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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.
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Hebrew Speaking HavurahThe Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! This month, we will gather to celebrate Israel’s 74th anniversary with a film. We will watch “Mivtza Savta” (Operation Grandma), an Israeli cult movie, followed by a discussion about life in the kibbutz. |
6 events,
In-Person Security TrainingAs we strive for BJ to be a place that is both physically secure and emotionally safe for all who come here, please join us for an active threat training session with Huntleigh Security.
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30s and 40s Wine and CheeseAre you in your 30s or 40s and looking to build an even deeper community here at BJ? Join us for a conversation over wine and cheese to discuss potential programming and resources, and ways you want to be involved. 
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. 
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink.
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Civil Rights Journey Parent Info ZoomParents are invited to a special Zoom meeting to learn more about the 9th and 10th grade Civil Rights Journey to the South with Etgar 36. |
6 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.
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Joint Memorial Day CeremonyJoin us at this historic event to mourn each other’s pain challenges the status quo, setting the foundation to build a new reality based on mutual respect, dignity and equality.
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COVID-19 Community DiscussionProfessor Jennifer Hirsch and Rabbi Felicia Sol will co-facilitate a conversation on masking, particularly how returning to a mask-optional policy may affect those families with health concerns and/or who have children ineligible for vaccination in our community. 
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 Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Noa KushnerHow do we understand the meaning of community and our responsibility to show up for one another? Join Rabbi Noa Kushner as we explore this theme from the second chapter of Pirkei Avot. |
1 event,
Israel Independence Day Film FestivalCelebrate Israel with six nights of exclusive, award-winning films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV, computer, or mobile devices. |
5 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. 
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 […]
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ISRAELPALOOZA: 20s + 30s Celebrate Yom Ha’atzma-utJoin the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun, and 20s + 30s friends for a rooftop party to celebrate Israel!
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Israel’s Moment: International Support for, and Opposition to, Establishing the Jewish StateJoin Professor Jeffrey Herf in exploring the development of support for, and opposition to, Zionist aspirations in Palestine. We will look at the political realities in the United States, Europe, and the Soviet bloc that shaped international responses to Zionism. |
5 events,
Early Childhood Family RetreatJoin the Family Life and Learning team for Shabbat, learning, and fun-filled activities in a natural setting. This retreat is intended for children birth-age 7 and their families. 
6th Grade RetreatExplore B’nai Mitzvah with your 6th grade class on this special 6th grader only retreat. We will celebrate Shabbat, build community and have a blast! 
Community Conversation on Policing and SecurityThese conversations, facilitated by Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Shuli Passow, director of community engagement, will give BJ members a chance to listen to each others’ perspectives and to share their own. 
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. |
4 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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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. |
6 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Connections Cocktail hour with Professor Donna Robinson DivineJoin us for a special Connections Cocktail Hour, where community member Professor Donna Robinson Divine will present on the topic, “The Jewish State: Promises Fulfilled and Promises Broken”.
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Congregational Collaboration: Antisemitism on Our College CampusesJoin parents and teens from across New York as Stephen Wise's Rabbi Sam Natov discusses antisemitism on college campuses with ADL NY/NJ Regional Director Scott Richman and Columbia/Barnard Hillel Executive Director Brian Cohen.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. |
6 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.
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Environmental Pledge Gathering: Food at BJ and BeyondEngage with fellow members of your BJ community to reflect on the April environmental pledge on food, learn more about the benefits of plant-based food, and discuss the future of Kiddushim at BJ!
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 Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Shmuly YanklowitzHow do we hold the balance and tensions of our shared communal values? Join Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz as we explore this theme found in the third chapter of Pirkei Avot. |
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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Israeli Politics Discussion Group with Dr. Avi ShilonBJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Guest speaker Dr. Avi Shilon will join us for a discussion on Menachem Begin, the most “Jewish” prime minister Israel has ever had. |
5 events,
BJ Teens Civil Rights Journey (9th & 10th Grade)BJ Teens in 9th and 10th grade are invted to join the Civil Rights Journey to the South. Participants will learn about the struggles of African Americans to gain equality in the 1950s & 60s along with Jewish involvment.
“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.
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 […]
Community Conversation on Policing and SecurityThese conversations, facilitated by Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Shuli Passow, director of community engagement, will give BJ members a chance to listen to each others’ perspectives and to share their own.
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Ready, Set, Summer!Join the URJ Northeast Camps’ Executive Director Debby Shriber as she shares her over 20 years of overnight camping experience, wisdom, and insight in helping us prepare our children for their most magical summer. |
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. |
4 events,
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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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Hike Along the HudsonJoin other BJ members and their friends for an approximate 4 mile hike on the Croton Aqueduct Trail in Westchester. |
4 events,
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.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. |
6 events,
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Jewish Rally for Abortion JusticeJoin BJ, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, the National Council of Jewish Women, and allies and partners from across the nation, as we raise our voices at the Jewish Rally for Abortion Justice in Washington, D.C.
