Pre-Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Jeremey Sipe, Michael Witman, and Rabbi Erin Glazer will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Teen Virtual Hangout
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
BJ: Inside the Music
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStep inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Shirah with Shira Online
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
20s + 30s Virtual Zikaron BaSalon: Holocaust Survivor Story
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in conversation with Susan Sanders and Myriam Abramowicz as they share their parents' story of being hidden in Belgium during the Holocaust and the journey that they each have taken to discover and learn more about their families' histories.
Israeli Authors
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a discussion on the graphic novel Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan. This event is open to members only. Register by Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00PM. Zoom link will be provided following registration.
Intersecting Soundtracks (With Counting the Omer)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPartners for more than 15 years in projects featuring Jewish liturgical music, Music Director Dan Nadel interviews Rabbi Roly Matalon, discussing passion for music as a form of personal artistic expression and as a vehicle for communal identity.
Shared Paths, Divergent Fates
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn a lively back-and-forth discussion, Dr. Hussein Ibish (Senior Resident Scholar, Arab Gulf States Institute) and Professor David Meyers (Judaic Studies, UCLA) will provide a thoughtful look at the history and interpretation of two opposing movements: Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism.
New Frontiers: Seniors-Only Seminar with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesHigh school seniors are invited to participate in a special program with Rabbi Roly Matalon, created specifically for 12th graders. Each session will have a unique focus: bringing Jewish ritual with you wherever you go, building a new tribe outside of BJ, and antisemitism today. Register Now Zoom details will be given following registration.
Moving Traditions
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesRosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.
Taste of Moving Traditions—7th Grade
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe’re thrilled to be offering a taste Moving Traditions, both Shevet (brotherhood) and Rosh Hodesh (girls), for all our 7th graders.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
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.
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 […]
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLooking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Miss having a drink or grabbing a coffee with some friends? Join Aviv every Thursday for virtual happy hour! You can expect weekly fun including bar trivia, group games, small group conversations, and more. Zoom registration […]
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Israeli Authors
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEach 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.
Race And Us: White Flight and Jewish Day Schools
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe Jewish community takes great pride in its commitment to education and is heavily invested in the model of private Jewish schooling. Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz of the Shalom Hartman Institute will discuss the race and class implications for Jews in America. Register now.
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLooking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Family Learning: Using Our Speech for Good
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesBJ member families with children in 3rd-6th grade Rabbi Mick Fine to learn about how we can use our speech for good.