Music in the Afterglow: Women’s Voices From Around the World
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn honor of Women's History Month, Music Director Dan Nadel is inviting six unique vocalists: Vanisha-Arleen Gould, Alba Ponce de León, Deborah Sacks Mintz, Mari Peña, Shira Averbuch, and Mimi Berkova for a powerful evening of music!
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.
Exodus and Song of Songs: What do Women Really Think?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Tamar Biala for an exploration of midrashim written by contemporary Israeli women on the Exodus and The Song of Songs, inviting us to see Pesah in a different light. All are welcome.
Remembering Those We Lost
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the community's rabbis and cantors to commemorate the one year anniversary of COVID-19 and the devastating loss of life we have experienced. Through music, memorials, prayer, and wise words, we will gather to mourn and process.
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!
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. Register to Join Us on Zoom For security purposes, registration is required in advance. […]
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Jerome L. Stern Pre-Pesah Lecture with Rabbi Shai Held
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn anticipation of Pesah, experience the Bible as you've never seen it before, exploring other visions of exodus too, and two of them—remarkably—are occasions in which Egyptians experience God's liberation themselves.
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.
Parent Corner: Taking the Stress Out of Homework
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin author and BJ member Abby Freireich, author Brian Platzer, Rabbi Becca Weintraub, Inclusion Coordinator Tobie Franklin, and Director of Family Life and Learning Michael Witman as they dive deep into Taking the Stress out of Homework.
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!
BJ Environmental Advocates Meeting
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for an exciting conversation with guest speaker Nigel Savage, President and CEO of Hazon, as we discuss a seven-year vision of equity, sustainability, and resiliency for our community and beyond.
Understanding Racism, Safety, and the Criminal Legal System
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the Jewish Coalition on Criminal Justice Reform for the Education Committee's new series, On the Long Road to Justice: Understanding Racism, Safety, and the Criminal Legal System. Topics such as EJI's continued efforts towards criminal justice reform will be covered.
Taanit Bekhorot Siyyum and Se’udat Mitzvah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFollowing morning minyan, join Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason for this special learning session, after which all firstborns are then permitted to eat and break the Fast of the Firstborn.
“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.
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.
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Myriam Klotz
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesTransition out of the work week and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset through meditation and embodied spiritual practice with Rabbi Myriam Klotz.