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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs\, movement\, and stories\, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T203000
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SUMMARY:100th Anniversary of the Bat Mitzvah Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:100 years ago\, the Society for the Advancement of Judaism (SAJ) held the first Bat Mitzvah in America. When Judith Kaplan sat in the men’s section at SAJ and recited verses\, she had no idea that her actions would change the course of history. \nThe first Bat Mitzvah sparked a revolution of egalitarianism and inclusion in Jewish life.  As increasing numbers of girls ascended the bimah\, girls and women began to expect—even demand—access to ritual honors and synagogue leadershipm and to begin to dream that they could have an equal voice as men in their community and beyond. The first Bat Mitzvah also paved the way for the celebration of people of all genders in Jewish ritual and life.  \nJoin Congressman Jerrold Nadler\, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney\, City Council Member Gale Brewer\, Rabbi Carole Balin\, Rabbi Tamara Cohen\, Rabbi Joy Levitt\, Rabbi Mira Rivera\, Rabbi Sandy Sasso\, and Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann for a commemoration of 100 Years of Bat Mitzvahs in America. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/100th-anniversary-of-the-bat-mitzvah-commemoration/
LOCATION:Society for the Advancement of Judaism\, 15 West 86th\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20220311T151121Z
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SUMMARY:Community Megillah Reading and Purim Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite costume or your perfect mask\, hear the megillah\, and join us for a Purim like no other. This year\, we’ll celebrate with performances from our Purim Cabaret—song parodies written and performed by BJ community members! Register to join us in-person or be part of our virtual community on all of our livestream platforms. \nFor those joining us in person\, please bring a box of pasta to use as a grogger; all boxes will be donated to West Side Campaign Against Hunger at the end of the night. \nRegister to Join Us In Person\nJoin Us on Zoom\nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://bj.org/event/community-megillah-reading-and-purim-cabaret/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T203000
DTSTAMP:20211111T220119Z
CREATED:20211111T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T220119Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Authors Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Can women truly choose to remain child-free\, acting against traditional Israeli social expectations? That is the central question in our December book pick\, Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller\, The Others\, named for the Torah’s designation for childless women. When one of the country’s preeminent feminist scholars is murdered\, her former friend Sheila could be the next victim… or the primary suspect.   \nRegister Now\nIn January\, we’ll be reading The Slaughterman’s Daughter by Yavniv Iczkovitz\, which bills itself as “an epic historical novel where ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ meets Tarantino.” More to come on this hefty novel (432 pages) that you may want to dig into early! \n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/israeli-authors-discussion-group-3/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T191500
DTSTAMP:20220316T183656Z
CREATED:20220209T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T183656Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs "Wicked"
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happened before the megillah? Join us for BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim shpiel this year and find out! Wicked: The Untold Story of the People of Shushan\, performed by kindergarten-8th graders\, peels back the curtain and takes a look at what Esther\, Ahashverosh\, Vashti\, Haman\, and Mordekhai were up to before they became the characters we know today. No shpiel would be complete without hilarious puns\, creative parodies\, and the amazing work of our young performers. \nTo stream the performance: Visit our YouTube page as well as Facebook Live. No registration necessary for streaming access. \nFor in-person attendance: The Shpiel is only open to families and friends of the cast. Each cast member will have access to five tickets each and will need to use a code to register. Contact Emma if you don’t have the code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-spiel-bj-theater-company-performs-wicked/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20220218T170231Z
CREATED:20220216T150212Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wacky and spirited Purim celebration for the whole family! This shemita year we are trying to reduce our waste and so we encourage you to use what you have in your home to create a costume. It’s time to get creative. We are looking forward to an evening filled with arts and crafts\, music\, snacks-to-go\, a costume parade\, and of course a family-friendly megillah reading of the Purim story. \nRegister Now\nEmail Tobie with any questions.  \nPlease bring a box of macaroni to decorate and use as a grogger/noisemaker which will be donated to the West Side Campaign Against Hunger at the end of the night.
