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.
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Minha (Online)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. |
2 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.
Minha (Online)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. |
3 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. 
Mindful Prayer HavurahWe 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.
Minha (Online)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. |
4 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.
Minha (Online)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. 
Salon with Rabbi Felicia Sol: New MembersBJ members are warmly invited to intimate gatherings hosted in fellow members’ homes, where Rabbi Felicia Sol will share her vision for the future of our community. These salons offer a meaningful opportunity to engage in dialogue—listening, reflecting, and dreaming together. |
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. 
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.
Minha (Online)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. |
4 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. 
Kabbalat ShabbatJoin 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. 
Community OnegCome together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks. |
4 events,
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)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.
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Fighting Hunger in Our Community: A Conversation with WSCAHJoin us after Kiddush for a conversation with Greg Silverman, the CEO of WSCAH and Rabbi Felicia Sol on food insecurity, WSCAH’s service and advocacy efforts, and how our community can support this critical work. 
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. |
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Shira with Shira Album Release ConcertGet ready for an afternoon of music, movement, and magic to celebrate Shira with Shira—the debut Jewish children’s album from Shira Averbuch. Shira and her band will create heartwarming harmonies, playful energy, sharing Jewish songs reimagined with a whimsical fairy-folk twist! |
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4 events,
Shirah with ShiraJoin our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
Mindful Prayer HavurahWe 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. 
High Holy Days 101Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season. 
When Children Leave the NestIn this session, Rabbi Felicia Sol will guide parents of college students and budding adults in exploring their own spiritual paths at this stage of life and in this season of the Jewish year. |
4 events,
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. 
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, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.
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Sounds and Silence: Mindfully Hearing the ShofarHow can we prepare to listen with intention and be aware of the messages that resonate within us? This session will include mindfulness meditation and the sounding of the shofar to help our preparation for the Yamim Nora’im.
Physically Far, Spiritually CloseConnect with fellow out-of-town members during this special gathering, where Rabbi Roly Matalon will guide us in meaningful learning and reflection to help prepare for the High Holy Days. Share in community and draw closer in heart and spirit. |
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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Elul Learning with the BJ RabbisJourney through this year's Yamim Nora'im with honesty and intention. Together, we’ll explore the themes of this holy season and how we wrestle, personally and communally, to do the spiritual work to make change possible and begin again. |
4 events,
Teen RetreatWe are so excited to kick off the year in the BJ Teen Program with our annual Teen Retreat! We will travel to Eisner Camp to reconnect with friends, enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, celebrate Shabbat, and jumpstart an incredible year! 
Tot ShabbatFamilies enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Kabbalat ShabbatJoin 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. |
5 events,
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)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.
Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe: Post-Kiddush Learning (In Person)Led by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days.
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. |
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2 events,
Weeks of Comfort, Days of Awe (Online)Led by BJ’s new rabbinic fellow, Iliana Brodsky, we’ll explore how comfort and consolation are expressed in our tradition, and consider how embracing comfort as a spiritual posture can deepen our preparation for the High Holy Days. |
2 events,
Sacred Court Support: Immigration Accompaniment Volunteer TrainingJoin Sacred Court Support, an interfaith immigration court accompaniment program. Through this initiative, volunteers accompany immigrant community members to their court hearings, offering a powerful presence of solidarity and support in a system that is often isolating and dehumanizing.
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Praying with Your Children: High Holy Days and Year RoundThis is a space for parents to reflect on their own High Holy Day intentions and prepare mind, body, and soul to have a meaningful prayer experience with their children. |
4 events,
Shirah with ShiraJoin our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
Mindful Prayer HavurahWe 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.
High Holy Days 101Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season.
Elul and the Aging ProcessThis season invites us to engage in forgiveness, accept our mortality, and envision the year ahead. As we grow older, these themes resonate differently. Join BJ member Linda Thal, co-author of Wise Aging, to reflect on this meaningful time. |
2 events,
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.
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Music of the High Holy DaysJoin Hazzan Ari Priven, as we prepare for the Yamim Nora’im by singing new and old melodies that we’ll hear throughout the High Holy Days. |
1 event,
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. |
2 events,
Kabbalat ShabbatJoin 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. |
3 events,
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)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.
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. |
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1 event,
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service (First Day)Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the Sanctuary. |
6 events,
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (First Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Early Childhood Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.
Early Elementary Service for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)Join us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required. 
Family Services for Rosh Hashanah (First Day)Join us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Anne Ebersman. Registration is required.
Mindful Prayer HavurahWe 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. 
Rosh Hashanah Evening Service (Second Day)Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary. |
4 events,
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services (Second Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary. 
Mindfulness Service for Rosh HashanahOn the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Rabbi Marc Margolius, and Cantor Dave Mintz. Registration is required.
Early Childhood Service for Rosh Hashanah (Second Day)Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages six and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch. Registration is required.
Family Services for Rosh Hashanah (Second Day)Join us for an engaging service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required. |
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
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High Holy Day Bereavement Group: Night of RemembranceAs Yom Kippur approaches, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one. This event is for BJ members only. Please register in advance. |
1 event,
Kabbalat ShabbatJoin 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. |
2 events,
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)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. |
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0 events,
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0 events,
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2 events,
Mindful Prayer HavurahWe 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.
High Holy Days 101Whether you are well-versed in High Holy Day traditions and prayer or just beginning your exploration, Senior Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg will guide us through the essential prayers and practices, helping us find personal meaning and intention for this sacred season. |
3 events,
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.
Family-Friendly Kol NidreJoin us for an uplifting Kol Nidre service, geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans. |
6 events,
Yom Kippur Morning ServicesJoin us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Early Childhood Service for Yom KippurJoin us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch.
Family Service for Yom KippurJoin us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub.
Early Elementary Service for Yom KippurJoin us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required. 
Seder Ha-AvodahJoin us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur. 
Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilahJoin us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side. |
1 event,
Kabbalat ShabbatJoin 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. |
2 events,
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)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. |
