Hanukkah Treats From Around the World

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Among North American Jewry, the latke is one of the most iconic Hanukkah foods. This Zoom cookalong led by BJ member Allaya Fleischer will teach us to elevate our latke game.

Wandering Jews of Astoria Happy Hour with Aviv

American Brass 2-01 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY, United States

Come to a learning happy hour where we'll meet for drinks and/or food and learn with Rabbi Sammy Kanter, who will lead teachings related to Hanukkah (which starts the next day, on Thursday night, December 7). 

Being Jewish on Campus Today

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join high school juniors and seniors from across New York to hear from Julia and discuss Jewish life on campus, antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and more. (Current college students and parents are welcome, too!)

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

BJ Community Shabbaton

Sanctuary & Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a Shabbaton infused with transformative prayer, soul-stirring music, inspiring Torah, communal meals that are both lively and intimate, and a renewed connection to our values, to God, and to our growing BJ community.

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Hanukkah—In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Bim Bam: Fall-Winter 2023

Bim Bam

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Bim Bam gives children 3 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

Kabbalat Shabbat

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Early Childhood Families: Services

Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

We 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).

Visioning Israel’s Future: A Conversation with Yair Golan

Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us with Yair Golan, Israeli politician and senior military officer, who's leading a movement to rebuild Israel’s civil society. Yair will share his vision for a secure, egalitarian, and democratic Jewish state for all its people and for Jews everywhere. 

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Hanukkah—In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

Teen Hanukkah Party

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Celebrate Hanukkah with hot chocolate, sufganiyot, and candle lighting!

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Hanukkah—In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

A Time To Build

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a special justice-oriented Hanukkah event, part of Dayenu’s “A Time to Build” campaign. Representatives of the BJ teens will light one of the Hanukkah candles and speak on their chosen climate issue. All are welcome!

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Hanukkah—In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Shirah with Shira: Fall-Winter 2024

Shirah with Shira

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join 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.

Kadima@BJ

Kadima@BJ

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Kadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We 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.

Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Celebrate the festival of lights with our community Hanukkah candle lighting! As the sun sets and Kadima students finish class, families and members of all ages are invited to come together for a gathering of joy, music, fried foods, and togetherness.  

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). 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 2023-Spring 2024

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.