Event Series Shirah with Shira Online

Shirah with Shira Online

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.

Event Series Moving Traditions

Moving Traditions

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Rosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Event Series Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On the third Friday of every month, join us for an intimate Kabbalat Shabbat, weaving together meditation and music with liturgy and learning. This service offers an uplifting vehicle for […]

Event Series Shalom Shabbat

Shalom Shabbat

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes and Music Director Dan Nadel for the final hour of Shabbat, and to bid farewell to our sacred day with soothing song, inspiring story, illuminating teaching, […]

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Event Series Bo-i Kallah

Bo-i Kallah

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

On the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).

Event Series What Matters Salon Series

What Matters Salon Series

Location given upon registration

The hardest conversations are also the most important ones. This winter, we will meet in small, home-hosted gatherings for group conversations about What Matters advance care planning.  BJ members who […]

Event Series Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for three roundtable sessions about current events—focusing on feminism, equity, and inclusion, and what Jewish texts say about them. This program is open to 8th-11th graders in the BJ Teen Program. Register now at bj.org/feminismequityinclusion.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Event Series What Matters Salon Series

What Matters Salon Series

Location given upon registration

The hardest conversations are also the most important ones. This winter, we will meet in small, home-hosted gatherings for group conversations about What Matters advance care planning.  BJ members who […]

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Event Series Shalom Shabbat

Shalom Shabbat

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes and Music Director Dan Nadel for the final hour of Shabbat, and to bid farewell to our sacred day with soothing song, inspiring story, illuminating teaching, […]

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Teen Domestic Trip: Immigration in America

Arizona AZ, United States

For 8th and 9th Graders in the BJ Community It’s all over the news today: refugees and immigration. There are people struggling, and we are all eager to help—but how […]

Event Series Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On the third Friday of every month, join us for an intimate Kabbalat Shabbat, weaving together meditation and music with liturgy and learning. This service offers an uplifting vehicle for […]

Shabbat Dinner with our Rabbinic Fellows

Join us for an elegant catered Shabbat dinner with our Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellows, Margo Hughes-Robinson, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Abi Weber. To reserve your spot at the table, filled with delicious food, enlightening learning, and soul-stirring song. Register now.

$25 – $36

BJ Archives Talk

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

On Shabbat morning, immediately following services, meet at the front of the east side of the sanctuary to hear the third in a series of short talks from BJ Archives about the Sanctuary's windows and design motifs.

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Assemble Packages for Local Pantry on MLK Day

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

Join us to create packages to be donated to The Community Kitchen & Pantry of West Harlem, an organization that gives direct support to people in need of food service, […]

Minyan & Mingle

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

In your 30s or 40s and looking for a way to be more connected at BJ? Join us at the evening service, and then at a nearby bar for a casual get together. Register now.

Event Series Moving Traditions

Moving Traditions

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Rosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.

Parent Support Group

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

This parent support group will give you a chance to share your insight and struggles around parenting issues. This group is led by clinical psychologist, Dr. Eilon Shomron-Atar. For more information, and to sign up, visit bj.org/parentsupportgroup.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Weekend with Assistant Rabbi Candidate Rebecca Weintraub

We invite you to meet Assistant Rabbi candidate Rebecca Weintraub. Becca is looking forward to praying with us, sharing her Torah with us, and getting to know our community. For more information, visit bj.org/weintraub weekend.

Board Games, Beer, and Pizza with Aviv

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

Join Aviv, BJ’s 20s and 30s group, and the Columbia Grad Network for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by Shabbat Dinner. There will be pizza, beer, and games! Bring your […]

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Facing History and Ourselves

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

Join us for a workshop focusing on the Jewish community’s involvement in the civil rights movement. Register now.

Get Involved with the Refugee & Immigration Committee

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

Join us to learn about all of the ways you can volunteer to support immigrants, refugees, and asylees. We will hear from our Family Support Team, the Refugee Employment Partnership (REP), and our Job Readiness Team. Sign up now at bj.org/refugeeimmigrationinvolvement.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Event Series Teen Midnight Run Prep

Teen Midnight Run Prep

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Midnight Run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools, and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal care items to the homeless on the streets of New York City. For more information on how you can help, visit bj.org/teenmidnightrunprep.

Manhattan Counts 2020 Interfaith Census

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY, United States

Attend a census town hall in Harlem for the diverse faith traditions in the neighborhood, hosted by Interfaith Center of NY in partnership with the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, eMgage, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Sign up now at bj.org/interfaithcensus.

Volunteer Attorneys and Translators Needed to Assist Immigrant Youth

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

The Legal Assistance Team of BJ’s Refugee and Immigration Committee is working with Safe Passage Project to provide pro bono representation for children under 21 in immigration proceedings. Join us at 6:30PM for dinner, followed by training. Register at bj.org/assistimmigrantyouth.

6th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Parent Meeting

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Parents of children in 6th grade are invited to join Rabbi Felicia Sol, Hazzan Ari Priven, and the Family Life and Learning and B’nai Mitzvah teams for an informational meeting to review the B’nai Mitzvah process for the upcoming year. Sign up now at bj.org/6thgradebmitzvah.

As If It Were Yesterday Film Screening and Q&A

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

To honor acts of loving-kindness and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, BJ presents the award-winning documentary film, As If It Were Yesterday/Comme Si C’etait Hier (1980) by Myriam Abramowicz and Esther […]