Week of Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Keshet Pride Panel: 2021 A world of connections to LGBTQ, Jewish Pride
Keshet Pride Panel: 2021 A world of connections to LGBTQ, Jewish Pride
Join our partners at Keshet as they host representatives from four LGBTQ Jewish organizations located around the world to reflect on LGBTQ inclusion in Jewish life around the world, and share their hopes for the future of the Jewish community.
Young Families Ice Cream Meet-and-Greet
Young Families Ice Cream Meet-and-Greet
Summer is here! Come and meet Tobie Franklin, our new Parent and Family Engagement Manager, and enjoy some delicious ice cream. It’s a great time to meet new families and see familiar faces.
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!
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 B’nai 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!
Shabbat in the City Summer Series: Pride Shabbat
Shabbat in the City Summer Series: Pride Shabbat
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a Pride-themed pre-Shabbat gathering and Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Margo Hughes-Robinson!
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.
Arts and Social Justice
Arts and Social Justice
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them.