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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221
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SUMMARY:Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:This year\, BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel is coming to you! Calling all K-8th grade actors\, dancers\, singers\, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest\, best spiel yet! This year’s show is Hai School Musi-Spiel\, based on Disney’s beloved High School Musical. Register before winter break and submit your video audition to Emma by email. No prior performance experience necessary; fun guaranteed!  \nRegister Now\nRehearsals will be held on Zoom in January and February on Sundays with some additional rehearsals after school on Tuesdays and occasional other weekdays. Families will receive a more detailed schedule from Emma upon registration and should be in touch before registering if they have any scheduling questions or conflicts to discuss!
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-hai-school-musi-spiel/2021-12-19/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T203000
DTSTAMP:20211111T220119Z
CREATED:20211111T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T220119Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Authors Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Can women truly choose to remain child-free\, acting against traditional Israeli social expectations? That is the central question in our December book pick\, Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller\, The Others\, named for the Torah’s designation for childless women. When one of the country’s preeminent feminist scholars is murdered\, her former friend Sheila could be the next victim… or the primary suspect.   \nRegister Now\nIn January\, we’ll be reading The Slaughterman’s Daughter by Yavniv Iczkovitz\, which bills itself as “an epic historical novel where ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ meets Tarantino.” More to come on this hefty novel (432 pages) that you may want to dig into early! \n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/israeli-authors-discussion-group-3/2021-12-16/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/robert-anasch-McX3XuJRsUM-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T183000
DTSTAMP:20211215T230009Z
CREATED:20211201T164247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T230009Z
UID:10005328-1639675800-1639679400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Reproductive Rights Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) National and New York\, Rabbi Felicia Sol\, and Social Action & Social Justice Manager Kiana Davis to learn more about 73Forward\, NCJW’s newest campaign for abortion justice\, and explore how we can expand our Social Action and Social Justice work at BJ to be part of the movement for reproductive rights. We will be joined by 73Forward co-chairs Shira Zemel and Glenn Northern\, and Director of Advocacy and Volunteer Engagement of NCJW NY\, Aviva Zadoff.  \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/reproductive-rights-information-session/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/73forward.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T133000
DTSTAMP:20250512T194105Z
CREATED:20210923T184010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194105Z
UID:10004964-1639657800-1639661400@bj.org
SUMMARY:"In the Mirror" Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives\, struggles\, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis\, in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature. No knowledge of Hebrew is required. \nFor BJ Members only.
URL:https://bj.org/event/in-the-mirror-zoom-lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-roly-matalon/2021-12-16/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Roly-Matalon_duo_2520_1440.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T203000
DTSTAMP:20211207T214613Z
CREATED:20211111T211917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T214613Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:How can we teach children gratitude that strengthens them and your family life? Join renowned child-rearing expert and author\, Dr. Ron Taffel\, as he discusses evidence-based ways to realistically help kids develop life-affirming appreciation. For parents of children of all ages!   \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-power-of-gratitude/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/bj21_PowerOfGratitude_collab1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T171219Z
CREATED:20210617T133621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171219Z
UID:10004761-1639508400-1639513800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:This course offers an overview of the core beliefs\, practices\, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. We hope to deepen the understanding of those just beginning to explore Jewish life as well as of those who would like to participate more fully in the life of the Jewish community. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. \nThis course started October 12\, 2021\, and will go until May 2022. The class will be virtual\, with optional in-person offerings. Registration for this course closed on October 27. \nWe are teaching a new cyclical class structure\, so if you are not able to start the class in the fall\, there will be a winter start date. To be contacted once the registration for the winter session is live\, please fill out this form. \nContact Dani Kogan with any questions.  
URL:https://bj.org/event/introduction-to-judaism-3/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0108.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T134500
DTSTAMP:20220315T214208Z
CREATED:20210927T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T214208Z
UID:10005135-1639485000-1639489500@bj.org
SUMMARY:"Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come" Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat in the Rabbinic Imagination \nIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year)\, we will study rabbinic and Hassidic texts on Shabbat\, opening up a doorway to the 25-hour taste of the world to come. Open up your own imagination on how Shabbat can be as powerful today as it was in the minds of the rabbis of old. No previous textual experience necessary. Each class will stand alone so come for one or join for all!
