Community Megillah Reading Featuring the Purim Primary

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

Get dressed in your most upside down (or right-side up) costume and join us for our community-wide megillah reading featuring all-star performances from comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch, and Lenny Marcus.

CANCELED: Purim Underground: The Afterparty

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

When up is down and down is up, let’s head downstairs to turn it up! Following the Megillah reading, join us as we keep the party going with dancing, food, drinks, and general mayhem. Register Now

Megillah Reading at Morning Minyan

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

Keep the party going and join us at Morning Minyan for an encore reading of the megillah.

Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer

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

Join 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.

Event Series Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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 […]

Event Series Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

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

Join us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. The show, performed by a cast of K-7th graders, is a hilarious, full-scale musical production. In addition to the two full performances, will also […]

Event Series Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

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

Join us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. The show, performed by a cast of K-7th graders, is a hilarious, full-scale musical production. In addition to the two full performances, will also […]

Tips and Tricks for Teens to Thrive in Emotionally Charged Conversations

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Zachary Schaffer and Abir Maliyanker (BJ’s shaliah) will discuss how interpersonal conflict arises, the human nature behind polarization, and how we can depolarize communities in conflict and engage in civil discourse across divides. Recommended for all BJ member teens, Grades 8-12.

Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law

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

Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In 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 […]

CANCELED: Israeli Authors: Shemi Zarhin

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

Each month from December through June, we will read and discuss a book that is related to BJ’s “Race and Us” initiative from the perspective of the land of Israel. Register now.

Event Series CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States

The 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 […]

CANCELED: Teen Dinner with Shearith Israel Atlanta

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ Teens for a special Shabbat dinner with 8th and 9th graders from Congregation Shearith Israel in Atlanta, GA.

Shabbat Morning Family Service

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

This 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.

POSTPONED: BJ Visits First Corinthian Baptist Church

First Corinthian Baptist Church 1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., New York, NY, United States

On the Shabbat of MLK weekend, we welcomed Pastor Mike Waldron and members of First Corinthian Baptist Church to services at BJ. Now, join us to experience Sunday morning services at FCBC. Register now.

“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only.   Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Packet Download Accompanying Blessings   About This Series: Bring a bag lunch and open up your soul to […]

Event Series Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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 […]