Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (National Holiday—In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (National Holiday—In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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The Torah of Raising Up Teens
Location given after registrationThe Torah of Raising Up Teens is a six-session Moving Traditions program for parents of Jewish teens, co-facilitated by Rabbi Deena Cowans and BJ's director of advancement, Lisa Adler. Rooted in Jewish wisdom, the series fosters learning, support, and proactive parenting.
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Aging Alone, Together
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ members at DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers — individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age independently. This virtual six-week series explores tools, strategies, and support to help you prepare for the future.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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The Jewish Tent at a Crossroads
Remote Access Only NY, United States +1 moreA candid, multi-perspective conversation with Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Esther Sperber, Peter Beinart, and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, moderated by Rabbi Irwin Kula, exploring the fault lines reshaping Jewish identity and the pressing question facing communities today: how big the Jewish tent can be—and what it must hold to endure.
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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
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Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim 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.
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Tot Shabbat
Sanctuary and Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFamilies 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.
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Likrat Shabbat (K–6th Grade)
Reception Room and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesKick 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.
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Kabbalat Shabbat
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Hitoreri
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, United StatesHitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
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Hakhanah LaTefillah
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesOn 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.
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Shabbat Morning Services
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
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Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesWe 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.
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Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Arvit and Havdalah
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Aging Alone, Together
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ members at DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers — individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age independently. This virtual six-week series explores tools, strategies, and support to help you prepare for the future.
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Shirah with Shira
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
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Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our Kadima students explore BJ’s Community Covenant values through characters in Jewish tradition, we will reflect on these values in our own lives. Learn about the same figures your student studies and how these teachings shape our Jewish living.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe 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.
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B-Mitzvah (Re)orientation for 6th-Grade Parents
The Gym 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs the B-Mitzvah journey begins in earnest, sixth-grade parents are invited for a refreshed “re-orientation” to the process, building on the initial overview offered in 4th grade.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious 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.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart 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.
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Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin a small cohort exploring Jewish values, learning about criminal justice reform in New York, engaging in advocacy, and offering spiritual support at Rikers Island, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and Kiana Davis throughout the 2025–2026 program year.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Teaching examines how Jews often view mitzvot as strict “Jewish law,” yet classical rabbinic texts offer richer meanings. The class explores limitations of legal metaphors and highlights alternative frameworks within traditional rabbinic literature for deeper understanding.
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Civil Rights Journey: 8th-9th Grade Trip
BJ 8th and 9th graders will explore the American South through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will visit iconic sites, meet changemakers, and uncover the stories of those who risked everything in the pursuit of freedom.
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).