Week of Events
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026
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December 14, 2026 –Shaharit
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December 14, 2026 –Interfaith Social Justice Book Club
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December 14, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 14, 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
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, December 15, 2026
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December 15, 2026 –Shaharit
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December 15, 2026 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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December 15, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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December 15, 2026 –Kadima Parent Learning
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December 15, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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December 15, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 15, 2026 –United & In Community: Conversations That Matter
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December 15, 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.
United & In Community: Conversations That Matter
Join Billy Planer, author of *Conversations That Matter*, in conversation with Ruth Messinger about moving beyond differences to build understanding and connection. Explore the power of meaningful dialogue, then practice deep-listening skills with fellow community members.
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 16, 2026
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December 16, 2026 –Shaharit
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December 16, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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December 16, 2026 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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December 16, 2026 –Arvit (Online)
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December 16, 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, December 17, 2026
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December 17, 2026 –Shaharit
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December 17, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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December 17, 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, December 18, 2026
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December 18, 2026 –Shaharit
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December 18, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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December 18, 2026 –Bim Bam
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December 18, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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December 18, 2026 –Aviv 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.
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.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
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December 19, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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December 19, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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December 19, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services: 4th Grade
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December 19, 2026 –Shirei Neshama: Songs of the Soul
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December 19, 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: 4th 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 4th graders.
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.