• Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)

    Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
    Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

    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!

  • A Return to A Zionism for the Future with Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller

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

    Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller explores Zionism’s redemptive possibilities through some of the movement's transformative writings, reviving its humanistic spirit. Together, we will reimagine a values-driven Zionism and envision a more inclusive, principled Jewish future.

  • Midnight Run

    The BJ Teen Midnight Run will take place on Saturday April 26 after Shabbat. We will gather at BJ at 7:30 PM for dinner, Havdalah, and learning before heading out to deliver donations.

  • Arvit and Havdalah

    Evening Minyan
    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.

  • Zakhor – The Commandment of Memory

    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join Pardes and Congregation Rodeph Sholom for an afternoon of profound learning, dynamic conversation, and community reflection as we explore the sacred duty of remembrance with Pardes faculty member Nechama Goldman Barash, Rabbi Leon Morris, and moderator Elaine Hochberg.

  • Minha (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.

  • Multifaith Mondays

    Multifaith Mondays
    Columbus Circle West 59th St and Central Prk South, New York, NY, United States

    This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration! 

  • Minha (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Pikuah Nefesh: Community in Action for Nan Rubin

    Park Avenue Synagogue 50 East 87th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Nan Rubin, sister of BJ members Carol Smokler and Amy Foster, urgently needs a kidney transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. Come to Park Avenue Synagogue to meet Nan and hear Dr. Josh Sturm, director of outreach at Renewal, speak about the organ donation process.

  • Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)

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

    Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.

  • 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

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

    This year marks the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. BJ is hosting the New York Satellite event, gathering in person to view the live broadcast of this powerful ceremony.

  • Shirah with Shira

    Shirah with Shira: 2024-2025
    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 will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.

  • Parent Learning: Israel

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

    This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

  • Minha (Online)

    Evening Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Spiritual Courage and the Climate Crisis

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

    Join us for this interactive workshop led by Dayenu as we face the climate crisis. Guided by Jewish wisdom and music, we will envision the world we want and take the next step together toward building a just and livable future.

  • Intro to Judaism

    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Shaharit (Online)

    Morning Minyan
    Remote Access Only NY, United States

    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.

  • Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzma-ut

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

    We will mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’atzma-ut (Israel’s Independence Day) with poetry and song, and we will focus on the hostages that remain in Gaza. Our gathering will begin with Minha and conclude with Arvit.