Week of Events
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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May 25, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 25, 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.
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 26, 2025
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May 26, 2025 –Shaharit (National Holiday—In Person and Online)
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May 26, 2025 –Multifaith Mondays
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May 26, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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May 27, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 27, 2025 –Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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May 27, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 27, 2025 –Minha (Online)
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May 27, 2025 –Aviv Happy Hour
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May 27, 2025 –Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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May 28, 2025 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
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May 28, 2025 –Lunch & Learn: Ranked Choice Voting 101
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May 28, 2025 –Minha (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.
Lunch & Learn: Ranked Choice Voting 101
Curious about Ranked Choice Voting and its impact on NYC’s summer primary? Join our virtual lunch & learn with Nia Alvarez-Mapp, senior organizer at Common Cause NY, for a quick crash course before you head to the polls.
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.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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May 29, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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May 29, 2025 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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May 29, 2025 –Minha (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.
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 (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 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 30, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
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May 30, 2025 –Aviv Shabbat
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May 30, 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.
Aviv Shabbat
Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and happy hour/oneg! This gathering was originally scheduled to take place in Central Park; because of inclement weather we will be gathering at BJ, 270 West 89th St.
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 31, 2025
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May 31, 2025 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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May 31, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services
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May 31, 2025 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 31, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
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May 31, 2025 –The Haftarah Project: A Conversation about the Haftarah of Bemidbar
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May 31, 2025 –Shabbat Minha
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May 31, 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!
The Haftarah Project: A Conversation about the Haftarah of Bemidbar
Join the creators of the Haftarah Project–Rabbi Felicia Sol, Judith Plaskow, and Martha Ackelsberg–for a post-kiddush discussion of the Haftarah Project and the (paradigmatically) problematic haftarah of Bemidbar. Together, we will explore the challenge of how we can approach difficult texts.
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.