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 Film Center Annual Festival
Israel Film Center’s 10th Annual Festival offers narratives and documentaries about themes as varied as romance, coming-of-age, and more. Films will be available both in-person and online, and BJ members get a special 20% discount.
Torah of Israel: Avi Dabush—Shared Land, Shared Life
Torah of Israel: Avi Dabush—Shared Land, Shared Life
Join us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. In celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma-ut this month, Avi Dabush of Rabbis for Human Rights will join us to discuss a shared vision for Israel and Palestine.
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.
“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.
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 Dena Weiss
Torah Bound: Exploring Pirkei Avot with Dena Weiss
What are the spiritual qualities and practices that help us to live the Torah of our community? Join Dena Weiss as we explore this theme from the sixth and final chapter of Pirkei Avot.
BJ Teen Executive Board Elections
BJ Teen Executive Board Elections
Apply for the BJ Teen Executive Board and join us for the BJ Teen Executive Board Election Event.
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 […]
Final Hitoreri of the Year! (And Trip Reunion)
Final Hitoreri of the Year! (And Trip Reunion)
Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition, includes a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service where we leave behind the hectic energy of the school week and transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.
K-2nd Shabbat Services
K-2nd Shabbat Services
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
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.