Early Childhood Erev Shavuot Ice Cream Picnic

Hippo Playground W. 91st St. Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United States

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

Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.

Leil Shavuot Dinner

Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Tikkun Leil Shavuot with the BJ Rabbis

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Step into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!

Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Shavuot Community Picnic

Riverside Park at 91st Street

Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services.

Shavuot Morning Services with Yizkor (Second Day)

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us on the second day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition,

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit for Tisha Be’Av

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Bring your flashlight and join us on the floor of the Sanctuary, as we transition into Tisha Be’Av with Arvit and the reading of Eikhah (Lamentations). 

Legend of Destruction: Film Screening and Discussion

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join 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.

Event Series High Holy Days 101

High Holy Days 101

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.

Sacred Sounds: The Shofar’s Call in Elul

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Discover the deep meanings behind each shofar blast and explore how these sacred sounds can elevate our spiritual awareness, preparing our hearts and minds to fully embrace the transformative power of the High Holy Days.

Event Series Parent Elul Learning Sessions

Parent Elul Learning Sessions

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Start your spiritual preparation in the month of Elul. Rabbis Felicia, Becca, and Deena will each teach a complementary session to help get you in the mindset of the season and ready for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Event Series High Holy Days 101

High Holy Days 101

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.

Steadying Our Souls: A Healing Circle for the New Year

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Shuli Passow for a healing circle, exploring meditation and contemplative practices that can help us look forward toward the new year with greater grounding and resilience.

Event Series Parent Elul Learning Sessions

Parent Elul Learning Sessions

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Start your spiritual preparation in the month of Elul. Rabbis Felicia, Becca, and Deena will each teach a complementary session to help get you in the mindset of the season and ready for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Event Series High Holy Days 101

High Holy Days 101

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.

Navigating the Spiritual Work of the Season

Zoom

Join Rabbis Roly Matalon, Felicia Sol, and Becca Weintraub as we delve into the meaning of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days) and the spiritual work essential during this sacred time of year.