Week of Events
Berlin Now and Then: 10th-12th Grade Trip
For the first time, the BJ Teen Program is heading to Europe! This unforgettable trip to Berlin will invite students to explore Jewish life before the Holocaust and discover what it means to be Jewish in Germany today.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 8, 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.
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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February 9, 2026 –Interfaith Social Justice Book Club: Still Born
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February 9, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 9, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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February 9, 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.
Interfaith Social Justice Book Club: Still Born
Join B’nai Jeshurun and St. Paul & St. Andrew for a monthly in-person book group reading powerful fiction and nonfiction works that wrestle with the intersecting injustices we collectively face.
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, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 10, 2026 –Aging Alone, Together
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February 10, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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February 10, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
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February 10, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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February 10, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 10, 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.
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 11, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 11, 2026 –Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration in NYC
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.
Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration in NYC
Join us to examine the current landscape of immigration in NYC—how federal, state, and city policies are shaping the lives of immigrants today—and hear directly about conditions on the ground in our communities.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 –Shaharit (In Person and Online)
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February 12, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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February 12, 2026 –Explore the Music of Friday Night Services with Hazzan Ari Priven
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.
Explore the Music of Friday Night Services with Hazzan Ari Priven
Music is the heartbeat of Shabbat at BJ—in these two sessions, Hazzan Ari Priven invites you to experience it from the inside out. Through listening, learning, and singing together, we’ll explore how Shabbat’s melodies shape mood, meaning, and spiritual connection.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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February 13, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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February 13, 2026 –Bim Bam
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February 13, 2026 –Tot Shabbat
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February 13, 2026 –Likrat Shabbat (K-6th Grade)
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February 13, 2026 –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 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 7th 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.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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February 14, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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February 14, 2026 –The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature
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February 14, 2026 –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.
The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature
How is a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires? How can nature heal a traumatized nation? Learn about pioneering efforts and myths, and be inspired by how Israel is becoming a green beacon to the world.
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.