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4 events,
Hai School Musi-Spiel RehearsalsCalling 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.
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Pesah Day I ServicesJoin us for the first day of Pesah services. Services are available via our Livestream or the B’nai Jeshurun Facebook page. 
Family Pesah ServiceJoin our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch for a special Pesah family service. This service is for young children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, Pesah rituals and fun learning activities. 
Meditative Healing CircleWhether 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. |
4 events,
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Pesah Day II ServicesJoin us for the second day of Pesah services. Services are available via our Livestream or the B’nai Jeshurun Facebook page.
Family Pesah ServiceJoin our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch for a special Pesah family service. This service is for young children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, Pesah rituals and fun learning activities. 
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 events,
Mishnah After MinyanJoin 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.
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Mishnah After MinyanJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings through August 25, as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the very first chapter of the six books of Mishnah, the beginning of our oral Torah. 
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolOpen 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.
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Advocating for UyghursListen to a Uyghur advocate tell the story of what's happening in her homeland, and connect with Louisa Grave, political director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, about how to become involved in the fight against the genocide. 
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! |
3 events,
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli PassowStart 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. 
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
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There’s No Place Like Home: Passover Craft NightJoin B'nai Jeshurun, The Grad Network: Powered by Columbia Barnard Hillel, and JCC 20s + 30s for a Passover craft night! While sharing and connecting over the themes of Passover, we'll each create a decorative Birkat Ha'bayit (Blessing for the home). |
3 events,
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonEngage 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 PrivenPrepare 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. 
Israeli Authors Discussion GroupEvery first Thursday of the month, this group will discuss a book written by an Israeli author, facilitated by BJ members Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor. |
4 events,
Bim Bam 2021A 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. 
Bo-i KallahPrepare for Shabbat with Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel, using melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).
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Erev Shabbat/Pesah VII ServicesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. |
2 events,
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Shabbat and Pesah VII Morning ServicesJoin us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer infused with melodies from across the Jewish world calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace. 
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End AvenueJoin 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. |
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3 events,
Hai School Musi-Spiel RehearsalsCalling 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.
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Pesah Day VIII Services (with Yizkor)Join us for the final day of Pesah services. Services are available via our Livestream or the B’nai Jeshurun Facebook page.
Meditative Healing CircleWhether 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. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 events,
Mishnah After MinyanJoin 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 SolOpen 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!
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6th Grade Parent Re-OrientationParents of children in 6th grade are invited to join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub, Hazzan Ari Priven, and the Family Life and Learning and B’nai Mitzvah teams for an informational meeting to review the B’nai Mitzvah process for the upcoming year. |
4 events,
Yom HaShoah Reading of Names with the Marlene Meyerson JCC ManhattanFor over 20 years, the Upper West Side community has gathered to read the names of those among the six million murdered Jews. We invite you to take part in this powerful communal ritual with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. 
BJ Teens Tzedek Project MeetupJoin the BJ Teen Executive Board for their Tzedek Project! Learn about their cause, how they plan to enact change, and ways to participate.
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Yom Hashoah CommemorationJoin us for a truly powerful commemoration of Yom Hashoah, as we come together for ritual, prayer, music, and the reading of the names of those who perished in the Shoah. |
3 events,
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonEngage 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.
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Yom HaShoah Book Talk: Remembering the Holocaust Through the Life of Siggi WilzigIn commemoration of Yom HaShoah, join us for a conversation with Dr. Eva Fogelman and Joshua M. Greene, author of Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend. |
4 events,
Bim Bam 2021A 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.
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Camp Shabbat Family JamJoin Mike Witman, Michael Harlow, and Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub in your finest camp T-shirt for a special Jewish camp-themed pre-Shabbat Family Jam, where we'll bring in Shabbat with your favorite camp melodies. 
Shabbat Family JamJoin us for a Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Michael Witman, and Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat melodies. |
1 event,
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Young Families Shabbat Morning In-Person Services (Ages 0-4)We are thrilled to be offering our first in-person Shabbat morning services in over a year! This service, led by Shira Averbuch, will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children 0-4 years old. |
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4 events,
Hai School Musi-Spiel RehearsalsCalling 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.
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Torah from IsraelJoin us for a new Sunday morning learning program following Morning Minyan. This month, Dr. Melila Hellner-Eshed will teach a special shiur (Torah lesson) entitled "To Be Bound In The Bundle of Life - Collective Memory on Yom Hashoa and Yom Ha'azmaut".
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Hebrew Speaking HavurahJoin us for a special session of the havurah, where we will commemorate Yom Hazikaron. Our guest will be Eitan Nadel, a documentary film director who served in the special forces of the Israeli Navy.
Meditative Healing CircleWhether 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. |
3 events,
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Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. This week, join the Connections group for a special guest speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Eyal Dror, who established the Good Neighbor operation on the northern border of Israel.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 events,
Mishnah After MinyanJoin 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 SolOpen 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!
