Makhloket: Holy Disagreements with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub and fellow BJ Teens for a deeper dive into interpersonal, communal, and political makhloket: holy disagreement. This program is open to BJ members grades 8-12.
“In the Mirror” 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.
Tzama Nafshi: Sing and Learn with Hazzan Ari Priven
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesPrepare for Shabbat and Haggim singing new and old Zemirot, songs that are part of traditional Shabbat and Holy Days meals. Join Ari in expanding and exploring this enriching practice central to our heritage.
Aviv Virtual Bar Trivia
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesLooking to hang out with friends and meet fellow 20s and 30s during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Bim Bam 2021
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesA space for children under 3 to get ready for Shabbat through songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions. The series is held on Zoom and led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Lisa Goldstein
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesTransition out of the work week and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset through meditation and contemplative spiritual practice with Rabbi Lisa Goldstein.
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesTransition out of the work week, and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset, with music, chanting and mindfulness meditation, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and Cantor David Mintz.
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.
Minha
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin the BJ Community for Minha services.
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.
Kickball with 3rd-5th Grade
The ParkJoin your 3rd-5th grade friends for a kickball game in the park! This event is open to all 3rd-5th graders at BJ—whether you are in day school, Kadima, or both.
Multifaith Justice Mayoral Forum
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ and a large multifaith coalition, led by Middle Church, for a mayoral forum focusing on low-income housing, criminal justice reform, and police relations. Our goal is to bring a faith-based perspective to critical issues impacted by mayoral leadership.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Location given upon registrationThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
Meditative Healing Circle
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWhether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
Smash the Stigma
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesBJ is proud to cosponsor this third annual Jewish conversation on suicide and depression, presented by Shearith Israel and NAMI NYC: National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Jewish Genealogy Workshop
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Connections for this workshop led by Rabbi Scott Kalmikoff, a genealogist from New York City who has spent the past 14 years exploring his roots, building his family tree and meeting relatives around the world.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Virtual Israel Tour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for a virtual tour of Israel!
Mishnah After Minyan
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesOpen up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
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!
The Price of Whiteness: Jews, Race and American Identity
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us and The Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility for a conversation on the uneasy place Jews have held in America’s racial culture since the late nineteenth century, and their role in today’s movements for racial justice.