• Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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

    Hitoreri

    Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel and Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, United States

    Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.

  • Hakhanah LaTefillah

    Hakhanah LaTefillah

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

    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.

  • Evening Minyan

    Arvit and Havdalah

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Aging Alone, Together

    Aging Alone, Together

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Join 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.

  • Shirah with Shira (2025-2026)

    Shirah with Shira

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

    Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.

  • Kadima Parent Learning

    Kadima Parent Learning: Community Covenant

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

    As 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.

  • B-Mitzvah (Re)orientation for 6th-Grade Parents

    The Gym 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    As 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.

  • Introduction to Judaism: Fall 2025-Spring 2026

    Introduction to Judaism

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

    Curious 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.

  • Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)

    Criminal Justice Cohort (2025–2026)

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

    Join 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.

  • Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice

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

    This 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.

  • 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.

  • Bim Bam: 2025-2026

    Bim Bam

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

    Bim 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.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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.