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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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.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Intro to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart 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.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
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.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Amal Elsana
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLed by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, this month the Israeli Authors Discussion Group will be reading Hope is a Woman’s Name: My Journey as a Bedouin Palestinian Activist in Israel, by Amal Elsana.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
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.
Aviv Shabbat
Reception Room & 3rd FloorJoin us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration.
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.
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Reproductive Freedom Shabbat Panel and Service Opportunity
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesLearn about the state of abortion access in our city and country, and honor the Jewish value of reproductive freedom at this post-Kiddush panel discussion and service project featuring leading experts in abortion funding and advocacy.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
BJ & SPSA Social Justice Book Club: Solito
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDive into powerful literature alongside community members of B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew, as we join together once a month to explore books that amplify social justice themes.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Shirah with Shira
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
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.
Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).