Calling Emerging Artists
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Purim Packages with Connections
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we assemble matanot le-evyonim (care packages for the poor). Registration is full.
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
Jewrisprudence: Drinking on Purim: Cocktails and Mock-Tales
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDrinking on Purim is a well-known feature of the holiday, but where does this tradition come from? What do halakhic sources teach regarding its observance? How do we incorporate concerns about alcohol consumption, addiction, and substance abuse into this custom?
Jew Too? Podcast Series
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and Lab/Shul for a series of live podcast recordings and lively conversations celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now.
CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays
Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United StatesThe safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult […]
Bo-i Kallah
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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).
Shabbat Morning Family Services: 0-Pre K
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for […]
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component […]
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationThe 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.
Living Healthfully, Living Proactively
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a conversation about reducing cancer risk with Sharsheret, an organization improving the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Register now.
4th Grade Unrolling
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies of children born between September 2009 and December 2010, are invited to our B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The Torah will be unrolled, and students will find the parashah they’ll read for their B’nai Mitzvah. Sign up at bj.org/4thgradeunrolling.
CANCELED: Purim Carnival
Sanctuary & Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate Purim at our annual Purim Carnival, with the theme: “Turning the World Right-Side-Up!” Proceeds will be split between the BJ Teen Scholarship Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety. Register now.
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationThe 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.
Young Families Purim Celebration
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome in costume and experience a kid-friendly version of the Purim story with music, snacks, a costume parade, and highlights from the BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel! Register now.
Teen Purim Party
Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ teens, celebrate Purim before the community service. Costumes are optional and encouraged. There will be dinner, music, and games galore! Register now.
Community Megillah Reading Featuring the Purim Primary
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesGet dressed in your most upside down (or right-side up) costume and join us for our community-wide megillah reading featuring all-star performances from comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch, and Lenny Marcus.
CANCELED: Purim Underground: The Afterparty
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhen up is down and down is up, let’s head downstairs to turn it up! Following the Megillah reading, join us as we keep the party going with dancing, food, drinks, and general mayhem. Register Now
Megillah Reading at Morning Minyan
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKeep the party going and join us at Morning Minyan for an encore reading of the megillah.
Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain […]
Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the […]
Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the […]
Tips and Tricks for Teens to Thrive in Emotionally Charged Conversations
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesZachary Schaffer and Abir Maliyanker (BJ’s shaliah) will discuss how interpersonal conflict arises, the human nature behind polarization, and how we can depolarize communities in conflict and engage in civil discourse across divides. Recommended for all BJ member teens, Grades 8-12.