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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. 
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. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
2 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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. 
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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1 event,
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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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1 event,
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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1 event,
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. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
2 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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.
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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1 event,
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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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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.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel RehearsalsIt’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.
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Virtual Game HangoutCome catch up with your friends after winter break, and play some of your favorite virtual games on Zoom. This event is intended for 3rd-6th graders.
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Hebrew Speaking HavurahThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session, we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading it. Meetings will be in person (if in an enclosed space, masks will be required). |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
4 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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 2022Join 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.
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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Reimagining Criminal Justice, Policing, and Security in Jewish CommunitiesJoin us for the third event in this series with Lindsey Newman (B’chol Lashon, and Not Free to Desist), Rabbi Susan Talve, and Deborah Lauter for a timely conversation moderated by Rabbi Jill Jacobs. |
2 events,
M’kom Shalom: A Place of PeaceThis Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg, PhD, the support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for six months.
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3 events,
Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film FestivalWe are partnering with the JCC for their third annual Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival, which will take place virtually January 13-17, 2022. Register with special BJ code cinebjesh22 for 25% off tickets.
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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. 
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and ConversationJoin BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service). |
4 events,
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Shabbat Morning Services: MLK WeekendOur guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lakeesha Walrond. As the first woman and 12th President of New York Theological Seminary, Dr. Walrond is committed to preparing faith and thought leaders to engage relevant, restorative, and revolutionary ministry.
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Melaveh Malkah for Shabbat ShirahJoin vocalist Vanisha Gould, poet Sabrina Hayeem-Ladani, saxophonist John Ellis and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on guitar as they present a program filled with the themes of freedom, liberation, rebirth, and song for Shabbat Shirah. |
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7 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 of Israel: Making Shemita Alive and Relevant in IsraelJoin us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. This month, Rabbi Yediya Sinclair will give a shiur (teaching), "From Avoiding to Embracing: Old-New Initiatives to Make Shemita Alive and Relevant in Israel."
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel RehearsalsIt’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 RehearsalsIt’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.
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MLK Day of ServiceJoin fellow BJ members and Repair the World New York on Sunday of MLK Weekend to package hygiene kits at JCC Harlem, which will be donated to the Community Kitchen & Pantry (CKP) of West Harlem. 
Israeli Authors Discussion GroupIt's time to reconvene our Israel Book Group. We have an eclectic line up of books planned for the year, beginning in December with Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller, The Others. |
3 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
3 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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 2022Join 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.
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! |
0 events,
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4 events,
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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.
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and ConversationJoin BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service).
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The Future of NYC with District Attorney Alvin BraggJoin Ruth Messinger, the JCC’s social justice activist in residence, and Matt Nosanchuk, president and co-founder of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA), for a conversation with newly elected New York County District Attorney, Alvin Bragg.
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Israeli Authors Discussion GroupJoin us for the Israel Book Group. January's read is The Slaughterman's Daughter by Yaniv Iczkovitz. This sprawling novel, winner of the 2021 Wingate Prize, is set in the Pale of Settlement at the end of the 19th century. |
1 event,
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring SeriesBim 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. |
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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.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel RehearsalsIt’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 RehearsalsIt’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. |
3 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Rebecca WeintraubJoin Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub as we explore the foundational texts from rabbinic literature at the root of Shemita. We’ll explore how these texts shape our understanding of shemita and how they inform our practice today. |
4 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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 2022Join 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.
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! 
Let’s Talk About Prayer with Rabbi Roly MatalonFormal Jewish prayer is challenging for most of us. How do we awaken the soul and allow our prayers to flow rather than pray by rote? Join Rabbi Roly Matalon for this three-part series exploring relevant questions about prayer. |
3 events,
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BJ Teen Tefillah Leadership Institute SessionThis session will be a special opportunity to connect with BJ spiritual leaders, explore your relationship with prayer, and develop your prayer and general leadership skills.
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.
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Israeli Politics Discussion GroupBJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Together, we'll explore how Israeli politics work, what the checks and balances are, who pulls the strings, and what the costs are. |
3 events,
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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.
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and ConversationJoin BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service).
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Congregational Collaboration: Navigating Antisemitism in Our World TodayDr. Rachel Fish will share with us how antisemitism manifests today, both in real life and online, and how this particular form of hatred has entered mainstream discourse in politics, media, and social justice conversations. |
1 event,
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring SeriesBim 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. |
1 event,
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Aviv Havdalah with Abby SteinJoin Aviv for our first Havdalah of 2022 with incredible guest speaker Abby Stein on her experience as a Trans woman growing up in and eventually leaving the Hasidic community in Brooklyn, the intersection of LGBTQ and Judaism, and more. |
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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.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel RehearsalsIt’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 RehearsalsIt’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. |
3 events,
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Climate & the Environment: Cultivating a New WorldJoin us for a panel discussion to learn about innovative solutions to our society’s entrenched challenges and how our community can engage more deeply with the issue of climate change.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
4 events,
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia SolIn 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 2022Join 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.
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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Torah for Our Time with Rabbi Alex BraverJoin Rabbi Alex Braver for the first installment of Torah for our Time, exploring Jewish mindfulness and mysticism. |
1 event,
Let’s Talk About Prayer with Rabbi Roly MatalonFormal Jewish prayer is challenging for most of us. How do we awaken the soul and allow our prayers to flow rather than pray by rote? Join Rabbi Roly Matalon for this three-part series exploring relevant questions about prayer. |
2 events,
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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.
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and ConversationJoin BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service). |
1 event,
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring SeriesBim 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. |
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.
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Youth Group Ice SkatingJoin us for a night of ice skating at Wollman Rink! This event is open to 5th-6th graders. |
