Week of Events
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 Congregation Ansche Chesed.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
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April 16, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 16, 2023 –Shaping and Reshaping the Memory of the Shoah
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April 16, 2023 –AFJ Mailing Party
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April 16, 2023 –Pete Seeger and Friends Guitar Sing-a-long
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April 16, 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.
Shaping and Reshaping the Memory of the Shoah
Learn about the development of a new hagadah for Yom Hashoah that weaves together texts, testimonies, discussions, prayer, and silence in bringing new awareness to this act of remembering.
AFJ Mailing Party
AFJ is preparing to send 50 posters to the offices of each and every state legislator and city councilor, and we'd love your help! Join us for a massive box-opening and envelope-stuffing party. Bring your friends and family, but be sure to register to let us know you're coming.
Pete Seeger and Friends Guitar Sing-a-long
Connections invites the entire BJ community to join long-time member and folk-guitarist Craig Rosenberg in singing the songs of Pete Seeger, Woody & Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary and a few others.
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, April 17, 2023
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April 17, 2023 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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April 17, 2023 –Yom Hashoah Commemoration
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April 17, 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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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April 18, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 18, 2023 –Changing The Way We Talk About The Holocaust
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April 18, 2023 –Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
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April 18, 2023 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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April 18, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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April 18, 2023 –Introduction to Judaism Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
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April 18, 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.
Changing The Way We Talk About The Holocaust
Join us for this special program that commemorates the Holocaust through photography. “Changing The Way We Talk About The Holocaust” uses visual storytelling as a powerful way to spark curiosity and empathy.
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, April 19, 2023
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April 19, 2023 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 19, 2023 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 19, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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April 19, 2023 –A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Sarit Horwitz
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.
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.
A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Sarit Horwitz
Explore the texts and themes of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Sarit Horwitz, as part of this unique six-part series taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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April 20, 2023 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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April 20, 2023 –“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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April 20, 2023 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 20, 2023 –Minha-Arvit (Online)
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April 20, 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
In honor of Israel’s 75th anniversary and on the fifth yahrzeit of one of the major figures in the constellation of world-class Israeli writers, we’ll be discussing Aharon Appelfeld’s novel, Suddenly, Love.
Friday, April 21, 2023
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April 21, 2023 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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April 21, 2023 –Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
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April 21, 2023 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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April 21, 2023 –Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—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. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
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 Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Join Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg for a catered Shabbat dinner with learning, exploration, and deeper community connections.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
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April 22, 2023 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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April 22, 2023 –Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
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April 22, 2023 –Shabbat Morning Services
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April 22, 2023 –Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
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April 22, 2023 –Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
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April 22, 2023 –“When I See Your Face” with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
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.
Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
Join Shabbat Scholar in Residence Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, together with Cantor David Mintz and Rabbi Shuli Passow, for a contemplative Shabbat morning service, bringing together meditation, reflection, deep listening, and personal exploration.
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.
“When I See Your Face” with Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg
Join Shabbat Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, following Shabbat services as she shares her powerful piece, “When I See Your Face I See the Face of God”—a selection from her new book.