Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and happy hour/oneg! This gathering was originally scheduled to take place in Central Park; because of inclement weather we will be gathering at BJ, 270 West 89th St.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Join the creators of the Haftarah Project–Rabbi Felicia Sol, Judith Plaskow, and Martha Ackelsberg–for a post-kiddush discussion of the Haftarah Project and the (paradigmatically) problematic haftarah of Bemidbar. Together, we will explore the challenge of how we can approach difficult texts.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Develop 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.
Support West Side Campaign Against Hunger at WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK! Help pack groceries, advocate to officials, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, crafts, and live readings from Writing Against Hunger poetry and essay contest winners.
Come hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.
Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.
Following the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 11:00 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis and rabbinic fellows.
Step into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!
As night transitions into morning, join us on the rooftop terrace for a special sunrise Shaharit.
Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Join us for this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating.
Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.
Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as the holiday continues.
Join us on the second day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Join us for this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Develop 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.
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
BJ members are warmly invited to intimate gatherings hosted in fellow members’ homes, where Rabbi Felicia Sol will share her vision for the future of our community. These salons offer a meaningful opportunity to engage in dialogue—listening, reflecting, and dreaming together.
