Arts and Social Justice

Arts and Social Justice

Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them. 

Community Conversation on Policing and Security

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Share your own perspective and hear from fellow community members as we imagine together what safety might look like at BJ. This conversation will be facilitated by community organizer and activist Yehudah Webster and BJ’s community engagement program associate Jade Groobman.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!

Summer Social Justice Film Series: The True Cost of Fashion

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

For part one of our Summer Social Justice Film Series, we will watch "The True Cost," a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story of the fashion industry and asks us to consider: Who really pays the price for our clothing?

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!

Get Out the Vote Before Shabbat!

Get Out the Vote Before Shabbat!

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

In partnership with Reclaim our Vote and a coalition of Upper West Side faith organizations, we are mobilizing volunteers to send 5,000 postcards to empower voters in states with a history of voter suppression.

30s & 40s Shabbat Afternoon Picnic

Central Park West 85th St entrance

Join fellow 30s and 40s for a Shabbat afternoon picnic! After Shabbat morning services at BJ, we will walk from BJ to Central Park for a picnic in the sun.

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)

Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!

M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace

M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg, PhD, the support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for six months.

Wine Tasting and Havdalah with Aviv and the Grad Network

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

We are so excited to be partnering with the Grad Network at Columbia for wine tasting and Havdalah! We will sip wine, nosh on some Kosher cheese, learn about wine and wine pairings, and celebrate Havdalah together. 

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.