Week of Events
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah
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December 6, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
Shaharit: Hanukkah
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.
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah
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December 7, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 7, 2026 –Lights of Justice: From Learning to Action
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December 7, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Shaharit: Hanukkah
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.
Lights of Justice: From Learning to Action
Join BJ, SPSA, and partners for an interfaith Hanukkah gathering featuring shared ritual, inspiring stories, and opportunities to turn learning into action through ongoing social justice work and build communities rooted in justice, compassion, and the common good.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah
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December 8, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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December 8, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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December 8, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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December 8, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 8, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
Shaharit: Hanukkah
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.
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, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah
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December 9, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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December 9, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 9, 2026 –Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
Shaharit: Hanukkah
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.
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, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah (Rosh Hodesh)
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December 10, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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December 10, 2026 –Criminal Justice Working Group
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December 10, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
Shaharit: Hanukkah (Rosh Hodesh)
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.
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, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 –Shaharit: Hanukkah (Rosh Hodesh)
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December 11, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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December 11, 2026 –Bim Bam
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December 11, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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December 11, 2026 –Community Oneg
Shaharit: Hanukkah (Rosh Hodesh)
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.
Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 –Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
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December 12, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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December 12, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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December 12, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 6th Grade
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December 12, 2026 –What Kind of Israel Are We Building?
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December 12, 2026 –Aviv Book Club: Rubicon
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December 12, 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: 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.
What Kind of Israel Are We Building?
Explore the challenges facing Jewish-Bedouin relations in Southern Israel through the perspectives of three leaders working together to build trust, expand educational opportunities, and empower a new generation of Bedouin leaders to shape their communities and Israel’s future.
Aviv Book Club: Rubicon
Join Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about Rubicon by Tom Holland. 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.