early Childhood Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.
Aviv 20s & 30s: Rosh Hashanah Morning Service (First Day)
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEngage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5786. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.
Early Elementary Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.
Family Services for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Anne Ebersman. Registration is required.
Community-Wide Learning & Tashlikh
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States +2 moreExperience the ritual of Tashlikh, a symbolic casting away of the year’s hardships and misdeeds. Begin at the BJ Community House with parallel learning opportunities: the Family Life & Learning team will guide children and families, while the Rabbinic Fellows lead adults in reflection and preparation for the new year. Then, we’ll gather by the water at 6:10 PM for Tashlikh.