Week of Events
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
Teen Virtual Hangout
Teen Virtual Hangout
Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Meditative Healing Circle
Meditative Healing Circle
Whether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
BJ: Inside the Music
BJ: Inside the Music
Step inside the music (and homes) of our musicians! At each session, they'll welcome you into their homes and share what drew them to music and their specific instruments and styles. There'll be fun music and opportunities to ask questions.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Connections Cocktail Hour with Rabbi Adina Lewittes
Connections Cocktail Hour with Rabbi Adina Lewittes
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. We’ll be joined by Rabbi Adina Lewittes, who will entertain all of us who are “grounded” while we shelter in place with a few scenes from exciting trips that she’s led. She will share her insights, adventures, and some humor they provided, […]
Race and Us: Workshops on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Race and Us: Workshops on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Dimensions Consulting is working with BJ staff, lay leaders, and now all interested BJ members to help answer questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These workshops, led by Dimensions trainers, will offer a space for learning and introspection.
Endless Summer
Endless Summer
Join Mike Witman and Dr. Betsy Stone to talk about how we face loss as individuals, as a community, and as a people.
Shirah with Shira Online
Shirah with Shira Online
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Healthy at Home: Practical Tips for Managing Your Well-Being In Unpredictable Times
Healthy at Home: Practical Tips for Managing Your Well-Being In Unpredictable Times
As part of our Community Offerings series, join BJ member Julie Wilcox to learn about ways you and your family can be healthy at home.
New Frontiers: Seniors-Only Seminar with Rabbi Roly Matalon
New Frontiers: Seniors-Only Seminar with Rabbi Roly Matalon
High school seniors are invited to participate in a special program with Rabbi Roly Matalon, created specifically for 12th graders. Each session will have a unique focus: bringing Jewish ritual with you wherever you go, building a new tribe outside of BJ, and antisemitism today. Register Now Zoom details will be given following registration.
Moving Traditions
Moving Traditions
Rosh Hodesh (Sisterhood) and Shevet (Brotherhood) are small, single-gender, single-grade groups for teens, led by adult mentors trained by Moving Traditions.
Taste of Moving Traditions—7th Grade
Taste of Moving Traditions—7th Grade
We’re thrilled to be offering a taste Moving Traditions, both Shevet (brotherhood) and Rosh Hodesh (girls), for all our 7th graders.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Jew Too? Podcast Series
Jew Too? Podcast Series
Join BJ and Lab/Shul for a series of live podcast recordings and lively conversations celebrating and exploring the growing diversity of the American Jewish family. 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 […]
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Race and Us: Workshops on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Race and Us: Workshops on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Dimensions Consulting is working with BJ staff, lay leaders, and now all interested BJ members to help answer questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These workshops, led by Dimensions trainers, will offer a space for learning and introspection.
College Student Check-in with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol
College Student Check-in with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol
Calling all BJ college students! Join us for a special check-in with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Together we can process and find ways to support one another in these difficult times.
Challah Bake with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal
Challah Bake with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal
Join BJ parent and Young Families Committee Co-Chair Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal as she takes us through the steps of creating delicious challah for your Shabbat table!
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
CANCELED: Family Shabbat Dinner
CANCELED: Family Shabbat Dinner
Join us for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a Family Shabbat Dinner and games. Register now at bj.org/familyshabbatdinner.