To honor acts of loving-kindness and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, BJ presents the award-winning documentary film, As If It Were Yesterday/Comme Si C’etait Hier (1980) by Myriam Abramowicz and Esther Hoffenberg. There will be a Q&A with Myriam Abramowicz, led by Professor Lenore Weitzman. As If It Were Yesterday documents the little-known courage of the Belgian people […]
The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]
This joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
This Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, we will explore the history of the Jewish vote in America; with Steve Rabinowitz, former Bill Clinton White House press aide and image maker. Is the year that American Jews will finally tack conservative? Register now.
Join Rabbi Marc Margolius, senior program director of the Institute of Jewish Spirituality, for an exploration of justice in our individual lives, bringing mindfulness and contemplative practice toward the cultivation of righteousness. Register now at bj.org/mindfuloftzedek.
Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools, and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the homeless on the streets of New York City. For more information on how you can help, visit bj.org/teenmidnightrunprep.
Fifth grade families are invited to come explore the idea of mitzvot, and think more about the meaning behind the ritual of B’nai Mitzvah. Breakfast will be served. Sign up now at bj.org/5thgradebmitzvah.
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
We’ll hear from members of both communities who attended the civil rights trip in November and have a chance to discuss where things stand in our work with AFJ, and where else members of BJ and SPSA might be of assistance. Register now.
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture. Pricing Members (For Full Term): $200 Members (For Individual Sessions): $20 […]
Join BJ and New Israel Fund for an urgent conversation on the major political and social changes taking place within Israel—with Yehonatan Indursky, creator of the critically-acclaimed Netflix drama Shtisel, and Pnina Pfeuffer, pathbreaking haredi social activist. Register now at bj.org/shtiseluncovered.
Connections is partnering with the BJ Archives team to help identify people and places from the 1990s. We will provide a light nosh and great company while you help us make the BJ archives stronger. To R.S.V.P., email Ellen Metzger at metzger.ellen@gmail.com.
Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for three roundtable sessions about current events—focusing on feminism, equity, and inclusion, and what Jewish texts say about them. This program is open to 8th-11th graders in the BJ Teen Program. Register now at bj.org/feminismequityinclusion.
Join Rabbi Felicia Sol via Zoom for this roundtable session about current events and what Jewish texts say about them. This program is open to 8th-11th graders in the BJ Teen Program. Register now.
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
Are you a superstar baker? Do you love making hamentaschen and helping others to make them, too? Join the leadership team for our inaugural Hamentaschen Bake-off! Register now.
Join BJ and Lab/Shul for a live podcast recording with Aamir Wyne, Danielle Durchslag, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, and Rabbi Roly Matalon, celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now.
Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.
The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]
On the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).
Join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a Family Shabbat Dinner and games. Register now at bj.org/familyshabbatdinner.
This joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
This Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
Families with children in 2nd grade and under, join us and Repair the World for another meaningful day of service, on which we’ll package food for donation to a local food pantry. Sign up now at bj.org/yfdayofservice.
Join us for a participatory concert featuring Rabbi Haim Ovadiah and other master musicians, blending Indian and Middle Eastern musical traditions. Through the power of artistry and community, we’ll conclude Shabbat Shirah with the transformative beauty of song. Register at bj.org/baghdadtomumbai.
