Parashat Hashavua
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesImmediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow.
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Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Tot Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies will enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services will be followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. Our services—full of music and spirituality—show the essence of our community as we strive to share approachable and accessible Judaism, to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome. At Kadima@BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. We’re excited that our new Model embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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.
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. Our services—full of music and spirituality—show the essence of our community as we strive to share approachable and accessible Judaism, to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Shabbat Minha
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.
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.
Meet Your Neighbor Mother’s Day Brunch
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ and Knock Knock Give a Sock (KKGS) in building stronger communities by bringing neighbors together for Mother’s Day.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). 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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
SOARING Into Strength: Book Talk with Lisa Honig Buksbaum
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin author and BJ member Lisa Honig Buksbaum for a reading from her debut memoir, SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain. This conversation will explore ways to manage emotional and mental health in the midst of overwhelming obstacles.
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.
“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture using the classical forms developed by the ancient rabbis.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
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.
Meet and Greet Calle
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesParents with children are invited to join us in welcoming Calle Schueler, our new Assistant Director of Family Life and Learning.
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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Book Discussion: Can We Talk About Israel?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFollowing Daniel Sokatch’s conversation with Rabbi Felicia Sol about his book Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, we will continue the conversation with a community book talk.
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.