How to Talk to Your Children About Antisemitism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In the face of the increasing normalization of antisemitism across mainstream society, join UJA-Federation of New York for a timely briefing on how parents can communicate to their children about this critical topic. 

Event Series Aviv Giving Circle

Aviv Giving Circle

We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.

Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

Event Series Hitoreri

Hitoreri

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

Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

4th and 5th Grade Unrolling

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

BJ member families of students in fourth grade are invited to our B-Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The entire Torah will be unrolled and each student will find the parashah (portion) that they will read when called to the Torah for their B-Mitzvah.

Poetry Remembers, The Heart Sings

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

Join Dr. Sofija Grandakovska for an exploration of how oral history constitutes the historical, cultural, and socio-religious life of the Sephardim in Ottoman Macedonia.

Una Noche en Monastir: A Night of Balkan and Ladino Music

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

In celebration of Shabbat Shirah (Shabbat of Song), join us for a performance of music from the Balkans. The concert's original arrangements highlight the diversity and depth of the region's culture, from its exhilarating folk dances and virtuosic instrumental playing, to unique, piercing vocal sounds and Ladino songs beloved by its once-thriving Sefaradi Jewish community.

Midnight Run with the BJ Teens

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

The BJ Teen Executive Board is excited to announce our upcoming Midnight Run on February 4th! On that night, we’ll have dinner and havdalah, a short learning session, and then we’ll pack up our cars with donations. Then, we will head out in cars to make stops throughout the city to give out the supplies to those who need it. 

Connections Visit to New York Historical Society

New York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, United States

Explore how Jewish immigrants created a uniquely American restaurant and learn about how Jewish delis became part of American food and popular culture. Please join us for a self-guided tour.

Tu Bishvat Celebration

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Tu Bishvat is coming up! All 3rd and 4th graders are invited to join us on Sunday, February 5, to celebrate the New Year of the Trees.

Ukrainian Jewry Before, During, and After the War

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This lecture will explore both the past and present of Ukrainian Jewry—how they have been affected by the war, and the role of Jewish issues in the ongoing conflict.

Event Series Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

Event Series Hitoreri

Hitoreri

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

Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

After Kiddush with ItWorks

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

Join us after Kiddush to learn about diversity and inclusivity in Israel’s Hi-Tech scene, and what work is being done to open this sector to minorities and the underprivileged.