Week of Events
LimmudFest NY 2020
Join Jews of all ages and backgrounds for the 16th annual LimmudFest NY, celebrating the rich diversity of Jewish culture, life, and learning. Sessions available with Rabbis Adina Lewittes and Marcelo Bronstein. Register now.
Teen Service Learning Trip to the DR
10th-12th graders, join us on our annual service learning trip. Help build much-needed schools and complete a community center for some of the poorest neighborhoods of Santo Domingo. For information on scholarships, contact Laura Schultze, Assistant Director, Youth & Teen Engagement. Registration closes on Wednesday, November 27. Request Registration
New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival
The New York Sephardic Film Festival provides viewers with an understanding of the rich mosaic culture of Jews from the Middle East and greater Sephardic diaspora. Contemporary voices steeped in history and tradition are celebrated throughout this two-week series of events, including premiere screenings, intriguing stories, powerful documentaries, director Q&As, and The Pomegranate Awards Ceremony. […]
Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer
Hilkhot Tefilah: The Laws of Prayer
Join BJ’s Morning Minyan each Tuesday when, after services, we’ll gather for a 15 minute “Iyun Tefilah”—an investigation into the laws of prayer.
Educational Forum on Bail Reform
Educational Forum on Bail Reform
What impact do new bail reforms have on racial and class inequities in the criminal justice system? Panel moderated by Emily Bazelon, featuring Dan Quart, Nicole Triplett, Joe Fucito, Khalil Cumberbatch, and more. Register now.
Post-Presidents Day Singles Mingle
Post-Presidents Day Singles Mingle
Metropolitan Jewish Singles is partnering with BJ for a post-Presidents Day Singles Mingle. The event will provide singles in their 50s and older a kosher buffet dinner along with beverages, wine, and dessert. "DJ Spyder" will be providing music. Register now.
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]
The Forgiveness Landscape
The Forgiveness Landscape
Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.
The Forgiveness Landscape
The Forgiveness Landscape
Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.
CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays
CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays
The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update. Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]
Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat
Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat
On the third Friday of every month, join us for an intimate Kabbalat Shabbat, weaving together meditation and music with liturgy and learning. This service offers an uplifting vehicle for moving into the stillness and beauty of Shabbat. Contact Kristen Kersey with any questions. Led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz, […]
Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein
Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein
Join us for a potluck dinner—we’ll provide a hot dairy entree and the challah; you bring the salads, side dishes, and desserts. Register now.
Shabbat Morning Family Services: 0-Pre K
Shabbat Morning Family Services: 0-Pre K
This joyous service is filled with Shabbat songs, prayers and stories. Children play with instruments and dance, and each child carries their own stuffed Torah before joining other families for Kiddush and Motzi.
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
This Shabbat morning experience for children in grades K-2 and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, fun learning activities, and ample shmooze time. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
Purim Spiel Rehearsals
The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.
Mah Rabu: Poetic Responses to the Earth and Its Creatures
Mah Rabu: Poetic Responses to the Earth and Its Creatures
What makes a psalm a psalm? Join Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber for an exploration of poetry and liturgy about the natural world.