Sparks of Creation: A Creative Arts Lab for Hanukkah
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we bring the Shabbat of Hanukkah to a close for an interactive evening of the arts as a vehicle for exploring light, creativity, and Hanukkah! We’ll gather in person before breaking off into workshops. Remote options also available.
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End Avenue
Family Life & Learning Facebook LiveJoin us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
BJ Theater Company Hanukkah Play Performance
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn a splashy, spectacular musical revue, BJ's pre-k-5th grade performers will shine on stage and help us celebrate a very happy Hanukkah! Don't miss this fun-filled chance to watch our youngest performers sing and dance their hearts out!
The Joy of Learning
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the JCC on Zoom for an afternoon of text study with Rabbis Angela Buchdahl, David Ellenson, Naamah Kellman, Roly Matalon, and Adam Mintz to celebrate the dedication of the Rabbi Joy Levitt Beit Midrash.
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!
Reimagining Criminal Justice, Policing, and Security in New York City
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhat does a truly safe, and truly just, society look like? Join us for our second program on policing and security in New York City, featuring a conversation with Alvin Bragg, Udi Ofer, Renita Francois, and Anthonine Pierre.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Mishnah After Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah.
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Shirah with Shira
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3- and 4-years old. Shira Averbuch will lead children with their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement rooted in Jewish tradition, while providing exposure to Israeli culture.
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Introduction to Judaism
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis course offers an overview of the core beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people, for both those just beginning to explore Jewish life and those who would like to participate more fully in the Jewish community.
December Blood Drive
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTwice a year, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community through the New York Blood Center. Save a life and donate at the BJ Blood Drive.
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis 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, PhD, the support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for six months.
8th Grade Holocaust Education Class: Facing History
Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe 8th Grade Facing History Holocaust Education is included in your Haverim registration from 2020-2021. The sessions will be taught in-person by Matt Altman, one of our incredible Teen Educators, in the BJ Teen Lounge.
“In the Mirror” Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesEngage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
The Future of NYC with Manhattan Borough President-Elect Mark Levine
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Ruth Messinger, the JCC’s social justice activist in residence, and Matt Nosanchuk, president and co-founder of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA), for a conversation with newly elected Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine.
Bim Bam In-Person Fall Series (English and Hebrew)
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam is returning in the fall. Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive English and Hebrew songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Bim Bam In-Person Fall Series (Hebrew Immersion)
SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim 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 and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Bundle Up! Clean Up!
Outside BJ Community House Entrance (89th Street) 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are partnering with One Block, a nonprofit that is dedicated to keeping the Upper West Side clean. This volunteer opportunity connects to the Jewish value of bal tashhit, which teaches us not to destroy or to waste.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Location given upon registrationThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session, we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading it. Meetings will be in-person.
Children’s Coat Drive for Afghan Refugee Families at Fort Dix
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are joining the Synagogue Coalition on the Refugee & Immigration Crisis and the Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration to help collect 500 children's winter coats, as well as black or brown hair dye.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.