Week of Events
Installation of Rabbi Felicia Sol as Rosh Kehillah
Join us for joyful and soul-filled Shabbat as we gather in celebration, song, and blessing to install Rabbi Felicia Sol as BJ's Rosh Kehillah, a sacred milestone in the life of our community.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026
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November 16, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 16, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 16, 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 17, 2026
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November 17, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 17, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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November 17, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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November 17, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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November 17, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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November 17, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 17, 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 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 18, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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November 18, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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November 18, 2026 –Aviv Giving Circle
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November 18, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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November 18, 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 19, 2026
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November 19, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 19, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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November 19, 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 20, 2026
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November 20, 2026 –Shaharit
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November 20, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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November 20, 2026 –Bim Bam
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November 20, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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November 20, 2026 –Hitoreri
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.
Hitoreri
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.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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November 21, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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November 21, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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November 21, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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November 21, 2026 –Shirei Neshama: Songs of the Soul
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November 21, 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
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.
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.