Artist Beit Midrash with Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa
Community House 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an Artist Beit Midrash class, where we will explore Jewish holidays through text study and art-making.
Join us for an Artist Beit Midrash class, where we will explore Jewish holidays through text study and art-making.
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Join us for a film screening of The Interview, a powerful short film on the injustices of New York’s parole system, followed by a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and others directly impacted by New York’s carceral system.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Bim Bam gives children three and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Kick off Shabbat with some Friday night learning, music, food, and community building. The evening will start with candle lighting, Shabbat-related activities, and services, followed by a delicious dinner.
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner as part of our week with BJ's Israeli partners and friends. Connect over food, song, and conversation with leaders from organizations at the forefront of progressive Jewish life in Israel.
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Join Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, and Rabbi Marc Margolius for a contemplative Shabbat morning service.
Shabbat morning services at BJ — join us in person or online. All welcome.
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.