Events
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Open Sukkah Hours
Rooftop SukkahBring a dairy or vegetarian meal and enjoy open hours in the BJ Sukkah.
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Erev Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Service
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Erev Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat.
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Community Oneg in the Sukkah
Rooftop SukkahCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks in the Rooftop Sukkah.
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Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Morning Services (with Yizkor)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Morning Services (with Yizkor).
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Early Childhood Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy this spiritual holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.
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Elementary School Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat Morning Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us Saturday mornings for a lively and engaging Shemini Atzeret and Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1–6. Drop-off is optional—parents are welcome to stay for the family-friendly service or join the larger community in the Sanctuary.
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Early Childhood Simhat Torah Evening Service (Age 6 and Under)
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, learning, and dancing with the Torah!
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Aviv Simhat Torah Happy Hour
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBefore we celebrate Simhat Torah like only BJ can, come together for happy hour and apps with other 20s + 30s, including those from Central Synagogue! The food will be kosher dairy. Connect over drinks and meet a great crew to dance with all night long!
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Family Simhat Torah Ice Cream Party
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCelebrate Simhat Torah with a sweet family ice cream party, followed by dancing with the Torah during the first few hakafot with the BJ community in the Sanctuary.
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Simhat Torah Celebration
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesSimhat Torah at BJ is a celebration like no other! We will begin with Arvit, followed by all the singing and dancing you could ever ask for!
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Simhat Torah Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Simhat Torah.
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Early Childhood Simhat Torah Morning Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, learning, and dancing with the Torah!
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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 Simhat Torah together as a community.
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Shaharit
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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Shaharit
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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
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Shirah with Shira
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Shira Averbuch for a joyful Hebrew immersion class for children ages 3–4 and their parents or caregivers. Through music, stories, movement, and play, children build early Hebrew language skills, connect with Israeli culture, and experience the warmth of Jewish community.
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Kadima Parent Learning
Community House – 6th Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesInvest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders, each session connects with what students are learning in Kadima and is open to all backgrounds.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit
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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
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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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).