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.
High Holy Days 101
High Holy Days 101
Join Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow for an exploration of the foundational elements of the High Holy Days rituals and liturgy, readying ourselves to be fully present and prepared for this season.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (National Holiday)
Shaharit (National Holiday)
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 (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). 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.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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 (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.
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 (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Opening the Gates with the BJ Rabbis
Join the BJ rabbis to open the door to deeper engagement and meaning with the liturgy of the Yamim Nora’im (High Holy Days).
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.
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.
Haverim Take Dave and Buster’s
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv
A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv
This is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s.
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.
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Families enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
Families will participate in two Shabbat services per month, either on Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Families will have the option to choose when they attend.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Hakhanah LaTefillah
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Family Mahzor Dedication
Family Mahzor Dedication
All are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Families will participate in two Shabbat services per month, either on Friday nights or Saturday mornings. Families will have the option to choose when they attend.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Age 7 Shabbat Services
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Age 7 Shabbat Services
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz
We'll raise our voices together this Leil Selihot, reflecting on the past, sinking into the present, and looking toward opportunities for renewal ahead.
Selihot
Selihot
Following Yetzira: A Selihot Gathering of Song with Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz, join us for a soul-stirring evening of Selihot, ushering in the themes and sounds of the Yamim Nora’im.