Connections Cocktail Hour
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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Parenting as a Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesExplore how parenting can be a vehicle to our own Jewish spiritual practice and how together we can raise connected, thoughtful, and empowered mensches. This havurah (group learning/cohort) is open to parents with children ages birth through 18.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Aging Alone, Together
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin fellow BJ members at DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers — individuals who, by choice or circumstance, expect to age independently. This virtual six-week series explores tools, strategies, and support to help you prepare for the future.
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Soul Food: Torah That Nourishes, with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesFeed your soul on Tuesdays at lunchtime with Rabbi Felicia Sol. Each class offers Torah that nourishes, inspires, and challenges—bringing insight into how we find God, meaning, and wisdom in the rhythms of everyday life.
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Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs our Kadima students explore BJ’s Community Covenant values through characters in Jewish tradition, we will reflect on these values in our own lives. Learn about the same figures your student studies and how these teachings shape our Jewish living.
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Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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B-Mitzvah (Re)orientation for 6th-Grade Parents
The Gym 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAs the B-Mitzvah journey begins in earnest, sixth-grade parents are invited for a refreshed “re-orientation” to the process, building on the initial overview offered in 4th grade.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Introduction to Judaism
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesCurious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesStart 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.
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Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)
Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin a small cohort exploring Jewish values, learning about criminal justice reform in New York, engaging in advocacy, and offering spiritual support at Rikers Island, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and Kiana Davis throughout the 2025–2026 program year.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Teaching examines how Jews often view mitzvot as strict “Jewish law,” yet classical rabbinic texts offer richer meanings. The class explores limitations of legal metaphors and highlights alternative frameworks within traditional rabbinic literature for deeper understanding.
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Civil Rights Journey: 8th-9th Grade Trip
BJ 8th and 9th graders will explore the American South through the lens of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will visit iconic sites, meet changemakers, and uncover the stories of those who risked everything in the pursuit of freedom.
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Shaharit (In Person and Online)
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDip 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.
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Arvit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service).
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Bridges in Sound Concert Series: Spirituals and Beyond
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn evening of powerful music rooted in African American spirituals and American song, featuring Nia Drummond and Joe Dyson, with BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on guitar and music direction—resonant, soulful, and justice-seeking.
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Jewish Book Group: Voices from Around the World
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ members Jennifer Sylvor and Carole Balin to explore Jewish literature from around the world. This month, we’ll discuss Confidential: A Novel, by Mikotaj Grynberg, a darkly comic portrait of a Jewish family in today’s Poland.
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Ignite Your Friday Night Prayer with Rabbi Becca Weintraub
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin us for an immersive workshop exploring the beauty and depth of Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit. Discover melodies, meaning, and movements that sanctify the week’s transition. Gain practical tips for following prayers, deepening connection, and finding peace and community together.
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Shaharit (Online)
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesDevelop 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.
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Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
Remote Access Only NY, United StatesJoin BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
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Bim Bam
Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBim Bam is a joyful gathering for children three and under to get ready for Shabbat through singing, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.