BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//B'nai Jeshurun - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:B'nai Jeshurun
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bj.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for B'nai Jeshurun
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T203000
DTSTAMP:20200828T143036Z
CREATED:20200818T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T143036Z
UID:10002938-1599075000-1599078600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ya’aleh Koleinu: Melodies of the Yamim Nora’im
DESCRIPTION:Join Hazzan Ari Priven after evening minyan for a chance to sing some of our favorite BJ melodies from the Yamim Nora’im. Bring an open heart and a full voice\, as we lift up one another through the power of song. \nJoin Us on Zoom\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/yaaleh-koleinu-melodies-of-the-yamim-noraim/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0480.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T100000
DTSTAMP:20200924T170748Z
CREATED:20200820T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T170748Z
UID:10002988-1599037200-1599040800@bj.org
SUMMARY:ELULmination Drop-in Groups
DESCRIPTION:As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year\, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season\, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups\, to come together virtually to collectively explore the powerful themes of these resources. Guided by one of BJ’s spiritual leaders\, these groups provide an opportunity to learn from one another and find more ways to add light to our paths\, while strengthening our connections to the BJ community\, no matter where in the world you may be. \nFor those who would like to study certain topics or need the flexibility to participate on an as-available basis\, there will be two drop-in groups that meet weekly: \n\nWednesdays at 9:00AM \nThursdays at 5:30PM\n\nThe same topic will be covered in either session\, facilitated by rotating members of our spiritual leadership. You are welcome to join either of these groups as frequently as you like\, but registration is required. \nRegister Now\n  \nScheduled Topics and Leaders: \nAugust 26\, 9:00AM: Love Me Again (Ani Ledodi Vedodi Li) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nAugust 27\, 5:30PM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Cantor David Mintz\nSptember 2\, 9:00AM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz\nSeptember 3\, 5:30PM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon\nSeptember 9\, 9:00AM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 10\, 5:30PM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nSeptember 16\, 9:00AM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Cantor David Mintz\nSeptember 17\, 5:30PM: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason\nSeptember 23\, 9:00AM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 24\, 5:30PM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon \nFor those who are looking for a cohort-based experience for the season\, this group will meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30PM up until Yom Kippur.  \nLearn about the ELULmination Cohort
URL:https://bj.org/event/elulmination-drop-in/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0288.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T203000
DTSTAMP:20200828T142900Z
CREATED:20200818T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T142900Z
UID:10002932-1598988600-1598992200@bj.org
SUMMARY:Waze into the High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Get rooted in the themes of the season—illuminated through BJ’s Waze to the Light curated resources—with weekly text-based learning led by Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions. \nJoin Us on Zoom\n\nAugust 25 at 7:30PM: Love Me Again: A time for re-encounter\, with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol\nSeptember 1 at 7:30PM: One Thing I Ask: Exploring Psalm 27\, with Rabbi Roly Matalon\nSeptember 8 at 12:30PM: (join us at this special time) Homecoming: A conversation on Teshuvah and how to nail the apology\, with Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Leon Weiner Dow\nSeptember 15 at 7:00PM: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: Exploring forgiveness\, with Rabbi Felicia Sol\nSeptember 22 at 7:00PM: Open the Gates: Preparing for Yom Kippur\, with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol\n\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/waze-into-the-high-holy-days/2020-09-01/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0494.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T210000
DTSTAMP:20200820T141346Z
CREATED:20200817T205033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T141346Z
UID:10002900-1598904000-1598907600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:The practice of mindfulness can help us slow down and expand our self-awareness\, which are essential components of spiritual work. Join meditation teacher Yael Shy\, BJ’s Rabbi Shuli Passow\, and fellow 20s and 30s  for a workshop using Jewish wisdom and mindfulness meditation to prepare our hearts and souls for Rosh Hashanah and the year ahead. \nAll are welcome; no experience with meditation or Jewish texts is necessary. \nIt is important to us that we compensate our outside presenters. In turn\, admission for this program is pay what you can. We recognize that not everyone is able to contribute at this time; that is okay! You are still welcome!  \nRegister Now\n  \nOur Teachers:  \n \nShuli Passow\nRabbi Shuli Passow is the director of community engagement at B’nai Jeshurun\, and has ;nearly two decades of experience teaching\, organizing and working in the Jewish community. She is passionate about using the tools and wisdom of Jewish spiritual tradition to build strong and healthy communities\, and to help make our lives richer and more meaningful. \n  \n Yael Shy\nYael’s life’s purpose is to support people and collectives with mindfulness and meditation tools to help them uncover their innate capacity for growth and their inherent worthiness. Shes teach classes\, give workshops and talks\, and lead individuals and teams in the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. She has over a decade of teaching and consulting experience and nearly 20 years of meditation practice experience in Zen\, Jewish\, and secular contexts.\nYael has particular expertise in the following areas:\nTimes of change and transition\nThe challenges and opportunities of young adulthood\, 20’s and 30’s\nMotherhood/parenthood\nJewish meditation \nYael is the author of the award-winning book\, What Now? Meditation for Your Twenties and Beyond (Parallax\, 2017) and the Founder and Director of MindfulNYU\, the largest campus-based mindfulness initiative in the country. She has been featured on Good Morning America\, CBS News\, and Fox 5 News\, as well as in Time Magazine\, Real Simple and the Harvard Business Review. She teaches and consults on mindfulness for MNDFL\, the Ten Percent Happier app\, and for universities\, corporations\, and private clients around the world.
URL:https://bj.org/event/mindfulness-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1905-0114.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T203000
DTSTAMP:20200831T142920Z
CREATED:20200818T171400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T142920Z
UID:10002948-1598902200-1598905800@bj.org
SUMMARY:How to Make Amends: the Case for Reparations in the Face of Mass Injustice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a learning session that will detail the struggle for reparations for Holocaust victims\, as well as the issues surrounding efforts to secure reparations for descendants of enslaved persons and other mass injustices. \nThis session will be taught by BJ Board member Gideon Taylor\, who serves as president of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. \nJoin Us on Zoom\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/how-to-make-amends-the-case-for-reparations-in-the-face-of-mass-injustice/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Gideon-Taylor-109dd87c10ce5c04fbe54a9487889500.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T133000
DTSTAMP:20200828T142741Z
CREATED:20200812T202742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T142741Z
UID:10002894-1598877000-1598880600@bj.org
SUMMARY:ELULmination Cohort
DESCRIPTION:As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year\, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season\, which are free and open to all\, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups\, to come together virtually to collectively explore the powerful themes of these resources. Guided by one of BJ’s spiritual leaders\, these groups provide an opportunity to learn from one another and find more ways to add light to our paths\, while strengthening our connections to the BJ community\, no matter where in the world you may be. \nFor those who are looking for a cohort-based experience for the season\, this group will meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30PM up until Yom Kippur. Led by Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz. \nRegister Now\nFor those who would prefer to study certain topics or need the flexibility to participate on an as-available basis\, there will be two drop-in groups that meet weekly on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings.  \nLearn about the ELULmination Drop-in Groups\n	\n\n\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/elulmination-cohort/2020-08-31/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0041.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200830T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200830T184500
DTSTAMP:20210830T154631Z
CREATED:20200422T181158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T154631Z
UID:10002457-1598811300-1598813100@bj.org
SUMMARY:Meditative Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are in need of healing yourself\, praying for a loved one\, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world\, join us for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting. Led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann. All are welcome; no meditation experience needed. \nJoin Via Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/meditative-healing-circle-2-2020-06-21/2020-08-30/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/website-resize.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T181500
DTSTAMP:20200828T155512Z
CREATED:20200817T213248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T155512Z
UID:10002929-1598634900-1598638500@bj.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Shabbat Gathering with Aviv
DESCRIPTION:Mix and mingle with fellow 20s and 30s as we prepare for Shabbat with music\, games\, and our favorite Shabbat rituals. \nDuring the second half of the gathering we will transition to use Sidebar\, a new way to socialize virtually. When people get together in real life\, they divide into small groups to talk\, disband and recombine. Sidebar recreates that experience. Participants can hop in and out of conversations with a click\, run into friends and strangers\, and start real conversations\, often spontaneously. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/pre-shabbat-gathering-with-aviv/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TeamPicture.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T154500
DTSTAMP:20210224T151255Z
CREATED:20200326T211313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T151255Z
UID:10002340-1598628600-1598629500@bj.org
SUMMARY:Minha
DESCRIPTION:Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nFor information about upcoming dates and times for our various daily minyanim\, we invite you to visit our Calendar of Services. \n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/minha/2020-08-28/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1905-0258.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T210000
DTSTAMP:20200805T142747Z
CREATED:20200716T210123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T142747Z
UID:10002855-1598556600-1598562000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bikkur Holim Volunteer Appreciation Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped our community this past year. To our long-time volunteers\, or to those who stepped forward during these past few months of lockdown\, we acknowledge your generosity of spirit and are grateful for you! Join us for a fun social gathering on Zoom in your honor! Registration is required to receive the zoom link. \nRegister Now\nQuestions? Email Billie Di Stefano for more information.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bikkur-holim-volunteer-appreciation-gathering/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0041.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T213000