“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. 
Get Out The Vote Phone BankingWe are proud to partner with the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote (ROV) campaign in fighting voter suppression. We are coming together to call voters in North Carolina and Georgia to make voting easier for historically disenfranchised communities.
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 Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Joshua FeigelsonHow do we honor Torah in our relationships and in community? Join Rabbi Joshua Feigelson as we explore this theme from the fourth chapter of Pirkei Avot. |
2 events,
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BJ Teens JDC Call-a-thonJoin the BJ teens as we fundraise with JDC Entwine to help with the crisis in Ukraine.
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The Leak, the Law, and Post-Roe America with Dahlia LithwickJoin lawyer and senior editor at Slate Dahlia Lithwick for a conversation on what is at stake should Roe v. Wade be overturned. |
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.
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 […]
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Annual Spring BenefitSupport BJ in our annual spring fundraiser as we play Who Knows One? Come see your fellow members compete and experience how connected the BJ community can be —and maybe even be a part of the show yourself! |
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.
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Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat and DinnerAfter almost two years, we are having a good old-fashioned Shabbat dinner! COVID-19 and weather permitting, join Aviv for Kabbalat services with the larger BJ community, and then a delicious Shabbat dinner on the roof. |
3 events,
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High School Senior BlessingJoin the BJ spiritual leaders for Torah reading in the Sanctuary and a blessing with your family after shabbat services, followed by a seniors-only Kiddush with Rabbi Roly Matalon. This event will take place during regular Shabbat morning services.
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[POSTPONED] K-2nd Shabbat ServicesThis service, originally planned for Saturday, May 21, has been postponed to June 4.
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Community Conversation on KiddushWhat is your favorite part of BJ's community Kiddush? What could you live without? Join this conversation to share your voice and shape the nature of Kiddush at BJ! |
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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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[CANCELED] Back to Our RootsJoin us for an exciting shemita program at the Randall’s Island Farm! We’ll spend time together doing farmwork and gaining a deeper understanding of the different concepts of shemita as we further build our community.
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Together Again: Celebrate Israel ParadeAfter two long years the Celebrate Israel Parade is back! The BJ community will march with the Upper West Side contingent and we invite you to join us in celebrating Israel.
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A Moral Call for Peace and Climate JusticeJoin us for an interfaith call to action at Marble Collegiate Church in NYC as we rise up with one voice to urge our leaders to have the courage to meet this moment with actions that science and justice demand. |
5 events,
Get Out The Vote Phone BankingWe are proud to partner with the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote (ROV) campaign in fighting voter suppression. We are coming together to call voters in North Carolina and Georgia to make voting easier for historically disenfranchised communities.
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4th Annual Smash the StigmaHeld annually during Mental Health Awareness Month, these profoundly important Smash the Stigma events help to raise awareness and facilitate conversation about the difficult realities of mental illness and suicide in the Jewish community.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. |
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.
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Ice Cream SocialJoin us for an ice cream social for all early childhood and Kadima families. We will meet in Hippo Playground to play, socialize, and say farewell to your friends before the summer!
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 Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Dr. Marjorie LehmanHow do we hold sacred disagreement? Join Marjorie Lehman as we explore this theme from the fifth chapter of Pirkei Avot. |
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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.
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 […]
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Israeli Authors Discussion GroupJoin us for the Israel Book Group. For the last session of the year, we’ll be reading Iddo Gefen’s "Jerusalem Beach."
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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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: Avi Dabush—Shared Land, Shared LifeJoin us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. In celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma-ut this month, Avi Dabush of Rabbis for Human Rights will join us to discuss a shared vision for Israel and Palestine. |
3 events,
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. |
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.
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 Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Dena WeissWhat are the spiritual qualities and practices that help us to live the Torah of our community? Join Dena Weiss as we explore this theme from the sixth and final chapter of Pirkei Avot. |
2 events,
Israel Film Center Annual FestivalIsrael Film Center’s 10th Annual Festival offers narratives and documentaries about themes as varied as romance, coming-of-age, and more. Films will be available both in-person and online, and BJ members get a special 20% discount.
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BJ Teen Executive Board ElectionsApply for the BJ Teen Executive Board and join us for the BJ Teen Executive Board Election Event. |
2 events,
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 […] |
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Final Hitoreri of the Year! (And Trip Reunion)Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition, includes a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service where we leave behind the hectic energy of the school week and transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat. |
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K-2nd Shabbat ServicesWe are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd 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. |