URL:https://bj.org/event/soul-fooda-taste-of-the-world-to-come/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/felicia-sol-duo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T094500
DTSTAMP:20211221T174700Z
CREATED:20200710T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T174700Z
UID:10002847-1639471500-1639475100@bj.org
SUMMARY:Mishnah After Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah. \nJoin the Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/mishnah-after-minyan/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rohit-tandon-qK6898jepEU-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T164847Z
CREATED:20210311T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164847Z
UID:10004522-1639423800-1639427400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Connections Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bj.org/event/connections-cocktail-hour-2/2021-12-13/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/best-italian-cocktails.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211214
DTSTAMP:20210203T144844Z
CREATED:20201215T230644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T144844Z
UID:10003336-1639292400-1639378799@bj.org
SUMMARY:Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:This year\, BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel is coming to you! Calling all K-8th grade actors\, dancers\, singers\, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest\, best spiel yet! This year’s show is Hai School Musi-Spiel\, based on Disney’s beloved High School Musical. Register before winter break and submit your video audition to Emma by email. No prior performance experience necessary; fun guaranteed!  \nRegister Now\nRehearsals will be held on Zoom in January and February on Sundays with some additional rehearsals after school on Tuesdays and occasional other weekdays. Families will receive a more detailed schedule from Emma upon registration and should be in touch before registering if they have any scheduling questions or conflicts to discuss!
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-hai-school-musi-spiel/2021-12-12/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T200000
DTSTAMP:20211206T221919Z
CREATED:20211201T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T221919Z
UID:10005326-1639076400-1639080000@bj.org
SUMMARY:The Future of NYC with Manhattan Borough President-Elect Mark Levine
DESCRIPTION:New York City government is on the cusp of major change as a result of the November 2021 election. Just who are the people who got elected? What can we learn about them and their views? What does the future of the city hold under new leadership? And what will its likely impact be on our community?  \nJoin Ruth Messinger\, the JCC’s social justice activist in residence\, and Matt Nosanchuk\, president and co-founder of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA)\, for a conversation with newly elected Manhattan Borough President\, Mark Levine. Hosted in partnership with the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) and the Forward. Cosponsored by Avodah\, Base MNHTN\, Congregation Rodeph Sholom\, Lab/Shul\, Manny Cantor Center\, National Council of Jewish Women New York\, Romemu\, and SAJ — Judaism That Stands For All. \nRegister Now\nThis event is part of the Justice in Action series. You can learn more about the second session and third session on our website.
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-future-of-nyc-with-manhattan-borough-president-elect-mark-levine/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/subway.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T133000
DTSTAMP:20250512T194105Z
CREATED:20210923T184010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194105Z
UID:10004963-1639053000-1639056600@bj.org
SUMMARY:"In the Mirror" Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives\, struggles\, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis\, in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature. No knowledge of Hebrew is required. \nFor BJ Members only.
URL:https://bj.org/event/in-the-mirror-zoom-lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-roly-matalon/2021-12-09/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Roly-Matalon_duo_2520_1440.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T203000
DTSTAMP:20211105T135846Z
CREATED:20210126T162558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T135846Z
UID:10004360-1638990000-1638995400@bj.org
SUMMARY:M'kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub\, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg\, PhD\, the support group will meet monthly on Wednesdays. For more information and registration\, please contact Rabbi Simkha Weintraub.
URL:https://bj.org/event/mkom-shalom-a-place-of-peace/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/aniket-bhattacharya-CgyrwbE6Hm4-unsplash-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T171219Z
CREATED:20210617T133621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171219Z
UID:10004760-1638903600-1638909000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:This course offers an overview of the core beliefs\, practices\, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. We hope to deepen the understanding of those just beginning to explore Jewish life as well as of those who would like to participate more fully in the life of the Jewish community. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. \nThis course started October 12\, 2021\, and will go until May 2022. The class will be virtual\, with optional in-person offerings. Registration for this course closed on October 27. \nWe are teaching a new cyclical class structure\, so if you are not able to start the class in the fall\, there will be a winter start date. To be contacted once the registration for the winter session is live\, please fill out this form. \nContact Dani Kogan with any questions.  