DTSTAMP:20200807T141643Z
CREATED:20200728T191356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T141643Z
UID:10002862-1598553000-1598563800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Challah Baking with Aviv
DESCRIPTION:Join BJ member Leah Silver for an evening of Rosh Hashanah-themed challah baking! Mingle with fellow 20s and 30s as we prepare for a sweet new year.  \nThe evening will be split into two sessions (6:30 – 7:15PM and 8:30 – 9:30PM) to allow the dough to rise. An ingredient list will be sent out prior to the program.  \nRegister Here\n\nOur baker:\nLeah Silver is a lifelong BJ member. She teaches at Grace Church School in the East Village. The highlights of her summer have been cooking and baking with friends and family on Zoom\, lakeside yoga\, and tutoring kids through BJ’s refugee program
URL:https://bj.org/event/challah-baking-with-aviv/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IMG_08592.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T183000
DTSTAMP:20221202T152345Z
CREATED:20221202T152345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T152345Z
UID:10002992-1598549400-1598553000@bj.org
SUMMARY:ELULmination Drop-in Groups
DESCRIPTION:As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year\, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season\, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups\, to come together virtually to collectively explore the powerful themes of these resources. Guided by one of BJ’s spiritual leaders\, these groups provide an opportunity to learn from one another and find more ways to add light to our paths\, while strengthening our connections to the BJ community\, no matter where in the world you may be. \nFor those who would like to study certain topics or need the flexibility to participate on an as-available basis\, there will be two drop-in groups that meet weekly: \n\nWednesdays at 9:00AM \nThursdays at 5:30PM\n\nThe same topic will be covered in either session\, facilitated by rotating members of our spiritual leadership. You are welcome to join either of these groups as frequently as you like\, but registration is required. \nRegister Now\n  \nScheduled Topics and Leaders: \nAugust 26\, 9:00AM: Love Me Again (Ani Ledodi Vedodi Li) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nAugust 27\, 5:30PM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Cantor David Mintz\nSptember 2\, 9:00AM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz\nSeptember 3\, 5:30PM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon\nSeptember 9\, 9:00AM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 10\, 5:30PM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nSeptember 16\, 9:00AM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Cantor David Mintz\nSeptember 17\, 5:30PM: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason\nSeptember 23\, 9:00AM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 24\, 5:30PM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon \nFor those who are looking for a cohort-based experience for the season\, this group will meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30PM up until Yom Kippur.  \nLearn about the ELULmination Cohort
URL:https://bj.org/event/elulmination-drop-in/2020-08-27/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0288.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T170000
DTSTAMP:20200828T143145Z
CREATED:20200812T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T143145Z
UID:10002888-1598544000-1598547600@bj.org
SUMMARY:The Institute for Jewish Spirituality Shofar Project
DESCRIPTION:Journey through Elul with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s Shofar Project in a special cohort for BJ members led by BJ Board member Marvin Israelow. Each week will focus on a different aspect of awakening and renewal\, elevated by online offerings of spiritual practice in meditation\, text study\, and yoga. This group will process and journey through this experience together\, rooted in themes of opening the heart\, hearing the pain of the world\, returning to compassion\, and transforming into an instrument of justice. Register now to participate in this special cohort exclusively for BJ members.  \nAll participants must separately register with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) by August 21\, in order to receive all materials. Upon registering\, be sure to sign up for the FREE four-week Elul intensive. \nRegister with BJ\nRegister with IJS\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-institute-for-jewish-spirituality-shofar-project/2020-08-27/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0352.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T210000
DTSTAMP:20200824T145300Z
CREATED:20200817T205519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T145300Z
UID:10002901-1598470200-1598475600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Arts and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Art allows us to explore stories\, learn about cultures\, and opens the door to meaningful conversations. Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them.  \nAdmission for this program is pay what you can. We recognize that not everyone is able to contribute at this time; that is okay! You are still welcome!  \nRegister Now\n  \nSession 1: Virtual Museum Visit and Discussion  \nJoin us as we explore the virtual exhibit Activism\, New York featured at the Museum for the City of New York and meet Jenna from the Jewish Museum\, followed by small group discussions. \nOur Presenter: \nJenna Weiss currently serves as Manager of Public Programs at the Jewish Museum\, where she is responsible for the conception and implementation of diverse and rigorous temporary exhibition and collection related programming for adult audiences. Joining the staff in 2012 during a transition to new leadership has given her the ability to be part of this organization as it continues to reexamine\, broaden and investigate the locus of art and Jewish culture.\nWeiss previously held positions in Museum Education as the Spiegel Fellow at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia\, and as Visitor Services Coordinator of the Rose Museum of Contemporary Art at Brandeis University. She has taught courses in painting and drawing as an Adjunct Lecturer at Tyler School of Art\, Temple University and Caldwell College\, Caldwell\, NJ. She holds a BA in Studio Art and Art History from Brandeis University\, and earned her MFA in Painting at Tyler School of Art\, Temple University. She is an alum of Asylum Arts\, a global network of Jewish Artists\, Schusterman Foundation ROI Summit\, and Getty Leadership Institute\, NextGen 2019. In addition to her work in Museums\, Weiss maintains an active studio practice and has been a resident of the Chashama Space to Create program at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park since 2011. Her work has been shown in Brooklyn at Ortega y Gasset Projects\, Momenta Art\, Loft 594 and in Philadelphia at Fjord Gallery\, Space 1026\, and Grizzly Grizzly. www.jennabweiss.com
URL:https://bj.org/event/arts-and-social-justice/2020-08-26/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1905-0308.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T203000
DTSTAMP:20200828T143036Z
CREATED:20200818T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T143036Z
UID:10002937-1598470200-1598473800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Ya’aleh Koleinu: Melodies of the Yamim Nora’im
DESCRIPTION:Join Hazzan Ari Priven after evening minyan for a chance to sing some of our favorite BJ melodies from the Yamim Nora’im. Bring an open heart and a full voice\, as we lift up one another through the power of song. \nJoin Us on Zoom\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/yaaleh-koleinu-melodies-of-the-yamim-noraim/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0480.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T180000
DTSTAMP:20200818T153122Z
CREATED:20200818T153122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T153122Z
UID:10002936-1598461200-1598464800@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Teens Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join your BJ Teen friends for a night of Pictionary and games\, hosted by the BJ Teen Executive Board! \nRegister Here for Zoom Link
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-teens-game-night/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/teensscreenshot.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T100000
DTSTAMP:20200924T170748Z
CREATED:20200820T150636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T170748Z
UID:10002987-1598432400-1598436000@bj.org
SUMMARY:ELULmination Drop-in Groups
DESCRIPTION:As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year\, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season\, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups\, to come together virtually to collectively explore the powerful themes of these resources. Guided by one of BJ’s spiritual leaders\, these groups provide an opportunity to learn from one another and find more ways to add light to our paths\, while strengthening our connections to the BJ community\, no matter where in the world you may be. \nFor those who would like to study certain topics or need the flexibility to participate on an as-available basis\, there will be two drop-in groups that meet weekly: \n\nWednesdays at 9:00AM \nThursdays at 5:30PM\n\nThe same topic will be covered in either session\, facilitated by rotating members of our spiritual leadership. You are welcome to join either of these groups as frequently as you like\, but registration is required. \nRegister Now\n  \nScheduled Topics and Leaders: \nAugust 26\, 9:00AM: Love Me Again (Ani Ledodi Vedodi Li) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nAugust 27\, 5:30PM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Cantor David Mintz\nSptember 2\, 9:00AM: One Thing I Ask: A Psalm for Elul (ps 27) with Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz\nSeptember 3\, 5:30PM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon\nSeptember 9\, 9:00AM: Homecoming (Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 10\, 5:30PM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Rabbi Felicia L. Sol\nSeptember 16\, 9:00AM: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word (Forgiveness and Sellihot) with Cantor David Mintz\nSeptember 17\, 5:30PM: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason\nSeptember 23\, 9:00AM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi Shuli Passow\nSeptember 24\, 5:30PM: Open the Gates (10 Days of Teshuva) with Rabbi J. Rolando Matalon \nFor those who are looking for a cohort-based experience for the season\, this group will meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30PM up until Yom Kippur.  \nLearn about the ELULmination Cohort
URL:https://bj.org/event/elulmination-drop-in/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0288.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T203000
DTSTAMP:20200828T142900Z
CREATED:20200818T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T142900Z
UID:10002931-1598383800-1598387400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Waze into the High Holy Days
