Week of Events
All-Night Vigil: Reading of Names
For 27 consecutive years, the Upper West Side community has gathered to read the names of those among the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. The BJ community’s time slot will be 11:30 PM–12:00 AM.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026 –Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 13, 2026 –Yom HaShoah Commemoration and Film Screening: The Last Survivors
Shaharit
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.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration and Film Screening: The Last Survivors
Mark Yom HaShoah in sacred community, as we gather for prayer, ritual, and music in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah—inscribed with the names of BJ family members who perished in the Holocaust.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 14, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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April 14, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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April 14, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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April 14, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
Shaharit
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.
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.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 15, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 15, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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April 15, 2026 –Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbis Joy Levitt and Michael Strassfeld
Shaharit
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.
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.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbis Joy Levitt and Michael Strassfeld
This week in our seven-week series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbis Joy Levitt and Michael Strassfeld for a special teaching—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 16, 2026 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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April 16, 2026 –Minha (Online)
Shaharit
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.
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.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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April 17, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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April 17, 2026 –Bim Bam
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April 17, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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April 17, 2026 –Aviv Shabbat
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and 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! Come together with other folks in their 20s and 30s for a night of community, camaraderie, and celebration.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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April 18, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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April 18, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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April 18, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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April 18, 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.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome. On this Shabbat before Yom Ha’atzmaut, hear from BJ member and JDC CEO Ariel Zwang reflecting on the organization’s work in Israel over the past two years.
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.