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7th Grade Field Trip: Museum of Jewish Heritage
On a docent-led tour of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan, 7th graders and a parent will explore questions about antisemitism, hatred, and persecution, together.
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2 events,
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
3 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. 
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
8 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. 
CANCELLED Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical TwistOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
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Shirah with ShiraJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture. 
Mindfulness Prayer Practice GroupWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
7 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. 
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.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. 
CANCELLED Prayer: Back to the Basics (In Person)Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arc of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).
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Aviv Goes to BroadwayJoin Aviv as we hit Broadway to see Prayer for the French Republic at the Manhattan Theatre Club, followed by a talkback with the cast just for Aviv! |
4 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. 
Canceled: In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature. 
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. 
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina DassaImmediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa. 
Kabbalat ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. |
9 events,
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)BJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. At BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life, and we’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat. 
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat ServicesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat! 
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).
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Shared Grief, Shared Hope: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for PeaceAs the war between Israel and Hamas continues, hear from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who remain committed to peace, reconciliation, and a path forward based on empathy and honoring the humanity of all.
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Stepping into Torah: B-Mitzvah Opening RitualFamilies with 4th graders: mark your calendars for this milestone ritual! Together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub, we will unroll the entire Torah, as each student gets a glimpse of their parashah (portion), kicking off their ascent toward becoming B-Mitzvah. |
1 event,
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
3 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
8 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical TwistOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
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Shirah with ShiraJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice GroupWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
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.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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Aviv Pizza and Parashah with Moishe House UWSWe're teaming up with Moishe House UWS for a delightful evening as Rabbi Sammy Kanter shares insights on the weekly Torah portion, accompanied by delicious pizza. It's an opportunity to nourish both your body and soul, connecting with community and enjoying a slice of meaningful conversation. 
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca WeintraubExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18. |
5 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Canceled: In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud. 
Community Gathering Space for Asylum-Seeking NeighborsWe’re looking for Spanish-speakers to join us as we host a community gathering space for the next three weeks, with dinner for asylum-seeking families from one of our partner shelters on the Upper West Side.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
[Canceled] Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina DassaImmediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa. 
Camp Shabbat: Tot ShabbatFamilies will enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services will be followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. 
Camp Shabbat: Family ProgrammingCome in your favorite camp t-shirt to celebrate Camp Shabbat! Join us for a family learning session and snacks and a special Jewish camp-themed Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit (evening service) led by our students and supported by our very own Kadima band. 
Kabbalat Shabbat: Camp ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. |
8 events,
Hakhanah LaTefillahOn alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
CANCELED Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)At BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life, and we’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat ServicesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building). |
1 event,
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
4 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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A Land for AllJoin us for a powerful conversation with May Pundak and Dr. Rula Hardal, the inspirational Israeli and Palestinian co-executive directors of the rapidly growing “A Land for All” peace movement.
Canceled: Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
7 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
CANCELED Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical TwistOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class. 
CANCELED Kadima@BJKadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
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CANCELED Shirah with ShiraJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice GroupWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
CANCELED 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.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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Helen Radin Memorial Teaching for Zayin Adar – Death Duties: Loss, Mourning, and the Hevra KadishaAuthor Sally Berkovic will highlight Hevra Kadisha as part of Jewish communal life in her book, Death Duties. She challenges the reader to explore conversations about death and dying with our loved ones.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca WeintraubExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18. |
6 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
CANCELED 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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Community Gathering Space for Asylum-Seeking NeighborsWe’re looking for Spanish-speakers to join us as we host a community gathering space for the next three weeks, with dinner for asylum-seeking families from one of our partner shelters on the Upper West Side.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. 
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Gundar-GoshenLed by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, the Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. |
5 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina DassaImmediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa. 
CANCELED Bim BamBim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kabbalat ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. 
Community Shabbat Dinner with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa PlatcowEnjoy good food, connect with friends and meet new people, and celebrate Shabbat in community, at this monthly Shabbat dinner. |
4 events,
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat ServicesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building). 
Arvit and HavdalahJoin us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community. |
1 event,
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
3 events,
Shaharit (National Holiday—In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical TwistOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
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CANCELED Shirah with ShiraJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice GroupWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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Narratives of Trauma and Recovery with Ayelet Gundar-GoshenAward-winning Israeli author and clinical psychologist Ayelet Gundar-Goshen will discuss the impact of trauma on her literary work, as well as her therapeutic work in the context of October 7 |
5 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
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.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. 
Midweek Melodies: Preparing for Kabbalat Shabbat with AvivGet familiar with the music we’ll be singing together at Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat. We’ll get in the Shabbat spirit—two days early! Then, put your knowledge to use at our Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca WeintraubExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18. |
5 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Community Gathering Space for Asylum-Seeking NeighborsWe’re looking for Spanish-speakers to join us as we host a community gathering space for the next three weeks, with dinner for asylum-seeking families from one of our partner shelters on the Upper West Side.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina DassaImmediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa.
CANCELED Bim BamBim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kabbalat ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. 
Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat and DinnerJoin us as Aviv’s new Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner returns! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner from a local restaurant, featuring a dessert bar sponsored by USY Alumni.
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Community OnegThis winter and spring we are piloting a Community Oneg program. Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage, plus an opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities at BJ. |
5 events,
Hakhanah LaTefillahOn alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat ServicesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).
Arvit and HavdalahJoin us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community. |
1 event,
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
4 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail HourJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Environmental Advocacy MeetingJoin your fellow BJ members who are fighting climate change one bite at a time. We will hear from Noa Gordon-Guterman, the New York Organizer for Dayenu, about how we can be a part of the growing Jewish climate movement! |
7 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Soul Food: Traditional Torah with a Radical TwistOpen the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
–
Shirah with ShiraJoin us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice GroupWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
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.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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Make Mishloah Manot for Your College KidsGather with other Gesher parents and pack some mishloah manot (Purim baskets) to then send to your college student!
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca WeintraubExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18. |
6 events,
Shaharit (In Person and Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly MatalonWe will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Community Gathering Space for Asylum-Seeking NeighborsWe’re looking for Spanish-speakers to join us as we host a community gathering space for the next three weeks, with dinner for asylum-seeking families from one of our partner shelters on the Upper West Side.
Arvit (Online)Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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Songs of Toratah: Album Release ConcertJoin us as we come together with Central Synagogue for the album release concert for Zimratah: Songs of Toratah – a collection of songs that celebrate the language of Toratah, placing women at the center of our sacred texts and opening up possibilities for gender diversity. |
6 events,
Shaharit (Online)Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina DassaImmediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa.
Shabbat Model (Friday Night)We’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat, modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Kabbalat ShabbatPassionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. |
5 events,
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)We’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat, modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat ServicesWe offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our families with children from birth to Pre-K. The service features lively songs, stories, and movement to help celebrate Shabbat!
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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 with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).
Arvit and HavdalahJoin us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community. |