DESCRIPTION:Get rooted in the themes of the season—illuminated through BJ’s Waze to the Light curated resources—with weekly text-based learning led by Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions. \nJoin Us on Zoom\n\nAugust 25 at 7:30PM: Love Me Again: A time for re-encounter\, with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol\nSeptember 1 at 7:30PM: One Thing I Ask: Exploring Psalm 27\, with Rabbi Roly Matalon\nSeptember 8 at 12:30PM: (join us at this special time) Homecoming: A conversation on Teshuvah and how to nail the apology\, with Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Leon Weiner Dow\nSeptember 15 at 7:00PM: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: Exploring forgiveness\, with Rabbi Felicia Sol\nSeptember 22 at 7:00PM: Open the Gates: Preparing for Yom Kippur\, with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol\n\n  \nPlease note that this program is exclusively for BJ members in good standing. If you are interested in joining the BJ community or still need to renew your membership\, please visit: //bj.org/membership/
URL:https://bj.org/event/waze-into-the-high-holy-days/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0494.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T171500
DTSTAMP:20200618T183035Z
CREATED:20200618T183035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T183035Z
UID:10002768-1598373000-1598375700@bj.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Letters
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to introduce a Know Your Letters class for your rising first and second graders. There is no age too young for a child to learn a new language\, and the skills a child will gain by learning Hebrew early is crucial to their future Jewish education. After hearing from you\, we have decided to create a class where your children will familiarize themselves with the names\, shapes\, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters. \nThis class is open to members only. \nIf interested in participating\, please email Alex Hamilton for more information.
URL:https://bj.org/event/know-your-letters/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0200.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20200727T204446Z
CREATED:20200723T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T204446Z
UID:10002860-1598356800-1598364000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, eligible voters of color are being purged from voter rolls at a much higher rate than white voters. We are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) in fighting voter suppression.  \nThis phone banking session is for volunteers in their 20s and 30s\, where we will be calling voters to make sure they have what they need to vote. Each session will begin with a short training led by a Reclaim our Vote volunteer and experienced phone bankers will be on the zoom call to answer questions as they arise. Watch this training video to learn more. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/phone-banking-with-reclaim-our-vote-2020-08-25/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vote.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20200727T203755Z
CREATED:20200723T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T203755Z
UID:10002859-1598356800-1598364000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, eligible voters of color are being purged from voter rolls at a much higher rate than white voters. We are proud to join with a coalition of UWS faith communities and partner with the Reclaim our Vote Campaign (ROV) in fighting voter suppression.  \nWe have 2 upcoming phone banking sessions\, where we will be calling voters to ensure they have what they need to vote. Each session will begin with a short training led by a Reclaim our Vote volunteer\, and experienced phone bankers will be on the zoom call to answer questions as they arise. Watch this training video to learn more. \n  \nJoin us on Monday\, August 10 5:00-7:00PM \nRegister Here\nJoin us on Tuesday\, August 18 12:00-2:00PM \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/phone-banking-with-reclaim-our-vote/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vote.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T110000
DTSTAMP:20200813T170623Z
CREATED:20200813T162215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T170623Z
UID:10002899-1598263200-1598266800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow 20s and 30s for a live morning yoga practice to prepare for Rosh Hashana\, the Jewish New Year. No yoga experience needed\, all are welcome to join.  \nRegister Now\nIt is important to us that we compensate our instructors. This program is pay what you can\, so your contribution will go to supporting those presenters. We recognize that not everyone is able to contribute at this time; that is okay! You are welcome!  \nOur Instructor: \nNatalie Bergner is a Brooklyn native who currently lives in Boulder\, Colorado. She is a yoga instructor who believes in the power of movement to heal and enliven our minds\, bodies\, and souls and she incorporates her love of spiritual practice into her yoga teaching. She is also a Senior Field Manager for OneTable\, a Jewish non-profit\, and a birth doula
URL:https://bj.org/event/yoga-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/yoga-3691520_960_720.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T184500
DTSTAMP:20210830T154631Z
CREATED:20200422T181158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T154631Z
UID:10002456-1598206500-1598208300@bj.org
SUMMARY:Meditative Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are in need of healing yourself\, praying for a loved one\, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world\, join us for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting. Led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann. All are welcome; no meditation experience needed. \nJoin Via Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/meditative-healing-circle-2-2020-06-21/2020-08-23/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/website-resize.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200823T180000
