The Other Israel Film Festival
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThis festival presents high-quality cinema that inspires conversation and takes an in-depth look into Israeli and Palestinian societies and underrepresented populations in Israel.
This festival presents high-quality cinema that inspires conversation and takes an in-depth look into Israeli and Palestinian societies and underrepresented populations in Israel.
Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah.
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
Join Rabbi Roly Matalon to study and discuss the inspirational sources and suggestions in Rabbi Dov Singer’s book “Prepare My Prayer: Recipes to Awaken the Soul”.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Join us on November 24 for a careful reading of the historical sources presented in Maccabees I and II and on December 8 for an immersive study of Maimonides’ presentation of the Chanukah celebration.
Powered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
Twice a year, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community. Our region is experiencing a severe blood shortage due to COVID-19 and donors are needed now more than ever. Save a life at the BJ Blood Drive!
Calling all 7th graders at BJ! Join Rachel for a special Hanukkah culinary class on Wednesday, where we will make special latkes and gelt for the whole family!
Wednesdays with Hadar- Unit 2B How to Question Authority with Rabbi Avi Killip Is there a right way to question authority? Should I speak out on every issue or choose […]
Engage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Thousands of Jewish children attending Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic yeshivas are being denied a basic education. Join JCC Social Justice Activist in Residence Ruth Messinger for a discussion on this important topic.
We are so excited to launch our Thursday Electives for the fall!
Join us for the first Teen Game Night on December 10th, where we’ll be playing an online version of the popular BJ game Codenames over Zoom! We encourage you to bring a friend.
Pop-Up Family Candle Lighting is moving online! Join us for family candle lighting, music and opportunity to celebrate together.
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Collaborating remotely, Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg (vocals), Dan Nadel (guitar), and John Ellis (saxophone) present an eclectic selection of favorites for the first night of Hannukah, featuring music and Torah about light shining in the darkness, hints of dawn, and finding home.
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah.
Join us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Join us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Join the BJ Community for Minha services and enjoy watching Ben Gantcher come up to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah