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.
Arvit (Online)
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.
(Rescheduled) BJ & SPSA Social Justice Book Club: Opinions
(Rescheduled) BJ & SPSA Social Justice Book Club: Opinions
Dive into powerful literature alongside community members of B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew, as we join together once a month to explore books that amplify social justice themes.
Arvit (Online)
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.
Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
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.
K-6 Hanukkah Bash
K-6 Hanukkah Bash
Prepare for Hanukkah with some fun holiday themed activities and music! There will be gift wrapping, holiday card making, delicious Hanukkah treats, and a holiday gift drive for local migrant families.
Arvit (Online)
Rabbis Pursuing Justice in Israel: Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Rabbi Avi Dabush in Conversation
Rabbis Pursuing Justice in Israel: Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Rabbi Avi Dabush in Conversation
Join Rabbi Jill Jacobs with Rabbi Avi Dabush for a conversation about what’s missing from public conversation about Israel—and how to change that.
Intro to Judaism
Intro to Judaism
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
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.
Arvit (Online)
Light in the Darkness: A Hanukkah Bereavement Group
Light in the Darkness: A Hanukkah Bereavement Group
As Hanukkah approaches, we remember loved ones who we will miss during our holiday gatherings this year. With that in mind, we invite you to join us for a virtual bereavement group, facilitated by BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW.
Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Join us for an Artist Beit Midrash class, where we will explore Jewish holidays through text study and art-making.
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
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
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.
Arvit (Online)
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Tsabari
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Ayelet Tsabari
Led by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, the Israeli Authors Discussion Group takes us on a journey of rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature. This group will meet on the third Thursday of the month.
Joey Weisenberg Live in Concert
Joey Weisenberg Live in Concert
As the Micki Levin Concert Series continues, Joey Weisenberg returns to BJ, for a night of soul-igniting melodies and collective harmonies. Gather with us in the Sanctuary, or join the livestream, for a night of participatory celebration of sacred communal music.
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 Joe Blumberg
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
WSCAH Volunteer Days
WSCAH Volunteer Days
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow New Yorkers by volunteering with fellow BJ members at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Spots are limited, volunteers must be 18 or older. We hope you will join us in making a difference!
Hitoreri + Hanukkah Party
Hitoreri + Hanukkah Party
Hitoreri—our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner—is a BJ member teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner. This month, there's a fun Hanukkah twist, with latkes, sufganiyot, dreidel-spinning contests, and much more!
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.
Aviv Shabbat
Aviv Shabbat
Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration.
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.
Shabbat Morning Services
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Children will sing, dance, learn, and move during this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah readings, and more! This service is intended for families with children in first grade and younger.
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
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.