DTSTAMP:20200911T204442Z
CREATED:20200330T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T204442Z
UID:10002382-1598202000-1598205600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Teen Virtual Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia\, interactive games\, Netflix watch parties\, and more.  \nThe Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning\, or you can email Laura Schultze.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-teens-virtual-hangout/2020-08-23/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ScreenShot2020-03-22at6.10.11PM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200821T154500
DTSTAMP:20210224T151255Z
CREATED:20200326T211313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T151255Z
UID:10002339-1598023800-1598024700@bj.org
SUMMARY:Minha
DESCRIPTION:Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nFor information about upcoming dates and times for our various daily minyanim\, we invite you to visit our Calendar of Services. \n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/minha/2020-08-21/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1905-0258.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T193000
DTSTAMP:20200807T150730Z
CREATED:20200807T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T150730Z
UID:10002867-1597950000-1597951800@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Teens Town Hall for Teen Parents
DESCRIPTION:The BJ Teens are launching a NEW participation format for the BJ Teen Program!  \nJoin our Teen Engagement Parent Committee and other teen parents to learn more about the program\, with plenty of time for questions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-teens-town-hall-for-teen-parents/2020-08-20/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SSF-9485.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T203000
DTSTAMP:20200813T190619Z
CREATED:20200727T155043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T190619Z
UID:10002861-1597865400-1597869000@bj.org
SUMMARY:After 120...
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Roly Matalon\, BJ staff\, and lay leaders for an information session on BJ’s two cemeteries. \nFollowing a short Elul teaching by Roly\, there will be a brief presentation on both Beth Olam Cemetery in Brooklyn\, NY and King Solomon Memorial Park in Clifton\, NJ. We will discuss the costs and procedures to secure a burial plot\, with ample opportunity for Q&A. \nWe will also be joined by special guest Stephanie Garry\, Chief Administrative Officer of Plaza Jewish Community Chapel\, who will discuss Plaza’s pre-planning options. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bj.org/event/after-life-after-minyan/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1183-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T203000
DTSTAMP:20200706T195209Z
CREATED:20200706T195209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T195209Z
UID:10002786-1597865400-1597869000@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Teen Theater Club Presents: Summer Shorts
DESCRIPTION:Join the BJ Teen Theater Club for a live reading of new works created by you! \nSummer Shorts are a collection of short plays and sketches written by BJ Teens\, based on rules you get to set. \nSchedule: \n\nFriday\, August 14: A few writers will come together to set the rules for this year’s project\, and will then have the weekend to create a short piece of theater to be performed the following week.\nMonday\, August 17: The writers will meet their casts and rehearse.\nWednesday\, August 19: Each group will meet again for rehearsal\, and then will perform live on Zoom streamed to our Facebook Page and YouTube channel.\n\nMeeting times for Friday\, August 14\, and Monday\, August 17\, will be provided following registration. \nRegister by Wednesday\, August 12\, to participate. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-teen-theater-club-presents-summer-shorts/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ScreenShot2020-05-14at7.11.54PM.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T183000
DTSTAMP:20200807T150730Z
CREATED:20200807T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T150730Z
UID:10002866-1597773600-1597775400@bj.org
SUMMARY:BJ Teens Town Hall for Teen Parents
DESCRIPTION:The BJ Teens are launching a NEW participation format for the BJ Teen Program!  \nJoin our Teen Engagement Parent Committee and other teen parents to learn more about the program\, with plenty of time for questions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-teens-town-hall-for-teen-parents/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SSF-9485.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T171500
DTSTAMP:20200618T183035Z
CREATED:20200618T183035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T183035Z
UID:10002767-1597768200-1597770900@bj.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Letters
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to introduce a Know Your Letters class for your rising first and second graders. There is no age too young for a child to learn a new language\, and the skills a child will gain by learning Hebrew early is crucial to their future Jewish education. After hearing from you\, we have decided to create a class where your children will familiarize themselves with the names\, shapes\, and sounds of the different Hebrew letters. \nThis class is open to members only. \nIf interested in participating\, please email Alex Hamilton for more information.
URL:https://bj.org/event/know-your-letters/2020-08-18/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0200.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR