Parenting Toward B’nai Mitzvah

Location given upon registration

Parents of current 5th and 6th graders are invited to join Rabbi Felicia Sol at her home for an evening of conversation regarding parenting toward B’nai Mitzvah, featuring study, discussion, wine, and appetizers. This is a parents-only event.

Mourning Through Creativity: A Zayin Adar Presentation

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

Artist and writer Nancy Patz and musician Bill Gordh will share how they processed their personal grief through their work. Bill will also present a concert. Register now.

Mishloah Manot Pop-Up

Location given upon registration

Join one of our Pop Up Mishloah Manot Parties around NYC! Bring a treat to contribute to the group's mishloah manot (food baskets for friends), learn about the mitzvah, and craft these beautiful baskets to share with others. Register Now

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 […]

Purim Packages with Connections

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

Join us as we assemble matanot le-evyonim (care packages for the poor). Registration is full.

Jewrisprudence: Drinking on Purim: Cocktails and Mock-Tales

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

Drinking on Purim is a well-known feature of the holiday, but where does this tradition come from? What do halakhic sources teach regarding its observance? How do we incorporate concerns about alcohol consumption, addiction, and substance abuse into this custom?

Jew Too? Podcast Series

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

Join BJ and Lab/Shul for a series of live podcast recordings and lively conversations celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. Register now.

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.

Living Healthfully, Living Proactively

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

Join us for a conversation about reducing cancer risk with Sharsheret, an organization improving the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. Register now.

4th Grade Unrolling

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Families of children born between September 2009 and December 2010, are invited to our B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The Torah will be unrolled, and students will find the parashah they’ll read for their B’nai Mitzvah. Sign up at bj.org/4thgradeunrolling.

CANCELED: Purim Carnival

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

Celebrate Purim at our annual Purim Carnival, with the theme: “Turning the World Right-Side-Up!” Proceeds will be split between the BJ Teen Scholarship Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety. Register now.

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 Purim Celebration

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

Come in costume and experience a kid-friendly version of the Purim story with music, snacks, a costume parade, and highlights from the BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel! Register now.

Teen Purim Party

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

BJ teens, celebrate Purim before the community service. Costumes are optional and encouraged. There will be dinner, music, and games galore! Register now.

Community Megillah Reading Featuring the Purim Primary

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

Get dressed in your most upside down (or right-side up) costume and join us for our community-wide megillah reading featuring all-star performances from comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch, and Lenny Marcus.

CANCELED: Purim Underground: The Afterparty

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

When up is down and down is up, let’s head downstairs to turn it up! Following the Megillah reading, join us as we keep the party going with dancing, food, drinks, and general mayhem. Register Now

Megillah Reading at Morning Minyan

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

Keep the party going and join us at Morning Minyan for an encore reading of the megillah.