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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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Torah of Israel: Fresh Start with Rachel BenzimanJoin us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. This month, attorney Rachel Benziman will give a shiur (teaching) on shemitat k’safim (debt remission), exploring the impact of bankruptcy on debtors and their families and on lenders.
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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How Long? Resources for Coping with the Ongoing PandemicJoin us in this workshop, led by Rabbi Simkha Weintraub, LCSW, as we mine Jewish wisdom and clinical insights into coping and hoping during an extended time of trauma. |
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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Torah for Our Time with Rabbi Brent Chaim SpodekJoin Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek for this installment of Torah for Our Time, exploring Jewish approaches to forgiveness. |
1 event,
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Reserve/Release: Jewish Wealth, Philanthropy, and the Disruptive Potential of ShemitaProfessor Lila Corwin Berman and visual artist Danielle Durchslag share their work about the complex histories of American Jewish class ascension, and discuss if the values of shemita align or conflict with the realities of American Jewish wealth and philanthropy. |
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.
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. |
2 events,
7th & 8th Grade Trip to Washington DCJoin our annual 7th-8th grade trip to Washington DC. This trip provides an opportunity for our students to further their learning about the Holocaust while bonding with their peers and connecting to the BJ community outside of the classroom. 
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. |
3 events,
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Kick It Up!Bring your sneakers and your game faces, because it’s time for a fun afternoon of kickball and snacks at Riverside Park! This event is for children in 3rd-6th grade. 
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. |
8 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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Zayin Adar: Can We Really Turn Mourning Into Dancing?On Zayin Adar, we come together as members and supporters of the Hevra Kadisha to acknowledge the sacred service of caring for the dead. How might Jewish wisdom help us weather a secondary pandemic of grief?
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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Finding Joy in Times of Stress: A Jewish Mindfulness WorkshopJoin Aviv and Yael Shy for a mindfulness and mental health workshop. Through meditation, journaling, and partner-based learning, you will leave the workshop with some tools to manage overwhelming emotions like anxiety and loneliness and cultivate heart-opening experiences.
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Hebrew Speaking HavurahThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. In this gathering, just before Purim, we will discuss what’s between המן and מנה. Join us to learn more.
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Noa In ConcertJoin us for an extraordinary musical event with Noa, also known by her given name Achinoam Nini, Israel's leading international concert and recording artist. |
3 events,
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Volunteer Training to Support Afghan FamiliesIn collaboration with Good Counsel Services Inc., join a training session on filing Humanitarian Parole applications for Afghan nationals and their families. Open to lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in volunteering (no legal experience needed).
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 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. 
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
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 Michelle DardashtiJoin Rabbi Michelle Dardashti for the final installment of Torah for our Time, exploring how we encounter fear in a Jewish context. |
3 events,
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups. 
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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The Pursuit of Prosperity and Equity in America TodayWhat tools from traditional models of capitalism might address such inequities, and what can new approaches to economic development and civic engagement offer? Join Dayna Cunningham and N. Gregory Mankiw in a conversation moderated by Lavea Brachman. |
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. |
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,
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4th- and 5th-Grade Cohort UnrollingBJ member families of all 4th grade students, or children whose birthdays fall between September 2011 and December 2012, are invited to our annual B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. will have a chance to recognize and see their Torah portion. |
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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The Scroll of Mordekhai: Everything Upside DownJoin special guests Tamar Biala and Yael Karenak for a reading of the regendered Megillat Esther from the Toratah Project, an initiative to regender the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), by reversing the genders of all characters.
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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Purim Costume Runway (Teen Program)Teens are invited to participate in a Project Runway style team competition, complete with expert judges, upcycled clothing, and the chance to compete for number 1. |
5 events,
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 Hamentaschen Baking WorkshopCalling all bakers! Whether you plan to participate in our Hamentaschen Drive for Purim, or just want to learn how to make amazing hamentaschen, join Connections for a virtual hamentaschen baking workshop led by BJ member Stephen Friedgood.
