Help Build Community at BJ

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

Become a Shabbat Engagement volunteer! This training is for BJ members only.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

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.

Awakening – The Fight for Israel’s Democracy

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

Join us for a timely conversation about Awakening, an upcoming documentary chronicling Israel’s inspiring pro-democracy protest movement and the revival of its liberal-democratic camp amidst political upheaval and war.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (In Person and Online)

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.

Discussion on Israel Policy Forum with Dr. Michael Koplow

Upper West Side

Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Dr. Michael Koplow will share his analysis of the current state of Israel's multi-front war, followed by a reception for attendees in their 20s and 30s.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

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.

Event Series Bim Bam: Fall 2024

Bim Bam

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

Bim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.

Event Series 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.

Event Series 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.

Event Series 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.

A Talk on Hope and Solidarity

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

Join Alon-Lee Green and Rula Daood, the national co-directors of Standing Together, to learn about their movement's story and ways we can stand in solidarity with their transformative mission.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

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.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

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.

Winter Wisdom: A Pre-Hanukkah Mini-Retreat

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This uplifting gathering, led by Jewish meditation teachers Alison Cohen and Yael Shy and co-sponsored by BJ, will interweave guided meditations with wisdom from Judaism and other traditions for meaningfully entering winter and Hanukkah.