• Shemini Atzeret Morning Service (with Yizkor)

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Shemini Atzeret Morning Service (with Yizkor).

  • Pre-Simhat Torah Happy Hour for 20s + 30s

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

    Come together for happy hour and apps with other 20s + 30s, including those from Base UWS and Central Synagogue. Connect over drinks and meet a great crew to dance with all night long!

  • Family Simhat Torah Ice Cream Party

    Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Get ready to celebrate Simhat Torah with a sweet ice cream party! Enjoy treats while learning with Rabbi Deena, then join the BJ community in the Sanctuary for dancing and the first hakhafot. Stay until 10 PM or leave anytime.

  • Erev Simhat Torah Celebration

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Simhat Torah Evening Service.

  • Simhat Torah Morning Services

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Simhat Torah Morning Services.

  • Family Volunteering at WSCAH

    Family Volunteering at WSCAH
    WSCAH Pantry (UWS) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States

    Bring your family (kids 6+) for a meaningful volunteer experience on the first night of Hanukkah! Pack nourishing food bags, create heartfelt cards to brighten someone's day, and write postcards to local elected leaders. Spread the light of Hanukkah by making a real impact in our community.

  • Aviv Hanukkah Candlelighting

    Location given after registration

    Join us for a Hanukkah candle lighting with the Aviv community! Feel free to bring your own hanukkiyah and candles if you’d like to light your own set. We're looking forward to celebrating with you! Location will be provided upon registration.

  • Community Hanukkah Celebration

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

    Join us for an all-ages celebration of the festival of lights, featuring a candle lighting led by our Kadima Beit Midrash students, festive singing, delicious holiday treats, and fun Hanukkah activities. All are welcome—come share the light with us!

  • Light in the Darkness—A Hanukkah Bereavement Group

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    At Hanukkah, we remember the loved ones who will be missing from our holiday gatherings this year. Join us for a virtual bereavement group, facilitated by BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW. This event is for BJ members only.

  • Teen Hanukkah Party

    Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Come celebrate Hanukkah with your fellow BJ teens! We will light candles, enjoy sufganiyot (donuts) and other festive treats, and compete in some exciting Hanukkah-themed competitions! We can't wait to celebrate the festival of lights as a teen community!

  • Aviv Shabbat

    Aviv Shabbat
    Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner on Shabbat Hanukkah with Minyan Marom! Unwind from the week and bring in the joy of Shabbat and Hanukkah with song and prayer. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner.

  • Tu Bishvat Environmental Seder

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

    Celebrate Tu Bishvat (the Jewish New Year for Trees) with the BJ Environmental Advocates. Explore the deep connection between Judaism and the environment. Together, we’ll explore our role in protecting our natural world and inspire action within our community.

  • The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature

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

    How is a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires? How can nature heal a traumatized nation? Learn about pioneering efforts and myths, and be inspired by how Israel is becoming a green beacon to the world.

  • Pack the Joy!

    Come pack mishloah manot with other BJ members—we’ll take care of the supplies, all you have to bring is the joy! After the packing, Rabbi Shuli Passow will give a short teaching about the foundations of mishloah manot.

  • Early Childhood Megillah Reading and Purim Party (Age 6 and Under)

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

    Early Childhood Families will enjoy a festive erev Purim together! There will be arts and crafts, games, tattoos and face paint, delicious pizza and hamantaschen, and a kid-friendly reading of the Megillah!

  • Aviv Purim Happy Hour

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

    Before the BJ Purim Spiel kicks off, gather for a pre-spiel happy hour with fellow 20s + 30s! Join friends from BJ and Base UWS to connect over drinks, mingle, and meet a great crew to celebrate with all night long.

  • Community Megillah Reading

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

    Come together to hear the the megillah in community, balancing the joy of the Purim and reflecting on its resonance in our time. This year, our megillah reading will take on a more contemplative tone, mindful of the upside-down and uncertain nature of the present moment.

  • Shaharit and Megillah Reading

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

    Keep the party going and join us for Shaharit and an encore reading of the Megillah. Costume finery is encouraged!

  • Purim Carnival

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

    Celebrate Purim at B’nai Jeshurun’s Purim Carnival! There will be glorious games, incredible inflatables, crazy costumes, awesome activities, and delicious dinner. 

  • Empty Chair at the Seder—A Pre-Pesah Bereavement Group

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    As Pesah approaches, feelings of grief and loss may be heightened as memories of years past resurface. Join BJ/DOROT Social Worker Jane Blumenstein and fellow BJ members to draw support and comfort from one another and from our shared tradition.

  • Inside the Passover Seder: Haggadah 201

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

    Deepen your understanding of the Haggadah and seder through text, history, and key moments, with Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg. Gain practical tools to lead an engaging, meaningful Passover experience—whether it’s your first time or you’re looking to enrich your approach.