Week of Events
The Jews of Color Mishpacha Project National JOC Shabbaton
Join Jews of Color Mishpacha Project for the first National Jews of Color Shabbaton. The weekend program is designed to be communal, inclusive, expansive, and welcoming space for Jews of Color across geographic, religious/spiritual, and denominational paths.
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.
Stay for Shabbat Retreat
We are hosting our first ever Shabbat celebration, Stay for Shabbat Retreat, for all 3rd-6th grade family units. This event will be held in-person in NYC. Register now for a special shabbat gift!
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.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
First Day Shavuot Services
Shavuot Family Services (In-Person) Day I
Shavuot Family Services (In-Person) Day I
We are thrilled to be offering first day Shavuot family services in person! This service, led by Sarah Rosenthal, will feature lively songs, exciting stories, and special Shavuot activities.
First Day Shavuot Picnic
First Day Shavuot Picnic
All BJ members and families are invited to join us for a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need. Registration is required.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
Second Day Shavuot Services (with Yizkor)
Second Day Shavuot Services (with Yizkor)
Join us for the second day of Shavuot services, including Yizkhor.
Shavuot Family Services (Virtual) Day II
Shavuot Family Services (Virtual) Day II
Join our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch for a special Facebook Live Shavuot family service. This service is for children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, and fun Shavuot learning activities. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
โSoul Foodโ Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
โSoul Foodโ 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.
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!
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19
For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
Teen Discussion: Israel
Teen Discussion: Israel
Join the BJ Rabbis for a conversation about the current conflict in Israel, with space for reflection and questions. This discussion is for teens in Grades 8-12.
Makhloket: Holy Disagreements with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Makhloket: Holy Disagreements with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub and fellow BJ Teens for a deeper dive into interpersonal, communal, and political makhloket: holy disagreement. This program is open to BJ members grades 8-12.
โIn the Mirrorโ Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
โIn the Mirrorโ 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.
Bim Bam 2021
Bim Bam 2021
A space for children under 3 to get ready for Shabbat through songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions. The series is held on Zoom and led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
Outdoor Shabbat Tisch
Outdoor Shabbat Tisch
Join us outside the doors of our sanctuary on 88th street as we usher in Shabbat with singing, learning, and communityโwith enough time to make it back home just in time for our Kabbalat Shabbat livestream!
Young Families Shabbat Morning In-Person Services (Ages 0-7)
Young Families Shabbat Morning In-Person Services (Ages 0-7)
Beginning in May, we will be offering weekly in-person Shabbat services for our Young Families community, led by Shira Averbuch and others. The service will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children 0-7 years old.
Kulanu
Kulanu
Kulanu means โall of usโ in Hebrew, and this Shabbat morning service really is for everyone! Kulanu is a fun, welcoming, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families. This month, the spotlight is on the 5th graders and their families.
Shabbat in the City Summer Series
Shabbat in the City Summer Series
Join the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan 20s + 30s, Tribe NY, and Aviv at Bโnai Jeshurun for a monthly, in-person Shabbat experience. We'll be hosting one Friday night and one Saturday afternoon each month featuring Shabbat rituals, live music, and more!