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.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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.
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!
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
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
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
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.
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.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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.
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!
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
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.
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.
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.
Bim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Bim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
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.
We offer weekly Shabbat services for our community of Early Childhood Families. The services feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with young children. Shira Averbuch, our artist-in-residence, leads the services.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.