Week of Events
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
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November 9, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 9, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 9, 2026 –Rededication of BJ’s Czech Memorial Torah Scroll
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November 9, 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 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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November 10, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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November 10, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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November 10, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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November 10, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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November 10, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 10, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
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.
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 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026 –Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh)
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November 11, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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November 11, 2026 –Aviv Giving Circle
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November 11, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 11, 2026 –Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
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November 11, 2026 –The Future Is Peace
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.
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.
The Future Is Peace
Join renowned activists Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, who have transformed profound personal loss into a commitment to partnership and peacebuilding, for a conversation celebrating their pursuit of justice and peace for Israelis and Palestinians and their new book.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 12, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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November 12, 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.
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.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 13, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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November 13, 2026 –Bim Bam
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November 13, 2026 –Tot Shabbat: Camp Shabbat
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November 13, 2026 –Likrat Shabbat: Camp Shabbat
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November 13, 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.
Tot Shabbat: Camp Shabbat
This month, Tot Shabbat is extra special because it is Camp Shabbat! Enjoy a camp-themed dinner complete with Shabbat blessings before to joining the Kabbalat Shabbat service led by BJ kids filled with singing, dancing, and camp ruah (spirit).
Likrat Shabbat: Camp Shabbat
We will welcome Shabbat with camp ruah (spirit) and your favorite camp melodies at a special Jewish camp-themed Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit (evening service). This event is for BJ member families with children in Kindergarten–6th grade.
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, November 14, 2026
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November 14, 2026 –Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
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November 14, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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November 14, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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November 14, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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November 14, 2026 –Hope in Action: Our Generation Speaks
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November 14, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
Join Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, Rabbi Marc Margolius, and Jon Silver for a contemplative Shabbat morning service on the second Shabbat of each month.
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
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.
Hope in Action: Our Generation Speaks
Be inspired by Israeli and Palestinian young leaders building ventures, building trust, and building a better future, together. Hear from fellows and alumni who are creating a more peaceful future in the region through community and entrepreneurship.
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.