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.
9th Annual Israel Film Center Festival
BJ is proud to collaborate with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on another interesting, thought-provoking film festival. Films will be available in-person and virtually June 15-29. Join us in celebrating a diversity of films by incredible Israeli directors.
Torah from Israel
Torah from Israel
Join us for a Sunday morning learning program following Morning Minyan. This month, Dr. Yael Avrahami will give a shiur (teaching) on, "The Torah and Disabilities: What can we learn about the Bible and about ourselves?"
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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Connections Cocktail Hour: Pride Edition
Connections Cocktail Hour: Pride Edition
Join us for a special Pride edition of Connections Cocktail Hour, with a presentation and discussion with artist and Rabbi, Bec Richman, on how her queerness intersects with her artwork and some of the big questions that guide her practices.
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.
“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.
Know Your Letters
Know Your Letters
Calling all first and second graders! Join Alex, our Hebrew Coordinator, for a “Know Your Letters” class. This class will familiarize your child with the names, shapes, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters.
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!
Spring Benefit: HaHa! A Hesed and Humor Affair
Spring Benefit: HaHa! A Hesed and Humor Affair
An evening of virtual fun and fundraising in honor of BJ's volunteer heroes, hosted by Judy Gold, two-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, writer, BJ member. All are welcome.
A Conversation with Jeremy Borison: Queer and Jewish Representation in Media
A Conversation with Jeremy Borison: Queer and Jewish Representation in Media
Aviv is excited to invite the entire BJ community to a drive deeper this Pride month through a conversation with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason and Jeremy Borison about Queer Jewish Representation in Media.
Summer Crafting Happy Hour
Summer Crafting Happy Hour
Join BJ staff member Sarah Rosenthal for an evening of Summer crafting on the BJ roof.
Tzama Nafshi: Sing and Learn with Hazzan Ari Priven
Tzama Nafshi: Sing and Learn with Hazzan Ari Priven
Prepare for Shabbat and Haggim singing new and old Zemirot, songs that are part of traditional Shabbat and Holy Days meals. Join Ari in expanding and exploring this enriching practice central to our heritage.
Bim Bam (In Person) June Series
Bim Bam (In Person) June Series
Bim Bam gives children under 3 the opportunity to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is 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 community—with enough time to make it back home just in time for our Kabbalat Shabbat livestream!
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Dorothy Richman
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Dorothy Richman
Transition out of the work week and settle into a Shabbat heart and mindset through meditation and contemplative spiritual practice with Rabbi Dorothy Richman.
Shabbat Morning Services and Installation of Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Shabbat Morning Services and Installation of Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Please join us on this Shabbat morning as the BJ community joyfully celebrates the installation of Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub as Assistant Rabbi, with a special D’var Torah by Becca’s teacher and mentor, Rabbi Ebn Leader of Hebrew College
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.