Week of Events
Civil Rights Journey: 8th-9th Grade Trip
BJ 8th and 9th graders will explore the American South through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will visit iconic sites, meet changemakers, and uncover the stories of those who risked everything in the pursuit of freedom.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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January 12, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 12, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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January 12, 2026 –Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Explore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 13, 2026 –Aging Alone, Together
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January 13, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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January 13, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
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January 13, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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January 13, 2026 –B-Mitzvah (Re)orientation for 6th-Grade Parents
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January 13, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 13, 2026 –Introduction 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.
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.
Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
As our Kadima students explore BJ’s Community Covenant values through characters in Jewish tradition, we will reflect on these values in our own lives. Learn about the same figures your student studies and how these teachings shape our Jewish living.
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.
B-Mitzvah (Re)orientation for 6th-Grade Parents
As the B-Mitzvah journey begins in earnest, sixth-grade parents are invited for a refreshed “re-orientation” to the process, building on the initial overview offered in 4th grade.
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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 14, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 14, 2026 –Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
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January 14, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 14, 2026 –Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice
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.
Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
Join a small cohort exploring Jewish values, learning about criminal justice reform in New York, engaging in advocacy, and offering spiritual support at Rikers Island, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and Kiana Davis throughout the 2025–2026 program year.
Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice
This Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Teaching examines how Jews often view mitzvot as strict “Jewish law,” yet classical rabbinic texts offer richer meanings. The class explores limitations of legal metaphors and highlights alternative frameworks within traditional rabbinic literature for deeper understanding.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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January 15, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 15, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 15, 2026 –Bridges in Sound Concert Series: Spirituals and Beyond
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January 15, 2026 –Jewish Book Group: Voices from Around the World
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January 15, 2026 –Ignite Your Friday Night Prayer with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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.
Bridges in Sound Concert Series: Spirituals and Beyond
An evening of powerful music rooted in African American spirituals and American song, featuring Nia Drummond and Joe Dyson, with BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on guitar and music direction—resonant, soulful, and justice-seeking.
Jewish Book Group: Voices from Around the World
Join BJ members Jennifer Sylvor and Carole Balin to explore Jewish literature from around the world. This month, we’ll discuss Confidential: A Novel, by Mikotaj Grynberg, a darkly comic portrait of a Jewish family in today’s Poland.
Ignite Your Friday Night Prayer with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the beauty and depth of Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit. Discover melodies, meaning, and movements that sanctify the week’s transition. Gain practical tips for following prayers, deepening connection, and finding peace and community together.
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 16, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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January 16, 2026 –Bim Bam
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January 16, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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January 16, 2026 –Aviv 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 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.
Aviv Shabbat
Join us for Aviv’s Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner! Unwind from the week and bring in the joy of Shabbat with song and prayer. After services, connect over a delicious kosher dinner.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services with Guest Speaker Eric K. Ward
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January 17, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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January 17, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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January 17, 2026 –Shabbat Minha
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January 17, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Shabbat Morning Services with Guest Speaker Eric K. Ward
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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.