Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Minha
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Community for Minha services and enjoy watching Ben Gantcher come up to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Outdoor Community Havdalah and Hanukkiyah Lighting
Outside of 88th Street Sanctuary 88th Street and West End Avenue, New York, NYJoin us as we bring the Shabbat of Hanukkah to a close with havdalah and a communal lighting of the Hanukkiah. While this will be broadcast on Facebook, in-person registration is required and limited due to state safety guidelines.
20s and 30s Hanukkah Pop Up
Location given upon registrationJoin Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel and fellow 20s and 30s for a pop up Hanukkah extravaganza! Listen to some Hanukkah music while enjoying hot chocolate and sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
Teen Virtual Hangout
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Taste of Modern Midrash
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz on an exploration of contemporary Midrash: creative commentaries designed to spark the imagination and deepen the textual dive.
Meditative Healing Circle
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
Evening Meditation with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWith light settling into the darkness of night, bring your day to a close with a rooting meditation with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason. Together, we'll focus on cultivating resilience, connecting to inner light, and embracing the luminous darkness.
A Taste of Mussar
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this class we will dive into Mussar, the ancient form of Jewish spirituality focusing on the development of middot, character traits, to attain personal and communal holiness.
Healing our Broken World from the Inside Out: A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this class we will dive into Mussar, the ancient form of Jewish spirituality focusing on the development of middot, character traits, to attain personal and communal holiness.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Rosh Hodesh Women’s Group: Bringing the Light Home
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Felicia Sol as we begin a new Jewish month, celebrating Rosh Hodesh Tevet with light, learning and a lehayim. Have your Hanukiyah ready to not only publicize the miracle of the light, but also to let it in.
Young Families Happy Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a special young families Hanukkah happy hour where we will have time to light candles, make a special Hanukkah themed cocktail, celebrate and socialize with other parents.
Mishnah After Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
The Story Of The Light (BJ Theater Company Hanukkah Play Performance)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for this splashy, special musical revue as BJ’s K-4th grade actors shine on stage and help us celebrate a very happy Hanukkah.
Prepare My Prayer with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Roly Matalon to study and discuss the inspirational sources and suggestions in Rabbi Dov Singer’s book “Prepare My Prayer: Recipes to Awaken the Soul”.
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Birkat Habayit: Dedicating Your Home Anew
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesHow can we meaningfully rededicate our homes with the values we hold dear? Join Cantor Dave Mintz for a study of the commonly-used texts for a Birkat Habayit and explore ways that we can each update the text for ourselves.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2021-2022)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin your grade for an empowering year of cohort learning through monthly sessions featuring subjects chosen by teen representatives from each grade cohort; such as Israel, antisemitism, race, Holocaust education, and what it means to be a Jew today.
Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2023-2024)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin your grade for an empowering year of cohort learning through monthly sessions featuring subjects chosen by Teen Representatives from each grade cohort; such as Israel, Anti-Semitism, Race, Holocaust education, and what it means to be a Jew today.
Scotch Tasting with Mark Lehrman
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ's Kiddush Korner Guru, Mark Lehrman for this real virtual scotch tasting during Hanukkah!
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesEngage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Powered by Courage
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPowered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
Daf Yomi Talmud Study with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this special session of her weekly Daf Yomi class, join Rabbi Shuli Passow for a glimpse at what Talmud study is like. This class is perfect for those who are curious about giving Talmud study a try. No prior experience required Register Now After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]
Thursday Electives
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe are so excited to launch our Thursday Electives for the fall!
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
BJ Teen Theater Club Screening of Party Hop plus Q&A with Jewish playwright, Natalie Margolin
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a Zoom screening of THE PARTY HOP and a Q&A with playwright, Natalie Margolin and Emma Miller!
20s + 30s Virtual Latkepalooza with Culinary Guest Jake Cohen
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for an evening filled with deliciousness as we celebrate the eighth night of Hanukkah with the always-hungry modern mensch himself, Jake Cohen!
Trauma in our Brains and our Bodies with Dr. Betsy Stone
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhat has been happening to us for the past 8 months? How does this endless crisis impact our thinking, our emotions, our ability to focus? What is happening for us and for our children?
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah.