Week of Events
Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic
Join 10th-12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic, with Visions Service Adventures. Our time will be service-focused and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
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February 16, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 16, 2025 –Arvit (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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Monday, February 17, 2025
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February 17, 2025 –Shaharit (National Holiday—In Person and Online)
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February 17, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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February 17, 2025 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Shaharit (National Holiday—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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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February 18, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 18, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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February 18, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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February 18, 2025 –Intro to Judaism
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.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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February 19, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 19, 2025 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 19, 2025 –Arvit (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
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.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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February 20, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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February 20, 2025 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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February 20, 2025 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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February 20, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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February 20, 2025 –Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Batya Gur
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
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
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.
Israeli Authors Discussion Group: Batya Gur
Led by BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, this month the Israeli Authors Discussion Group will be reading a twisty mystery set on a kibbutz, from award-winning and internationally acclaimed author Batya Gur.
Friday, February 21, 2025
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February 21, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 21, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
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February 21, 2025 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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February 21, 2025 –Aviv Shabbat
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
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.
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
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.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
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February 22, 2025 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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February 22, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services
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February 22, 2025 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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February 22, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
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February 22, 2025 –Reproductive Freedom Shabbat Panel and Service Opportunity
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February 22, 2025 –Arvit and Havdalah
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.
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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.
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!
Reproductive Freedom Shabbat Panel and Service Opportunity
Learn about the state of abortion access in our city and country, and honor the Jewish value of reproductive freedom at this post-Kiddush panel discussion and service project featuring leading experts in abortion funding and advocacy.
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.