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.
Kol Nidre: Families (6+)
Kol Nidre: Families (6+)
Join us for a family service on Kol Nidre, the beginning of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Kol Nidre
Aviv 20s & 30s Kol Nidre Service
Aviv 20s & 30s Kol Nidre Service
We invite you to embark on a social and spiritual journey with folks in their 20s & 30s at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Days services.
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Morning Service
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Morning Service
20s & 30s to embark on a social and spiritual journey at BJ’s Aviv High Holy Days services.
Yom Kippur Morning Services
Yom Kippur Morning Services
Join us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Yom Kippur Morning Services: Early Childhood Families (Birth-5)
Yom Kippur Morning Services: Early Childhood Families (Birth-5)
Join us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch, and a special re-telling of the story of Jonah with Bill Gordh.
Yom Kippur Morning Services: Families (6+)
Yom Kippur Morning Services: Families (6+)
Join us for a family service on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Yom Kippur Meditation for Teens
Seder Ha-Avodah
Seder Ha-Avodah
Join us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service held in person in the BJ Sanctuary.
Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Join us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Ne’ilah Family Experience and Candle Lighting Procession
Ne’ilah Family Experience and Candle Lighting Procession
Join us for the closing of Yom Kippur. We will learn the story of Jonah in the belly of the whale, and how the story connects to bringing in a new year full of light.
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Break Fast
Aviv 20s & 30s Yom Kippur Break Fast
Cap off Yom Kippur by breaking the fast with other 20s & 30s. We’ll have bagels galore and lots of delicious options to choose from.
Community Break Fast
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.
Kadima@BJ
Kadima@BJ
Kadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
Shirah with Shira
Shirah with Shira
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 (Online)
Minha-Arvit (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.
Haverim
Haverim
Our 7th-grade program, Haverim, integrates students in both secular schools and Jewish day schools, providing a platform to explore topics that affect all teenagers, regardless of background, and preparing students for their B-Mitzvah and beyond.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (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 (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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (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.
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Change Through Acceptance: the Hasidic Notion of Teshuvah
Explore the Hasidic notion of change through the study of select texts in this three-session course at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld. Discount for BJ members.
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.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Erev Shabbat/Sukkot Service (First Day)
Erev Shabbat/Sukkot Service (First Day)
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
A Sukkot Conversation on Shelter, Housing, and Community
A Sukkot Conversation on Shelter, Housing, and Community
What does it mean to celebrate Sukkot when so many in our community are unhoused? At this program hosted by the Marlene Meyerson JCC, we will wrestle with how we can be a welcoming and compassionate community in the midst of a housing crisis.
Sukkot Community Shabbat Dinner
Sukkot Community Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Shabbat and the first night of Sukkot with a community dinner. BJ will provide wine and the main dish; please bring a dairy/vegetarian side dish, salad, or dessert to share.
Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Sukkot Early Childhood Morning Service (First Day)
Sukkot Early Childhood Morning Service (First Day)
Join us for Sukkot morning services filled with singing, shaking the lulav and etrog, and learning about the holiday.
Exploring Food, Sukkot, and the Climate Crisis in NYC
Exploring Food, Sukkot, and the Climate Crisis in NYC
After Kiddush in the sukkah, join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring the crucial connections between the food choices we make every day and the impact on climate change.
Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day)
Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day)
Join us as we celebrate the second night of Sukkot with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Open Sukkah Hours
Open Sukkah Hours
Join us in our sukkah on the BJ rooftop terrace! Bring your dairy/vegetarian meal and meet with friends in the sukkah at select times throughout Sukkot.