URL:https://bj.org/event/introduction-to-judaism-3/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0108.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T134500
DTSTAMP:20220315T214208Z
CREATED:20210927T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T214208Z
UID:10005134-1638880200-1638884700@bj.org
SUMMARY:"Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come" Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat in the Rabbinic Imagination \nIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year)\, we will study rabbinic and Hassidic texts on Shabbat\, opening up a doorway to the 25-hour taste of the world to come. Open up your own imagination on how Shabbat can be as powerful today as it was in the minds of the rabbis of old. No previous textual experience necessary. Each class will stand alone so come for one or join for all!
URL:https://bj.org/event/soul-fooda-taste-of-the-world-to-come/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/felicia-sol-duo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T094500
DTSTAMP:20211221T174700Z
CREATED:20200710T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T174700Z
UID:10002846-1638866700-1638870300@bj.org
SUMMARY:Mishnah After Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah. \nJoin the Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/mishnah-after-minyan/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rohit-tandon-qK6898jepEU-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T164847Z
CREATED:20210311T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164847Z
UID:10004521-1638819000-1638822600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Connections Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bj.org/event/connections-cocktail-hour-2/2021-12-06/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/best-italian-cocktails.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T203000
DTSTAMP:20211206T182547Z
CREATED:20211123T201832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T182547Z
UID:10005321-1638817200-1638822600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining Criminal Justice\, Policing\, and Security in New York City
DESCRIPTION:As we spend this shemita (Sabbatical) year imagining new possibilities for our society’s entrenched challenges\, we are exploring such questions as: What does a truly safe\, and truly just\, society look like? What courageous conversations are needed to untangle and re-envision the interrelated topics of criminal justice reform\, policing\, and security? \nJoin us for the second program in our series on these issues\, focusing on policing and security in New York City\, with the newly elected Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in conversation with Udi Ofer\, Director Justice Division and Deputy National Political Director\, ACLU; Renita Francois\, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety; and Anthonine Pierre\, Deputy Director of the Brooklyn Movement Center. \nRegister Now\nThis event is co-sponsored by the New York Jewish Coalition on Criminal Justice Reform\, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, and New York Jewish Agenda. \nAlvin Bragg is the incoming Manhattan District Attorney. Most recently\, Alvin served as the Chief Deputy Attorney General in New York State where he oversaw some of the office’s biggest cases\, including suing Harvey Weinstein and his company for the existence of a hostile work environment; challenging the Trump administration over the census for its inclusion of a citizenship question; and bringing significant criminal charges in bribery\, securities fraud\, and Medicaid fraud matters. Previously Alvin served as Executive Deputy Attorney General (EDAG) for Social Justice and organized and served as the first Chief of a special unit that investigated police-involved killings. Alvin earned his A.B. in Government (cum laude\, general studies) from Harvard and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He was on the first-place team in the Ames Moot Court Competition and was an editor for the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review. Alvin is a member of the Board of Directors of The Legal Aid Society\, a former member of the Board of Directors of the New York Urban League\, and a Sunday School teacher at the Abyssinian Baptist Church. He lives in Harlem with his wife Jamila and two children. \nUdi Ofer is the Deputy National Political Director of the ACLU and Director of the ACLU’s Justice Division\, which leads the ACLU’s political\, legislative\, and electoral advocacy on criminal justice reform\, policing\, drug law reform and ending the death penalty. It also includes the Campaign for Smart Justice\, which is the ACLU’s unprecedented campaign to cut nationwide incarceration rates by 50 percent and challenge racism in the criminal legal system. Since 2018\, Ofer has also been a visiting lecturer at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. During his tenure at the ACLU\, Ofer has overseen advocacy efforts that have led to passage of hundreds of laws that will lead to tens of thousands of fewer people incarcerated. Ofer has more than 20 years of experience as a civil rights lawyer and policy advocate. From 2003-2013\, he worked at the New York Civil Liberties Union\, where he founded the Advocacy Department. There he challenged the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices and spearheaded the successful effort to pass legislation banning racial profiling by the NYPD and creating an NYPD Inspector General’s office. Ofer was also a co-founder of Communities United for Police Reform in New York City. Ofer is the recipient of numerous awards\, including the Distinguished Graduate Award from Fordham Law