Week of Events
Shaharit (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.
New York Jewish Climate Action Summit
New York Jewish Climate Action Summit
Join RAC-NY and Dayenu for the New York Jewish Climate Organizing Summit. This is a chance for all Jewish New Yorkers and allies to gather, learn, organize, and take action together.
Can We Talk About Israel with Daniel Sokatch
Can We Talk About Israel with Daniel Sokatch
Join us for a conversation with Daniel Sokatch and Rabbi Felicia Sol about Sokatch’s new book, Can We Talk About Israel: A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
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.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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.
“We Acknowledge”: 2023 Joint Memorial Ceremony
“We Acknowledge”: 2023 Joint Memorial Ceremony
The theme of the ceremony is “WE ACKNOWLEDGE”: bringing to light what has already been known but was suppressed, denied, or muted.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
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
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Shaharit (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.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2023
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.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Mindful Prayer Havurah
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Minha-Arvit: Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha’atzma-ut
Minha-Arvit: Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha’atzma-ut
Join us for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening services) with a special marking of Yom Hazikaron and the transition to Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Introduction to Judaism Fall 2022 – Spring 2023
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
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.
Shaharit: Yom Ha’atzma-ut (In Person and Online)
Shaharit: Yom Ha’atzma-ut (In Person and Online)
Join BJ for a special Shaharit celebrating Yom Ha’atzma-ut.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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)
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 Joshua Levine Grater
A Taste of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater
Explore the texts and themes of Pirkei Avot with Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater, as part of this unique six-part series taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship.
Israeli Politics Discussion Group: Between Democracy and Jewish Nationalism
Israeli Politics Discussion Group: Between Democracy and Jewish Nationalism
Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people, while promising to promote democratic values. But in recent years there has been growing tension between the country’s democratic and Jewish values. Join us for a deep dive into these issues.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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
“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
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)
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.
Shaharit (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.
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following Shaharit, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Aaron Leven.
Bim Bam Winter-Spring 2023
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.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri
Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Jessica Lenza
Community Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Jessica Lenza
Join Rabbi Jessica Lenza, BJ’s Associate Director of Creative Development, for a catered Shabbat dinner with learning, song, and deeper community connections.
Shabbat Morning Services
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
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
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.