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.
25 events found.
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.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
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.
Judaism Disrupted: A Conversation with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Michael Strassfeld—in conversation with Rabbi Roly Matalon and Judith Plaskow—as he digs into the Jewish tradition to help us get to the root of the matter.
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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). 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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
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.
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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). 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 2022 – Spring 2023
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people.
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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Aviv Giving Circle
We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.
The Poetry of Kabbalat Shabbat with Joy Ladin
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesHow do the psalms and texts we read during Kabbalat Shabbat prepare us spiritually to receive the peace, rest, sense of wholeness, and gratitude that Shabbat is supposed to give us? Explore that sacred question with Joy Ladin.
BJ Teen Tefillah Leadership Institute
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ teens: These sessions are an opportunity to connect with the BJ spiritual leaders, explore your relationship with prayer, and develop your prayer and general leadership skills.
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
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.