Community Shabbat Dinner with BJ’s Israeli Partners and Friends
Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New YorkWeek of Events
6th Grade Retreat
Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.
Early Childhood Retreat
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
GOLDBERG: Live at Chelsea Table & Stage
GOLDBERG: Live at Chelsea Table & Stage
Get ready for BJ’s teen band to rock your socks off at their annual concert and fundraiser! GOLDBERG has been hard at work all year crafting the perfect setlist and preparing for this performance. You won’t want to miss it!
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Multifaith Mondays
Multifaith Mondays
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Book Talk with ACLU President Deborah Archer
Book Talk with ACLU President Deborah Archer
Join Central Synagogue’s Rabbi Hilly Haber for a powerful conversation with Deborah Archer, president of the American Civil Liberties Union, about her new book, Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Explore modern Israel poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
Shirah with Shira
Shirah with Shira
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Parent Learning: Israel
Parent Learning: Israel
This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Mindful Prayer Havurah
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Join us for an Artist Beit Midrash class, where we will explore Jewish holidays through text study and art-making.
Intro to Judaism
Intro to Judaism
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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 (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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.
Parole Justice Denied: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Parole Justice Denied: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a film screening of The Interview, a powerful short film on the injustices of New York’s parole system, followed by a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and others directly impacted by New York’s carceral system.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri
Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
Kabbalat Shabbat
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 Shabbat Dinner with BJ’s Israeli Partners and Friends
Community Shabbat Dinner with BJ’s Israeli Partners and Friends
Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner as part of our week with BJ's Israeli partners and friends. Connect over food, song, and conversation with leaders from organizations at the forefront of progressive Jewish life in Israel.
Hakhanah LaTefillah
Hakhanah LaTefillah
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Shabbat Morning Services
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
The Impact of Partnership
The Impact of Partnership
Join us for a post-Kiddush conversation with leaders and members of of several Israeli organizations that have helped shape a vibrant, pluralistic, and authentic expression of Israeli Judaism; as we reflect on the journey we've taken together over the past 30 years.
Meet Face to Face: Salons with Members of the Israeli Delegation
Meet Face to Face: Salons with Members of the Israeli Delegation
BJ members are invited to join intimate gatherings hosted in the homes of fellow members. These salons offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of topics and engage with the diverse perspectives of our partners from Israel.
Arvit and 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.