Week of Events
6th Grade Retreat
Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.
Early Childhood Retreat
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying 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!
Sunday, April 27, 2025
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April 27, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 27, 2025 –Zakhor – The Commandment of Memory
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April 27, 2025 –Minha (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.
Zakhor – The Commandment of Memory
Join Pardes and Congregation Rodeph Sholom for an afternoon of profound learning, dynamic conversation, and community reflection as we explore the sacred duty of remembrance with Pardes faculty member Nechama Goldman Barash, Rabbi Leon Morris, and moderator Elaine Hochberg.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon 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.
Monday, April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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April 28, 2025 –Multifaith Mondays
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April 28, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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April 28, 2025 –Pikuah Nefesh: Community in Action for Nan Rubin
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April 28, 2025 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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.
Multifaith Mondays
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon 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.
Pikuah Nefesh: Community in Action for Nan Rubin
Nan Rubin, sister of BJ members Carol Smokler and Amy Foster, urgently needs a kidney transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. Come to Park Avenue Synagogue to meet Nan and hear Dr. Josh Sturm, director of outreach at Renewal, speak about the organ donation process.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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April 29, 2025 –20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
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April 29, 2025 –Shirah with Shira
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April 29, 2025 –Parent Learning: Israel
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April 29, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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April 29, 2025 –Spiritual Courage and the Climate Crisis
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April 29, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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April 29, 2025 –Intro to Judaism
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.
20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
This year marks the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. BJ is hosting the New York Satellite event, gathering in person to view the live broadcast of this powerful ceremony.
Shirah with Shira
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Parent Learning: Israel
This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.
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.
Spiritual Courage and the Climate Crisis
Join us for this interactive workshop led by Dayenu as we face the climate crisis. Guided by Jewish wisdom and music, we will envision the world we want and take the next step together toward building a just and livable future.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon 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.
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, April 30, 2025
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April 30, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 30, 2025 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 30, 2025 –Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzma-ut
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.
Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzma-ut
We will mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’atzma-ut (Israel’s Independence Day) with poetry and song, and we will focus on the hostages that remain in Gaza. Our gathering will begin with Minha and conclude with Arvit.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025 –Shaharit (Yom Ha’atzma-ut—In Person and Online)
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May 1, 2025 –Minha (Online)
Shaharit (Yom Ha’atzma-ut—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 (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon 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.
Friday, May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 2, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
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May 2, 2025 –Bim Bam
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May 2, 2025 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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May 2, 2025 –Community Oneg
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.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children three 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
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
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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May 3, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services
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May 3, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
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May 3, 2025 –Sacred Service: The Beauty and Meaning of Tahara
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May 3, 2025 –Arvit and Havdalah
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!
Sacred Service: The Beauty and Meaning of Tahara
Learn about the spiritual impact of the sacred tahara ritual, ask questions, and explore ways to get involved in this powerful Jewish tradition.
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.