Week of Events
Teen Retreat
We are so excited to kick off the year in the BJ Teen Program with our annual Teen Retreat! We will travel to Pinemere Camp in Stroudsburg, PA to reconnect with friends, enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, celebrate Shabbat, and jumpstart an incredible year.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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October 11, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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October 11, 2026 –Arvit (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.
Monday, October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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October 12, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 12, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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October 13, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 13, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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October 13, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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October 13, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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October 13, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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October 13, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 13, 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 on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for a lunchtime exploration of prayer and faith through Jewish tradition, asking what we seek in prayer and how faith can shape our lives, with Torah that nourishes, challenges, and inspires.
Shirah with Shira
Join Shira Averbuch for a joyful Hebrew immersion class for children ages 3–4 and their parents or caregivers. Through music, stories, movement, and play, children build early Hebrew language skills, connect with Israeli culture, and experience the warmth of Jewish community.
Kadima Parent Learning
Invest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders, each session connects with what students are learning in Kadima and is open to all backgrounds.
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.
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, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 14, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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October 14, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 14, 2026 –Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
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.
Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
Join Rabbi Alex Braver for a weekly exploration of surprising Hasidic images of God, world, and self, drawing on centuries-old mystical texts and his original translations to consider what it means to live a meaningful, mindful life.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 15, 2026 –Environmental Activists’ Tour of the Bronx River Foodway
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October 15, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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October 15, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 15, 2026 –Punishment, Repentance, and Return—Beki-ut: What’s The Landscape?
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.
Environmental Activists’ Tour of the Bronx River Foodway
Join the BJ Environmental Activists for a tour of the Bronx River Foodway, an innovative public park project exploring sustainable urban food landscapes through edible plants, herbs, berries, and more.
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.
Punishment, Repentance, and Return—Beki-ut: What’s The Landscape?
Take your Jewish learning deeper through three-part explorations of familiar aspects of Jewish life, combining foundational learning with Rabbi Alex Braver, in-depth study with expert guest teachers, and opportunities for discussion, reflection, and practical application.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 16, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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October 16, 2026 –Bim Bam
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October 16, 2026 –Aviv Shabbat
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October 16, 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 us for weekly parashah study following Friday morning minyan. This cycle, we will ask the question, where do we see God in this text? Together, we’ll consider how the stories of our ancestors' experiences of God relate to our time.
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.
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.
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, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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October 17, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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October 17, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 6th Grade
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October 17, 2026 –Choosing Peace: A Palestinian Story of Dialogue, Faith, and Hope
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October 17, 2026 –Aviv Book Club: A Short History of Judaism
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October 17, 2026 –Shirei Neshama: Songs of the Soul
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October 17, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Gather for a lively Shabbat morning service featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more, especially for families with children ages 6 and under.
Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 6th Grade
Join us Saturday mornings for a lively and engaging Shabbat 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. This week’s service is for 6th graders.
Choosing Peace: A Palestinian Story of Dialogue, Faith, and Hope
Palestinian peacebuilder Mohamad Jamous shares his journey of building relationships across religious, cultural, and political divides, exploring the power of dialogue, faith, and human connection—and the importance of empowering a new generation of young leaders.
Aviv Book Club: A Short History of Judaism
Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about A Short History of Judaism by Rabbi Jacob Neusner. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas, and dig into what the book brings up for us.
Shirei Neshama: Songs of the Soul
Join the BJ rabbis, Hazzan Ari Priven, and Music Director Dan Nadel every third Shabbat of the month for soulful singing and harmony as we savor the final hours of Shabbat, concluding with havdalah.
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.