Yom Kippur: Seder Ha-Avodah Service

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

The service will be held at in the BJ Sanctuary for members in good standing—click here for more information about how to register. It will also be streamed live for all—register here.

Event Series Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

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

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.

Event Series Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

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

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.

Selihot: Redemption, Rehabilitation, and Serving Life

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

As we prepare to enter the High Holy Days, join us for an exploration of deep yearning and the possibility of redemption with Lisa R. Cohen’s 2011 documentary, Serving Life, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker. 

Event Series Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

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

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.

Event Series Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022

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

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.

BJ Teens Summer Send-off ft. GOLDBERG

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

Say hello to summer with the BJ Teens! Join us for game night, havdalah, and a concert by the BJ Teen Band, GOLDBERG. We’ll snack, laugh and jam.

Kabbalat Shabbat: Camp Shabbat

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

Join us in your favorite camp t-shirt and Shabbat best for a special Jewish Camp-themed Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit (evening service).  We will welcome in Shabbat with camp ruah (spirit) and your favorite camp melodies.

BJ Annual Meeting 2022

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

At our members-only annual meeting, we will hear reports from our rabbis, executive director, board leaders, and treasurer about the accomplishments we achieved during our 2021-2022 fiscal year, and highlights of the year to come.

Event Series Shabbat Minha

Shabbat Minha

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

Join us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.

June Blood Drive

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

Save a life and donate at the BJ Blood Drive. Twice a year, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community through the New York Blood Center. 

Shavuot Evening Service (Second Day)

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

Join us on the second night of Shavuot, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians.

Event Series Shabbat Minha

Shabbat Minha

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

Join us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.

High School Senior Blessing

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

Join the BJ spiritual leaders for Torah reading in the Sanctuary and a blessing with your family after shabbat services, followed by a seniors-only Kiddush with Rabbi Roly Matalon. This event will take place during regular Shabbat morning services.

Event Series Shabbat Minha

Shabbat Minha

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

Join us in person or virtually for the afternoon prayer service of Shabbat.

Kulanu

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

Join us this month for a special Kulanu in the Sanctuary! We are inviting all Kulanu families to participate in and experience a BJ B’nai Mitzvah.

Event Series In-Person Security Training

In-Person Security Training

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

As we strive for BJ to be a place that is both physically secure and emotionally safe for all who come here, please join us for an active threat training session with Huntleigh Security.

Yom Hashoah Commemoration

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

Join us for a truly powerful commemoration of Yom HaShoah, as we come together for ritual, prayer, music, and the reading of the names of those who perished in the Shoah.