• Ukrainian Jewry Before, During, and After the War

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    This lecture will explore both the past and present of Ukrainian Jewry—how they have been affected by the war, and the role of Jewish issues in the ongoing conflict.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

  • Hitoreri

    Hitoreri

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

  • After Kiddush with ItWorks

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us after Kiddush to learn about diversity and inclusivity in Israel’s Hi-Tech scene, and what work is being done to open this sector to minorities and the underprivileged.

  • Aviv Giving Circle

    Aviv Giving Circle

    We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.

  • Israeli Politics Discussion Group

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Until recent years, a sole member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) was a member of a flock. Beginning in the 1990s, we began to see more members of the Knesset who acted as lone wolves among their parties.

  • Israeli Authors Discussion Group

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Omer Friedlander’s debut, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, features 11 short stories about inhabitants of Israel. Each compelling character helps build an intimate and thoughtful portrait of the country’s diversity and universality.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

  • Hitoreri

    Hitoreri

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

  • Community Shabbat Dinners

    Community Shabbat Dinner with Cantor Dave Mintz

    Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join Cantor Dave Mintz for a catered Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!

  • Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

    Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends

  • Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

    Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

  • Hitoreri

    Hitoreri

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

  • Community Shabbat Dinners

    Community Shabbat Dinner for 30s and 40s

    Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join other folks in their 30s and 40s for a special Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!