Week of Events
7th Grade Trip to Philadelphia
Attention 7th graders: Join this year’s class trip to Philadelphia, where we will explore what it means to live a full Jewish life in light of our modern history and current events.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
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November 30, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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November 30, 2025 –BJ Goes to the Theatre: “Other” the Play
BJ Goes to the Theatre: “Other” the Play
Other is the hilarious one-man show from Tony Award-winner Ari’el Stachel, following his anxious search for belonging and questions of identity, self-acceptance, and dreams. After the performance, the BJ group will join Ari’el for a talk-back session about this acclaimed show.
Monday, December 1, 2025
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December 1, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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December 1, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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December 1, 2025 –[CANCELED] The Torah of Raising Up Teens
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December 1, 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.
[CANCELED] The Torah of Raising Up Teens
The Torah of Raising Up Teens is a six-session Moving Traditions program for parents of Jewish teens, co-facilitated by Rabbi Deena Cowans and BJ's director of advancement, Lisa Adler. Rooted in Jewish wisdom, the series fosters learning, support, and proactive parenting.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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December 2, 2025 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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December 2, 2025 –Kadima Parent Learning: Bereshit
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December 2, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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December 2, 2025 –4th Grade B-Mitzvah Orientation
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December 2, 2025 –Arvit (Online)
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December 2, 2025 –Introduction to Judaism
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December 2, 2025 –Acceptance and Betrayal: Jews, Universities, and the Promise of America
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: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Feed your soul on Tuesdays at lunchtime with Rabbi Felicia Sol. Each class offers Torah that nourishes, inspires, and challenges—bringing insight into how we find God, meaning, and wisdom in the rhythms of everyday life.
Kadima Parent Learning: Bereshit
As our children in Kadima learn about the book of Bereshit (Genesis), deepen your own Torah learning with Deena. We will learn about the core stories of the book of Bereshit and how they speak to us as Jews, people, and parents.
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.
4th Grade B-Mitzvah Orientation
This informative session is for parents with children in fourth grade, whose birth dates fall between September 2015 and December 2016, or 5th-grade families that are new to BJ—you will learn key details of the B-Mitzvah planning process, including date applications.
Introduction to Judaism
Curious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
Acceptance and Betrayal: Jews, Universities, and the Promise of America
Harvard historian Derek Penslar examines how Jewish belonging in American universities has given way to alienation, reflecting broader tensions in Jewish life amid rising antisemitism, campus polarization, and shifting cultural attitudes since the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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December 3, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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December 3, 2025 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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December 3, 2025 –Blood Drive
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December 3, 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.
Blood Drive
Join BJ and the New York Blood Center for our biannual community-wide blood drive. Your donation is more vital than ever. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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December 4, 2025 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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December 4, 2025 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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December 4, 2025 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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December 4, 2025 –Arvit (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
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
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.
Friday, December 5, 2025
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December 5, 2025 –Shaharit (Online)
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December 5, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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December 5, 2025 –Bim Bam
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December 5, 2025 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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December 5, 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 Iliana Brodsky
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam is a joyful gathering for children three and under to get ready for Shabbat through singing, 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, December 6, 2025
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December 6, 2025 –Shabbat Morning Services
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December 6, 2025 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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December 6, 2025 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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December 6, 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.
Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.