• Erev Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Service

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Erev Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat.

  • Community Oneg in the Sukkah

    Community Oneg
    Rooftop Sukkah

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

  • Aviv Simhat Torah Happy Hour

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

    Before we celebrate Simhat Torah like only BJ can, come together for happy hour and apps with other 20s + 30s, including those from Central Synagogue! The food will be kosher dairy. Connect over drinks and meet a great crew to dance with all night long!

  • Family Simhat Torah Ice Cream Party

    Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Celebrate Simhat Torah with a sweet family ice cream party, followed by dancing with the Torah during the first few hakafot with the BJ community in the Sanctuary.

  • Simhat Torah Celebration

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

    Simhat Torah at BJ is a celebration like no other! We will begin with Arvit, followed by all the singing and dancing you could ever ask for!

  • Simhat Torah Morning Services

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Simhat Torah.

  • 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 Simhat Torah together as a community.

  • Shaharit

    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 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

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Shirah with Shira

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

    Join Shira Averbuch for a joyful Hebrew immersion class for children ages 3–4 and their parents or caregivers. Through music, stories, movement, and play, children build early Hebrew language skills, connect with Israeli culture, and experience the warmth of Jewish community.

  • Kadima Parent Learning

    Kadima Parent Learning
    Community House – 6th Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Invest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders, each session connects with what students are learning in Kadima and is open to all backgrounds.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

  • Shaharit

    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 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

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Commemorating October 7 with Our Israeli Partners

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    As we mark the third anniversary of October 7, BJ members are invited to join this important conversation with several of BJ's Israeli partners. Go beyond the headlines and hear directly from the lived experience of our beloved friends and colleagues.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

  • Shaharit

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam
    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.

  • 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

    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 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

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Shirah with Shira

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

    Join Shira Averbuch for a joyful Hebrew immersion class for children ages 3–4 and their parents or caregivers. Through music, stories, movement, and play, children build early Hebrew language skills, connect with Israeli culture, and experience the warmth of Jewish community.

  • Kadima Parent Learning

    Kadima Parent Learning
    Community House – 6th Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Invest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders, each session connects with what students are learning in Kadima and is open to all backgrounds.

  • 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
    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

    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 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

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Environmental Activists’ Tour of the Bronx River Foodway

    Concrete Plant Park (1370 Westchester Ave) 1370 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Join the BJ Environmental Activists for a tour of the Bronx River Foodway, an innovative public park project exploring sustainable urban food landscapes through edible plants, herbs, berries, and more.

  • Arvit (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

  • Teen Retreat

    Camp Pinemere 865 Bartonsville Woods Road, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

    We are so excited to kick off the year in the BJ Teen Program with our annual Teen Retreat! We will travel to Pinemere Camp in Stroudsburg, PA to reconnect with friends, enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, celebrate Shabbat, and jumpstart an incredible year.

  • Shaharit

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam
    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.

  • Aviv Shabbat

    Aviv Shabbat
    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration.

  • Aviv Book Club: A Short History of Judaism

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

    Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about A Short History of Judaism by Rabbi Jacob Neusner. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas, and dig into what the book brings up for us.

  • 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

    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 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).

  • Who Is Government? Faith, Public Service, and New York City

    Lighting the Way: Faith, Values, and Civic Action
    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Explore how faith, public service, and civic life intersect in New York City through an interfaith conversation with three public servants who connect city government with faith communities—and help New Yorkers access resources, solve problems, and advocate for their communities.

  • Shaharit

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Shirah with Shira

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

    Join Shira Averbuch for a joyful Hebrew immersion class for children ages 3–4 and their parents or caregivers. Through music, stories, movement, and play, children build early Hebrew language skills, connect with Israeli culture, and experience the warmth of Jewish community.

  • Kadima Parent Learning

    Kadima Parent Learning
    Community House – 6th Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Invest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders, each session connects with what students are learning in Kadima and is open to all backgrounds.

  • 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
    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

    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 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

    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 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

    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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Bim Bam

    Bim Bam
    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

    Likrat Shabbat
    Community House 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 6th grade.

  • 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.

  • Hitoreri

    Hitoreri
    Community House 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.