• Hamentaschen Bake-off Leadership Team

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

    Are you a superstar baker? Do you love making hamentaschen and helping others to make them, too? Join the leadership team for our inaugural Hamentaschen Bake-off! Register now.

  • 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 […]

  • Bo-i Kallah

    Bo-i Kallah
    Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    On the first Friday of every month, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel for an alternative Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring melodies from the Sephardi and Mizrahi traditions, verses of Shir haShirim (Song of Songs), and beautiful piyutim (liturgical poems).

  • 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.

  • Young Families Day of Service

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

    Families with children in 2nd grade and under, join us and Repair the World for another meaningful day of service, on which we’ll package food for donation to a local food pantry. Sign up now at bj.org/yfdayofservice.

  • From Baghdad to Mumbai

    Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for a participatory concert featuring Rabbi Haim Ovadiah and other master musicians, blending Indian and Middle Eastern musical traditions. Through the power of artistry and community, we’ll conclude Shabbat Shirah with the transformative beauty of song. Register at bj.org/baghdadtomumbai.

  • Facing Race: A Personal and Collective Accounting

    Location given after registration

    Together we will explore two powerful pieces—written 53 years apart—calling for a national conversation and accounting on race in America. BJ members Martha Ackelsberg and Judith Plaskow will lead the conversation. R.S.V.P. to Martha at mackelsb@smith.edu.

  • Tu Bishvat Seder

    Location given after registration

    Join the BJ Environmental Advocates at a home-hosted seder where we will enjoy a delicious vegan meal and discuss Jonathan Safran Foer’s We are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast. To R.S.V.P., email Les at lesjudd@aol.com.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Israeli Authors: Moriel Rothman-Zecher

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

    This month, we will read and discuss Moriel Rothman-Zecher's lyrical and searing debut novel, Sadness is a White Bird. Register now.

  • 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.

  • Israel Wine & Paint Night

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

    Join your fellow 20s and 30s for a night of painting, Israeli art and wine, and snacks. No painting experience necessary. Space is limited! Register now.

    $25 – $35
  • 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 […]

  • 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.