URL:https://bj.org/event/early-childhood-purim-celebration-and-megillah-reading/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/purim-for-homepage-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T174711Z
CREATED:20220202T194039Z
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UID:10005476-1647450000-1647453600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Purim Costume Runway Junior
DESCRIPTION:Put your design skills to work in a Project Runway-style team competition! Each team will be led by a BJ Teen through the process of creating their very own upcycled costume inspired by the Purim story. All leftover clothes will be donated or textile recycled. \nThis program is for ages K-6. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-costume-runway-junior/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IMG_3751-scaled-e1643386484829.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T123000
DTSTAMP:20220405T161137Z
CREATED:20220308T153404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T161137Z
UID:10005543-1647430200-1647433800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ukraine Conflict Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us\, especially those with ties to these countries. To help people cope with and process these difficult times\, The Jewish Board\, a major provider of mental health services across New York City\, is offering two virtual weekly support groups. \nThese groups are led by licensed mental health providers\, available to all community members of any cultural background or religion\, and free of charge. Topics will include: \n\nIsolation: Support for those cut off from friends and family in or from Ukraine.\nParenting Stress/Anxiety: Support for parents who are are explaining the conflict to their children and how to manage stress as a parent.\nLoss: Support for individuals who are experiencing the loss of their hometowns and other communities that they connect with.\nSelf-Care: Support for anyone who is helping others as they navigate their grief and are experiencing trauma\, stress\, burnout\, anxiety\, or insomnia.\n\nLearn More and Join Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/ukraine-conflict-support-group-2/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ua_candles-1000x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T160000
DTSTAMP:20220209T163805Z
CREATED:20220209T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T163805Z
UID:10005481-1647421200-1647446400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ta’anit Esther with Hadar—Fasting: Who? What? Why?
DESCRIPTION:On the day before Purim\, the Fast of Esther offers an opportunity to reflect\, pray\, and mark moments of need\, both historical and contemporary. For some\, fasting feels self-evident; for others\, it raises more questions than answers. This Ta’anit Esther\, take time to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical\, personal\, and emotional perspectives. We’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther\, the unintended consequences of fasting\, and the ways in which fasting\, prayer\, and justice all wind together.  \nLearn with us all day or hop on for a single session. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/taanit-esther-with-hadar-fasting-who-what-why/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/taanitesther_FB-e1644424663508.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Hadar Institute":MAILTO:info@hadar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20201027T200322Z
CREATED:20201020T205355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T200322Z
UID:10003674-1647370800-1647376200@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
DESCRIPTION:Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our seven week Hebrew course meets weekly on Tuesdays\, and provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student\, we have a class for you! A link to a short assessment will be sent to you to determine which class you should be in. A minimum of six participants is required for each class. \nRegister Now\nIf anyone finds the cost financially difficult please contact our Director of Israel Engagement\, Abir Maliyanker.
URL:https://bj.org/event/ivrit-live-virtual-hebrew-lessons/2022-03-15/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1905-0425-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T191500
DTSTAMP:20220316T183656Z
CREATED:20220209T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T183656Z
UID:10005482-1647368100-1647371700@bj.org
SUMMARY:Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs "Wicked"
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happened before the megillah? Join us for BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim shpiel this year and find out! Wicked: The Untold Story of the People of Shushan\, performed by kindergarten-8th graders\, peels back the curtain and takes a look at what Esther\, Ahashverosh\, Vashti\, Haman\, and Mordekhai were up to before they became the characters we know today. No shpiel would be complete without hilarious puns\, creative parodies\, and the amazing work of our young performers. \nTo stream the performance: Visit our YouTube page as well as Facebook Live. No registration necessary for streaming access. \nFor in-person attendance: The Shpiel is only open to families and friends of the cast. Each cast member will have access to five tickets each and will need to use a code to register. Contact Emma if you don’t have the code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-spiel-bj-theater-company-performs-wicked/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/bj22_Purimshpiel_website_event_header1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T170000
DTSTAMP:20220329T160719Z
CREATED:20220308T152857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T160719Z
UID:10005540-1647360000-1647363600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ukraine Conflict Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us\, especially those with ties to these countries. To help people cope with and process these difficult times\, The Jewish Board\, a major provider of mental health services across New York City\, is offering two virtual weekly support groups. \nThese groups are led by licensed mental health providers\, available to all community members of any cultural background or religion\, and free of charge. Topics will include: \n\nIsolation: Support for those cut off from friends and family in or from Ukraine.\nParenting Stress/Anxiety: Support for parents who are are explaining the conflict to their children and how to manage stress as a parent.\nLoss: Support for individuals who are experiencing the loss of their hometowns and other communities that they connect with.\nSelf-Care: Support for anyone who is helping others as they navigate their grief and are experiencing trauma\, stress\, burnout\, anxiety\, or insomnia.\n\nLearn More and Join Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/ukraine-conflict-support-group/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ua_candles-1000x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T134500
DTSTAMP:20220315T214208Z
CREATED:20210927T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T214208Z
UID:10005148-1647347400-1647351900@bj.org
SUMMARY:"Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come" Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat in the Rabbinic Imagination \nIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year)\, we will study rabbinic and Hassidic texts on Shabbat\, opening up a doorway to the 25-hour taste of the world to come. Open up your own imagination on how Shabbat can be as powerful today as it was in the minds of the rabbis of old. No previous textual experience necessary. Each class will stand alone so come for one or join for all!
