Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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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.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart 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.
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.
BJ Teen Tefillah Leadership Institute
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ teens: These sessions are an opportunity to connect with the BJ spiritual leaders, explore your relationship with prayer, and develop your prayer and general leadership skills.
The Poetry of Kabbalat Shabbat with Joy Ladin
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesHow do the psalms and texts we read during Kabbalat Shabbat prepare us spiritually to receive the peace, rest, sense of wholeness, and gratitude that Shabbat is supposed to give us? Explore that sacred question with Joy Ladin.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—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. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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.
Israeli Politics Discussion Group: Walking in the Path of the Declaration of Independence
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Kobi Cohen for a special session to analyze and discuss the declaration, including the Jewish history and values recounted in it. An English translation of the declaration can be found here.
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.
Parashat Hashavua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesImmediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow.
Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
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.
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!