Week of Events
7th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
The 7th grade Washington, D.C. trip provides the opportunity for students to further their learning about the Holocaust, while bonding with their peers and connecting to the BJ community outside of the classroom.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
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March 12, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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March 12, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Monday, March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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March 13, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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March 13, 2023 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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March 14, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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March 14, 2023 –“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
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March 14, 2023 –Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
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March 14, 2023 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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March 14, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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March 14, 2023 –Introduction to Judaism Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
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March 14, 2023 –Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
Whether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Introduction to Judaism Winter 2023 – Winter 2024
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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March 15, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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March 15, 2023 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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March 15, 2023 –Aviv Giving Circle
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March 15, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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March 15, 2023 –BJ Teen Tefillah Leadership Institute
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March 15, 2023 –The Poetry of Kabbalat Shabbat with Joy Ladin
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Aviv Giving Circle
We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
BJ Teen Tefillah Leadership Institute
BJ teens: These sessions are an opportunity to connect with the BJ spiritual leaders, explore your relationship with prayer, and develop your prayer and general leadership skills.
The Poetry of Kabbalat Shabbat with Joy Ladin
How do the psalms and texts we read during Kabbalat Shabbat prepare us spiritually to receive the peace, rest, sense of wholeness, and gratitude that Shabbat is supposed to give us? Explore that sacred question with Joy Ladin.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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March 16, 2023 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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March 16, 2023 –“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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March 16, 2023 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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March 16, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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March 16, 2023 –Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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 week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group
Lies, First Person by Gail Hareven, tells the story of Elinor, who is jolted out of her comfortable life in Jerusalem by the reappearance of her Uncle Aaron Gotthilf.
Friday, March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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March 17, 2023 –Parashat Hashavua
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March 17, 2023 –Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
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March 17, 2023 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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March 17, 2023 –Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbinic Fellow Aaron Leven
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow.
Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
Bim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbinic Fellow Aaron Leven
Join Rabbinic Fellow Aaron Leven for a catered Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!
Saturday, March 18, 2023
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March 18, 2023 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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March 18, 2023 –Shabbat Morning Services
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March 18, 2023 –Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
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March 18, 2023 –Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
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March 18, 2023 –Shabbat Play Zone
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Every other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
We offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
Early Childhood Families: K-2 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.
Shabbat Play Zone
Calling all 2- to 7-year-olds! Join us for some fun indoor play to get our energy out and keep us warm this winter. Enjoy Shabbat-friendly activities like krav maga, gymnastics, and more.