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.
Israel Independence Day Film Festival
Celebrate Israel with six nights of exclusive, award-winning films, available to view from the comfort of home via your TV, computer, or mobile devices.
Early Childhood Family Retreat
Join the Family Life and Learning team for Shabbat, learning, and fun-filled activities in a natural setting. This retreat is intended for children birth-age 7 and their families.
6th Grade Retreat
Explore B’nai Mitzvah with your 6th grade class on this special 6th grader only retreat. We will celebrate Shabbat, build community and have a blast!
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! This month, we will gather to celebrate Israel’s 74th anniversary with a film. We will watch “Mivtza Savta” (Operation Grandma), an Israeli cult movie, followed by a discussion about life in the kibbutz.
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.
30s and 40s Wine and Cheese
30s and 40s Wine and Cheese
Are you in your 30s or 40s and looking to build an even deeper community here at BJ? Join us for a conversation over wine and cheese to discuss potential programming and resources, and ways you want to be involved.
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
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink.
Civil Rights Journey Parent Info Zoom
Civil Rights Journey Parent Info Zoom
Parents are invited to a special Zoom meeting to learn more about the 9th and 10th grade Civil Rights Journey to the South with Etgar 36.
“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.
Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
Join us at this historic event to mourn each other’s pain challenges the status quo, setting the foundation to build a new reality based on mutual respect, dignity and equality.
COVID-19 Community Discussion
COVID-19 Community Discussion
Professor Jennifer Hirsch and Rabbi Felicia Sol will co-facilitate a conversation on masking, particularly how returning to a mask-optional policy may affect those families with health concerns and/or who have children ineligible for vaccination in our community.
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 Noa Kushner
Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Noa Kushner
How do we understand the meaning of community and our responsibility to show up for one another? Join Rabbi Noa Kushner as we explore this theme from the second chapter of Pirkei Avot.
“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 […]
ISRAELPALOOZA: 20s + 30s Celebrate Yom Ha’atzma-ut
ISRAELPALOOZA: 20s + 30s Celebrate Yom Ha’atzma-ut
Join the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun, and 20s + 30s friends for a rooftop party to celebrate Israel!
Israel’s Moment: International Support for, and Opposition to, Establishing the Jewish State
Israel’s Moment: International Support for, and Opposition to, Establishing the Jewish State
Join Professor Jeffrey Herf in exploring the development of support for, and opposition to, Zionist aspirations in Palestine. We will look at the political realities in the United States, Europe, and the Soviet bloc that shaped international responses to Zionism.
Community Conversation on Policing and Security
Community Conversation on Policing and Security
These conversations, facilitated by Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Shuli Passow, director of community engagement, will give BJ members a chance to listen to each others’ perspectives and to share their own.
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.
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End Avenue
Family Havdalah on 88th and West End Avenue
Join us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.