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.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Start your spiritual preparation in the month of Elul. Rabbis Felicia, Becca, and Deena will each teach a complementary session to help get you in the mindset of the season and ready for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Welcome BJ’s new elementary school coordinator, Noa Cowley, and kick off a great new year. Enjoy delicious pizza, reconnect with friends, and get in the High Holy Day spirit with some Elul-themed games.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer, or just beginning your exploration, Rabbi Sammy Kanter will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
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.
Start 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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Join Shalom Hartman Institute scholars Yehuda Kurtzer, Elana Stein Hain, and Tamara Mann Tweel for a three-part series exploring the implications of October 7 on American Jewish civic identity.
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.
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
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.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow New Yorkers by volunteering with fellow BJ members at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Spots are limited, volunteers must be 18 or older. We hope you will join us in making a difference!
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.
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.
The Community Shabbat Dinner returns from its summer hiatus! Enjoy good food and great company as you celebrate Shabbat with other BJ members and friends.
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Children will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
Join us for a conversation about the importance of voting YES for Prop 1 and where the amendment fits in our broader fight to preserve our democracy.
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.
Join us for an evening featuring Galeet Dardashti (vocalist/composer) as she, along with her live band, presents “Monajat.” Through a mix of traditional and contemporary sounds, and accompanying stunning video art Galeet aims to honor and preserve her grandfather’s legacy.
Join us for a soul-stirring evening of Selihot, ushering in the themes and sounds of the Yamim Nora’im, following Monajat/The Nightingale of Iran: A Persian Selihot Concert.
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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
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.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
Start 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.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.
Come together with the Aviv 20s and 30s for a Rosh Hashanah dinner that's more than just a meal. Connect with like-minded individuals, share traditions, and create lasting memories.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages seven and under and their families—led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch. Early Childhood Services are available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Engage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5785. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the new Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older and their families.
Join the BJ fellows for a teaching about the ritual of tashlikh, the symbolic casting away of wrongdoings. After the teaching, we will walk together to the Hudson River at 90th Street, meeting by the water at 6:15 PM for tashlikh.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service. We are thrilled to make the Mindfulness Service available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages seven and under and their families—led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch. We are thrilled to make Early Childhood Services available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the new Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older, and their families. Registration is available to members and non-members alike.
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.
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Children will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
On the eve of October 7, we unite together to remember the losses of this terrible day and all the terrible days that followed, to hold each other’s pain and share visions for a future of repair, justice, and peace–for all.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah readings, and every day on Zoom.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
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.
Help get the BJ terrace ready for Sukkot! This family-friendly special Sukkot preparation event is open to adults and kids of all ages—it's a perfect way to get hands-on, celebrate the season, and leave your mark on the BJ Sukkah!
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.