Week of Events
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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May 18, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 18, 2025 –Israel Day on 5th
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May 18, 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.
Israel Day on 5th
Join BJ as part of the Upper West Side contingent in this annual march as we come together under this year's theme of hatikvah (hope). Those who register will receive our meet-up location and time directly from the march organizers.
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, May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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May 19, 2025 –Multifaith Mondays
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May 19, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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May 19, 2025 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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.
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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 20, 2025 –Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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May 20, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 20, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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May 20, 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.
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.
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.
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, May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 21, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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May 21, 2025 –POSTPONED: Aviv Happy Hour
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.
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.
POSTPONED: Aviv Happy Hour
Unwind from work with Aviv, BJ’s 20s + 30s community. Grab a drink at the bar and join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg to enjoy a spring evening in Riverside Park. R.S.V.P. to Joe is requested but not required.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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May 22, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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May 22, 2025 –Supportive Space for Therapists
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 (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.
Supportive Space for Therapists
This is a challenging time to be a Jewish therapist. BJ members in the field are invited to a candid, confidential conversation about supporting patients, building resilience, and caring for ourselves amid today’s political and global realities.
Friday, May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 23, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
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May 23, 2025 –Kabbalat 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.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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May 24, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services
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May 24, 2025 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 24, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
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May 24, 2025 –Arvit and Havdalah
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!
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.