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.
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.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
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.
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
As we gear up for Pesah, refresh and deepen your knowledge with this three-part series, specifically geared towards anyone who will be welcoming children to their seder (or who is looking to bring some child-like wonder to their seder!).
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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.
Start 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.
The New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform invites you to explore issues related to criminal justice reform through a lens of Jewish teachings, texts, and traditions.
Join members of our community to draw support and comfort one another and from our shared tradition. This session will be led by BJ/DOROT Social Worker, Jane Blumenstein, LCSW. This group is for current BJ members only.
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.
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
Dip 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.
Join Rabbis Roly Matalon, Felicia Sol, and Becca Weintraub to explore the deeper meaning of the seder plate symbols and how they can offer strength amid the current assault on so many liberties.
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.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam gives children three 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.
Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
On 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.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Meet fellow BJ members and Pastor K Karpen outside SPSA after Shabbat morning services as we take to the streets as part of this national rally to demand an end to corruption and attacks on our democracy.
Join 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.
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.
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.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
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.
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Get ready for Pesah with an engaging and interactive experience led by Rabbi Deena and Rabbi Becca! This is an opportunity for families to dive into the story of Pesah, explore meaningful prayers, and engage with the traditions of the holiday.
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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.
Start 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.
This 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, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.
We know that our children are hearing about current events in Israel from many sources. This monthly group is a space for those raising children in K-7th grade to discuss how we talk about Israel with our children.
Join us for morning minyan, followed by a special learning session with Rabbinic Fellows Anina Dassa and Joe Blumberg—enabling all those who are fasting for Ta’anit Bekhorot to break their fast early. Join us for a meaningful morning of learning and prayer.
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
Dip 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.
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.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this first day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.
Let us come together in song, ritual, and celebration as we journey through the BJ Community Seder, led by Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa and enhanced by our team of musicians.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this second day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Join 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.
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Led 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. This group meets on the third Thursday of the month.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
On 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.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this eighth day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.
Join 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 the holiday together as a community.
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.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
For 26 years, the Upper West Side has gathered to honor the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. Join us for this powerful ritual at West Side Sephardic Synagogue. The BJ community’s time slot will be 11:00-11:30 PM.
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.
Start 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.
Mark Yom HaShoah in sacred community, as we gather for prayer, ritual, and music in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah—inscribed with the names of BJ family members who perished in the Holocaust.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
Dip 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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam gives children three 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.
Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s and bring in the joy of Shabbat with song and prayer as we create spirited—and spiritual—Shabbat vibes together. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller explores Zionism’s redemptive possibilities through some of the movement's transformative writings, reviving its humanistic spirit. Together, we will reimagine a values-driven Zionism and envision a more inclusive, principled Jewish future.
The BJ Teen Midnight Run will take place on Saturday April 26 after Shabbat. We will gather at BJ at 7:30 PM for dinner, Havdalah, and learning before heading out to deliver donations.
Join 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.
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.
Join Pardes and Congregation Rodeph Sholom for an afternoon of profound learning, dynamic conversation, and community reflection as we explore the sacred duty of remembrance with Pardes faculty member Nechama Goldman Barash, Rabbi Leon Morris, and moderator Elaine Hochberg.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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.
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Nan Rubin, sister of BJ members Carol Smokler and Amy Foster, urgently needs a kidney transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. Come to Park Avenue Synagogue to meet Nan and hear Dr. Josh Sturm, director of outreach at Renewal, speak about the organ donation process.
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.
This year marks the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. BJ is hosting the New York Satellite event, gathering in person to view the live broadcast of this powerful ceremony.
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Join us for this interactive workshop led by Dayenu as we face the climate crisis. Guided by Jewish wisdom and music, we will envision the world we want and take the next step together toward building a just and livable future.
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.
Start 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.
We will mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’atzma-ut (Israel’s Independence Day) with poetry and song, and we will focus on the hostages that remain in Gaza. Our gathering will begin with Minha and conclude with Arvit.
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.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!
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.
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam gives children three 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.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Join 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.