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Join or Renew TodaySacred Space, Sacred Future: The Bicentennial Capital Campaign for B’nai Jeshurun
Honoring 40 Years. Building the Future.
B’nai Jeshurun’s bicentennial celebrates two centuries of abundant Jewish life—of prayer, learning, community, and courageous leadership. As we enter our third century, we continue to honor Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of visionary service and leadership, which have shaped BJ into the spiritual home we know and love. There is still time to mark this milestone with a gift to the campaign and help ensure a strengthened, vibrant future for generations to come.
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“Rooted in a long tradition of music at the core of spirituality, we are joined at each service by some of the world’s most gifted musicians, elevating our voices and souls, and deepening our connection to prayer.”
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Jew York Pride Brunch and NYC Pride March
BJ is excited to partner with Keshet and Jewish organizations across the city to march ...
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Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism: A Conversation
How should we understand the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism? Jonathan Jacoby and Dr. Shaul ...
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Community Oneg
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BJ’s relationship with Israel is grounded in our deepest commitments as Jews: our responsibility for one another, our sacred connection to our ancestral homeland, and our obligation to uphold the dignity of every human being.
We’ve recently updated our Israel Engagement page. There, you’ll find the teachings that guide us, along with four areas of focus that shape our programmatic approach and will continue to do so.
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B’nai Jeshurun is a 200-year-old non-affiliated synagogue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We welcome all, no matter the path traveled.
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"Roly sent me his annual selfie with my son at Camp Ramah, with two of the biggest smiles you ever saw. I feel so grateful for their special bond."Paula Kramer Weiss, Board Member
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