URL:https://bj.org/event/soul-fooda-taste-of-the-world-to-come/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/felicia-sol-duo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T164847Z
CREATED:20210311T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164847Z
UID:10004535-1647286200-1647289800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Connections Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bj.org/event/connections-cocktail-hour-2/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20220217T215426Z
CREATED:20220216T215855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T215426Z
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SUMMARY:Aviv Hamentaschen Bake
DESCRIPTION:Happy Purim Aviv! Join us for a virtual hamentaschen bake. We will be following this recipe together. You will have the option to pick up a jar of dry ingredients at BJ\, so please indicate on the registration form if you will need one by Tuesday\, March 8. Please make sure you have all of the wet ingredients at home! \nRegister Now\nIf you are not picking up dry ingredients at BJ\, please make sure to have all of the ingredients you need available.  \nThe recipe we are following should make approximately 24 hamentaschen. If you are interested in spreading some Adar joy\, you can pledge to donate some freshly baked hamentaschen to BJ’s lunch program guests and to the Goddard Riverside Community Center. Help us reach our goal of 1800! Make your pledge here. You are also welcome to keep your hamentaschen to enjoy yourself!
URL:https://bj.org/event/aviv-hamantaschen-bake/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hamantaschen.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20220314T170853Z
CREATED:20220216T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T170853Z
UID:10005492-1647284400-1647289800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Hamentaschen Baking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all bakers! Whether you plan to participate in our Hamentaschen Drive for Purim\, or just want to learn how to make amazing hamentaschen\, join Connections for a virtual hamentaschen baking workshop led by BJ member Stephen Friedgood. You can find the recipe we’ll be using here. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/virtual-hamantaschen-baking-workshop/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hamantaschen-purim-shutterstock_257875025-scaled-e1644507776949.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T183000
DTSTAMP:20220113T193813Z
CREATED:20211216T152656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T193813Z
UID:10005430-1647273600-1647282600@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Calling all actors — experience and aspiring! It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year\, we produce a splashy\, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders\, and no previous theater experience is necessary. Every child has speaking lines and singing solos in the show\, which is a nurturing\, enriching experience for performers at all levels. \nRehearsals on January 16 will be virtual from 11:30-1:00pm (K-1st grade will log off at 12:30) \nRehearsal on Sunday\, January 23 will be virtual. K-1st grade will rehearse from 11:30-12:30 and 2nd-8th grade will rehearse from 1:30-3:00pm\nRehearsals will be held in-person on Sundays\, starting January 30: \n\nK & First Grade: 11:30-12:30\nSecond-Eighth Grade: 1:30-4:00\n\nIf you hope to participate but have scheduling concerns\, email Emma — we’re flexible! Please note: In keeping with BJ’s policies\, all participants must be fully vaccinated. The show is only open to children who are 5+ years old. If you have questions about the schedule\, participating via a virtual option\, or more\, please contact Emma. Are you more interested in helping out behind the scenes? Email Emma  about opportunities for involvement in tech crew\, our instrumental orchestra\, and more.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-rehearsals/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Location given after registration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T160000
DTSTAMP:20221202T152826Z
CREATED:20221202T152826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T152826Z
UID:10005439-1647178200-1647187200@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Calling all actors — experience and aspiring! It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year\, we produce a splashy\, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders\, and no previous theater experience is necessary. Every child has speaking lines and singing solos in the show\, which is a nurturing\, enriching experience for performers at all levels. \nRehearsals on January 16 will be virtual from 11:30-1:00pm (K-1st grade will log off at 12:30) \nRehearsal on Sunday\, January 23 will be virtual. K-1st grade will rehearse from 11:30-12:30 and 2nd-8th grade will rehearse from 1:30-3:00pm\nRehearsals will be held in-person on Sundays\, starting January 30: \n\nK & First Grade: 11:30-12:30\nSecond-Eighth Grade: 1:30-4:00\n\nIf you hope to participate but have scheduling concerns\, email Emma — we’re flexible! Please note: In keeping with BJ’s policies\, all participants must be fully vaccinated. The show is only open to children who are 5+ years old. If you have questions about the schedule\, participating via a virtual option\, or more\, please contact Emma. Are you more interested in helping out behind the scenes? Email Emma  about opportunities for involvement in tech crew\, our instrumental orchestra\, and more.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-rehearsals/2022-03-13/
LOCATION:Location given after registration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T123000
DTSTAMP:20220113T193813Z
CREATED:20211216T152656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T193813Z
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SUMMARY:BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Calling all actors — experience and aspiring! It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year\, we produce a splashy\, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders\, and no previous theater experience is necessary. Every child has speaking lines and singing solos in the show\, which is a nurturing\, enriching experience for performers at all levels. \nRehearsals on January 16 will be virtual from 11:30-1:00pm (K-1st grade will log off at 12:30) \nRehearsal on Sunday\, January 23 will be virtual. K-1st grade will rehearse from 11:30-12:30 and 2nd-8th grade will rehearse from 1:30-3:00pm\nRehearsals will be held in-person on Sundays\, starting January 30: \n\nK & First Grade: 11:30-12:30\nSecond-Eighth Grade: 1:30-4:00\n\nIf you hope to participate but have scheduling concerns\, email Emma — we’re flexible! Please note: In keeping with BJ’s policies\, all participants must be fully vaccinated. The show is only open to children who are 5+ years old. If you have questions about the schedule\, participating via a virtual option\, or more\, please contact Emma. Are you more interested in helping out behind the scenes? Email Emma  about opportunities for involvement in tech crew\, our instrumental orchestra\, and more.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-rehearsals/2022-03-13/
LOCATION:Location given after registration
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T114500
DTSTAMP:20220311T170515Z
CREATED:20220209T162933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T170515Z
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SUMMARY:The Scroll of Mordekhai: Everything Upside Down
DESCRIPTION:Join special guests Tamar Biala and Yael Karenak for a reading of the regendered Megillat Esther from the Toratah Project\, an initiative to regender the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) by reversing the genders of all characters.  \nRegister Now\nYou can also explore the Scroll of Mordekhai online. \nTamar Biala has taught in various batei midrash\, rabbinical schools\, and adult education programs in the United States and Israel. At the Shalom Hartman Institute she trained teachers and IDF army officers. She is the co-editor of Dirshuni (Volume I) with Nehama Weingarten-Mintz and in 2018\, edited Volume II. She has recently completed an English edition of Dirshuni\, to be published by Brandeis University Press. Currently she is working with Yael Kanarek on the Toratah project: Regendering the Jewish Bible. Learn more on her blog.  \nYael Kanarek has been a practicing visual artist and jewelry designer working across various media for 30 years. In her work\, she explores the role of language and narrative in forming a worldview. In 2016\, after a decade of Kabbalah studies in the tradition of Baal Hasulam and in response to the stunning void of canonical literature that codifies women’s experiences in the sacred\, she began rewriting the Torah by reversing the genders of all characters. In 2019\, Tamar Biala joined the initiative\, and in 2020\, they founded Beit Toratah. Yael Kanarek earned her MFA in Electronic Arts from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, NY.
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-scroll-of-mordekhai-everything-upside-down/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0017.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220315
DTSTAMP:20210203T144844Z
CREATED:20201215T230644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T144844Z
UID:10003349-1647154800-1647241199@bj.org
SUMMARY:Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:This year\, BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel is coming to you! Calling all K-8th grade actors\, dancers\, singers\, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest\, best spiel yet! This year’s show is Hai School Musi-Spiel\, based on Disney’s beloved High School Musical. Register before winter break and submit your video audition to Emma by email. No prior performance experience necessary; fun guaranteed!  \nRegister Now\nRehearsals will be held on Zoom in January and February on Sundays with some additional rehearsals after school on Tuesdays and occasional other weekdays. Families will receive a more detailed schedule from Emma upon registration and should be in touch before registering if they have any scheduling questions or conflicts to discuss!
