Shtisel Uncovered: The New Haredim

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ and New Israel Fund for an urgent conversation on the major political and social changes taking place within Israel—with Yehonatan Indursky, creator of the critically-acclaimed Netflix drama Shtisel, and Pnina Pfeuffer, pathbreaking haredi social activist. Register now at bj.org/shtiseluncovered.

$10 – $18

Connections and BJ Archives Photo-a-thon

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Connections is partnering with the BJ Archives team to help identify people and places from the 1990s. We will provide a light nosh and great company while you help us make the BJ archives stronger. To R.S.V.P., email Ellen Metzger at metzger.ellen@gmail.com.

Event Series Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Feminism, Equity, and Inclusion with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Sanders-Gardner Teen Lounge 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for three roundtable sessions about current events—focusing on feminism, equity, and inclusion, and what Jewish texts say about them. This program is open to 8th-11th graders in the BJ Teen Program. Register now at bj.org/feminismequityinclusion.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]

Hamentaschen Bake-off Leadership Team

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Are you a superstar baker? Do you love making hamentaschen and helping others to make them, too? Join the leadership team for our inaugural Hamentaschen Bake-off! Register now.

Jew Too? “Marry Me?”

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join BJ and Lab/Shul for a live podcast recording with Aamir Wyne, Danielle Durchslag, Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, and Rabbi Roly Matalon, celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now. 

Event Series The Forgiveness Landscape

The Forgiveness Landscape

Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

Event Series Bo-i Kallah

Bo-i Kallah

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

On the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).

Event Series Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Purim Spiel Rehearsals

Location given upon registration

The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

Young Families Day of Service

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Families with children in 2nd grade and under, join us and Repair the World for another meaningful day of service, on which we’ll package food for donation to a local food pantry. Sign up now at bj.org/yfdayofservice.

From Baghdad to Mumbai

Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a participatory concert featuring Rabbi Haim Ovadiah and other master musicians, blending Indian and Middle Eastern musical traditions. Through the power of artistry and community, we’ll conclude Shabbat Shirah with the transformative beauty of song. Register at bj.org/baghdadtomumbai.

Facing Race: A Personal and Collective Accounting

Location given upon registration

Together we will explore two powerful pieces—written 53 years apart—calling for a national conversation and accounting on race in America. BJ members Martha Ackelsberg and Judith Plaskow will lead the conversation. R.S.V.P. to Martha at mackelsb@smith.edu.

Tu Bishvat Seder

Location given upon registration

Join the BJ Environmental Advocates at a home-hosted seder where we will enjoy a delicious vegan meal and discuss Jonathan Safran Foer’s We are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast. To R.S.V.P., email Les at lesjudd@aol.com.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how […]