Arts and Social Justice
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them.
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Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Torah of Israel: Fresh Start with Rachel Benziman
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. This month, attorney Rachel Benziman will give a shiur (teaching) on shemitat k’safim (debt remission), exploring the impact of bankruptcy on debtors and their families and on lenders.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
How Long? Resources for Coping with the Ongoing Pandemic
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in this workshop, led by Rabbi Simkha Weintraub, LCSW, as we mine Jewish wisdom and clinical insights into coping and hoping during an extended time of trauma.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Torah for Our Time with Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek for this installment of Torah for Our Time, exploring Jewish approaches to forgiveness.
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!
Reserve/Release: Jewish Wealth, Philanthropy, and the Disruptive Potential of Shemita
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesProfessor Lila Corwin Berman and visual artist Danielle Durchslag share their work about the complex histories of American Jewish class ascension, and discuss if the values of shemita align or conflict with the realities of American Jewish wealth and philanthropy.
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
7th & 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC
Location given upon registrationJoin our annual 7th-8th grade trip to Washington DC. This trip provides an opportunity for our students to further their learning about the Holocaust while bonding with their peers and connecting to the BJ community outside of the classroom.
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim 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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Kick It Up!
Riverside Park - 91st StreetBring your sneakers and your game faces, because it’s time for a fun afternoon of kickball and snacks at Riverside Park! This event is for children in 3rd-6th grade.
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End Avenue
Family Life & Learning Facebook LiveJoin us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesCalling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Zayin Adar: Can We Really Turn Mourning Into Dancing?
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOn Zayin Adar, we come together as members and supporters of the Hevra Kadisha to acknowledge the sacred service of caring for the dead. How might Jewish wisdom help us weather a secondary pandemic of grief?
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
Location given upon registrationIt’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Finding Joy in Times of Stress: A Jewish Mindfulness Workshop
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Aviv and Yael Shy for a mindfulness and mental health workshop. Through meditation, journaling, and partner-based learning, you will leave the workshop with some tools to manage overwhelming emotions like anxiety and loneliness and cultivate heart-opening experiences.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. In this gathering, just before Purim, we will discuss what’s between המן and מנה. Join us to learn more.
Noa In Concert
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an extraordinary musical event with Noa, also known by her given name Achinoam Nini, Israel's leading international concert and recording artist.