Family Havdalah on 88th and West End Avenue
Family Life & Learning Facebook LiveJoin us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
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Family Havdalah
Outside of 88th Street Sanctuary 88th Street and West End Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month in front of the Sanctuary as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Meditation for the Moment: Mindfulness Practice for Vayakhel-Pekudei with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg for a morning of study and meditation rooted in the themes of Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei, this coming week’s Torah portion. No previous meditation experience required.
Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2021-2022)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin your grade for an empowering year of cohort learning through monthly sessions featuring subjects chosen by teen representatives from each grade cohort; such as Israel, antisemitism, race, Holocaust education, and what it means to be a Jew today.
$180
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Location given upon registrationThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
Meditative Healing Circle
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
From Purim to Pesah: Passover Prep for the Mind and Soul
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPlease join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub in this four part class as we begin to prepare both our minds and souls for the holiday of freedom, renewal, and of course — matzah!
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Confronting Problematic Passages in the Passover Haggadah with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller in exploration of the troubling parts of the Haggadah that serve as ‘texts of terror’ and herald vengeance, with recommendations for new modes of reinterpretation, repair and redemption.
Mishnah After Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen 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.
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
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!
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFor those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
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Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2023-2024)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin your grade for an empowering year of cohort learning through monthly sessions featuring subjects chosen by Teen Representatives from each grade cohort; such as Israel, Anti-Semitism, Race, Holocaust education, and what it means to be a Jew today.
$180
When Things Fall Apart
Wednesdays with Hadar: Unit 4 When Things Fall Apart: A Theology Rooted in the Real with Rabbi Aviva Richman Our immediate reaction when things go wrong may be to doubt […]
NY Jewish Community Faith Day of Action
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin NY Jewish leaders in an event to center our climate crisis as the most urgent Jewish issue of our time. Hear from rabbis across the Jewish world, enjoy music, and learn about making calls to elected officials in Albany.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesEngage 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.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Matt for a deep dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender. Through the lens of Torah, morals and spiritual guidance we will explore how we can bring harmony back into the world.
The Ultimate Ally with Peter Beinart
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for the third and last session of our series, as we discuss the change in attitude towards Israel among some of the leading Arab countries.
Bim Bam 2021
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesA space for children under 3 to get ready for Shabbat through songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions. The series is held on Zoom and led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Michael Witman, and Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat melodies.