Parashat Hashavua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesImmediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow.
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Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Roly Matalon for a Community Shabbat Dinner with special guests from a leadership trip with the Israeli American Council—filled with learning and dialogue; song, and enriched connections.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEvery other week, 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 Morning Services: Teen Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. This Shabbat, our service will be teen-led; empowering and highlighting our teen community. All welcome.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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.
Shabbat Minha
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
The Sabbath of the Land with Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair as we dive into Rav Kook’s reflections on Israel in the final session of this series. The workshop is based on Rabbi Sinclair’s book The Sabbath of the Land.
New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ is participating in the 13th annual New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Open House. We will open our beautiful Sanctuary doors to all who are interested, with a short talk by Executive Director Colin Weil.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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The Spiritual Vision of the Torah’s Many Authors
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPrepare for the revelation of Torah on Shavuot with an evening of learning with Rabbi Roly Matalon in conversation with Rabbi Ed Feld, exploring the historical development of the Torah with teachings from Rabbi Feld’s new book, The Book of Revolutions.
Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture using the classical forms developed by the ancient rabbis.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Alex Braver
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore the texts and themes of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Alex Braver, as part of this unique six-part series taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
Leil Shavuot Tisch and Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Sanctuary & Rooftop Sukkah 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStep into Shavuot with us as we come together for Arvit followed by a light dairy meal, singing, learning, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace.