7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, May 9, 2027
No events on this day.
Monday, May 10, 2027
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May 10, 2027 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
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May 11, 2027 –Soul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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May 11, 2027 –Shirah with Shira
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May 11, 2027 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 11, 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.
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, May 12, 2027
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May 12, 2027 –Minha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
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May 12, 2027 –Sparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex Braver
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, May 13, 2027
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May 13, 2027 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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May 13, 2027 –Criminal Justice Working Group
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May 13, 2027 –Jewish Theologies—Iyyun: Deep-Dive
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.
Jewish Theologies—Iyyun: Deep-Dive
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, May 14, 2027
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May 14, 2027 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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.
Saturday, May 15, 2027
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May 15, 2027 –Shirei Neshama: Songs of the Soul
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.