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.
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Minha (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
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 (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Parole Justice Denied: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a film screening of The Interview, a powerful short film on the injustices of New York’s parole system, followed by a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and others directly impacted by New York’s carceral system.
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 with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children three and under 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 StatesJoin 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.
Hitoreri
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
Community Shabbat Dinner with BJ’s Israeli Partners and Friends
Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a festive Shabbat dinner as part of our week with BJ's Israeli partners and friends. Connect over food, song, and conversation with leaders from organizations at the forefront of progressive Jewish life in Israel.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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.
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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!
The Impact of Partnership
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a post-Kiddush conversation with leaders and members of of several Israeli organizations that have helped shape a vibrant, pluralistic, and authentic expression of Israeli Judaism; as we reflect on the journey we've taken together over the past 30 years.
Meet Face to Face: Salons with Members of the Israeli Delegation
Location given upon registrationBJ members are invited to join intimate gatherings hosted in the homes of fellow members. These salons offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of topics and engage with the diverse perspectives of our partners from Israel.
Arvit and Havdalah
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.
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.
Meet Face to Face: Salons with Members of the Israeli Delegation
Location given upon registrationBJ members are invited to join intimate gatherings hosted in the homes of fellow members. These salons offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of topics and engage with the diverse perspectives of our partners from Israel.
Minha (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
The Gift of Bikkurim
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Naamah Kelman after Shaharit for a teaching about the gift of bikkurim (first fruits) to learn how our Shavuot rituals change and renew over generations.
Multifaith Mondays
Columbus Circle West 59th St and Central Prk South, New York, NY, United StatesThis weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Minha (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
BJ & SPSA Social Justice Book Club: Firekeeper’s Daughter
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDive into powerful literature alongside community members of B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew, as we join together once a month to explore books that amplify social justice themes.
The Meaning of Zionism: Up Close and Personal
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWith Israel celebrating its 77th year in the midst of an ongoing war, with 59 hostages remaining in Gaza, and profound questions about the future of its democracy; we will hear reflections from the 14 members of the Israeli delegation about the purpose and meaning of Zionism.