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-hai-school-musi-spiel/2022-03-13/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20220309T221242Z
CREATED:20211020T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T221242Z
UID:10005204-1647104400-1647111600@bj.org
SUMMARY:4th- and 5th-Grade Cohort Unrolling
DESCRIPTION:BJ member families of all 4th-5th grade students\, or children whose birthdays fall between September 2011 and December 2012\, are invited to our annual B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The entire Torah will be unrolled\, and each student will find the parashah (portion) that they will read when called to the Torah for their B’nai Mitzvah. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for this extraordinary event that brings together students and families as they begin their ascent toward becoming B’nai Mitzvah. Please sign up by Friday\, March 4\, so we know your family will share in this memorable experience. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/4th-grade-cohort-unrolling/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20220428T184220Z
CREATED:20210819T181011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T184220Z
UID:10004812-1647081000-1647086400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Kulanu
DESCRIPTION:Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew\, and this Shabbat morning service really is for everyone! Kulanu is a fun\, welcoming\, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families. Kulanu will be led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub\, Music Educator Michael Harlow\, and members of our family life and learning team.  \nRegister Now\nThis event will also be streamed to the Family Life & Learning Facebook page.
URL:https://bj.org/event/kulanu-2/2022-03-12/
LOCATION:Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel\, 270 West 89th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0235.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005292-1646993700-1646996400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs\, movement\, and stories\, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T203000
DTSTAMP:20211105T135846Z
CREATED:20210126T162558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T135846Z
UID:10004363-1646852400-1646857800@bj.org
SUMMARY:M'kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub\, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg\, PhD\, the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays. For more information and registration\, please contact Rabbi Simkha Weintraub.
URL:https://bj.org/event/mkom-shalom-a-place-of-peace/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T200000
DTSTAMP:20220223T150906Z
CREATED:20220216T162225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T150906Z
UID:10005498-1646852400-1646856000@bj.org
SUMMARY:The Pursuit of Prosperity and Equity in America Today
DESCRIPTION:The biblical practice of shemita (sabbatical year) includes mandates to cancel outstanding debts between borrowers and lenders\, and to relinquish personal ownership of land and its crop. How should we think about these mandates in the context of contemporary economics\, wealth distribution\, and philanthropy? Conversely\, how might we assess the state of our global economy\, and the world’s growing wealth gap in light of these mandates?  \nJoin B’nai Jeshurun and Harvard Hillel for three unique events that bring leading thinkers into conversation with the ancient ideas of shemita and their potential application to our world today. Income and wealth inequality have grown rapidly in the United States in recent decades\, with the potential to tear at the strength of our economy\, social fabric and even our democracy. What tools from traditional models of capitalism might address such inequities\, and what can new approaches to economic development and civic engagement offer? Join Dayna Cunningham\, dean of the Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University and N. Gregory Mankiw\, Harvard economist and former chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors\, in a conversation moderated by Lavea Brachman\, visiting fellow at Brookings Metro\, a research program of the Brookings Institute. \nRegister Now\nDayna L. Cunningham is Dean of the Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University. Previously\, she was the founder of the Community Innovators Lab at MIT where she built large-scale\, multi-sector development collaborations that combined sustainability\, wellness\, and democratic control of economies in marginalized communities. \nN. Gregory Mankiw is the Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics at Harvard University. A prolific writer\, his research includes work on price adjustment\, consumer behavior\, financial markets\, monetary and fiscal policy\, and economic growth. He served as the Chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers under President George w. Bush. \n  \nThis event is the third in a series of three. You can learn more about the first event here and second event here. 
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-pursuit-of-prosperity-and-equity-in-america-today/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shemita_header_image_v9-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T123000
DTSTAMP:20220405T161137Z
CREATED:20220308T153404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T161137Z
UID:10005542-1646825400-1646829000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ukraine Conflict Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us\, especially those with ties to these countries. To help people cope with and process these difficult times\, The Jewish Board\, a major provider of mental health services across New York City\, is offering two virtual weekly support groups. \nThese groups are led by licensed mental health providers\, available to all community members of any cultural background or religion\, and free of charge. Topics will include: \n\nIsolation: Support for those cut off from friends and family in or from Ukraine.\nParenting Stress/Anxiety: Support for parents who are are explaining the conflict to their children and how to manage stress as a parent.\nLoss: Support for individuals who are experiencing the loss of their hometowns and other communities that they connect with.\nSelf-Care: Support for anyone who is helping others as they navigate their grief and are experiencing trauma\, stress\, burnout\, anxiety\, or insomnia.\n\nLearn More and Join Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/ukraine-conflict-support-group-2/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T203000
DTSTAMP:20201027T200322Z
CREATED:20201020T205355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T200322Z
UID:10003673-1646766000-1646771400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ivrit Live (Virtual Hebrew Lessons)
DESCRIPTION:Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our seven week Hebrew course meets weekly on Tuesdays\, and provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student\, we have a class for you! A link to a short assessment will be sent to you to determine which class you should be in. A minimum of six participants is required for each class. \nRegister Now\nIf anyone finds the cost financially difficult please contact our Director of Israel Engagement\, Abir Maliyanker.
