Week of Events
Passover Virtual Film Festival
B’nai Jeshurun is proud to co-sponsor the Virtual Passover Film Festival, presented by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
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.
All-Night Vigil: Reading of Names
We invite you to take part in this powerful communal ritual led by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, taking place in-person at The Jewish Center. The BJ community’s time slot will be 2:30-3:00 AM.
Shaping and Reshaping the Memory of the Shoah
Shaping and Reshaping the Memory of the Shoah
Join Michal Govrin and Rani Jaeger for an exploration of the evolving role of memory, history and transmitting the meaning of the Shoah to the next generation, surrounded by fewer and fewer survivors.
Antisemitism and University Life
Antisemitism and University Life
Join Rachel Fish, Ph.D. for a conversation with Rabbi Michelle Dardashti and student Isaac Sonnenfeldt—both from Brown University’s Narrow Bridge Project, which brings together students with a diverse set of ideological outlooks to discuss Jewish peoplehood, Zionism, and antisemitism.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Israeli Politics Discussion Group
Israeli Politics Discussion Group
BJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Together, we'll explore how Israeli politics work, what the checks and balances are, who pulls the strings, and what the costs are.
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
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!
Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
How do we understand our personal and collective obligations to one another? Join Rabbi Lauren Tuchman as we explore this theme from the first chapter of Pirkei Avot.
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.
BJ Teens Civil Rights Journey (9th & 10th Grade) Pre-Trip Learning
BJ Teens Civil Rights Journey (9th & 10th Grade) Pre-Trip Learning
BJ Teens in 9th and 10th grade are invited to join the Civil Rights Journey to the South and learn about the struggles of African Americans to gain equality in the 1950s & 60s. Participants must attend these pre-trip meetings.
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
Join us for a truly powerful commemoration of Yom HaShoah, as we come together for ritual, prayer, music, and the reading of the names of those who perished in the Shoah.
“In the Mirror” Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Zoom 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.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]
In-Person Security Training
In-Person Security Training
As we strive for BJ to be a place that is both physically secure and emotionally safe for all who come here, please join us for an active threat training session with Huntleigh Security.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Join us for the Israel Book Group. April's read is Alice Shalvi's spellbinding memoir, Never a Native, which won a National Jewish Book Award in 2019 and is both deeply personal and sweepingly political.
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Film Screening: Black Flowers and Commandment 613
Film Screening: Black Flowers and Commandment 613
In the days following Yom Hashoah, experience this documentary double bill evoking the Holocaust and its legacy, screened at New Plaza Cinema.