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. 

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.

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.

Israeli Politics Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Until recent years, a sole member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) was a member of a flock. Beginning in the 1990s, we began to see more members of the Knesset who acted as lone wolves among their parties.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Omer Friedlander’s debut, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, features 11 short stories about inhabitants of Israel. Each compelling character helps build an intimate and thoughtful portrait of the country’s diversity and universality.

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.

Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends

Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends