Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Stepping into Mitzvot: 5th Grade B-Mitzvah Program
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCalling all fifth grade students and parents! Join us for a special Shabbat morning gathering for the B-Mitzvah cohort. We’ll come together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub and BJ’s Family Life & Learning staff to explore what it means to become a B-Mitzvah.
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat, modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in kindergarten through 2nd grade with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).
Shabbat Minha
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.
Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Prayer: Back to the Basics (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesRabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arch of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).
Empty Chair at the Seder—A Pre-Pesah Bereavement Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesAs Pesah approaches, feelings of grief and loss may be heightened as memories of years past resurface. BJ members, join members of our community to draw support and comfort one another and from our shared tradition.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical Twist
Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
BJ Theater Company Presents: The Greatest Afikoman
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Theater Company as we celebrate Pesah! Kindergarten–6th graders explore the Haggadah through music and dance as we weave together a parody performance that will have you singing through your seder.
Shirah with Shira
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Kadima@BJ
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.
Melodies of the Pesah Seder
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLearn new melodies, review old favorites—take part in this musical preparation for your seder, with Hazzan Ari Priven.
Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Deena Cowans
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice—this week's session will be led by Rabbi Deena Cowans, and as usual will be informed by themes from the Torah portion.