Havdalah Post-Purim Party with Aviv and Tribe

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

Come celebrate a slightly belated Purim with Aviv and Tribe! There will be Havdalah, drinks, a chance to schmooze and celebrate Purim, as well as a performance by comedian, Marcia Belsky.

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

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!

Reclaiming Your Community: A Conversation with Majora Carter

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Majora Carter, a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster, to discuss her new book “Reclaiming Our Community: You Don’t Have to Move out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One.” 

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.

Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for an evening of learning with Rabbi Felicia Sol, as we explore the foundational hassidic texts at the root of Shemita. We’ll explore how these texts shape our understanding of shemita and how they inform our practice today.

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) to hold phone banking sessions and help voters prepare for their primary elections in North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for March's book, Meir Shalev's The Loves of Judith: A Novel, where the title character takes up residence in a barn on the farm of Moshe Rabinovitch, a widower in 1930s Palestine.

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

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

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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.

Kulanu

Kulanu

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

Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew, and this Shabbat morning service really is for everyone! Kulanu is a fun, welcoming, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families.

Shabbat Minha

Shabbat Minha

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

Join us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.

Arts and Social Justice

Arts and Social Justice

Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them. 

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.

Voices from Inside: A Conversation with Iisha Stevens-Hamilton

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for an open meeting of the BJ/SPSA Racial Justice Task Force with special guest, Iisha Stevens-Hamilton, as she discusses and reads from her collection of poems and essays by incarcerated people and their loved ones.

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) to hold phone banking sessions and help voters prepare for their primary elections in North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.

March Environmental Pledge Gathering

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join members of the Environmental Advocates and Social Action/Social Justice Manager Kiana Davis for a community conversation to reflect on BJ’s Environmental Pledge on Waste and Consumption! This month, we will be joined by Nicole Spina.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

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!

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Ukraine Conflict Support Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.

Israeli Politics Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

BJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Together, we'll explore how Israeli politics work, what the checks and balances are, who pulls the strings, and what the costs are.

Voting Rights Now!

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Many Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future of our democracy. This panel will share the history of voting rights, describe current litigation to protect that right and discuss the impact of redistricting.

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

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

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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.

A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow

A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.

Her Exodus: A Passover Exploration with Beit Toratah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Tamar Biala and Yael Karanek at BJ comes together with Beit Toratah for a rereading of the Exodus narrative through the lens of feminist midrash and according to a regendered version of this foundational text.

Hebrew Speaking Havurah

Hebrew Speaking Havurah

Location given upon registration

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!

God Knows Everything is Broken: Bob Dylan’s American Mythology

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

Join us for a dynamic exploration through the music of Bob Dylan—songs that defined a generation and reflected his own spiritual journey. We will hear Dylan’s well-known (and lesser-known) songs, experiencing how they continue to challenge and inspire.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

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!

Kadima@BJ Town Hall

Kadima@BJ Town Hall

Join us on Zoom for a chance to ask questions and learn more about our exciting new Shabbat model! Please note that this town hall is intended for Kadima@BJ families in 3rd-6th grade.

How to Resist Burnout Culture, Seven Days a Week

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Felicia Sol and author Jonathan Malesic, as we diagnose our burnout culture and suggest how we might resist it within our communities

Kadima@BJ Town Hall

Kadima@BJ Town Hall

Join us on Zoom for a chance to ask questions and learn more about our exciting new Shabbat model! Please note that this town hall is intended for Kadima@BJ families in 3rd-6th grade.

A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow

A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

Reordering the Pesah Seder for Humanity

Remote Access Only NY, United States

The first night of Pesah offers us Leil Seder to think about a restoration of society where everyone belongs. Join Rabbi Mike Moskowitz for an exploration of this reordering that can inform our outlook on sustainable models of being.

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

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

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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.

Shabbat Morning Services: Teen 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. On this Shabbat, our service will be teen-led, empowering and highlighting our teen community.

Kulanu: Teen Shabbat

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

Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew. Kulanu is a fun, welcoming, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families. This Shabbat, join us for Teen Shabbat Kulanu in the Sanctuary.