Week of Events
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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January 5, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 5, 2026 –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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 6, 2026 –Aging Alone, Together
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January 6, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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January 6, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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January 6, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 6, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
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January 6, 2026 –The Jewish Tent at a Crossroads
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.
Aging Alone, Together
Join fellow BJ members at DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers — individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age independently. This virtual six-week series explores tools, strategies, and support to help you prepare for the future.
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.
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.
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.
The Jewish Tent at a Crossroads
A candid, multi-perspective conversation with Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Esther Sperber, Peter Beinart, and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, moderated by Rabbi Irwin Kula, exploring the fault lines reshaping Jewish identity and the pressing question facing communities today: how big the Jewish tent can be—and what it must hold to endure.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 7, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 7, 2026 –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, January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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January 8, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 8, 2026 –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.
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, January 9, 2026
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January 9, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 9, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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January 9, 2026 –Bim Bam
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January 9, 2026 –Tot Shabbat
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January 9, 2026 –Likrat Shabbat (K–6th Grade)
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January 9, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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January 9, 2026 –Hitoreri
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.
Tot Shabbat
Families enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Likrat Shabbat (K–6th Grade)
Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food and community building. The evening will consist of Shabbat-related activities for children and adults, services, and dinner. This event is for BJ member families with children in kindergarten through 6th grade.
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.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
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January 10, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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January 10, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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January 10, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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January 10, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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January 10, 2026 –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.
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.