Mother’s (Earth) Day
Celebrate a belated Mother’s Day and Earth Day for families with children ages 3–6. Spend time outdoors on our terrace, gardening and enjoying a light brunch. We will also prep for Shavuot by making some flower decorations!
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Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States
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Teen Shavuot
Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome celebrate Shavuot with the BJ Teen Program! We will gather in the Teen Lounge for a pizza dinner, dairy desserts, games, Torah, and more, as we welcome in this special holiday together as a teen community.
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Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sanctuary & ChapelStep into Shavuot with us and begin the night learning with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, followed by all-night learning with the BJ rabbis and fellows. All are welcome!
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Sunrise Morning Services
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs night transitions into morning, join us for sunrise morning services.
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Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating!
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Shavuot Community Picnic
Riverside Park at 91st StreetJoin 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.
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Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Service (Second Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Service, as the holiday continues.
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Shabbat/Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day) With Yizkor
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat and Shavuot morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating!
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Antizionism and Antisemitism: Debates and Definitions
How should we understand the relationship between antizionism and antisemitism? Jonathan Jacoby and Dr. Shaul Kelner, moderated by Stephanie Butnick, explore differing perspectives, competing definitions, and the political, historical, and communal questions at the heart of today's debate.
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A Crooked Path: Living Life After Destruction
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTisha Be’Av, marking the destruction of the ancient Temple, puts us face-to-face with our deepest questions about finding meaning in the wake of suffering. Join Rabbi Alex Braver to explore Jewish approaches to these questions through text study and personal reflection.
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Conversations for Healing and Hope
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ members for small-group community conversations on Israel, antisemitism, Zionism, and the future of Jewish life. Listen deeply, share thoughtfully, and help strengthen our community across differences.
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Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh Elul)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
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Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh Elul)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
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High Holy Days 101
Explore the prayers, practices, and themes of the High Holy Days with Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg. Using Rabbi Alan Lew's This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, discover new meaning and prepare for the Days of Awe through learning and discussion.
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Elul Learning with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAs we prepare for the High Holy Days, join Rabbis Felicia Sol, Becca Weintraub, and Alex Braver as they explore the texts and ideas shaping their own journeys through Elul. Study together, reflect deeply, and prepare for the possibility of teshuvah and transformation.
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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.
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High Holy Days 101
Explore the prayers, practices, and themes of the High Holy Days with Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg. Using Rabbi Alan Lew's This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, discover new meaning and prepare for the Days of Awe through learning and discussion.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.