65 events found.
Crises of Health and Faith: COVID-19 and the Question of Theodicy
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesHow do the biblical and rabbinic traditions explain God’s role in pain, suffering, and chaos? How do modern thinkers reimagine God’s presence in crises—human and natural? Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to learn, discuss, and wrestle.
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.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
Shirah with Shira Online
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Book Chat with Jennifer Hirsch and David Lieberman
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Jennifer Hirsch for a discussion on her recently-published book. Get a chance to ask her questions about her research. Please note that the discussion contains themes of sexual violence and assault, and may not be appropriate for all participants.
ReGroup—Jewish Songs of Crisis and Resilience
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbinic Fellow Margo Hughes-Robinson as we survey and sing songs crafted in response to tragedy and uncertainty, exploring old words in light of our new and emerging moment.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Justice in Action: Ruth Messinger + Brad Lander on NYC and COVID
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan series explores the challenges and opportunities of this moment in NYC, focusing on how justice issues are being impacted and amplified by COVID-19, and what we can do to create change from within our homes.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Areivim Zeh Bazeh: Communal Obligation and Personal Responsibility
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFollowing Evening Minyan, join us for a mind and heart-opening pre-Shavuot learning session with Rabbi David Silber and Dr. Devora Steinmetz.
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLooking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Shavuot Morning Services
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on Shavuot for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.
Shavuot Family Services
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ children’s service leader and musician Michelle Geisler for a kid-friendly Shavuot service,
Shavuot Morning Services with Yizkor
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on the second day of Shavuot for soul-stirring prayer with Yizkor.
Shavuot Family Services (Day 2)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Shira Averbuch for a musical children's service celebrating Shabbat and the second day of Shavuot.
Singing In Revelation: Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz and Cantor David Mintz for an evening of song and learning. Following ma'ariv and havdalah, we’ll harness the power of melody and Torah as we bid farewell to Shabbat and Shavuot.
6th Grade Virtual Retreat
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all 6th graders: Join your fellow classmates for games and learning with Rachel, Laura, and Rabbi Felicia Sol.
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.
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.
Learning with Aviv
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesTake some time to engage in Jewish learning with Aviv. Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series of lunchtime sessions or coffee hours, taught by BJ's rabbis and rabbinic fellows, on relevant contemporary issues in life, love, and Judaism.
Universe of Obligation
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPart 2 of our Facing History and Ourselves workshop series. In this follow-up to Race and Us: White Flights and Jewish Day Schools, we'll reflect on how choices of where to live and send children to school impact race and equity issues.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
Ulpan Ivrit (Intermediate)—Hebrew Language Classes
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDo you know the aleph-bet, but aren’t sure what you’re reading? Now is your chance to restart your Hebrew practice! In this class, we will learn practical words and phrases that will help you have basic Hebrew conversation and writing skills.
Summer Fun: K-2nd Grade
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOur Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Summer Fun: 3rd-6th Grade
Our Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Town Hall Beginning with Minha (Members Only)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis members-only, virtual Town Hall Meeting will include updates from the rabbis and lay leadership that are typically discussed at the Annual Meeting. Zoom details will be provided to members who register.
Ma’ariv
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for ma’ariv, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
LGBTQIA+ Stories at Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLGBTQ+ members play essential roles on our staff, in our prayer spaces, and as part of our broader BJ community. Each Wednesday through June, following morning minyan, we’ll hear from an LGBTQ+ member about their identity and Jewish journey.
Distanced Grief: When Shiva and Kaddish are Zoomed
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for this support meeting for those who have been mourning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Music with Michael Harlow (All Ages)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us every week as we sing our favorite BJ songs with Michael Harlow.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLooking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Summer Bim Bam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesBim 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.
Havdalah and Ma’ariv
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on Zoom as we bring Shabbat to a close as a community.
Community Processing Space
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin a processing space to reflect on what is happening in our country. This session will begin immediately following Morning Minyan (approximately 10:15AM).
Family Trivia Night
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all BJ families! We want you to come to Family Trivia night to kick off our summer programming.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Location given upon registrationThe 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!
The State of Our Democracy: Now, in November, and Beyond
David Litt, author of Thanks Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years will discuss his new book, Democracy in One Book or Less with Amie Parnes, co-author of Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign, and Ginna Green, a political strategist, writer, and consultant, who was, until recently, the Chief Strategy Officer at Bend the Arc: Jewish Action.
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.
Voter Engagement with Reclaim our Vote
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us to learn about how the Reclaim our Vote (ROV) Campaign is fighting voter suppression and how you can get involved. We are excited to be joined by Andrea Miller, founder of Center for Common Ground and ROV.
Ulpan Ivrit (Intermediate)—Hebrew Language Classes
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDo you know the aleph-bet, but aren’t sure what you’re reading? Now is your chance to restart your Hebrew practice! In this class, we will learn practical words and phrases that will help you have basic Hebrew conversation and writing skills.
Summer Fun: K-2nd Grade
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOur Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Summer Fun: 3rd-6th Grade
Our Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Processing Group for People Living Alone
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis session, led by BJ member, chaplain, and social worker, Miriam Herscher, will give BJ members living alone a chance to process the experience of this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
LGBTQIA+ Stories at Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLGBTQ+ members play essential roles on our staff, in our prayer spaces, and as part of our broader BJ community. Each Wednesday through June, following morning minyan, we’ll hear from an LGBTQ+ member about their identity and Jewish journey.
Reimagining the Ethical Will: Life on the Page
In this lively, honest, and visually stunning conversation, artist and author Nancy Patz and her daughter, founding board chair of Reimagine End of Life, psychologist Dr. Jeannie Blaustein, will share an innovative way to convey your values to your loved ones.
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Justice in Action: Police Brutality
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPlease join us in a conversation about police reform with representatives from Communities United for Police Reform.
Music with Michael Harlow (All Ages)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us every week as we sing our favorite BJ songs with Michael Harlow.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAt 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
Summer Bim Bam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesBim 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.
Aviv Pre-Shabbat Gathering
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin your fellow 20s and 30s for a pre-Shabbat cocktail hour with Aviv. This will also be a time to say thank you to Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber, whose fellowship comes to a close in June.