Family-Friendly Kol Nidre
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New YorkWeek of Events
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 –Kol Nidre
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September 20, 2026 –Family-Friendly Kol Nidre
Family-Friendly Kol Nidre
Join us for an uplifting Kol Nidre service, geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Rabbi Deena Cowans.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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September 21, 2026 –Yom Kippur Morning Services
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September 21, 2026 –Early Childhood Service for Yom Kippur
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September 21, 2026 –Early Elementary Service for Yom Kippur
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September 21, 2026 –Family Service for Yom Kippur
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September 21, 2026 –Seder Ha-Avodah
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September 21, 2026 –Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Yom Kippur Morning Services
Join us for Yom Kippur morning services, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Early Childhood Service for Yom Kippur
Join us for Yom Kippur Early Childhood services—for children ages 6 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub and Shira Averbuch.
Early Elementary Service for Yom Kippur
Join us for this engaging service for children 9 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Deena Cowans. Registration is required.
Family Service for Yom Kippur
Join us for an uplifting service geared toward children 13 and under and their families—led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub.
Seder Ha-Avodah
Join us for Seder Ha-Avodah, a short and powerful service, as we move through the afternoon of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur Minha and Ne’ilah
Join us for Minha and Ne’ilah services, the conclusion of Yom Kippur, held in person in multiple locations on the Upper West Side.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 2026 –Shaharit
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September 22, 2026 –Family Life and Learning Sukkah Decorating
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September 22, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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September 22, 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.
Family Life and Learning Sukkah Decorating
Help make the BJ Sukkah sparkle! Join us for creative crafts and sukkah decorating, with activities for ages 10 and under from 4:30–6:00 PM and more advanced art projects for ages 11+ from 6:00–7:30 PM. Pizza (and wine for adults) will be served!
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). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026 –Shaharit
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September 23, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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September 23, 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, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 2026 –Shaharit
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September 24, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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September 24, 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.
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.
Friday, September 25, 2026
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September 25, 2026 –Shaharit
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September 25, 2026 –Tot Shabbat: Sukkot
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September 25, 2026 –Likrat Shabbat: Sukkot
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September 25, 2026 –Hitoreri + Teen Sukkot
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September 25, 2026 –Erev Shabbat and Sukkot Evening Service (First Day)
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September 25, 2026 –Sukkot Community Shabbat Dinner
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.
Tot Shabbat: Sukkot
Families enjoy a kid-friendly Erev Sukkot and Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. We will sing and pray in the Sukkah and then enjoy dinner in Frankel Hall.
Likrat Shabbat: Sukkot
Join us in the BJ Sukkah! The evening will consist of a community gathering in the sukkah, followed by a Shabbat dinner together. This event is for BJ member families with children in Kindergarten–6th grade.
Hitoreri + Teen Sukkot
Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
Erev Shabbat and Sukkot Evening Service (First Day)
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Erev Shabbat and the Sukkot Evening Service.
Sukkot Community Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Shabbat and the first night of Sukkot at a community dinner where joy, connection, and song all come together for a beautiful evening.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 –Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
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September 26, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services
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September 26, 2026 –Early Childhood Sukkot Service (Age 6 and Under)
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September 26, 2026 –Open Sukkah Hours
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September 26, 2026 –Aviv Book Club: Kavalier and Clay
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September 26, 2026 –Aviv Sukkot Happy Hour
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September 26, 2026 –Open Sukkah Hours
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September 26, 2026 –Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day)
Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services (First Day)
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services.
Elementary School Shabbat and Sukkot Morning Services
Join us Saturday mornings for a lively and engaging Shabbat and Sukkot service designed for kids in grades 1–6. Drop-off is optional—parents are welcome to stay for the family-friendly service or join the larger community in the Sanctuary.
Early Childhood Sukkot Service (Age 6 and Under)
Families will enjoy this spiritual and fun Sukkot service full of singing, movement, and learning.
Aviv Book Club: Kavalier and Clay
Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas, and dig into what the book brings up for us.
Aviv Sukkot Happy Hour
Step into the sukkah with Aviv for a rooftop happy hour with snacks! Celebrate Sukkot with fellow 20s + 30s, and feel free to stay after for our community-wide Sukkah Open Hours.
Sukkot Evening Service (Second Day)
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us as we celebrate the Sukkot Evening Service.