Arvit and Havdalah (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit and Havdalah, as we bring Pesah to a close.
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Holidays
All-Night Vigil: Reading of Names
Congregation Ansche Chesed 251 West 100th Street, New York, NYWe invite you to take part in this powerful communal ritual led by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, taking place in person at Congregation Ansche Chesed.
Leil Shavuot Tisch and Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sanctuary & Rooftop Sukkah 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStep into Shavuot with us as we come together for Arvit followed by a light dairy meal, singing, learning, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace.
Sunrise Rooftop Shaharit
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs night transitions into morning, join us on the rooftop terrace for a special sunrise Shaharit.
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.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Age 7 Shavuot Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEarly Childhood families are invited to join us for this Shavuot service. We will come together to learn about Shavuot, sing, and read Torah.
Shavuot Community Picnic
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.
Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Services (Second Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Shabbat/Shavuot Morning Services With Yizkor (Second Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Shabbat—on this 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.
Arvit for Tisha Be’Av
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBring 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).
Tisha Be’Av Shaharit and Learning
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs the day of Tisha Be’Av begins, join us in person or on Zoom for Shaharit, followed by learning with the BJ Rabbis.
Context and Culture: Community Lessons from a Tisha Be’Av Tale
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Shuli Passow to discuss the story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza—cited as the reason the Temple was destroyed—in the context of Eikha Rabba, drawing out lessons for today’s world.
Minha for Tisha Be’Av
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s.
Family Mahzor Dedication
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAll are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.
Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead.
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.
BJ Teens Elul Meet & Greet
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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. 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 Days
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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.
Knocking on the Gates of Mercy: Spiritual Preparation to Hear the Shofar
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn 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.
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.