Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
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Aviv Shabbat
Central Park, The Great Hill @ 106th StreetAviv Shabbat goes al fresco this May! Join fellow 20s and 30s for an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat with spirited and spiritual Shabbat vibes. No dinner afterward, but we’ll connect over light snacks, drinks, and good company.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
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 Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
The Haftarah Project: A Conversation about the Haftarah of Bemidbar
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin the creators of the Haftarah Project–Rabbi Felicia Sol, Judith Plaskow, and Martha Ackelsberg–for a post-kiddush discussion of the Haftarah Project and the (paradigmatically) problematic haftarah of Bamidbar. Together, we will explore the challenge of how we can approach difficult texts.
Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
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.
WSCAH Rocks The Block
86th Street between West End Avenue and Riverside DriveSupport West Side Campaign Against Hunger at WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK! Help pack groceries, advocate to officials, and enjoy an afternoon of food, music, crafts, and live readings from Writing Against Hunger poetry and essay contest winners.
Early Childhood Erev Shavuot Ice Cream Picnic
Hippo Playground W. 91st St. Riverside Dr., New York, NY, United StatesCome hang out in Hippo Playground and celebrate Shavuot by eating some ice cream! All families with kids ages 0-7 are welcome.
Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.
Leil Shavuot Dinner
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing the Shavuot Evening Service, join us for a light dairy meal, singing, and celebration with BJ’s spiritual leaders—all under the stars on our rooftop terrace. Then at 10:15 PM, continue with all-night learning sessions with the BJ rabbis.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot with the BJ Rabbis
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesStep into Shavuot with us and spend the night learning with the BJ rabbis. All are welcome!
Sunrise Rooftop Shaharit
Rooftop Terrace 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs night transitions into morning, join us on the rooftop terrace for a special sunrise Shaharit.
Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating.
Shavuot Community Picnic
Riverside Park at 91st StreetJoin us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.
Shavuot Evening Service (Second Day)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as the holiday continues.
Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating.
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.
Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
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.