Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Bim Bam gives children three 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.

Likrat Shabbat

Likrat Shabbat (3rd-6th Grade)

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

Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join 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.

Hitoreri

Hitoreri

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.

Community Oneg

Community Oneg

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Hakhanah LaTefillah

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On 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 (2nd-6th Grade)

Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)

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

Join 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!

BJ Joins the Hands Off! Mass Mobilization Day

St. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA) 263 West 86th Street, New York, United States

Meet fellow BJ members and Pastor K Karpen outside SPSA after Shabbat morning services as we take to the streets as part of this national rally to demand an end to corruption and attacks on our democracy.

Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join 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.

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Develop 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.

Evening Minyan

Minha-Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Develop 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.

Multifaith Mondays

Multifaith Mondays

Columbus Circle West 59th St and Central Prk South, New York, NY, United States

This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration! 

Evening Minyan

Minha-Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).

HaLailah Hazeh: Melodies of the Seder

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Learn new melodies, review old favorites. Take part in this musical preparation for your seder, with Hazzan Ari Priven.

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Develop 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: 2024-2025

Shirah with Shira

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.

Pre-Passover Family Experience

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Get ready for Pesah with an engaging and interactive experience led by Rabbi Deena and Rabbi Becca! This is an opportunity for families to dive into the story of Pesah, explore meaningful prayers, and engage with the traditions of the holiday.

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Mindful Prayer Havurah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We 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.

Evening Minyan

Minha-Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).

Intro to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.