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Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States -
Seder Ha-Avodah
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur.
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Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Multiple LocationsJoin us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
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Aviv 20s and 30s Break Fast
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEnd Yom Kippur with a sense of peace and renewal. Join us for a nourishing Break Fast filled with good food and great company with the Aviv 20s and 30s community.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Beyond the Ballot: Poll Training
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBecome a poll monitor and protect the polls this November! At this training, you’ll learn how to provide information to voters in line, troubleshoot problems, and report complications to election officials.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
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7th-Grade Sukkot Dinner
Rooftop SukkahWe welcome 7th-grade families to kick off Sukkot with us over a festive dinner! All attendees should have a child registered for either the 7th-grade bundle or Haverim.
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Sukkot Evening Service (First Night)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the first night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Sukkot Community Dinner
Rooftop SukkahCelebrate the first night of Sukkot with a community dinner in the Sukkah. Sukkot is referred to as z’man simhatenu—the time of joy—and we will tap into that spirit with good food, song, and connection.
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Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the first day of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Early Childhood Sukkot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Sukkot Evening Service (Second Night)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the second night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Sukkot Morning Services (Second Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the second day of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Early Childhood Sukkot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Tot Shabbat
Sanctuary & Frankel Hall -
Likrat Shabbat (3rd-6th Grade)
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
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Erev Shabbat/Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot Service
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Kabbalat Shabbat and Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Community Oneg
Rooftop SukkahCome together in the BJ Sukkah after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks!
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Shabbat/Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate Shabbat and Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChildren will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Environmental Movie Night in the Sukkah
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBring your own dinner and join the BJ Environmental Advocates for a showing of the provocative, informative documentary Food, Inc. 2 on the rooftop terrace of our Community House.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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 Shabbat together as a community.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Shaharit: Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot (In-Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit: Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot (In-Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Shaharit: Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot (In-Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
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Justice Beit Midrash with Rabbi Shai Held
ZoomTogether with the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform, join us as we learn from Rabbi Shai Held of the Hadar Institute.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Aviv Sukkot Party
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Aviv and Minyan Marom under the beautiful BJ rooftop sukkah for an evening of wine, snacks, and schmoozing as we embrace fall and get into the Sukkot spirit!
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Hoshanah Rabbah Services and Brunch
Sanctuary & Rooftop Sukkah 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Hoshanah Rabbah services, followed by a community brunch in the sukkah.
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Shemini Atzeret Evening Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we enter into Shemini Atzeret with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Shemini Atzeret Morning Services (With Yizkor)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Shemini Atzeret with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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Early Childhood Shemini Atzeret Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.
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Pre-Simhat Torah Dinner with Aviv
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBefore we celebrate Simhat Torah like only BJ can, come together for a pre-holiday meal with other 20s + 30s! The food will be kosher dairy. Connect over dinner and meet a great crew to dance with all night!
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Early Childhood Simhat Torah Evening Service (Age 6 and Under)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, learning, and dancing with the Torah!
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Teen Simhat Torah Party
Rooftop SukkahCelebrate Simhat Torah with our teen community before joining the larger BJ community for Hakafot!
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Erev Simhat Torah Celebration
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesSimhat Torah at BJ is a celebration like no other! We will begin with Arvit, followed by all the singing and dancing you could ever ask for!
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Simhat Torah Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on the morning of the Simhat Torah when we honor and celebrate with Kallat Torah, Beth Siegel, and Kallat Bereshit, Alice Tiven-Gottesman. Simhat Torah services will conclude with a community lunch open to all (no registration required).
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Early Childhood Simhat Torah Morning Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting 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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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChildren will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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 Shabbat together as a community.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Beyond the Ballot: Text Banking
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTake action to strengthen our democracy at this one-time intergenerational text banking event.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World
Congregation Ansche Chesed 251 West 100th Street, New York, NYJoin Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel for a three-part series exploring the implications of October 7 on American Jewish civic identity.
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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.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Sayed Kashua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This month, we’ll read Track Changes by author Sayed Kashua. The first session will be Thursday, October 31.
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Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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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Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting 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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Hitoreri
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, United StatesHitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
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Community Oneg
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
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Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, and Rabbi Marc Margolius for a contemplative Shabbat morning service.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChildren will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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Beyond the Ballot: Havdalah for Democracy
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBid farewell to Shabbat and prepare for the week ahead at this special family-friendly pre-election Havdalah service for all ages in the JCC lobby. The program will include a song circle and the opportunity to create a beautiful craft.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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 Shabbat together as a community.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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Shaharit (Online): Election Day
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s morning minyan on Election Day—we will say a special prayer for a peaceful election.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
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A Time of Prayer for the Neshamah of our Nation
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe will gather for Arvit (the evening service), followed by space to unite in prayer, song, and reflection for the wellbeing and spirit of our country.
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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.
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In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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CANCELED: Election Debrief with Jerry Goldfeder
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a post-election briefing with BJ member and veteran election lawyer Jerry Goldfeder to discuss the state of the 2024 election results and what we might expect moving forward.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
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Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
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Reach for Shabbat Retreat
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center 116 Johnson Rd, Falls Village, CT, United StatesThe Reach for Shabbat retreat is a chance for families with students in 3rd-6th grade to celebrate an immersive Shabbat together outside of the city. Reach for Shabbat is open to all families with 3rd-6th grade students, and their family members.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting 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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Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChildren will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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 Shabbat together as a community.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
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Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our children learn about Shabbat in Kadima, give yourself the gift of deepening your own Shabbat practice with Deena. We will learn about Shabbat as a core Jewish practice and what a personal Shabbat practice might look like for you.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Standing Together: A Post-Election Interfaith Gathering
St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United StatesJoin leaders from across the city for an evening of interfaith reflection, prayer, and community as we come together after this emotional and divisive election cycle. Faith leaders representing diverse traditions will provide a welcoming space for unity, connection, and affirmation of our commitment to interfaith community-building.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Intro to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW, and Dr. Adena Greenberg, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.
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A Time to Mourn and a Time to Heal
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesMore than a year later, healing from the October 7 tragedies while honoring devastating losses remains challenging for many Jews globally. Join Rani Jaeger, with singer Yael Jaeger, and musicians Orel Oshrat and Amir Israel, for a deeply uplifting musical journey.
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Israel Processing Space for Parents
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe know that our children are hearing about current events in Israel from many sources. This monthly group is a space for those raising children in K-7th grade to discuss how we talk about Israel with our children.
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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.
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In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
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Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
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2nd and 3rd Grade Class Dinner
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting 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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Aviv Shabbat
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Aviv’s monthly Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! This month, we're partnering with JDC Entwine for a Global Shabbat honoring of Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday, and to hear about Entwine's amazing work and opportunities to travel with them.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesChildren will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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Shabbat Minha
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlease join us for the afternoon service of Shabbat. All are welcome to join us in person, no registration is required.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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 Shabbat together as a community.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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BJ & SPSA Social Justice Book Club
St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United StatesDive into powerful literature alongside community members of B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew, as we join together once a month in exploring books that amplify social justice themes. Our first book is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only 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.
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Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
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Kadima Parent Learning: Shabbat
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our children learn about Shabbat in Kadima, give yourself the gift of deepening your own Shabbat practice with Deena. We will learn about Shabbat as a core Jewish practice and what a personal Shabbat practice might look like for you.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: A Post-Election Conversation
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel for a three-part series exploring the implications of October 7 on American Jewish civic identity.
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Intro to Judaism
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.