Week of Events
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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October 26, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 26, 2026 –Interfaith Social Justice Book Club: Who Is Government?
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October 26, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 26, 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.
Interfaith Social Justice Book Club: Who Is Government?
Dive into powerful literature alongside community members from BJ and SPSA. Throughout the year, we'll gather discuss compelling fiction and nonfiction works that explore timely social justice themes and inspire meaningful conversation. Join us as we read, reflect, and learn together.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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October 27, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 27, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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October 27, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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October 27, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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October 27, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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October 27, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 27, 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 28, 2026
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October 28, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 28, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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October 28, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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October 28, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 28, 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.
Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Pause, reflect, and reconnect through prayer and learning. Explore the Amidah blessing by blessing, looking closely at its words and uncovering new ways to deepen your understanding and connection to this central Jewish prayer.
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 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 29, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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October 29, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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October 29, 2026 –Punishment, Repentance, and Return—LeMa’aseh: Making it Real
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.
Punishment, Repentance, and Return—LeMa’aseh: Making it Real
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 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 –Shaharit
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October 30, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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October 30, 2026 –Bim Bam
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October 30, 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.
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 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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October 31, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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October 31, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 3rd Grade
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October 31, 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: 3rd 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 3rd graders.
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.