Ne’ilah Family Experience and Candle Lighting Procession
VariousJoin us for the closing of Yom Kippur. We will learn the story of Jonah in the belly of the whale, and how the story connects to bringing in a new year full of light.
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Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Break Fast
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCap off Yom Kippur by breaking the fast with other 20s & 30s. We’ll have bagels galore and lots of delicious options to choose from.
Community Break Fast
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin together with other BJ members at our annual Yom Kippur Break Fast.
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.
Shirah with Shira
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.
Kadima@BJ
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
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 (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). 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.
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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesExplore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members.
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.
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.
Erev Shabbat/Sukkot Service (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
A Sukkot Conversation on Shelter, Housing, and Community
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhat does it mean to celebrate Sukkot when so many in our community are unhoused? At this program hosted by the Marlene Meyerson JCC, we will wrestle with how we can be a welcoming and compassionate community in the midst of a housing crisis.
Sukkot Community Shabbat Dinner
Rooftop SukkahCelebrate Shabbat and the first night of Sukkot with a community dinner. BJ will provide wine and the main dish; please bring a dairy/vegetarian side dish, salad, or dessert to share.
Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Sukkot Early Childhood Morning Service (First Day)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for Sukkot morning services filled with singing, shaking the lulav and etrog, and learning about the holiday.
Exploring Food, Sukkot, and the Climate Crisis in NYC
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAfter Kiddush in the sukkah, join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring the crucial connections between the food choices we make every day and the impact on climate change.