Join Suma Qawasmi and Ittay Flescher to hear their stories about the challenges, fears, and dreams they encounter through their work together at Kids4Peace—an interfaith movement that brings together youth from East and West Jerusalem.
How can we teach children gratitude that strengthens them and your family life? Join renowned child-rearing expert and author, Dr. Ron Taffel, as he discusses evidence-based ways to realistically help kids develop life-affirming appreciation.
Engage 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.
Join the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Rabbi Felicia Sol, and Social Action & Social Justice Manager Kiana Davis to learn more about 73Forward, NCJW’s newest campaign for abortion justice.
It's time to reconvene our Israel Book Group. We have an eclectic line up of books planned for the year, beginning in December with Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller, The Others.
Bim 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 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.
Grab your best “Ugly Sweater” and join Aviv for Kabbalat Shabbat services and oneg this month! After Kabbalat Shabbat, we'll head to the roof for hot chocolate, cookies, ample dreidel playing time, and a chance to shmooze in your amazing sweaters!
Calling 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.
Join us for a Sunday morning learning program following Morning Minyan. This month, Prof. Yehudah Mirsky will give a shiur (teaching) on “Rav Kook and Shemitah in Eretz Yisrael”.
Join the BJ Teens in planning the steps for this year's BJ Teen Tzedek Project, focusing on homelessness and housing insecurity.
We 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.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Join 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.
In 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.
Join 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.
It's time for the BJ Theater Company's annual Purim Spiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Spiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
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!
This 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.
We 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.
Join us for this year’s Rising Song Intensive. Led by Deborah Sacks Mintz, Joey Weisenberg, and a team of musicians, this two-day program is designed for folks of all backgrounds to create a space for musical expression, learning, and community.
BJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Together, we'll explore how Israeli politics work, what the checks and balances are, who pulls the strings, and what the costs are.
Join us for this year’s Rising Song Intensive. Led by Deborah Sacks Mintz, Joey Weisenberg, and a team of musicians, this two-day program is designed for folks of all backgrounds to create a space for musical expression, learning, and community.
Engage 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.
Join us for a night of uplifting and spiritual music as Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble perform live from the BJ Sanctuary.
