Week of Events
Sunday, January 24, 2027
No events on this day.
Monday, January 25, 2027
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January 25, 2027 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
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January 26, 2027 –Shirah with Shira
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January 26, 2027 –Kadima Parent Learning
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January 26, 2027 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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January 26, 2027 –Introduction to Judaism
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, January 27, 2027
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January 27, 2027 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 27, 2027 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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January 27, 2027 –Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
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, January 28, 2027
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January 28, 2027 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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January 28, 2027 –Death and Dying—LeMa’aseh: Making it Real
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.
Death and Dying—LeMa’aseh: Making it Real
Take your Jewish learning deeper through three-part explorations of familiar aspects of Jewish life, combining foundational learning with Rabbi Alex Braver, in-depth study with expert guest teachers, and opportunities for discussion, reflection, and practical application.
Friday, January 29, 2027
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January 29, 2027 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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January 29, 2027 –Bim Bam
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January 29, 2027 –Tot Shabbat
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January 29, 2027 –Likrat Shabbat
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January 29, 2027 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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
Families enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services are followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Likrat Shabbat
Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food and community building. The evening will consist of Shabbat-related activities for children and adults, services, and dinner. This event is for BJ member families with children in kindergarten through 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, January 30, 2027
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January 30, 2027 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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January 30, 2027 –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.
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.