Event Series Likrat Shabbat

Likrat Shabbat (4th-5th Grade)

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.

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 Aviv Shabbat

Aviv Shabbat

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s and bring in the joy of Shabbat with song and prayer as we create spirited—and spiritual—Shabbat vibes together. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner. 

A Return to A Zionism for the Future with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller

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

Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller explores Zionism’s redemptive possibilities through some of the movement's transformative writings, reviving its humanistic spirit. Together, we will reimagine a values-driven Zionism and envision a more inclusive, principled Jewish future.

Midnight Run

The BJ Teen Midnight Run will take place on Saturday April 26 after Shabbat. We will gather at BJ at 7:30 PM for dinner, Havdalah, and learning before heading out to deliver donations.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

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.

Zakhor – The Commandment of Memory

Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Pardes and Congregation Rodeph Sholom for an afternoon of profound learning, dynamic conversation, and community reflection as we explore the sacred duty of remembrance with Pardes faculty member Nechama Goldman Barash, Rabbi Leon Morris, and moderator Elaine Hochberg.

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.

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.

Pikuah Nefesh: Community in Action for Nan Rubin

Park Avenue Synagogue 50 East 87th Street, New York, NY, United States

Nan Rubin, sister of BJ members Carol Smokler and Amy Foster, urgently needs a kidney transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. Come to Park Avenue Synagogue to meet Nan and hear Dr. Josh Sturm, director of outreach at Renewal, speak about the organ donation process.

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.

20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

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

This year marks the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. BJ is hosting the New York Satellite event, gathering in person to view the live broadcast of this powerful ceremony.

Event Series Shirah with Shira: 2024-2025

Shirah with Shira

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

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.

Event Series Parent Learning

Parent Learning: Israel

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

This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

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.

Spiritual Courage and the Climate Crisis

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

Join us for this interactive workshop led by Dayenu as we face the climate crisis. Guided by Jewish wisdom and music, we will envision the world we want and take the next step together toward building a just and livable future.

Event Series Intro to Judaism: Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Intro to Judaism

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

Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzma-ut

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

We will mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’atzma-ut (Israel’s Independence Day) with poetry and song, and we will focus on the hostages that remain in Gaza. Our gathering will begin with Minha and conclude with Arvit.

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 Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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.

6th Grade Retreat

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp 159 Empire Road, Copake, NY, United States

Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.

Early Childhood Retreat

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp 159 Empire Road, Copake, NY, United States

Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!

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 Community Oneg

Community Oneg

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

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.

Sacred Service: The Beauty and Meaning of Tahara

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

Learn about the spiritual impact of the sacred tahara ritual, ask questions, and explore ways to get involved in this powerful Jewish tradition.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

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.

GOLDBERG: Live at Chelsea Table & Stage

Chelsea Table & Stage 152 W 26th St, New York, NY, United States

Get ready for BJ’s teen band to rock your socks off at their annual concert and fundraiser! GOLDBERG has been hard at work all year crafting the perfect setlist and preparing for this performance. You won’t want to miss it!

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! 

Book Talk with ACLU President Deborah Archer

Central Synagogue 123 E 55th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Hilly Haber for a powerful conversation with Deborah Archer, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, about her new book, Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality.

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 Shirah with Shira: 2024-2025

Shirah with Shira

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

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.

Event Series Parent Learning

Parent Learning: Israel

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

This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

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.

Intro to Judaism

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, 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.

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.

Parole Justice Denied: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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

Join us for a film screening of The Interview, a powerful short film on the injustices of New York’s parole system, followed by a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and others directly impacted by New York’s carceral system. 

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 Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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.

Event Series Likrat Shabbat

Likrat Shabbat (3rd-6th Grade)

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.

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 Hitoreri

Hitoreri

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

Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.