Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationThe BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
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Post-Kiddush Learning: 2020 Census
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLearn about getting involved with volunteer efforts around the 2020 Census and why this Census is so important. We’ll be joined by Joli Golden from the U.S. Census Bureau and Nancy Pasquale from the NYC Census office. Register now.
Purim Torah, Literally
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes for a review of the laws and traditions of Purim, as well as insights into the holiday's deep lessons about the human search for holiness and wholeness.
Rosh Hodesh Melave Malka: Women/GNC Havdalah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWomen and gender non-conforming individuals are invited to join Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz as we close out the first Shabbat of Adar with song, study, and havdalah. Please bring a dairy/vegetarian snack to share. Register Now
Thousand-Hamentaschen Bake-a-thon
Frankel Hall & Kitchen 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesRoll up your sleeves and join BJ’s first ever community-wide hamentaschen bake-a-thon as we come together to make 1,000 hamentaschen! Register Now
ReGroup
Location given upon registrationJoin Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber for a Purim-themed ReGroup session.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Location given upon registrationThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationThe BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
Parenting Toward B’nai Mitzvah
Location given upon registrationParents of current 5th and 6th graders are invited to join Rabbi Felicia Sol at her home for an evening of conversation regarding parenting toward B’nai Mitzvah, featuring study, discussion, wine, and appetizers. This is a parents-only event.
Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture. Pricing Members (For Full Term): $200 Members (For Individual Sessions): $20 […]
Meet the FLAL Inclusion and Engagement Task Force
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the FLAL Inclusion and Engagement Task Force and our Inclusion Coordinator, Tobie Franklin, for some wine, cheese, and conversation. Come and tell us how we can help you and your family thrive at BJ.
Mourning Through Creativity: A Zayin Adar Presentation
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesArtist and writer Nancy Patz and musician Bill Gordh will share how they processed their personal grief through their work. Bill will also present a concert. Register now.
Mishloah Manot Pop-Up
Location given upon registrationJoin one of our Pop Up Mishloah Manot Parties around NYC! Bring a treat to contribute to the group's mishloah manot (food baskets for friends), learn about the mitzvah, and craft these beautiful baskets to share with others. Register Now
Introduction to Judaism
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
Purim Packages with Connections
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we assemble matanot le-evyonim (care packages for the poor). Registration is full.
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
Jewrisprudence: Drinking on Purim: Cocktails and Mock-Tales
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDrinking on Purim is a well-known feature of the holiday, but where does this tradition come from? What do halakhic sources teach regarding its observance? How do we incorporate concerns about alcohol consumption, addiction, and substance abuse into this custom?
Jew Too? Podcast Series
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and Lab/Shul for a series of live podcast recordings and lively conversations celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now.
CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays
Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United StatesThe safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]
Bo-i Kallah
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).
Shabbat Morning Family Services: 0-Pre K
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationThe BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
Living Healthfully, Living Proactively
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a conversation about reducing cancer risk with Sharsheret, an organization improving the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Register now.
4th Grade Unrolling
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies of children born between September 2009 and December 2010, are invited to our B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The Torah will be unrolled, and students will find the parashah they’ll read for their B’nai Mitzvah. Sign up at bj.org/4thgradeunrolling.