Mark the end of Shabbat with a Havdalah ceremony, followed by guided journaling. We'll look back on the past year, its highs, lows, and lessons, and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead. We'll provide light snacks and journaling materials.
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.
Led by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
Join the BJ Environmental Advocates for a special private tour of Brooklyn Grange for BJ members, the world’s largest rooftop soil farm. We’ll explore this vibrant urban farm and reflect on the themes of renewal and abundance.
Join Sacred Court Support, an interfaith immigration court accompaniment program. Through this initiative, volunteers accompany immigrant community members to their court hearings, offering a powerful presence of solidarity and support in a system that is often isolating and dehumanizing.
This is a space for parents to reflect on their own High Holy Day intentions and prepare mind, body, and soul to have a meaningful prayer experience with their children.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
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.
Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
This season invites us to engage in forgiveness, accept our mortality, and envision the year ahead. As we grow older, these themes resonate differently. Join BJ member Linda Thal, co-author of Wise Aging, to reflect on this meaningful time.
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 Hazzan Ari Priven, as we prepare for the Yamim Nora’im by singing new and old melodies that we’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days.
Dip 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.
Bim Bam is a joyful gathering for children three and under to get ready for Shabbat through singing, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
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.
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.
Come see BJ’s new stairwell murals, honoring our Community Covenant values and dedicated in memory of Miriam Siroky by Ed Brill. As Rosh Hashanah nears, join us for a short teaching and guided tour exploring the values behind them.
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.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the Sanctuary.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.
Join us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.
Join us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Anne Ebersman. Registration is required.
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.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Rabbi Marc Margolius, and Cantor Dave Mintz. Registration is required.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages six and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.
Join us for an engaging service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.
Dip 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.
As Yom Kippur approaches, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one. This event is for BJ members only. Please register in advance.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.