School\, a presidential award from the Open Society Foundations\, and a proclamation from the New York City Council for his outstanding service to the city and state. He is a graduate of Fordham University School of Law and the State University of New York at Buffalo. \nRenita Francois is the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety. Ms. Francois previously served as the deputy director for three years\, developing innovative strategies\, like NeighborhoodStat\, that bring government and citizens together to address quality of life and safety in NYC’s public housing developments and surrounding neighborhoods. Her experience serving as a resource coordinator working directly for the juvenile justice bench at Brooklyn Family Court\, and as a frontline staff member for public housing programs in both Los Angeles and Compton\, California\, give Ms. Francois unique insight into the multilayered challenges facing vulnerable communities. Renita Francois holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from the University of California\, Berkeley and an MBA from Cornell University. \nHannah E. Meyers is director of the policing and public safety initiative at the Manhattan Institute. Most recently\, she managed corporate and private investigation teams for an international firm and directed research strategy for a counter-extremism NGO. She served for five years with the Intelligence Bureau of the New York City Police Department\, partnering with detectives on counterterrorism investigations and bringing one of the first state-level terrorism cases to prosecution. During her time at NYPD\, she also supervised an intelligence analysis team and was seconded to the FBI. Earlier in her career\, Hannah did think tank research pertaining to terrorism and human rights\, was a contributing writer on a variety of topics\, and served as deputy director of policy for a New York State gubernatorial nominee. She holds an M.A. in international relations from Yale University—for which she performed research embedded with British law enforcement—and a B.A. in government from Dartmouth College. \nAnthonine Pierre is a dynamic community organizer\, putting her problem-solving skills to work on everything from building Black power in a gentrifying neighborhood to ending sexualized street harassment in Central Brooklyn. She centers collective liberation and a commitment to personal sustainability in her leadership. As the Deputy Director of the Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC)\, Anthonine provides strategic leadership and daily management of the organization’s organizing\, operations and communications efforts. Anthonine’s organizing career dates back to her youth organizing start at Brooklyn Technical High School and with the Prospect Park Alliance Youth Council. She has also held positions at the Children’s Defense Fund-NY\, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office and the Advocacy Institute. When she’s not trying to move dope people together towards the Black Future\, you can find her biking around her native Flatbush with her husband\, Jeffrey. \n  \nThis lecture is part of a series. You can find more information about the first session and the third session on our website.
URL:https://bj.org/event/reimagining-criminal-justice-policing-and-security-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shemita_header_image_v9-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211205T150000
DTSTAMP:20211130T175044Z
CREATED:20211130T175044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T175044Z
UID:10005325-1638712800-1638716400@bj.org
SUMMARY:The Joy of Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC on Zoom for an afternoon of text study with Rabbis Angela Buchdahl\, David Ellenson\, Roly Matalon\, and Adam Mintz to celebrate the dedication of the Rabbi Joy Levitt Beit Midrash. This event will also feature a special tribute by Rabbi Naamah Kellman. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/the-joy-of-learning/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/0.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTSTAMP:20210203T144844Z
CREATED:20201215T230644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T144844Z
UID:10003335-1638687600-1638773999@bj.org
SUMMARY:Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:This year\, BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel is coming to you! Calling all K-8th grade actors\, dancers\, singers\, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest\, best spiel yet! This year’s show is Hai School Musi-Spiel\, based on Disney’s beloved High School Musical. Register before winter break and submit your video audition to Emma by email. No prior performance experience necessary; fun guaranteed!  \nRegister Now\nRehearsals will be held on Zoom in January and February on Sundays with some additional rehearsals after school on Tuesdays and occasional other weekdays. Families will receive a more detailed schedule from Emma upon registration and should be in touch before registering if they have any scheduling questions or conflicts to discuss!
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-hai-school-musi-spiel/2021-12-05/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T133000
DTSTAMP:20250512T194105Z
CREATED:20210923T184010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T194105Z
UID:10004962-1638448200-1638451800@bj.org
SUMMARY:"In the Mirror" Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
DESCRIPTION:We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives\, struggles\, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis\, in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature. No knowledge of Hebrew is required. \nFor BJ Members only.
