Know Your Letters

Know Your Letters

Remote Access Only NY, United States

First and second grade BJ members are invited to this class where they'll familiarize themselves with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.

Occupy the Zoom: Care

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We will be watching and discussing the short documentaries CARE and Care Work is Essential Work. It's Also Climate Work. The discussion will be led by Sylvia Vogelman.

Israel Unfiltered

Israel Unfiltered

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in learning about the Israel you never knew! Israel unfiltered is a monthly livestream that will explore different views and undercurrents in Israeli culture, society, and politics. The third session will feature Rabbi Elchanan Poupko and Anton Goodman.

Bedtime Story and Shema

Bedtime Story and Shema

Remote Access Only NY, United States

At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page

Aviv Happy Hour with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Get to know Becca—BJ's new assistant rabbi—at this virtual happy hour, and join us for an exploration of loneliness through Jewish texts. No prior learning experience required.

Summer Bim Bam

Summer Bim Bam

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Bim Bam gives children under 3 the opportunity to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.

Minha

Minha

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.

Meditative Healing Circle

Meditative Healing Circle

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Whether 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.

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for two phone banking sessions with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign to help fight voter suppression. We will be calling voters to ensure they have what they need to vote, and each session will include a short training.

Know Your Letters

Know Your Letters

Remote Access Only NY, United States

First and second grade BJ members are invited to this class where they'll familiarize themselves with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.

BJ Teen Theater Club Presents: Summer Shorts

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join the BJ Teen Theater Club for a live reading of new works created by you! Summer Shorts are a collection of short plays and sketches written by BJ Teens, based on rules you get to set.

After 120…

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Rabbi Roly Matalon, BJ staff, and lay leaders for an information session on BJ's two cemeteries in Brooklyn and New Jersey. Following a short Elul teaching by Roly, there will be a brief presentation on the cemeteries and a Q&A.

Minha

Minha

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.

Teen Virtual Hangout

Teen Virtual Hangout

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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.

Meditative Healing Circle

Meditative Healing Circle

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Whether 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.

Yoga for the New Year

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join your fellow 20s and 30s for a live morning yoga practice to prepare for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. No yoga experience needed, all are welcome to join. 

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for two phone banking sessions with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign to help fight voter suppression. This phone banking session is for volunteers in their 20s and 30s, and will include a short training.

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for two phone banking sessions with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign to help fight voter suppression. We will be calling voters to ensure they have what they need to vote, and each session will include a short training.

Know Your Letters

Know Your Letters

Remote Access Only NY, United States

First and second grade BJ members are invited to this class where they'll familiarize themselves with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.

Waze into the High Holy Days

Waze into the High Holy Days

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Get rooted into the themes of our season—illuminated through the Waze into Light resources—with weekly text-based learning with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions.

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

BJ Teens Game Night

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join your BJ Teen friends for a night of Pictionary and games, hosted by the BJ Teen Executive Board!

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. 

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

Challah Baking with Aviv

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join BJ member Leah Silver for an evening of Rosh Hashanah-themed challah bakingI Mingle with fellow 20s and 30s as we prepare for a sweet new year. An ingredient list will be sent out prior to the program.

Bikkur Holim Volunteer Appreciation Gathering

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped our community this past year. Join us for a fun social gathering on Zoom in your honor! Register in advance to receive the zoom link.

Minha

Minha

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.

Pre-Shabbat Gathering with Aviv

Mix and mingle with fellow 20s and 30s as we prepare for Shabbat with music, games, and our favorite Shabbat rituals.

Meditative Healing Circle

Meditative Healing Circle

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Whether 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.

ELULmination Cohort

ELULmination Cohort

Remote Access Only NY, United States

All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to collectively explore the powerful themes of the Waze into Light resources that will guide us through the season, led by Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz.

How to Make Amends: the Case for Reparations in the Face of Mass Injustice

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a learning session with BJ Board member Gideon Taylor that will detail the struggle for reparations for Holocaust victims, as well as the issues surrounding efforts to secure reparations for slavery and other mass injustices.

Mindfulness for the New Year

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join meditation teacher Yael Shy, BJ's Rabbi Shuli Passow, and fellow 20s and 30s  for a workshop using Jewish wisdom and mindfulness meditation to prepare our hearts and souls for Rosh Hashanah and the year ahead.

Waze into the High Holy Days

Waze into the High Holy Days

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Get rooted into the themes of our season—illuminated through the Waze into Light resources—with weekly text-based learning with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions.

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

Kadima@BJ Town Hall

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a back-to-school Town Hall to learn more and ask questions about our Fall virtual plans.

Bim Bam Fall 2020

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.

Minha

Minha

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.

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!

Meditative Healing Circle

Meditative Healing Circle

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Whether 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.

ELULmination Cohort

ELULmination Cohort

Remote Access Only NY, United States

All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to collectively explore the powerful themes of the Waze into Light resources that will guide us through the season, led by Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz.

Waze into the High Holy Days

Waze into the High Holy Days

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Get rooted into the themes of our season—illuminated through the Waze into Light resources—with weekly text-based learning with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions.

Spiritual Preparation for the Election

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Using text sources, Rabbi David Ellenson, Gabriel Barnett, and BJ Board member Karen Adler will discuss key issues for this election cycle and the imperative from our religious tradition to fully engage in the electoral process.

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

Annual Meeting 2020

Remote Access Only NY, United States

All current BJ members are invited to the 2020 Annual Meeting, which will be held by Zoom video conference and by teleconference.

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

ELULmination Drop-in Groups

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]

Round Challah Baking for the New Year

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Take part in the tradition of baking round challah for Rosh Hashanah with BJ member Katja Goldman and Rachel Ringler. Register now to receive the recipe and ingredient list, and then join us for a zoom baking experience!

BJ in Brooklyn: An Elul Night Music

Brooklyn

Calling all Brooklynite BJ members! Join us for an outdoor, in-person front porch concert at the home of a BJ member in Central Brooklyn. All seating will be outdoors, distanced, and attendees must wear a mask. Limited Capacity!

A Night of Remembrance

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As we approach the Yamim Nora'im, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein and Hazzan Ari Priven will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one for the first (or second, or third) time.