Week of Events
Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Meditation for the Moment: Mindfulness Practice for Shemot with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Meditation for the Moment: Mindfulness Practice for Shemot with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Join Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg for a morning of study and meditation rooted in the themes of Parashat Shemot, this coming week's Torah portion. No previous meditation experience required.
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!
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.
Mishnah After Minyan
Mishnah After Minyan
Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah.
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
Prepare My Prayer with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Prepare My Prayer with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Join Rabbi Roly Matalon to study and discuss the inspirational sources and suggestions in Rabbi Dov Singer’s book “Prepare My Prayer: Recipes to Awaken the Soul”.
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2023-2024)
Teen Cohort Learning Series (Graduating Year 2023-2024)
Join your grade for an empowering year of cohort learning through monthly sessions featuring subjects chosen by Teen Representatives from each grade cohort; such as Israel, Anti-Semitism, Race, Holocaust education, and what it means to be a Jew today.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Engage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Every first Thursday of the month, this group will discuss a book written by an Israeli author, facilitated by BJ members Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor.
Hebrew Town Hall
Hebrew Town Hall
Calling all parents! Join Alex, our Hebrew Coordinator, for a town hall to learn more about Hebrew Home Page as well as the overall goals of Hebrew Education for Kadima@BJ.
We The People: An Interfaith Virtual Vigil for Democracy
We The People: An Interfaith Virtual Vigil for Democracy
Join local leaders as we gather our community in support of democracy.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
Hitoreri In Person
Hitoreri In Person
Join us for our teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat Service led by BJ teens and staff. We will meet on 88th Street outside of the Sanctuary doors.