Week of Events
Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Step into Shavuot with us and begin the night learning with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, followed by all-night learning with the BJ rabbis and fellows. All are welcome!
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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May 17, 2026 –6th-Grade Day Trip to American Dream
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May 17, 2026 –Mother’s (Earth) Day
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May 17, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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.
6th-Grade Day Trip to American Dream
6th-graders are invited to join us on a day trip to American Dream Mall in New Jersey! Spend the day doing an interactive escape room experience, enjoying the largest indoor waterpark in America, and celebrating the school year as a 6th-grade community!
Mother’s (Earth) Day
Celebrate a belated Mother’s Day and Earth Day for families with children ages 3–6. Spend time outdoors on our terrace, gardening and enjoying a light brunch. We will also prep for Shavuot by making some flower decorations!
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 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 18, 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.
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.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 19, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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May 19, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 19, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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May 19, 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, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 20, 2026 –Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
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May 20, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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May 20, 2026 –Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbi Arthur Green
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.
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.
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 Rabbi Arthur Green
In the final week of this seven-week series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbi Arthur Green for a special teaching—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 21, 2026 –Teen Shavuot
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May 21, 2026 –Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)
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.
Teen Shavuot
Come celebrate Shavuot with the BJ Teen Program! We will gather in the Teen Lounge for a pizza dinner, dairy desserts, games, Torah, and more, as we welcome in this special holiday together as a teen community.
Shavuot Evening Service (First Day)
Join us for the Shavuot Evening Service, as we kick off our all-night celebration.
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 –Sunrise Morning Services
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May 22, 2026 –Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)
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May 22, 2026 –Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 22, 2026 –Shavuot Community Picnic
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May 22, 2026 –Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Service (Second Day)
Shavuot Morning Services (First Day)
Join us on the first day of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating!
Shavuot Community Picnic
Join us for a beautiful day in the park! Enjoy a community picnic following Shavuot morning services. Please bring your own food and drink, blankets/outdoor seating, and any paper goods you may need.
Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Service (Second Day)
Join us for the Erev Shabbat/Shavuot Service, as the holiday continues.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 –Shabbat/Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day) With Yizkor
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May 23, 2026 –Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 23, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Shabbat/Shavuot Morning Services (Second Day) With Yizkor
Shabbat and Shavuot morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
Early Childhood Shavuot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Shavuot service full of singing, movement, learning, and some flower decorating!
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.