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1619, 1654, 2021: Jews, Race and US HistoryWith the ongoing national reckoning on race, many American Jews are reflecting on systemic racism and ways we may be able to help. Join the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for a candid, and probably difficult, journey through American Jewish history. |
3 events,
High School Seniors-Only Seminar with Rabbi Roly MatalonHigh school seniors are invited to participate in a special program with Rabbi Roly Matalon. 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.
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Songs of Sweetness and SorrowAs we mark Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day), join us for a concert of beloved songs from Israel, featuring vocalist Maya Lahyani (the first Israeli to perform at the Metropolitan Opera) alongside Dan Nadel, actor Ronald Guttman, and more! |
3 events,
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonEngage 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.
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Yom HaAtzmaut Young Families CelebrationJoin Shira Averbuch for a short and uplifting Yom HaAtzmaut celebration with songs and dancing! This event will be livestreamed on the Family Life and Learning Facebook Page. Looking forward to seeing you there to celebrate Israel’s birthday with us!
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Justice in Action: Desegregating NYC’s Public SchoolsJoin JCC Social Justice Activist Ruth Messinger, and Dennis Walcott, President and CEO of Queens Public Library, for a virtual conversation on NYC’s history of school segregation and what it would take to build a more fair school system. |
4 events,
Bim Bam 2021A 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.
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Hakhanah LeShabbat with the BJ TeensPrepare to enter Shabbat with the BJ Teens, as they lead us in some of their favorite Shabbat melodies and mash-ups, while sharing stories and kavannot.
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Teen Shabbat: Kabbalat ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. On this Shabbat, our service will be teen-led, empowering and highlighting our teen community. |
1 event,
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Teen Shabbat: Shabbat Morning ServicesPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. On this Shabbat, our service will be teen-led, empowering and highlighting our teen community. |
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3 events,
Hai School Musi-Spiel RehearsalsCalling 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.
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Israelfest: 20s and 30s Celebrate Yom HaAtzmautJoin the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun and 20s + 30s friends, for a day of Israel celebration! We'll have music, dance, safely packaged Israeli snacks, art by Artists 4 Israel, tie-dye and more.
Meditative Healing CircleWhether 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. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
4 events,
Mishnah After MinyanJoin 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 SolOpen 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! |
5 events,
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another. 
Spring Elective with Michael HarlowJoin Michael Harlow to take a deeper dive into the music and punctuation of the Torah! Together we will learn all about the different melodies used in reading the Torah!
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BJ Teen Game NightJoin the BJ Teens for zoom game night hosted by Sammy Bovitz! Come for the game, stay for the laughs!
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From Crisis to Creativity: Drawing from the Jewish Past to Imagine the Jewish FutureJoin Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol in conversation with futurist Ari Wallach, as we explore the learning from our past and uncover the knowledge, creativity and imagination needed to look into the future with hope. |
1 event,
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonEngage 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. |
3 events,
Bim Bam 2021A 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.
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Outdoor Shabbat TischJoin Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz outside the doors of our sanctuary as we usher in Shabbat with singing, learning, and community—with enough time to make it back home for our Kabbalat Shabbat livestream! |
2 events,
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K-2nd Grade Shabbat Morning In-Person ServicesWe are thrilled to be offering our first in-person Shabbat morning services in over a year! This service, led by Sarah Rosenthal, will feature lively songs, stories, and more for families with children in K-2nd grade. |
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5 events,
Hai School Musi-Spiel RehearsalsCalling 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.
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Meditation for the Moment: Mindfulness Practice for Emor with Rabbi Sheila Peltz WeinbergJoin Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg for a morning of study and meditation rooted in the themes of Parashat Emor, this coming week’s Torah portion. No previous meditation experience required.
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BJ Teen Scavenger Hunt (10th/11th/12th Grade)Join the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade BJ Teens for a Central Park Scavenger Hunt! This team-based learning experience will bring us together to learn more about the park, it’s history, and its monuments.
Meditative Healing CircleWhether 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. 
Jewish Genealogy WorkshopJoin 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. |
4 events,
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Learning with AvivJoin Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason and fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for an evening of learning with Dr. Shira Schwartz. We will delve into a rabbinic story in the Talmud. from a queer lens. 
Arts and Social JusticeJoin 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.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
4 events,
Mishnah After MinyanJoin 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 SolOpen 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! |
4 events,
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
Spring Elective with Michael HarlowJoin Michael Harlow to take a deeper dive into the music and punctuation of the Torah! Together we will learn all about the different melodies used in reading the Torah! 
Makhloket: Holy Disagreements with Rabbi Rebecca WeintraubJoin 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. |
3 events,
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonEngage 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 PrivenPrepare 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.
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Aviv Virtual Bar TriviaLooking 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! |
4 events,
Bim Bam 2021A 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 ShabbatTransition 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.
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Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Lisa GoldsteinTransition out of the work week and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset through meditation and contemplative spiritual practice with Rabbi Lisa Goldstein. |
2 events,
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End AvenueJoin 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. |
