• Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • BJ Goes to the Theatre: “Other” the Play

    Greenwich House Theatre 27 Barrow Street, New York, NY, United States

    Other is the hilarious one-man show from Tony Award-winner Ari’el Stachel, following his anxious search for belonging and questions of identity, self-acceptance, and dreams. After the performance, the BJ group will join Ari’el for a talk-back session about this acclaimed show.

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • [CANCELED] The Torah of Raising Up Teens

    The Torah of Raising Up Teens
    Location given after registration

    The Torah of Raising Up Teens is a six-session Moving Traditions program for parents of Jewish teens, co-facilitated by Rabbi Deena Cowans and BJ's director of advancement, Lisa Adler. Rooted in Jewish wisdom, the series fosters learning, support, and proactive parenting.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Kadima Parent Learning: Bereshit

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

    As our children in Kadima learn about the book of Bereshit (Genesis), deepen your own Torah learning with Deena. We will learn about the core stories of the book of Bereshit and how they speak to us as Jews, people, and parents.

  • 4th Grade B-Mitzvah Orientation

    Frankel Hall & Community House 3rd Floor

    This informative session is for parents with children in fourth grade, whose birth dates fall between September 2015 and December 2016, or 5th-grade families that are new to BJ—you will learn key details of the B-Mitzvah planning process, including date applications.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Acceptance and Betrayal: Jews, Universities, and the Promise of America

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Harvard historian Derek Penslar examines how Jewish belonging in American universities has given way to alienation, reflecting broader tensions in Jewish life amid rising antisemitism, campus polarization, and shifting cultural attitudes since the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023.

  • Introduction to Judaism

    Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025-Spring 2026
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Blood Drive

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

    Join BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your donation is more vital than ever. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • 7th Grade Trip to Philadelphia

    Attention 7th graders: Join this year’s class trip to Philadelphia, where we will explore what it means to live a full Jewish life in light of our modern history and current events.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam: 2025-2026
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    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.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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.

  • Community Oneg

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

    Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.

  • Arvit and Havdalah

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Kadima Parent Learning: Bereshit

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

    As our children in Kadima learn about the book of Bereshit (Genesis), deepen your own Torah learning with Deena. We will learn about the core stories of the book of Bereshit and how they speak to us as Jews, people, and parents.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Introduction to Judaism

    Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025-Spring 2026
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace

    M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW, and Dr. Adena Greenberg, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Joey Weisenberg Live in Concert

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

    Joey Weisenberg returns to BJ for a meditative, musical, and spiritual experience of soul-igniting melodies, collective harmonies, and improvised instrumental jams.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam: 2025-2026
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    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.

  • Tot Shabbat

    Tot Shabbat
    Sanctuary and Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Families enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.

  • Likrat Shabbat: Camp Shabbat (K–7th Grade)

    Likrat Shabbat
    Reception Room and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food and community building. The evening will consist of Shabbat-related activities for children and adults, services, and dinner. This event is for BJ member families with children in kindergarten through 7th grade. 

  • Kabbalat Shabbat: Camp Shabbat

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

    Join us for a unique Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our BJ teens and Kadima students as we celebrate Camp Shabbat. We will welcome Shabbat with camp ruah (spirit) and your favorite camp melodies.

  • Hitoreri

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

    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.

  • Hakhanah LaTefillah

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

    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.

  • Arvit and Havdalah

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Family Volunteering at WSCAH

    Family Volunteering at WSCAH
    WSCAH Pantry (UWS) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States

    Bring your family (kids 6+) for a meaningful volunteer experience on the first night of Hanukkah! Pack nourishing food bags, create heartfelt cards to brighten someone's day, and write postcards to local elected leaders. Spread the light of Hanukkah by making a real impact in our community.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).

  • Aviv Hanukkah Candlelighting

    Location given after registration

    Join us for a Hanukkah candle lighting with the Aviv community! Feel free to bring your own hanukkiyah and candles if you’d like to light your own set. We're looking forward to celebrating with you! Location will be provided upon registration.