25 events found.
Prepare My Prayer with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Roly Matalon to study and discuss the inspirational sources and suggestions in Rabbi Dov Singer’s book “Prepare My Prayer: Recipes to Awaken the Soul”.
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!
Chanukah Learning with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on November 24 for a careful reading of the historical sources presented in Maccabees I and II and on December 8 for an immersive study of Maimonides’ presentation of the Chanukah celebration.
Powered by Courage
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPowered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
Blood Drive
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTwice a year, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community. Our region is experiencing a severe blood shortage due to COVID-19 and donors are needed now more than ever. Save a life at the BJ Blood Drive!
7th Grade Hanukkah Helpings Cooking Class
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all 7th graders at BJ! Join Rachel for a special Hanukkah culinary class on Wednesday, where we will make special latkes and gelt for the whole family!
How to Question Authority
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWednesdays with Hadar- Unit 2B How to Question Authority with Rabbi Avi Killip Is there a right way to question authority? Should I speak out on every issue or choose my battles? What role should shame and humiliation play? When can I leverage power-dynamics, and when should I just keep quiet? Together we will explore […]
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesEngage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Justice in Action: Secular Education and the Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic Communities
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThousands of Jewish children attending Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic yeshivas are being denied a basic education. Join JCC Social Justice Activist in Residence Ruth Messinger for a discussion on this important topic.
Thursday Electives
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe are so excited to launch our Thursday Electives for the fall!
BJ Teens Game Night
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for the first Teen Game Night on December 10th, where we’ll be playing an online version of the popular BJ game Codenames over Zoom! We encourage you to bring a friend.
Pop-Up Family Candle Lighting
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPop-Up Family Candle Lighting is moving online! Join us for family candle lighting, music and opportunity to celebrate together.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Light is Returning: Flickering Sounds for Hannukah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCollaborating remotely, Rabbi Arielle Lekach-Rosenberg (vocals), Dan Nadel (guitar), and John Ellis (saxophone) present an eclectic selection of favorites for the first night of Hannukah, featuring music and Torah about light shining in the darkness, hints of dawn, and finding home.
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah.
Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
Shabbat Family Jam
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Minha
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Community for Minha services and enjoy watching Ben Gantcher come up to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
Outdoor Community Havdalah and Hanukkiyah Lighting
Outside of 88th Street Sanctuary 88th Street and West End Avenue, New York, NYJoin us as we bring the Shabbat of Hanukkah to a close with havdalah and a communal lighting of the Hanukkiah. While this will be broadcast on Facebook, in-person registration is required and limited due to state safety guidelines.
20s and 30s Hanukkah Pop Up
Location given upon registrationJoin Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel and fellow 20s and 30s for a pop up Hanukkah extravaganza! Listen to some Hanukkah music while enjoying hot chocolate and sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
Teen Virtual Hangout
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.