Week of Events
Sunday, April 4, 2027
No events on this day.
Monday, April 5, 2027
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April 5, 2027 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
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April 6, 2027 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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April 6, 2027 –Shirah with Shira
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April 6, 2027 –Kadima Parent Learning
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April 6, 2027 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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April 6, 2027 –Introduction to Judaism
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, April 7, 2027
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April 7, 2027 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 7, 2027 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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April 7, 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, April 8, 2027
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April 8, 2027 –Criminal Justice Working Group
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, April 9, 2027
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April 9, 2027 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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April 9, 2027 –Bim Bam
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.
Saturday, April 10, 2027
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April 10, 2027 –Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
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April 10, 2027 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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.