Israel Day on 5th

5th Avenue

Join BJ as part of the Upper West Side contingent in this annual march as we come together under this year's theme of hatikvah (hope). Those who register will receive our meet-up location and time directly from the march organizers.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

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.

Event Series Multifaith Mondays

Multifaith Mondays

Columbus Circle West 59th St and Central Prk South, New York, NY, United States

This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration! 

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

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 Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

Remote Access Only 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.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

Aviv Happy Hour

Ellington in the Park, Riverside Park and 105th Street

Unwind from work with Aviv, BJ’s 20s + 30s community. Grab a drink at the bar and join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg to enjoy a spring evening in Riverside Park. R.S.V.P. to Joe is requested but not required.

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.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

Supportive Space for Therapists

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This is a challenging time to be a Jewish therapist. BJ members in the field are invited to a candid, confidential conversation about supporting patients, building resilience, and caring for ourselves amid today’s political and global realities.

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 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 Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (National Holiday—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.

Event Series Multifaith Mondays

Multifaith Mondays

Columbus Circle West 59th St and Central Prk South, New York, NY, United States

This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration! 

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

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 Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—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. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.

Lunch & Learn: Ranked Choice Voting 101

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Curious about Ranked Choice Voting and its impact on NYC’s summer primary? Join our virtual Lunch & Learn with Nia Alvarez-Mapp, Senior Organizer at Common Cause NY, for a quick crash course before you head to the polls.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

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.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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

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 Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat

Central Park, The Great Hill @ 106th Street

Aviv Shabbat goes al fresco this May! Join fellow 20s and 30s for an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat with spirited and spiritual Shabbat vibes. No dinner afterward, but we’ll connect over light snacks, drinks, and good company.

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 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.

The Haftarah Project: A Conversation about the Haftarah of Bemidbar

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

Join the creators of the Haftarah Project–Rabbi Felicia Sol, Judith Plaskow, and Martha Ackelsberg–for a post-kiddush discussion of the Haftarah Project and the (paradigmatically) problematic haftarah of Bamidbar. Together, we will explore the challenge of how we can approach difficult texts.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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.

WSCAH Rocks The Block

86th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside Drive

Support West Side Campaign Against Hunger at WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK! Help pack groceries, advocate to officials, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, crafts, and live readings from Writing Against Hunger poetry and essay contest winners.

Leil Shavuot Dinner

Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Following the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 10:15 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)

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

Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Shavuot Community Picnic

Riverside Park at 91st Street

Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day)

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

Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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.