Arts and Social Justice

Arts and Social Justice

Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them. 

Yom Hashoah Commemoration

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

Join us for a truly powerful commemoration of Yom HaShoah, as we come together for ritual, prayer, music, and the reading of the names of those who perished in the Shoah.

All-Night Vigil: Reading of Names

The Jewish Center 131 W 86th St., New York, NY, United States

We invite you to take part in this powerful communal ritual led by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, taking place in-person at The Jewish Center. The BJ community’s time slot will be 2:30-3:00 AM.

In-Person Security Training

In-Person Security Training

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

As we strive for BJ to be a place that is both physically secure and emotionally safe for all who come here, please join us for an active threat training session with Huntleigh Security.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for the Israel Book Group. April's read is Alice Shalvi's spellbinding memoir, Never a Native, which won a National Jewish Book Award in 2019 and is both deeply personal and sweepingly political.

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series

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

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. This program is entirely in Hebrew.

Film Screening: Black Flowers and Commandment 613

SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United States

In the days following Yom Hashoah, experience this documentary double bill evoking the Holocaust and its legacy, screened at New Plaza Cinema.

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling 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.

Hebrew Speaking Havurah

Location given upon registration

The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! This month, we will gather to celebrate Israel’s 74th anniversary with a film. We will watch “Mivtza Savta” (Operation Grandma), an Israeli cult movie, followed by a discussion about life in the kibbutz.

In-Person Security Training

In-Person Security Training

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

As we strive for BJ to be a place that is both physically secure and emotionally safe for all who come here, please join us for an active threat training session with Huntleigh Security.

30s and 40s Wine and Cheese

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Are you in your 30s or 40s and looking to build an even deeper community here at BJ? Join us for a conversation over wine and cheese to discuss potential programming and resources, and ways you want to be involved.

Civil Rights Journey Parent Info Zoom

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Parents are invited to a special Zoom meeting to learn more about the 9th and 10th grade Civil Rights Journey to the South with Etgar 36.

Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us at this historic event to mourn each other’s pain challenges the status quo, setting the foundation to build a new reality based on mutual respect, dignity and equality.

COVID-19 Community Discussion

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Professor Jennifer Hirsch and Rabbi Felicia Sol will co-facilitate a conversation on masking, particularly how returning to a mask-optional policy may affect those families with health concerns and/or who have children ineligible for vaccination in our community.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

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!

Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Noa Kushner

Remote Access Only NY, United States

How do we understand the meaning of community and our responsibility to show up for one another? Join Rabbi Noa Kushner as we explore this theme from the second chapter of Pirkei Avot.

Israel Independence Day Film Festival

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Celebrate Israel with six nights of exclusive, award-winning films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV, computer, or mobile devices.