• Sunrise Shaharit

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

    As night transitions into morning, join us on the rooftop terrace for a special sunrise Shaharit.

  • Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)

    Morning Minyan
    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

    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. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.

  • Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day)

    Morning Minyan
    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.

  • 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, 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.

  • Sounds and Silence: Mindfully Hearing the Shofar

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

    How 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 States

    Journey 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 States

    Led 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 States

    Dedicated 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.

  • Praying with Your Children: High Holy Days and Year Round

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    This 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

    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, 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.

  • Music of the High Holy Days

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

    Join 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.

  • Elul Processing Group for BJ Therapists

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    As we prepare for High Holy Days in this unprecedented time, Jewish mental health professionals have unique challenges. This gathering is a space for BJ members who are therapists to prepare for the new year in a supportive communal way.

  • Aviv 20s and 30s: Rosh Hashanah Dinner

    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Come 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.