In celebration of Shabbat Shirah (Shabbat of Song), join us for a performance of music from the Balkans. The concert's original arrangements highlight the diversity and depth of the region's culture, from its exhilarating folk dances and virtuosic instrumental playing, to unique, piercing vocal sounds and Ladino songs beloved by its once-thriving Sefaradi Jewish community.
The BJ Teen Executive Board is excited to announce our upcoming Midnight Run on February 4th! On that night, we’ll have dinner and havdalah, a short learning session, and then we’ll pack up our cars with donations. Then, we will head out in cars to make stops throughout the city to give out the supplies to those who need it.
Explore how Jewish immigrants created a uniquely American restaurant and learn about how Jewish delis became part of American food and popular culture. Please join us for a self-guided tour.
Tu Bishvat is coming up! All 3rd and 4th graders are invited to join us on Sunday, February 5, to celebrate the New Year of the Trees.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an international service trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic, with Visions Service Adventures. Pre-trip meetings are mandatory.
Start 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.
Join Kobi for a fun conversation in Hebrew around different topics.
Dip 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.
This lecture will explore both the past and present of Ukrainian Jewry—how they have been affected by the war, and the role of Jewish issues in the ongoing conflict.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.
Join us after Kiddush to learn about diversity and inclusivity in Israel’s Hi-Tech scene, and what work is being done to open this sector to minorities and the underprivileged.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Whether 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.
Start 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.
We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.
Until recent years, a sole member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) was a member of a flock. Beginning in the 1990s, we began to see more members of the Knesset who acted as lone wolves among their parties.
Dip 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.
Omer Friedlander’s debut, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, features 11 short stories about inhabitants of Israel. Each compelling character helps build an intimate and thoughtful portrait of the country’s diversity and universality.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.
Join Cantor Dave Mintz for a catered Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!
