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.
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Remote Access Only 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 online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
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 Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Haverim
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOur 7th-grade program, Haverim, integrates students in both secular schools and Jewish day schools, providing a platform to explore topics that affect all teenagers, regardless of background, and preparing students for their B-Mitzvah and beyond.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Arabs and Jews Choosing a Shared Future
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, co-directors of Standing Together, who will share about their work with a group of dedicated Jews and Arabs who are devoted to creating a society capable of achieving peace, equality, and social justice for all.
Postponed: Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi In Concert
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis event has been postponed.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa.
Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Tot Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
VariousShabbat Model embraces BJ’s core values, bringing families with children together with our whole community and teaching through modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. Programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind, but all BJ families are welcome.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Aviv Shabbat Dinner
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every second Friday of the month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
Aviv Shabbat Dinner
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExperience the magic of Shabbat in the city that never sleeps! Every second Friday of the month, Aviv hosts a special Shabbat dinner event designed especially for those in their 20s and 30s.
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.
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
VariousShabbat Model embraces BJ’s core values, bringing families with children together with our whole community and teaching through modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. Programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind, but all BJ families are welcome.
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!