Week of Events
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!
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.
BJ Teens Civil Rights Journey (9th & 10th Grade)
BJ Teens in 9th and 10th grade are invted to join the Civil Rights Journey to the South. Participants will learn about the struggles of African Americans to gain equality in the 1950s & 60s along with Jewish involvment.
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 with Professor Donna Robinson Divine
Connections Cocktail hour with Professor Donna Robinson Divine
Join us for a special Connections Cocktail Hour, where community member Professor Donna Robinson Divine will present on the topic, “The Jewish State: Promises Fulfilled and Promises Broken”.
Congregational Collaboration: Antisemitism on Our College Campuses
Congregational Collaboration: Antisemitism on Our College Campuses
Join parents and teens from across New York as Stephen Wise's Rabbi Sam Natov discusses antisemitism on college campuses with ADL NY/NJ Regional Director Scott Richman and Columbia/Barnard Hillel Executive Director Brian Cohen.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink.
“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.
Environmental Pledge Gathering: Food at BJ and Beyond
Environmental Pledge Gathering: Food at BJ and Beyond
Engage with fellow members of your BJ community to reflect on the April environmental pledge on food, learn more about the benefits of plant-based food, and discuss the future of Kiddushim at BJ!
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 Shmuly Yanklowitz
Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
How do we hold the balance and tensions of our shared communal values? Join Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz as we explore this theme found in the third chapter of Pirkei Avot.
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg, PhD, the support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for six months.
Israeli Politics Discussion Group with Dr. Avi Shilon
Israeli Politics Discussion Group with Dr. Avi Shilon
BJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Guest speaker Dr. Avi Shilon will join us for a discussion on Menachem Begin, the most “Jewish” prime minister Israel has ever had.
“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 […]
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.
Ready, Set, Summer!
Ready, Set, Summer!
Join the URJ Northeast Camps’ Executive Director Debby Shriber as she shares her over 20 years of overnight camping experience, wisdom, and insight in helping us prepare our children for their most magical summer.
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.
Kulanu
Kulanu
Kulanu means “all of us” 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.
Kulanu
Kulanu
Join us this month for a special Kulanu in the Sanctuary! We are inviting all Kulanu families to participate in and experience a BJ B’nai Mitzvah.