Week of Events
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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January 25, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 25, 2026 –DOROT Winter Package Delivery
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January 25, 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 in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
DOROT Winter Package Delivery
Connect with older adults through DOROT'S winter package deliveries, prioritizing conversation and companionship. Volunteers deliver seasonal packages while offering visits or calls, helping to reduce loneliness, foster meaningful relationships, and strengthen community bonds during the colder months, together.
Monday, January 26, 2026
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January 26, 2026 –Shaharit (Online only)
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January 26, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 26, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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January 26, 2026 –Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Shaharit (Online only)
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 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 27, 2026 –Aging Alone, Together
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January 27, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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January 27, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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January 27, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
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January 27, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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January 27, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 27, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
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January 27, 2026 –Half-Jew—Full Life: Book Talk with Dr. Georgette Bennett
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.
Shirah with Shira
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
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.
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.
Half-Jew—Full Life: Book Talk with Dr. Georgette Bennett
Learn about the extraordinary, little-known life of Holocaust survivor Gary “Pips” Phillips. Dr. Georgette Bennett discusses her book Half-Jew—Full Life with Rabbi Shuli Passow, exploring identity, moral choice, resilience, trauma, and survival during and after the Holocaust.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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January 28, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 28, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 28, 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 29, 2026
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January 29, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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January 29, 2026 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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January 29, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 29, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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January 29, 2026 –Unpack the Shabbat Morning Service 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.
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.
Unpack the Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
This engaging workshop focuses on the structure and themes of the Shabbat Morning service, including the Torah Reading and Musaf. We'll break down prayers, explore their historical and spiritual significance, and uncover how to truly pray with intention.
Friday, January 30, 2026
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January 30, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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January 30, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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January 30, 2026 –Bim Bam
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January 30, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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January 30, 2026 –Sing and Savor: A Shabbat Shirah Community Dinner with Hazzan Ari Priven
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.
Sing and Savor: A Shabbat Shirah Community Dinner with Hazzan Ari Priven
Celebrate Shabbat Shirah with us! Enjoy a delicious meal, raise your voices in harmony, and honor timeless melodies. Come for the music and stay for joy, connection, and a Shabbat that leaves your heart humming all week.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
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January 31, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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January 31, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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January 31, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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January 31, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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January 31, 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.