26 events found.
4th- and 5th-Grade Cohort Unrolling
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ member families of all 4th grade students, or children whose birthdays fall between September 2011 and December 2012, are invited to our annual B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. will have a chance to recognize and see their Torah portion.
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
The Scroll of Mordekhai: Everything Upside Down
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin special guests Tamar Biala and Yael Karenak for a reading of the regendered Megillat Esther from the Toratah Project, an initiative to regender the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), by reversing the genders of all characters.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Purim Costume Runway (Teen Program)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTeens are invited to participate in a Project Runway style team competition, complete with expert judges, upcycled clothing, and the chance to compete for number 1.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Virtual Hamentaschen Baking Workshop
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all bakers! Whether you plan to participate in our Hamentaschen Drive for Purim, or just want to learn how to make amazing hamentaschen, join Connections for a virtual hamentaschen baking workshop led by BJ member Stephen Friedgood.
Aviv Hamentaschen Bake
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLean into the Purim spirit and join Aviv for a virtual hamentaschen bake.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Ukraine Conflict Support Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs “Wicked”
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for BJ Theater Company's annual Purim spiel, performed by kindergarten-8th graders. We'll peel back the curtain and take a look at what Esther, Ahashverosh, Vashti, Haman, and Mordekhai were up to before the megillah.
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Ta’anit Esther with Hadar—Fasting: Who? What? Why?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Ta’anit Esther, take time to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical, personal, and emotional perspectives. We’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together.
Ukraine Conflict Support Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
Purim Costume Runway Junior
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPut your design skills to work in a Project Runway style team competition! Each team will be led by a BJ Teen through the process of creating their very own upcycled costume inspired by the Purim story.
Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a wacky and spirited Purim celebration for the whole family! We are looking forward to an evening filled with arts and crafts, music, snacks-to-go, a costume parade, and a family-friendly megillah reading of the Purim story.
Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs “Wicked”
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for BJ Theater Company's annual Purim spiel, performed by kindergarten-8th graders. We'll peel back the curtain and take a look at what Esther, Ahashverosh, Vashti, Haman, and Mordekhai were up to before the megillah.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIt's time to reconvene our Israel Book Group. We have an eclectic line up of books planned for the year, beginning in December with Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller, The Others.
Community Megillah Reading and Purim Cabaret
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPut on your favorite costume or your perfect mask, hear the megillah, and join us for a Purim like no other. This year, we’ll celebrate with performances from our Purim Cabaret—song parodies written and performed by BJ community members!
“In the Mirror” Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesEngage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
100th Anniversary of the Bat Mitzvah Commemoration
Society for the Advancement of Judaism 15 West 86th, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, City Council Member Gale Brewer, Rabbi Carole Balin, Rabbi Tamara Cohen, Rabbi Joy Levitt, Rabbi Mira Rivera, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, and Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann to celebrate 100 Years of Bat Mitzvahs.
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. This program is entirely in Hebrew.