Morning Minyan

Pesah Morning Services with Yizkor (Eighth Day)

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 this eighth day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.

Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end the holiday together as a community.

Evening Minyan

Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzma-ut

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

We will mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’atzma-ut (Israel’s Independence Day) with poetry and song, and we will focus on the hostages that remain in Gaza. Our gathering will begin with Minha and conclude with Arvit.

The Gift of Bikkurim

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

Join Rabbi Naamah Kelman after Shaharit for a teaching about the gift of bikkurim (first fruits) to learn how our Shavuot rituals change and renew over generations.

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 11:00 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis and rabbinic fellows.

Morning Minyan

Sunrise Shaharit

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.

Morning Minyan

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

Morning Minyan

Shavuot Morning Services (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.

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 Noraim 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.

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.

Rosh Hashanah

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 States

Join 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.