Week of Events
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 –Delaney Hall Visitor Support
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May 3, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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May 3, 2026 –Minha (Online)
Delaney Hall Visitor Support
Join us to support families visiting loved ones at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in New Jersey. We’ll carpool from BJ with grocery gift cards and other essentials—and we’re also collecting supplies. Donate pantry bags, pads, toys, and Spanish children’s books by May 1.
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.
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, May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 4, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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May 4, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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.
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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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May 5, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 5, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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May 5, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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May 5, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 5, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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May 5, 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.
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.
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, May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 6, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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May 6, 2026 –Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbis Irwin Kula and Michael Paley
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.
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 Irwin Kula and Michael Paley
This week in our series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbis Irwin Kula and Michael Paley for a teaching titled Derekh Hakavod: Rabbi Matalon’s Way Toward Dignity—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 7, 2026 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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May 7, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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May 7, 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.
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.
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, May 8, 2026
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May 8, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 8, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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May 8, 2026 –Bim Bam
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May 8, 2026 –Tot Shabbat
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May 8, 2026 –Likrat Shabbat: End of Year Celebration (K-6th Grade)
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May 8, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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.
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: End of Year Celebration (K-6th Grade)
Come celebrate with us as we close out the year! Join us for music, services, and a special celebratory Shabbat 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.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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May 9, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services: Teen Shabbat
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May 9, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 9, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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May 9, 2026 –Shabbat Minha
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May 9, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Shabbat Morning Services: Teen Shabbat
BJ’s Teen Shabbat is a wonderful tradition in which Shabbat services are fully teen-led. This is an opportunity for the vibrant BJ teen community to be highlighted and celebrated by the broader community.
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.