Event Series What Matters Salon Series

What Matters Salon Series

Location given upon registration

The hardest conversations are also the most important ones. This winter, we will meet in small, home-hosted gatherings for group conversations about What Matters advance care planning.  BJ members who are trained facilitators will guide you through the process of choosing an agent who can speak for you if you are unable to speak for […]

Event Series CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States

The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Event Series Shalom Shabbat

Shalom Shabbat

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

Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes and Music Director Dan Nadel for the final hour of Shabbat, and to bid farewell to our sacred day with soothing song, inspiring story, illuminating teaching, and warm fellowship. We’ll conclude with a moving havdalah ceremony.

Event Series Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.  Pricing Members (For Full Term): $200 Members (For Individual Sessions): $20 […]

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]

Teen Domestic Trip: Immigration in America

Arizona AZ, United States

For 8th and 9th Graders in the BJ Community It’s all over the news today: refugees and immigration. There are people struggling, and we are all eager to help—but how can we? Is there anything we can do? In the past, on the years we haven’t gone on a Civil Rights Journey, we have taken […]

Event Series CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States

The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]

Event Series Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

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

On the third Friday of every month, join us for an intimate Kabbalat Shabbat, weaving together meditation and music with liturgy and learning. This service offers an uplifting vehicle for moving into the stillness and beauty of Shabbat. Contact Kristen Kersey with any questions. Led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz, […]

Shabbat Dinner with our Rabbinic Fellows

Join us for an elegant catered Shabbat dinner with our Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellows, Margo Hughes-Robinson, Deborah Sacks Mintz, and Abi Weber. To reserve your spot at the table, filled with delicious food, enlightening learning, and soul-stirring song. Register now.

$25 – $36

BJ Archives Talk

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

On Shabbat morning, immediately following services, meet at the front of the east side of the sanctuary to hear the third in a series of short talks from BJ Archives about the Sanctuary's windows and design motifs.

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Assemble Packages for Local Pantry on MLK Day

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us to create packages to be donated to The Community Kitchen & Pantry of West Harlem, an organization that gives direct support to people in need of food service, providing over 100,000 meals each month. Following package assembly, volunteers will debrief the project and learn more about The Community Kitchen & Pantry.   REGISTER […]

Event Series Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.  Pricing Members (For Full Term): $200 Members (For Individual Sessions): $20 […]

Minyan & Mingle

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

In your 30s or 40s and looking for a way to be more connected at BJ? Join us at the evening service, and then at a nearby bar for a casual get together. Register now.

Event Series Moving Traditions

Moving Traditions

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Rosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.

Parent Support Group

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

This parent support group will give you a chance to share your insight and struggles around parenting issues. This group is led by clinical psychologist, Dr. Eilon Shomron-Atar. For more information, and to sign up, visit bj.org/parentsupportgroup.