URL:https://bj.org/event/ivrit-live-virtual-hebrew-lessons/2022-03-08/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1905-0425-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T201500
DTSTAMP:20220307T171248Z
CREATED:20220118T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T171248Z
UID:10005467-1646766000-1646770500@bj.org
SUMMARY:Torah for Our Time with Rabbi Michelle Dardashti
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Michelle Dardashti for the final installment of Torah for our Time\, exploring how we encounter fear in a Jewish context. \nThis six-part series—taught by alumni of the Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship—brings the wisdom of our tradition to some of the deepest themes of our time. \nRegister Now\nRabbi Michelle Dardashti (Marshall T. Meyer Fellow 2009-2011) serves as Associate University Chaplain for the Jewish Community at Brown University and Rabbi at Brown RISD Hillel. The daughter of an American folk-singer/teacher and an Iranian-born cantor\, Rabbi Dardashti was raised on a brand of Judaism that is multicultural\, meta-denominational\, musical and global. She became a rabbi to share the gifts her parents’ eclectic Judaism afforded her: passion\, hope\, wonder\, gratitude\, empathy\, responsibility and joy. \nDardashti was ordained and received an MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary. She came to Brown in 2013 after serving as the Marshall T. Meyer Fellow at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Manhattan and Director of Community Engagement at Temple Beth El in Stamford\, CT. At Brown\, Dardashti nourishes a Judaism that is broad and deep and engaged with the world. She represents Judaism at university events and multifaith programs and nurtures Jewish life at Hillel through teaching\, leading (and supporting students in leading) services\, and creating alternative platforms for spiritual engagement\, including monthly Women’s Rosh Hodesh (New Moon) gatherings\, weekly “JIM Sits” (JIM-Jewishly Inspired Meditation—a workout for the soul) and Kivun\, a musical and soulful prayer experience. She has also birthed a number of initiatives that critically explore allyship\, antisemitism\, activism\, and the American Jewish relationship to Israel. Among these are the Hillel Initiative for Racial Awareness and Justice and the Narrow Bridge Project and Fellowship; the latter were recently covered by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. \nRabbi Dardashti has spent time living and working in the Jewish community of Montevideo\, Uruguay as well as four years in Jerusalem\, where she was a student at Hebrew University\, a Dorot Fellow\, and a volunteer and staff member at a number of NGOs working in the realms of democracy\, dialogue and cross-cultural exchange. Her writings have appeared in The Forward\, Jewschool and Siddur Lev Shalem (2016)\, and in three recent books: One Nation\, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets (2019)\, Chaver Up: Allyship Through A Modern Jewish Lens (2021) and Jewish Theological Grace: Drashot In Honor of Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen (2022\, forthcoming). She is also a 2021 Pedagogies of Wellbeing Research Fellow through M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education. \nRabbi Dardashti is married to Nathan Sher. Together they have three children: Eden (born while Michelle was at BJ ;)\, Miya (born in CT)\, and Lavi (born in RI).
URL:https://bj.org/event/torah-for-our-time-with-rabbi-michelle-dardashti/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/12.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T170000
DTSTAMP:20220329T160719Z
CREATED:20220308T152857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T160719Z
UID:10005539-1646755200-1646758800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ukraine Conflict Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The violent and harrowing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has affected all of us\, especially those with ties to these countries. To help people cope with and process these difficult times\, The Jewish Board\, a major provider of mental health services across New York City\, is offering two virtual weekly support groups. \nThese groups are led by licensed mental health providers\, available to all community members of any cultural background or religion\, and free of charge. Topics will include: \n\nIsolation: Support for those cut off from friends and family in or from Ukraine.\nParenting Stress/Anxiety: Support for parents who are are explaining the conflict to their children and how to manage stress as a parent.\nLoss: Support for individuals who are experiencing the loss of their hometowns and other communities that they connect with.\nSelf-Care: Support for anyone who is helping others as they navigate their grief and are experiencing trauma\, stress\, burnout\, anxiety\, or insomnia.\n\nLearn More and Join Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/ukraine-conflict-support-group/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ua_candles-1000x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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