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.
This year, the BJ Teen Tzedek Project is Environmental Justice. Join the BJ Teens as we learn how to fundraise for WeACT and the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance at the BJ Teen Environmental Justice Campaign Call-athon.
The 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!
Whether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
Travel virtually to the New York City apartment of Ted Comet, a 96-year old respected Jewish community leader, to view five unique tapestries woven by his late wife, Shoshana Comet, Holocaust survivor, psychotherapist and artist.
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.
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
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!
We have added an additional Blood Drive to help address the severe blood shortage our region is experiencing due to COVID-19. Donors are needed now more than ever. Save a life and donate at the BJ Blood Drive.
This 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.
This is a space for BJ members who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community to come together, learn, and connect across the age spectrum. We will look at Jewish texts together with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinnic Fellow Grace Gleason.
Join Dr. Rachel Fish, an expert in the field of Israel education and antisemitism, for a discussion with parents about navigating the increased antisemitism we and our children are currently experiencing.
Join us to hear analysis and insight from Professor Halbertal, a leading thinker in Israeli society on ethics, justice, and democracy-- and how they relate to Zionism.
Bim Bam gives children under 3 the opportunity to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
We can’t wait to come together for the BJ Teens NYC Summer Shabbaton! We’ll join together in-person for Hitoreri on Friday, and come back together for a Shabbat filled with joy, and pride in being part of the BJ Community.
Beginning in May, we will be offering weekly in-person Shabbat services for our Young Families community, led by Shira Averbuch and others. The service will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children 0-7 years old.
Join the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan 20s + 30s, Tribe NY, and Aviv at B’nai Jeshurun for a monthly, in-person Shabbat experience. We'll be hosting one Friday night and one Saturday afternoon each month featuring Shabbat rituals, live music, and more!
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, Dr. Yael Avrahami will give a shiur (teaching) on, "The Torah and Disabilities: What can we learn about the Bible and about ourselves?"
Whether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Join us for a special Pride edition of Connections Cocktail Hour, with a presentation and discussion with artist and Rabbi, Bec Richman, on how her queerness intersects with her artwork and some of the big questions that guide her practices.
BJ is proud to collaborate with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on another interesting, thought-provoking film festival. Films will be available in-person and virtually June 15-29. Join us in celebrating a diversity of films by incredible Israeli directors.
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.
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
Calling all first and second graders! Join Alex, our Hebrew Coordinator, for a “Know Your Letters” class. This class will familiarize your child with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.
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!
An evening of virtual fun and fundraising in honor of BJ's volunteer heroes, hosted by Judy Gold, two-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, writer, BJ member. All are welcome.
Aviv is excited to invite the entire BJ community to a drive deeper this Pride month through a conversation with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason and Jeremy Borison about Queer Jewish Representation in Media.
Join BJ staff member Sarah Rosenthal for an evening of Summer crafting on the BJ roof.
Prepare for Shabbat and Haggim singing new and old Zemirot, songs that are part of traditional Shabbat and Holy Days meals. Join Ari in expanding and exploring this enriching practice central to our heritage.
Bim Bam gives children under 3 the opportunity to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Join us outside the doors of our sanctuary on 88th street as we usher in Shabbat with singing, learning, and community—with enough time to make it back home just in time for our Kabbalat Shabbat livestream!
Transition out of the work week and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset through meditation and contemplative spiritual practice with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Please join us on this Shabbat morning as the BJ community joyfully celebrates the installation of Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub as Assistant Rabbi, with a special D’var Torah by Becca’s teacher and mentor, Rabbi Ebn Leader of Hebrew College
Beginning in May, we will be offering weekly in-person Shabbat services for our Young Families community, led by Shira Averbuch and others. The service will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children 0-7 years old.
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.
Whether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
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.
Calling all first and second graders! Join Alex, our Hebrew Coordinator, for a “Know Your Letters” class. This class will familiarize your child with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.
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!
Join our partners at Keshet as they host representatives from four LGBTQ Jewish organizations located around the world to reflect on LGBTQ inclusion in Jewish life around the world, and share their hopes for the future of the Jewish community.
Summer is here! Come and meet Tobie Franklin, our new Parent and Family Engagement Manager, and enjoy some delicious ice cream. It’s a great time to meet new families and see familiar faces.
