Coffee Klatsch
Coffee Klatsch
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Spend Sunday morning with Aviva Chernick as we bring mindfulness and contemplative practice toward the cultivation of compassion. Register now.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/396545748 Meeting ID: 396 545 748
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
If you are in your 30s or 40s and looking for a way to be more connected at BJ, here’s your opportunity! We will gather for a short virtual evening service at 6:30PM, before joining a different zoom call for a casual get together. We want to get to know each other, and plan future […]
Join Tobie Franklin, our Inclusion Coordinator, to discuss how parents can support their children, in particular, those with special needs, as virtual learners. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/998228500
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
In collaboration with The Forward, we are proud to present a panel exploring the ways in which racism, antisemitism, and other forms of hatred play out in the political landscape. Register now.
This class focuses on the development of gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. Children will engage in multiple mobility exercises in each class, including yoga, dance, and more. Led by Swan Kids, this series is for children in K-2nd grade. Zoom ID: 646-986-0404
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/396545748 Meeting ID: 396 545 748
Traditionally, avoiding hametz has meant getting rid of all hametz in your possession. Once again, Rabbi Roly Matalon will be your agent for selling hametz.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Judy Clark served almost 38 years in prison for her role as a getaway driver in a robbery that killed two police officers and a security guard. Judy received a commutation of her sentence in 2016 and was released from prison in May 2019. Rabbi Felicia Sol and Judy Clark began a conversation 15 years […]
Join Hazzan Ari Priven for an exploration of music and melodies for your seder and throughout Pesah. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/996846137
Zachary Schaffer and Abir Maliyanker (BJ’s shaliah) will discuss how interpersonal conflict arises, the human nature behind polarization, and how we can depolarize communities in conflict and engage in civil discourse across divides. Recommended for all BJ member teens, Grades 8-12.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
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 to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
We know that you, our mental healthcare professionals, are on the front lines (hopefully remotely) of helping others get through these incredibly challenging times. We also know how important it is that you take care of your own mental health, too. Please join us for a virtual zoom gathering facilitated by BJ Social Worker Rabbi […]
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
The 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!
Looking for a fun way to practice your Hebrew? Then this group is just the place for you! Register now.
Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
How can we use technology to bridge the distance between us and those who would normally be sitting around our seder tables as we remain separated from one another this year? What guidance can halakhah/Jewish law offer for using technology on Shabbat and Yom Tov? How can we make informed choices about staying connected during […]
While we know that families are apart this year, that doesn't mean there aren't ways to reimagine the seder. Join Laura Schultze, Assistant Director of Youth and Teen Engagement, for some fun ways to spice up your seder with your family at home. A Zoom link will be provided following registration. Register by 5:00PM the […]
Step inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
This class focuses on the development of gross motor skills, flexibility, and balance. Children will engage in multiple mobility exercises in each class, including yoga, dance, and more. Led by Swan Kids, this series is for children in K-2nd grade. Zoom ID: 646-986-0404
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Join Michael Witman, Director of Family Life and Learning, to practice and explore the Ma Nishtana (the Four Questions) as you prepare for your seder. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/487512053
Join master drummer Rich Stein for an exploration of beats, rhythms, and groove as a vehicle for deep communication. Open to all ages; no prior experience or equipment necessary (drums, pots, pans, steel bowls are all welcome).
All are welcome to join Hazzan Ari Priven as she leads us in the completion of a volume of rabbinic literature. All firstborns are then permitted to eat and break the Fast of the Firstborn. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/711012357 Meeting ID: 711 012 357
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. John Santelli and Nurse Practitioner Cecily Schwimmer on COVID-19, the risks, transmission, who is most at risk, symptom identification, and protocols. Register now.
Are you in need of healing yourself, 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.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
Step inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Grab your favorite morning drink and join us for a little schmoozing to get your day started.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Join us for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Jeremey Sipe, Michael Witman, and Rabbi Erin Glazer will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Step inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Join us for a discussion on the graphic novel Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan. This event is open to members only. Register by Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00PM. Zoom link will be provided following registration.
Join us in conversation with Susan Sanders and Myriam Abramowicz as they share their parents' story of being hidden in Belgium during the Holocaust and the journey that they each have taken to discover and learn more about their families' histories.
Partners for more than 15 years in projects featuring Jewish liturgical music, Music Director Dan Nadel interviews Rabbi Roly Matalon, discussing passion for music as a form of personal artistic expression and as a vehicle for communal identity.
The safety of our community is our highest priority.In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this trip. Please contact our shaliah, Abir Maliyanker, with any questions. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Trip Details: Join Rabbi […]
In a lively back-and-forth discussion, Dr. Hussein Ibish (Senior Resident Scholar, Arab Gulf States Institute) and Professor David Meyers (Judaic Studies, UCLA) will provide a thoughtful look at the history and interpretation of two opposing movements: Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism.
High school seniors are invited to participate in a special program with Rabbi Roly Matalon, created specifically for 12th graders. Each session will have a unique focus: bringing Jewish ritual with you wherever you go, building a new tribe outside of BJ, and antisemitism today. Register Now Zoom details will be given following registration.
Rosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.
We’re thrilled to be offering a taste Moving Traditions, both Shevet (brotherhood) and Rosh Hodesh (girls), for all our 7th graders.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
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 to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Each month from December through June, we will read and discuss a book that is related to BJ’s “Race and Us” initiative from the perspective of the land of Israel. Register now.
The Jewish community takes great pride in its commitment to education and is heavily invested in the model of private Jewish schooling. Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz of the Shalom Hartman Institute will discuss the race and class implications for Jews in America. Register now.
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
BJ member families with children in 3rd-6th grade Rabbi Mick Fine to learn about how we can use our speech for good.
Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Whether 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.
Step inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Our evening minyan is an opportunity to come together in prayer and to support the mourners among us.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Be a part of an extraordinary, worldwide celebration of Israel’s 72nd birthday. Join celebrity guests and people from across the world for this star-studded Facebook Live event.
BJ members, join fellow teens to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, through virtual games and competition.
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
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 to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
As part of our Community Offerings series, BJ member Lisa Honig Buksbaum and Dr. Angela Duckworth will share proven positive psychology strategies to teach you how to have more agency, overcome thinking traps, and experience more flourishing, even in difficult times.
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!