Week of Events
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 1, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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February 2, 2026 –Tu Bishvat Environmental Seder
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February 2, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 2, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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.
Tu Bishvat Environmental Seder
Celebrate Tu Bishvat (the Jewish New Year for Trees) with the BJ Environmental Advocates. Explore the deep connection between Judaism and the environment. Together, we’ll explore our role in protecting our natural world and inspire action within our community.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 3, 2026 –Aging Alone, Together
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February 3, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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February 3, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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February 3, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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February 3, 2026 –Family Tu Bishvat Seder
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February 3, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 3, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
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.
Aging Alone, Together
Join fellow BJ members at DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers — individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age independently. This virtual six-week series explores tools, strategies, and support to help you prepare for the future.
Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Feed your soul on Tuesdays at lunchtime with Rabbi Felicia Sol. Each class offers Torah that nourishes, inspires, and challenges—bringing insight into how we find God, meaning, and wisdom in the rhythms of everyday life.
Shirah with Shira
Join 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.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We 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.
Family Tu Bishvat Seder
Join Rabbi Deena and Rabbi Becca for a family-friendly Tu Bishvat seder for families with children in grades K–6. We hope you’ll join us for a meaningful opportunity to learn and celebrate together as a community.
Introduction to Judaism
Curious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 4, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 4, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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 Passow
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.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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February 5, 2026 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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February 5, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 5, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 5, 2026 –Unpack the Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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 Matalon
We 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 Passow
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.
Unpack the Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
This engaging workshop focuses on the structure and themes of the Shabbat Morning service, including the Torah Reading and Musaf. We'll break down prayers, explore their historical and spiritual significance, and uncover how to truly pray with intention.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 6, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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February 6, 2026 –Bim Bam
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February 6, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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February 6, 2026 –Hitoreri
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February 6, 2026 –Community Oneg
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 Iliana Brodsky
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam is a joyful gathering for children three and under to get ready for Shabbat through singing, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kabbalat Shabbat
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.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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February 7, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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February 7, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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February 7, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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February 7, 2026 –Reflections from the BJ Trip to Israel
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February 7, 2026 –Shabbat Minha
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February 7, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Hakhanah LaTefillah
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.
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.
Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reflections from the BJ Trip to Israel
Join for a post kiddush sharing with Felicia, Roly and participants from the trip to Israel to hear of some of the highlights.
Arvit and Havdalah
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.