Week of Events
Israel Film Center Festival
The annual Israel Film Center Festival is returning for its 14th year and BJ is once again proud to be a co-sponsor. The festival celebrates and showcases the best new Israeli films along with post-screening conversations with filmmakers and actors.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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June 7, 2026 –Minha (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.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 –Shaharit
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June 8, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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June 8, 2026 –Meet the Candidates: NY12 & AD69 Forum for the Jewish Community
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). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Meet the Candidates: NY12 & AD69 Forum for the Jewish Community
Hear from candidates in two key local races shaping the Upper West Side and beyond. Engage directly, ask questions, and explore where they stand on issues impacting Jewish New Yorkers ahead of the June primaries.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 –Shaharit
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June 9, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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June 9, 2026 –Introduction to Mindfulness
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June 9, 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.
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.
Introduction to Mindfulness
Explore mindfulness practices including breath, body, thoughts, emotions, lovingkindness, and gratitude in this welcoming introductory class led by BJ member Jonathan Silver. Open to beginners and longtime practitioners alike, with time for practice and questions.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 –Shaharit
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June 10, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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June 10, 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.
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). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 –Shaharit
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June 11, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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June 11, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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June 11, 2026 –A Tribute Concert to Rabbi Roly Matalon
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.
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). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
A Tribute Concert to Rabbi Roly Matalon
For 40 years, Rabbi Roly Matalon has shaped BJ’s spiritual life through prayer that is deeply lived and music that speaks the language of the soul. This tribute concert honors Roly’s singular role in cultivating a rich and expansive musical tradition at BJ.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 –Shaharit
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June 12, 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.
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, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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June 13, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services: Shabbat of Blessing for Rabbi Roly Matalon
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June 13, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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June 13, 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 of Blessing for Rabbi Roly Matalon
Join us for a special Shabbat Morning as we honor Rabbi Roly Matalon with an aliyah and blessing, honoring his 40 years of leadership and service to this community. Services will be followed by a festive Kiddush, filling the entire building.
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.
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.