• Teen Service Learning Trip to the DR

    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    10th-12th graders, join us on our annual service learning trip. Help build much-needed schools and complete a community center for some of the poorest neighborhoods of Santo Domingo. For information on scholarships, contact Laura Schultze, Assistant Director, Youth & Teen Engagement.   Registration closes on Wednesday, November 27. Request Registration

  • Educational Forum on Bail Reform

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

    What impact do new bail reforms have on racial and class inequities in the criminal justice system? Panel moderated by Emily Bazelon, featuring Dan Quart, Nicole Triplett, Joe Fucito, Khalil Cumberbatch, and more. Register now.

  • Post-Presidents Day Singles Mingle

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

    Metropolitan Jewish Singles is partnering with BJ for a post-Presidents Day Singles Mingle. The event will provide singles in their 50s and older a kosher buffet dinner along with beverages, wine, and dessert. "DJ Spyder" will be providing music. Register now.

    $36
  • Introduction to Judaism

    Introduction to Judaism

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]

  • The Forgiveness Landscape

    The Forgiveness Landscape

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

    Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

  • The Forgiveness Landscape

    The Forgiveness Landscape

    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

  • CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

    CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

    Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States

    The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]

  • Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

    Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    On the third Friday of every month, join us for an intimate Kabbalat Shabbat, weaving together meditation and music with liturgy and learning. This service offers an uplifting vehicle for moving into the stillness and beauty of Shabbat. Contact Kristen Kersey with any questions. Led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz, […]

  • Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein

    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for a potluck dinner—we’ll provide a hot dairy entree and the challah; you bring the salads, side dishes, and desserts. Register now.

  • Purim Spiel Rehearsals

    Purim Spiel Rehearsals

    Location given after registration

    The BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel, featuring a cast of kindergartners-8th graders, is a splashy, spectacular show! Families received a detailed rehearsal schedule from Emma after auditions.

  • Mah Rabu: Poetic Responses to the Earth and Its Creatures

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

    What makes a psalm a psalm? Join Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber for an exploration of poetry and liturgy about the natural world.

  • Economic Justice Hevra Meeting

    Location given after registration

    Please join us to discuss our next possible campaign. An idea we are considering is joining Athena, the grassroots campaign focused on the treatment of workers in Amazon warehouses (such as the one on Staten Island). Register Now

  • Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

    Shirah with Shira: Winter 2020

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.  Pricing Members (For Full Term): $200 Members (For Individual Sessions): $20 […]

  • Calling Emerging Artists

    Calling Emerging Artists

    BJ is inviting visual artists in their 20s and 30s, whose work explores Judaism, Jewish identity, or Jewish values, to submit their art for consideration to be hung in our gallery. Apply by March 6.. 

  • Introduction to Judaism

    Introduction to Judaism

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to transition this event to remote access only. Details on how to participate will be provided to those registered. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Event Details: This course offers an overview of the […]

  • The Forgiveness Landscape

    The Forgiveness Landscape

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

    Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

  • The Forgiveness Landscape

    The Forgiveness Landscape

    Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Rabbi Marcelo Bronstein will guide us as we wrestle with questions of forgiveness through a Jewish lens, exploring models of forgiveness and trying to bring them to our own experience. Each class will include text study, discussion, and mindfulness practice.

  • CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

    CANCELED: Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Fridays

    Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive 1 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, United States

    The safety of our community is our highest priority. In light of the evolving situation with the coronavirus and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily cancel this series. Click here for our latest coronavirus update.   Every Friday, Jewish Upper West Siders greet worshipers before and after […]

  • Aviv Shabbat Oneg

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

    Join fellow 20s and 30s for delicious drinks, appetizers, and good company following Kabbalat Shabbat service. Please note this will not be a full meal. Register Now