Yom Hashoah Commemoration and Film Screening: Etty Hillesum: Search for a Writer in Wartime
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6th Grade Shabbaton
Celebrate the end of 6th grade and the beginning of the B-Mitzvah chapter with BJ! This exciting 6th-grade Shabbaton is an opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with your friends, take part in a meaningful tzedek (justice) project, and have a blast!
Reading of the Names
For 25 consecutive years, the Upper West Side community has gathered to read the names of those among the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. We come together this year for the 25th anniversary of this gathering, to read the names at BJ, where this Upper West Side ritual first began.
Jews for Repro NY Lobby Day in Albany
Make your voice heard in the BJ contingent of the National Council of Jewish Women’s “Jews for Repro NY” Lobby Day in Albany.
Early Childhood Retreat
Experience Shabbat in community with other families, and enjoy a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!
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.
Yom Hashoah Commemoration and Film Screening: Etty Hillesum: Search for a Writer in Wartime
Yom Hashoah Commemoration and Film Screening: Etty Hillesum: Search for a Writer in Wartime
Join us for a powerful commemoration of Yom Hashoah, as we come together for prayer, music, and ritual, in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah, holding the names of family members of the BJ community who perished in the Holocaust. This year’s commemoration will also feature a screening of the film Etty Hillesum: Search for a Writer in Wartime.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service), including Pirkei Avot. 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.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service), including Pirkei Avot. 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.
Zikaron BaSalon with Aviv and Base UWS
Zikaron BaSalon with Aviv and Base UWS
Aviv 20s and 30s are invited to join Base UWS to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day). Zikaron BaSalon (Remembrance in the Living Room) encourages us to honor the lives of those who were lost in the Holocaust—and those who survived—through personal narrative.
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.
6th Grade Parent B-Mitzvah Reorientation
6th Grade Parent B-Mitzvah Reorientation
Sixth-grade parents will after Kadima for a special "re"-orientation for the B-Mitzvah process. We will review the checklist of everything to be done for your child's B-Mitzvah. Sixth graders and younger siblings are invited to stay for pizza in the Middle Room.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service), including Pirkei Avot. 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 2023-Spring 2024
Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2023-Spring 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 class is for you.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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.
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.
Bonot Alternativa and Brothers and Sisters in Arms
Bonot Alternativa and Brothers and Sisters in Arms
Part of our Israel at 76 series, meet Ronen Koehler of Brothers and Sisters in Arms and Lee Hoffman Agiv from Bonot Alternativa—organizations at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement. This series is generously sponsored by Helena Diamant Glass.
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.
Volunteer Day at the BJ Terrace Garden
Volunteer Day at the BJ Terrace Garden
The BJ Environmental Advocates are forming a new garden committee to take ownership of the garden. Learn how to get involved at this garden orientation session.
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Minha-Arvit (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha and Arvit (the afternoon and evening service), including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW, and Dr. Adena Greenberg, Ph.D., the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays.
Prayer: Back to the Basics (In Person)
Prayer: Back to the Basics (In Person)
Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arc of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Explore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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.
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 service), including Pirkei Avot. 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 with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa.
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.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Community Oneg
Community Oneg
This winter and spring we are piloting a Community Oneg program. Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over a little nibble and a beverage.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
We’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat, modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. All BJ families are welcome at Shabbat Model—please note the programming is designed with our third through sixth grade students in mind.
Surviving and Fleeing Gaza
Surviving and Fleeing Gaza
Kamal Almashharawi will share the story of his family's escape from Gaza and their hope for a better future.
Arvit and Havdalah
Arvit and Havdalah
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.