URL:https://bj.org/event/in-the-mirror-zoom-lunch-and-learn-with-rabbi-roly-matalon/2021-12-02/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Roly-Matalon_duo_2520_1440.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T194500
DTSTAMP:20211116T205738Z
CREATED:20211115T160458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T205738Z
UID:10005279-1638385200-1638387900@bj.org
SUMMARY:Hanukkah Chair Yoga Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join BJ member Joni Brenner for an exploration of safe and opening movements in our chair yoga session. Bringing in the themes of Hanukkah\, we will explore resilience\, bringing in light and warmth. This is a multi-level class\, appropriate for all bodies. All are invited. \nRegister Now\nJoni Brenner is a Rabbinic Chaplain. She is a Certified Yoga and Jewish Spirituality teacher. She will be using postures that she created for her classes at the Jewish Guild for the Blind.
URL:https://bj.org/event/hanukkah-chair-yoga-practice/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1905-0308-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T100000
DTSTAMP:20211123T164254Z
CREATED:20201109T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T164254Z
UID:10003951-1638350100-1638352800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity. This weekly mindfulness meditation practice\, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow\, will be informed by themes from the Torah portion or upcoming holidays\, and will include space to pray for those in need of healing. No prior meditation experience necessary. \nJoin us on Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/jewish-meditation-with-rabbi-shuli-passow-2/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0250.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T203000
DTSTAMP:20211118T213046Z
CREATED:20211117T203243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T213046Z
UID:10005282-1638298800-1638304200@bj.org
SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we apply the creative process to our learning and spiritual practice\, bringing Mussar together with anti-racism work\, led by Yehudah Webster and Rabbi David Jaffe. \n \n \nTo dismantle racism in our society at large and grapple with our own unconscious biases\, we need to make both a systemic change as well as do the inner work to change our habits of mind. Habits of mind are changed most effectively through practice. Mussar is the Jewish spiritual discipline designed to integrate the head and the heart through daily practice. Together\, we’ll delve into the synergies between anti-racism practice and Mussar\, exploring how this ancient Jewish wisdom has an important role to play in the urgent contemporary challenge of dismantling racism. \nAs we come together\, we’ll explore how Mussar practices can actually be key tools for subverting the biases and hierarchies created by racism. The session will also include time and space for personal reflection and guided practice. \nRegister now\n\nIn the weeks and months following this program\, we are excited to be partnering with “Inside Out Wisdom and Action” in piloting a “Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out” cohort\, led by Yehuda Webster and Rabbi David Jaffe. Meeting over the course of ten weeks\, this cohort will put the ideas explored in this session into practice. Working closely with the facilitators and one another\, cohort members will become equipped with concrete daily Jewish spiritual practices to undo implicit and explicit racism within ourselves and others\, supporting the collective organizing\, advocacy\, and service-work efforts to dismantle racism systemically.  \nMore information and application details coming soon!
URL:https://bj.org/event/dismantling-racism/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1905-0290.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T203000
DTSTAMP:20250707T171219Z
CREATED:20210617T133621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T171219Z
UID:10004759-1638298800-1638304200@bj.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:This course offers an overview of the core beliefs\, practices\, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. We hope to deepen the understanding of those just beginning to explore Jewish life as well as of those who would like to participate more fully in the life of the Jewish community. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. \nThis course started October 12\, 2021\, and will go until May 2022. The class will be virtual\, with optional in-person offerings. Registration for this course closed on October 27. \nWe are teaching a new cyclical class structure\, so if you are not able to start the class in the fall\, there will be a winter start date. To be contacted once the registration for the winter session is live\, please fill out this form. \nContact Dani Kogan with any questions.  
URL:https://bj.org/event/introduction-to-judaism-3/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0108.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T134500
DTSTAMP:20220315T214208Z
CREATED:20210927T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T214208Z
UID:10005133-1638275400-1638279900@bj.org
SUMMARY:"Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come" Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat in the Rabbinic Imagination \nIn this year of shemita (sabbatical year)\, we will study rabbinic and Hassidic texts on Shabbat\, opening up a doorway to the 25-hour taste of the world to come. Open up your own imagination on how Shabbat can be as powerful today as it was in the minds of the rabbis of old. No previous textual experience necessary. Each class will stand alone so come for one or join for all!
