Hakhanah LaTefillah

Canceled: 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.

Shabbat Model

Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Various

Our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.

Early Childhood Families: Services

Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services

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

We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in kindergarten through 2nd grade with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

Prayer: Back to the Basics

Prayer: Back to the Basics (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arch of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).

Light in the Darkness: A Hanukkah Bereavement Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

As Hanukkah approaches, we remember loved ones who we will miss during our holiday gatherings this year. With that in mind, we invite BJ members to join us for a virtual bereavement group, facilitated by BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW.

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.

Shirah with Shira: Fall-Winter 2024

Shirah with Shira

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.

Kadima@BJ

Kadima@BJ

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

Kadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024

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

Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.

Meeting This Moment: A Conversation with Donniel Hartman

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

Join Donniel Hartman for a conversation with Rabbis Felicia Sol and Roly Matalon about the critical questions of this moment, the obligations of Jewish Peoplehood, and the moral considerations related to fighting a just war.

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.

Blood Drive

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

When just one pint of blood from a single donor can save up to three lives, every one of us can choose to be someone’s hero. ​​Save a life by donating at the BJ Blood Drive.