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Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 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.
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups. 
Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs “Wicked”Join us for BJ Theater Company's annual Purim spiel, performed by kindergarten-8th graders. We'll peel back the curtain and take a look at what Esther, Ahashverosh, Vashti, Haman, and Mordekhai were up to before the megillah.
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! |
7 events,
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Ta’anit Esther with Hadar—Fasting: Who? What? Why?This Ta’anit Esther, take time to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical, personal, and emotional perspectives. We’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together.
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
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Purim Costume Runway JuniorPut your design skills to work in a Project Runway style team competition! Each team will be led by a BJ Teen through the process of creating their very own upcycled costume inspired by the Purim story.
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Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Megillah ReadingJoin us for a wacky and spirited Purim celebration for the whole family! We are looking forward to an evening filled with arts and crafts, music, snacks-to-go, a costume parade, and a family-friendly megillah reading of the Purim story.
Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs “Wicked”Join us for BJ Theater Company's annual Purim spiel, performed by kindergarten-8th graders. We'll peel back the curtain and take a look at what Esther, Ahashverosh, Vashti, Haman, and Mordekhai were up to before the megillah. 
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. |
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.
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100th Anniversary of the Bat Mitzvah CommemorationJoin Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, City Council Member Gale Brewer, Rabbi Carole Balin, Rabbi Tamara Cohen, Rabbi Joy Levitt, Rabbi Mira Rivera, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, and Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann to celebrate 100 Years of Bat Mitzvahs. |
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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Havdalah Post-Purim Party with Aviv and TribeCome celebrate a slightly belated Purim with Aviv and Tribe! There will be Havdalah, drinks, a chance to schmooze and celebrate Purim, as well as a performance by comedian, Marcia Belsky. |
2 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: Einat Kramer—Shemita Yisraelit, A Once-Every-Seven-Years OpportunityWhat is the connection between Judaism and environmentalism? And how is it connected to the Shemitah year in Israel today? Join us for a conversation with one of Israel's leading environmental thinkers on this topic. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 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.
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
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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Reclaiming Your Community: A Conversation with Majora CarterJoin Majora Carter, a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster, to discuss her new book “Reclaiming Our Community: You Don’t Have to Move out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One.” |
2 events,
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
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Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Felicia SolJoin us for an evening of learning with Rabbi Felicia Sol, as we explore the foundational hassidic texts at the root of Shemita. We’ll explore how these texts shape our understanding of shemita and how they inform our practice today. |
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. 
Phone Banking with Reclaim Our VoteWe are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) to hold phone banking sessions and help voters prepare for their primary elections in North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
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Israeli Authors Discussion GroupJoin us for March's book, Meir Shalev's The Loves of Judith: A Novel, where the title character takes up residence in a barn on the farm of Moshe Rabinovitch, a widower in 1930s Palestine. |
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. |
3 events,
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,
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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Voices from Inside: A Conversation with Iisha Stevens-HamiltonJoin us for an open meeting of the BJ/SPSA Racial Justice Task Force with special guest, Iisha Stevens-Hamilton, as she discusses and reads from her collection of poems and essays by incarcerated people and their loved ones. |
2 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
5 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.
Phone Banking with Reclaim Our VoteWe are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) to hold phone banking sessions and help voters prepare for their primary elections in North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
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March Environmental Pledge GatheringJoin members of the Environmental Advocates and Social Action/Social Justice Manager Kiana Davis for a community conversation to reflect on BJ’s Environmental Pledge on Waste and Consumption! This month, we will be joined by Nicole Spina.
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,
Ukraine Conflict Support GroupThe violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us. To help people cope with and process these difficult times, The Jewish Board is offering two virtual weekly support groups.
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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.
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Voting Rights Now!Many Americans are deeply pessimistic about the future of our democracy. This panel will share the history of voting rights, describe current litigation to protect that right and discuss the impact of redistricting. |
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. |
2 events,
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. 
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli PassowDip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […] |
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. |
