Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service), incorporating elements of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzma-ut. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Curious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
Join us at morning minyan as we commemorate Yom Ha’atzma-ut. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
This week in our series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein for a teaching titled Ezer Kenegdo: A Helper Who Confronts—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Who gets to belong in Jewish life—and who decides? Join Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg to explore some surprising Jewish texts and fresh perspectives. Part of a new series with Aviv and Base UWS for those in their 20s and 30s.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Rabbi Roly Matalon joins former Obama speechwriter David Litt to reflect on 40 years of visionary leadership at BJ—revisiting pivotal moments, bold ideas, and the relationships that helped shape the community into the vibrant spiritual home it is today.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends, meet new families, and make meaningful memories together.
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.
This Shabbat, we welcome back alumni of the BJ Rabbinic Fellowship. Gather for a festive community dinner and the opportunity to reconnect with these remarkable rabbis as we begin a weekend of reflection and gratitude.
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hear from our Rabbinic Fellowship Alumni as they reflect on the impact of Roly's rabbinic mentorship, how it has influenced their paths, and the ways his presence continues to guide their work and lives.
Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas, and dig into what the book brings up for us.
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.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
How wide is the tent of Jewish peoplehood? Is being a “good Jew” dependent on your: Beliefs? Practices? Affiliations? Connection to Israel? Explore the complex identity of the Jewish people with Rabbi Ben Spratt, Rabbi Leon Morris, and Nechama Goldman Barash.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
For decades, American Jews embraced Israel, celebrating its achievements and contributing billions. Recent Gaza war tensions reveal generational fractures, declining emotional attachment, and sharp criticism. What does this mean for the future? Bret Stephens and Jeremy Ben-Ami discuss paths forward.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
We invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Curious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
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 us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
This week in our series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbi Jan Uhrbach for a special teaching—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join NCJW NY and Jews for Repro NY’s spring convening focused on examining reproductive justice through a Jewish lens and exploring the importance of Jewish involvement in this fight—past, present, and future.
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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.
On April 30, Jews around the country will gather to demand ICE OUT, anchored by a mass action in New York City. Join fellow BJ community members to stand with immigrants and reject ICE brutality and violence.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
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.
Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
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.
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.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hear from leaders of FeelBeit – a groundbreaking, Israeli-Palestinian cultural center on Jerusalem’s East-West border – to learn about the cutting-edge music, dance, theater, and visual arts that bring together Israeli and Palestinian artists and audiences by the thousands, even now.
Bridges in Sound turns to the music of Bob Dylan—whose poetry offers insight into the complexity of the human soul and inspired generations to question power, morality, faith, and human dignity. Featuring Gabrielle Stravelli, Dan Nadel, Hagar Ben-Ari, and Yuval Lion.
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 to support families visiting loved ones at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in New Jersey. We’ll carpool from BJ with grocery gift cards and other essentials—and we’re also collecting supplies. Donate pantry bags, pads, toys, and Spanish children’s books by May 1.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.