Events
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Tot Shabbat
Sanctuary and Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
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Likrat Shabbat: Hanukkah Party & Community House Dedication
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special Shabbat evening where we will celebrate Hanukkah and join together for the Community House dedication. This event is for BJ member families with children in Kindergarten–6th grade.
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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.
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Hitoreri + Teen Hanukkah Party
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
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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.
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesGather for a lively Shabbat morning service featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more, especially for families with children ages 6 and under.
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Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 5th Grade
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us Saturday mornings for a lively and engaging 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. This week’s service is for 5th graders.
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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 Shabbat together as a community.
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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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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Lights of Justice: From Learning to Action
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin BJ, SPSA, and partners for an interfaith Hanukkah gathering featuring shared ritual, inspiring stories, and opportunities to turn learning into action through ongoing social justice work and build communities rooted in justice, compassion, and the common good.
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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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Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Felicia Sol for a lunchtime exploration of prayer and faith through Jewish tradition, asking what we seek in prayer and how faith can shape our lives, with Torah that nourishes, challenges, and inspires.
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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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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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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
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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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Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Alex Braver for a weekly exploration of surprising Hasidic images of God, world, and self, drawing on centuries-old mystical texts and his original translations to consider what it means to live a meaningful, mindful life.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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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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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.
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Community Oneg
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.