URL:https://bj.org/event/soul-fooda-taste-of-the-world-to-come/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/felicia-sol-duo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T094500
DTSTAMP:20211221T174700Z
CREATED:20200710T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T174700Z
UID:10002845-1638261900-1638265500@bj.org
SUMMARY:Mishnah After Minyan
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah. \nJoin the Zoom
URL:https://bj.org/event/mishnah-after-minyan/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rohit-tandon-qK6898jepEU-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T210000
DTSTAMP:20211117T204131Z
CREATED:20211117T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T204131Z
UID:10005283-1638216000-1638219600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bring Home The Light: A Collage Workshop for Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Join BJ member and collage artist\, Michal Nachmany\, for a Zoom workshop in collage art. Each person or family will be invited to create a collage centered on the promise that in dark times\, even small actions can add light to the future generations of our family community.  \nImagine the lives and hard beginnings of our parents and grandparents\, who lit just a ‘small candle’ to allow us to live a life of joy in New York.  As such\, you may use old family images (copies)\, past and presence\, in your collage\, mapping a journey from yesteryear to 2021. You may use old images (newspaper and magazine clips\, photos\, old recipes\, envelopes and letters\, postcards\, etc.) as elements in your collage.  \nNachmany’s artistic motto is\, “Every Person and Every Object Has a Journey.” Think about the journeys of these images and objects and create a story using them. \nRegister Now\nMichal Nachmany is self-taught mixed-media and collage artist who has exhibited in solo shows in the U.S.\, Taiwan\, and Poland. She is also an educator who teaches modern and liturgical Hebrew in rabbinical schools\, synagogues\, and elsewhere. Nachmany grew up in Jerusalem\, where the mixture of cultures\, people\, architecture\, objects\, colors\, sounds\, and smells from the streets and the markets of Jerusalem shaped her awareness of the past as a foundation of the present. In recent years she had opportunities to exhibit in multiple locations in New York City and nearby. She also had two international exhibitions\, one in Taiwan and another in Poland. Learn more about her work on her website.  \n  \nHow to prepare: \n\nA base\, either a wood panel (see link to purchase below)\, or any hard cardboard that you might have around the house (12” x 12”)\nGlue stick (such as UHU)\nScissors\nCopies of pictures of family’s history\, old newspapers\, receipts\, letters\, magazine pictures\, etc. – Select 5-8 images to be used on the collage\nOptional: paints\, color pencils\, stencils\, etc.\n[If interested\, reach out to Michal for a more detailed step-by-step instruction about the art of collage]\n\n\nWhere to buy: \n\nWood panels – package of 3 \nGlue stick: such as UHU (package of 3)
URL:https://bj.org/event/bring-home-the-light-a-collage-workshop-for-hanukkah/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0223.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T164847Z
CREATED:20210311T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T164847Z
UID:10004520-1638214200-1638217800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Connections Cocktail Hour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bj.org/event/connections-cocktail-hour-2/2021-11-29/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/best-italian-cocktails.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTSTAMP:20210203T144844Z
CREATED:20201215T230644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T144844Z
UID:10003334-1638082800-1638169199@bj.org
SUMMARY:Hai School Musi-Spiel Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:This year\, BJ Theater Company’s Purim Spiel is coming to you! Calling all K-8th grade actors\, dancers\, singers\, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest\, best spiel yet! This year’s show is Hai School Musi-Spiel\, based on Disney’s beloved High School Musical. Register before winter break and submit your video audition to Emma by email. No prior performance experience necessary; fun guaranteed!  \nRegister Now\nRehearsals will be held on Zoom in January and February on Sundays with some additional rehearsals after school on Tuesdays and occasional other weekdays. Families will receive a more detailed schedule from Emma upon registration and should be in touch before registering if they have any scheduling questions or conflicts to discuss!
URL:https://bj.org/event/bj-theater-company-purim-spiel-hai-school-musi-spiel/2021-11-28/
LOCATION:Remote Access Only\, NY\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1905-0236-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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