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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
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 and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
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.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service).
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
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.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.
Come together with the Aviv 20s and 30s for a Rosh Hashanah dinner that's more than just a meal. Connect with like-minded individuals, share traditions, and create lasting memories.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages seven and under and their families—led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch. Early Childhood Services are available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Engage in self-discovery and spiritual transformation as we reflect upon this past year and imagine what we will create together in 5785. Join folks in their 20s & 30s on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the new Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older and their families.
Join the BJ fellows for a teaching about the ritual of tashlikh, the symbolic casting away of wrongdoings. After the teaching, we will walk together to the Hudson River at 90th Street, meeting by the water at 6:15 PM for tashlikh.
Join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah services, held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah morning services, held in person in the SPSA Sanctuary.
On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, join us for a meditative, soul-stirring, and deeply powerful service. We are thrilled to make the Mindfulness Service available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Early Childhood services—for children ages seven and under and their families—led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch. We are thrilled to make Early Childhood Services available to BJ members and non-members alike. Registration is required.
Join us for Rosh Hashanah Morning Services as we mark the start of the new Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older, and their families. Registration is available to members and non-members alike.
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!
Children will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
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.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
On the eve of October 7, we unite together to remember the losses of this terrible day and all the terrible days that followed, to hold each other’s pain and share visions for a future of repair, justice, and peace–for all.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah readings, and every day on Zoom.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
Help get the BJ terrace ready for Sukkot! This family-friendly special Sukkot preparation event is open to adults and kids of all ages—it's a perfect way to get hands-on, celebrate the season, and leave your mark on the BJ Sukkah!
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.
Take action by writing postcards and phone banking for the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote campaign, a grassroots initiative that focuses on increasing voter turnout. We will also discuss other opportunities for your own civic engagement.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
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.
As we approach Yom Kippur, 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.
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.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah readings, and every day on Zoom.
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.
Morning Minyan is multi-access. BJ’s Morning Minyan meets on Zoom every morning, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading. Each morning after the service, stick around the Zoom for a coffee klatsch.
We invite you to embark on a social and spiritual journey with folks in their 20s & 30s at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Day services.
Join us for the Kol Nidre Family Service, the beginning of the holiest day on the Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older, and their families.
Join us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Join us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services—for children ages seven and under and their families—led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch, and a special re-telling of the story of Jonah with Bill Gordh.
Join us for a family service on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. This service is geared toward students in 2nd grade and older, and their families.
Join us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur.
Join us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
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.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
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.
Become a poll monitor and protect the polls this November! At this training, you’ll learn how to provide information to voters in line, troubleshoot problems, and report complications to election officials.
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 welcome 7th-grade families to kick off Sukkot with us over a festive dinner! All attendees should have a child registered for either the 7th-grade bundle or Haverim.
Join us as we celebrate the first night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Celebrate the first night of Sukkot with a community dinner in the Sukkah. Sukkot is referred to as z’man simhatenu—the time of joy—and we will tap into that spirit with good food, song, and connection.
Join us as we celebrate the first day of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Join us for this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Join us as we celebrate the second night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Join us as we celebrate the second day of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Join us for this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
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.
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Celebrate Shabbat and Hol Hamo’ed Sukkot with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
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!
Children will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Bring your own dinner and join the BJ Environmental Advocates for a showing of the provocative, informative documentary Food, Inc. 2 on the rooftop terrace of our Community House.
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.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Join BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
Join BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Bring your own dairy/vegetarian meal and enjoy it in the beauty of our rooftop sukkah.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Join BJ’s morning minyan throughout Hol Hamo'ed Sukkot.
Together with the New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform, join us as we learn from Rabbi Shai Held of the Hadar Institute.
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.
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 Aviv and Minyan Marom under the beautiful BJ rooftop sukkah for an evening of wine, snacks, and schmoozing as we embrace fall and get into the Sukkot spirit!
Join us for Hoshanah Rabbah services, followed by a community brunch in the sukkah.
Join us as we enter into Shemini Atzeret with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Join us as we celebrate Shemini Atzeret with uplifting melodies brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Join us for this spiritual holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.
Before we celebrate Simhat Torah like only BJ can, come together for a pre-holiday meal with other 20s + 30s! The food will be kosher dairy. Connect over dinner and meet a great crew to dance with all night!
Celebrate Simhat Torah with our teen community before joining the larger BJ community for Hakafot!
Simhat Torah at BJ is a celebration like no other! We will begin with Arvit, followed by all the singing and dancing you could ever ask for!
Join us on the morning of the Simhat Torah when we honor and celebrate with Kallat Torah, Beth Siegel, and Kallat Bereshit, Alive Tiven-Gottesman. Simhat Torah services will conclude with a community lunch open to all (no registration required).
Join us for this spiritual and fun holiday service full of singing, movement, and learning.
