The New York Sephardic Film Festival provides viewers with an understanding of the rich mosaic culture of Jews from the Middle East and greater Sephardic diaspora. Contemporary voices steeped in history and tradition are celebrated throughout this two-week series of events, including premiere screenings, intriguing stories, powerful documentaries, director Q&As, and The Pomegranate Awards Ceremony. […]
This joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
This Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
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.
What makes a psalm a psalm? Join Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber for an exploration of poetry and liturgy about the natural world.
Please join us to discuss our next possible campaign. An idea we are considering is joining Athena, the grassroots campaign focused on the treatment of workers in Amazon warehouses (such as the one on Staten Island). Register Now
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
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 […]
BJ is inviting visual artists in their 20s and 30s, whose work explores Judaism, Jewish identity, or Jewish values, to submit their art for consideration to be hung in our gallery. Apply by March 6..
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
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 […]
Join the FLAL Inclusion and Engagement Task Force and our Inclusion Coordinator, Tobie Franklin, for some wine, cheese, and conversation. Come and tell us how we can help you and your family thrive at BJ.
Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.
Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.
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 […]
Join fellow 20s and 30s for delicious drinks, appetizers, and good company following Kabbalat Shabbat service. Please note this will not be a full meal. Register Now
This joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
This Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
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.
Learn about getting involved with volunteer efforts around the 2020 Census and why this Census is so important. We’ll be joined by Joli Golden from the U.S. Census Bureau and Nancy Pasquale from the NYC Census office. Register now.
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes for a review of the laws and traditions of Purim, as well as insights into the holiday's deep lessons about the human search for holiness and wholeness.
Women and gender non-conforming individuals are invited to join Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz as we close out the first Shabbat of Adar with song, study, and havdalah. Please bring a dairy/vegetarian snack to share. Register Now
Roll up your sleeves and join BJ’s first ever community-wide hamentaschen bake-a-thon as we come together to make 1,000 hamentaschen! Register Now
Join Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber for a Purim-themed ReGroup session.
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
