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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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Community Shabbat Dinner for Havurah Members
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin other members of BJ Havurot (small groups) for a special Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!
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.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Shabbat Play Zone
Ideal Theater Room 257 w 88th st, New York, nyCalling all 2- to 7-year-olds! Join us for some fun indoor play to get our energy out and keep us warm this winter. Enjoy Shabbat-friendly activities like krav maga, gymnastics, and more.
Repair the World with Early Childhood
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAll Early Childhood families are encouraged to join us in working with Repair the World to pack hygiene kits for the Community Kitchen and Pantry of West Harlem!
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.
DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery (East Side)
Moise Safra Center 130 East 82nd Street, New York, United StatesDOROT’s Passover Package Delivery brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship.
DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery (West Side)
DOROT 171 W. 85th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDOROT’s Passover Package Delivery brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship.
My Beloved is Mine and I am Hers: The Shepherdess in the Lilies
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Tamar Biala and Yael Karanek for a study of Beit Toratah's regendered Song of Songs. We will go through the various metaphors that construct feminine and masculine sexualities and open a discussion on how it feels when we swap them.
5th & 6th Grade Theater Outing
BJ takes Broadway! We are excited to invite 5th and 6th graders to join us in watching the uproariously funny “The Play That Goes Wrong.”
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
The Heart-to-Heart Songbook
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience an immersive concert from Shira Averbuch and A Heart’s Landscape author Susan P. Lax, fusing original music, writings, and communal singing. Shira has taken Susan’s poetry from her heartwarming book and has set it to music, creating songs of deep connection.
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.
DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery (West Side)
DOROT 171 W. 85th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDOROT’s Passover Package Delivery brings hundreds of older adults and volunteers together to share warmth and companionship.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
[POSTPONED] Conversation with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
Join District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Ruth Messinger for an important conversation about the state of our city.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Melodies of the Pesah Seder
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLearn new melodies, review old favorites—take part in this musical preparation for your seder, with Hazzan Ari Priven.
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.