Week of Events
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 2, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 2, 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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 3, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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November 3, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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November 3, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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November 3, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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November 3, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 3, 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, November 4, 2026
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November 4, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 4, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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November 4, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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November 4, 2026 –Aviv Giving Circle
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November 4, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 4, 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.
Aviv Giving Circle
Aviv is hosting a Giving Circle for 20s & 30s interested in giving thoughtfully and in community. A small group will come together over four sessions to learn, reflect, and decide together how to put our resources to work.
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, November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 5, 2026 –Parenting as a Spiritual Practice Through the Jewish Calendar
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November 5, 2026 –Mi-Tziyon: Lunch and Learn with BJ Israeli Partners
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November 5, 2026 –Mi-Tziyon: Lunch and Learn with BJ Israeli Partners
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November 5, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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November 5, 2026 –Criminal Justice Working Group
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November 5, 2026 –Arvit (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.
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice Through the Jewish Calendar
Join Rabbi Becca Weintraub and fellow parents to connect, learn, and grow, while exploring how parenting can deepen Jewish spiritual practice—and how nurturing our own spirituality can help us raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches.
Mi-Tziyon: Lunch and Learn with BJ Israeli Partners
Our community’s ongoing connection to Israel is grounded in real, living relationships and partnerships with communities and teachers who share our values, challenge our thinking, and join us in striving for a better future. Join us each month for Torah from Israel with a variety of these partners, each bringing their own unique wisdom and perspective.
Mi-Tziyon: Lunch and Learn with BJ Israeli Partners
Our community’s ongoing connection to Israel is grounded in real, living relationships and partnerships with communities and teachers who share our values, challenge our thinking, and join us in striving for a better future. Join us each month for Torah from Israel with a variety of these partners, each bringing their own unique wisdom and perspective.
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.
Criminal Justice Working Group
Join BJ’s Criminal Justice Working Group to learn, build relationships, participate in Jewish worship services at Rikers Island, and take collective action toward meaningful criminal justice reform, grounded in Jewish values and a shared commitment to justice.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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November 6, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 6, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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November 6, 2026 –Bim Bam
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November 6, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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November 6, 2026 –Aviv Shabbat
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November 6, 2026 –Community Oneg
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.
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.
Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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November 7, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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November 7, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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November 7, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 2nd Grade
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November 7, 2026 –Aviv Book Club: And This is the Light
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November 7, 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: 2nd 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 2nd graders.
Aviv Book Club: And This is the Light
Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about And This is the Light by Leah Goldberg. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas, and dig into what the book brings up for us.
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.