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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-04-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kulanu: Teen Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew\, and this Shabbat morning service really is for everyone! Kulanu is a fun\, welcoming\, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families. Kulanu will be led by Rabbi Becca Weintraub\, Music Educator Michael Harlow\, and members of our family life and learning team.  \nThis Shabbat\, join us for Teen Shabbat Kulanu in the Sanctuary.
URL:https://bj.org/event/kulanu-2-2022-04-09/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services: Teen Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Passionately traditional\, boldly innovative\, and deeply spiritual\, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.  \nThis Shabbat\, our service will be teen-led\, empowering and highlighting our teen community.\n \nHow to Join Us\nBJ members — check your most recent Toward Shabbat email for your link to the members-only Zoom. (If you can’t find your link\, email us.) \nRegister to join us in person\nJoin the Livestream\nJoin on the BJ Facebook Page\nJoin on the YouTube Livestream\nView Prayer at Home Resources\n	\n\n\nIf you would like to follow along with our services from home\, download a free PDF of Siddur Lev Shalem\, our prayer book for all Shabbat services\, for your own personal use. If you would prefer a physical copy\, the siddurim are available for purchase via the Rabbinical Assembly website.
URL:https://bj.org/event/shabbat-morning-services-2020-03-28-2-2020-09-12-2021-10-16-2022-04-09/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T110000
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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-04-08/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:God Knows Everything is Broken: Bob Dylan’s American Mythology
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the next feature of the Micki Levin Concert Series for a dynamic exploration through the music of Bob Dylan—songs that defined a generation and reflect his own spiritual journey. Inspired by Rabbi Aubrey Glazer’s recent book about the great American songwriter\, we will hear Dylan’s well-known (and lesser-known) songs\, experiencing how they continue to challenge and inspire. \nNarrated by Rabbi Glazer and musically produced by BJ Music Director Dan Nadel\, this concert will feature vocalists Vanisha Gould and Gene Taylor\, pianist Mathis Picard\, bassist Noriko Ueda\, and drummer Yuval Lion. \nJoin us in-person or gain access to this concert’s exclusive livestream. \nRegister Now\nIn-person tickets: $18 BJ members | $25 non-members\nLivestream tickets: $5-$36 (Sliding Scale) \n \nVanisha Gould (Vocals) came to New York in 2015 from Simi Valley\, California. Inspired by artists like Billie Holiday\, Nina Simone\, Joni Mitchell\, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald – Vanisha has successfully curated her own sound as a composer and band leader. Performing originals and music from the Great American Songbook on several groundbreaking stages both in New York and overseas\, she aspires to continue sharing her voice with audiences in New York and beyond.\n \nYuval Lion (Drums) was born in Tel Aviv and is now a New York based drummer. Lion has worked with some of the world’s most distinguished rock\, pop\, r&b and jazz artists including Chrissie Hynde\, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings\, Meshell Ndgeocello\, Martha and Rufus Wainwright\, Lionel Loueke and most recently with David Byrne\, Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik. In addition to worldwide tours Lion maintains a high profile in New York City’s live and studio scene.\n \nDan Nadel (Music Direction and Concert Production\, Guitar) is an Israeli-born\, New York-based guitarist and composer\, whose personal style combines flamenco\, jazz\, and Middle Eastern influences. He is a bandleader\, a solo performing artist\, and a collaborator with Tavche Gravche–a multinational neo-Balkan group. A busy musician on the New York scene\, Nadel has also worked with many world-renowned artists\, including jazz artists Chico Freeman and Dave Liebman\, Israeli-French pop star Yael Naim\, jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli\, and opera singer Maya Lahyani. Nadel is a graduate of the BFA jazz program at The New School. Dan has been B’nai Jeshurun’s Music Director since 2017. \nMathis Picard (Piano\, Keyboards) is a French – Malagasy Pianist & Composer\, deemed as “one to watch” by Jazzwize magazine. As a solo pianist\, Mathis has played sets for NY Fashion Week\, Little Island\, Umbria Jazz Festival\, and is featured on several records. His solo release “Live At The Museum” was released to critical acclaim in January 2022. As a bandleader\, Mathis’ large ensemble “The Sound Orchestra” has performed on both coasts of America. Their debut genre-bending EP “World Unity” came out in 2020 on Outside In Music Records which put him on the map as “a fascinating name to follow in any context” (All About Jazz). Artists that Mathis has worked with include Mwenso & The Shakes\, Braxton Cook\, Ron Carter\, Lillias White\, Lee Ritenour\, Kindness\, Wynton Marsalis\, Veronica Swift\, and Etienne Charles. \nGene Taylor (Vocals) is a singer\, songwriter\, actor and multi-instrumentalist. He moved from New Jersey to NYC in 2015 after the completion of the Man of La Mancha national tour. He’s performed for Carnival Cruise lines and currently sings and plays for various clubs and private events such as Cafe Wha\, The Atlantic Club\, Haswell Green and Total Entertainment. At the moment he has a handful of singles out and is currently wrapping up the debut album of his band Alice Valentine. \nNoriko Ueda (Bass) is originally from Hyogo\, Japan. After graduating from Berklee College of Music she relocated to NYC. In 2002\, she was the winner of the Charlie Parker Jazz composition Prize for her original big band piece. She has played sold out shows at Carnegie Hall with ARTEMIS\, led by Renee Rosnes\, and her bands “Noriko Ueda Jazz Orchestra” and “Noriko Ueda Trio” quartet have both performed at Blue Note New York. Her leader trio album “Debut” was released from Terashima Records in 2015. Noriko has toured with the Ted Rosenthal Trio 13 times\, and their CD “Out of this World” reached #1 on the national jazz radio charts. She also has performed and toured with various legendary musicians including Frank Wess\,  Kenny Barron\, Grady Tate\, Nancy Wilson\, Makoto Ozone and Terumasa Hino. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bj.org/event/god-knows-everything-is-broken-bob-dylans-american-mythology/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-04-01/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T190000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Minha
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bj.org/event/shabbat-minha-service/2022-03-26/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T101500
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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T213000
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SUMMARY:Havdalah Post-Purim Party with Aviv and Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate a slightly belated Purim with Aviv and Tribe! There will be Havdalah\, appetizers\, a chance to schmooze and celebrate Purim\, as well as a performance by comedian\, Marcia Belsky. This is certainly a party you don’t want to miss. \nRegister Now\nProof of vaccination is required. Please bring printed proof of your vaccination to this event. Masking will be required at all times except when actively eating or drinking. Either a surgical mask\, KN95\, N95\, or KF94 will be mandatory. \nMarcia Belsky is a New York City based stand-up comedian\, musician and writer. Her hit song “100 Tampons” premiered on Comedy Central digital April 2020 and has over 1 million shares on TikTok. In 2014\, she was a semifinalist in the NBC Stand Up competition. She is the lead singer of the comedy duo Free the Mind\, whose song All Older White Men Should Die (But Not My Dad) was called a “hilarious\, feminist anthem” by Elite Daily. Her 2016 project The Headless Women of Hollywood\, which explores the objectification of women on film and television posters\, was featured on the BBC and NPR\, and written up by USA Today\, Buzzfeed\, E!News\, AV Club and more. Learn more about her work on her website.
URL:https://bj.org/event/havdalah-purim-party-with-aviv-and-tribe/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
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SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T210000
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SUMMARY:Community Megillah Reading and Purim Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite costume or your perfect mask\, hear the megillah\, and join us for a Purim like no other. This year\, we’ll celebrate with performances from our Purim Cabaret—song parodies written and performed by BJ community members! Register to join us in-person or be part of our virtual community on all of our livestream platforms. \nFor those joining us in person\, please bring a box of pasta to use as a grogger; all boxes will be donated to West Side Campaign Against Hunger at the end of the night. \nRegister to Join Us In Person\nJoin Us on Zoom\nJoin the Livestream
URL:https://bj.org/event/community-megillah-reading-and-purim-cabaret/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T191500
DTSTAMP:20220316T183656Z
CREATED:20220209T164103Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs "Wicked"
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happened before the megillah? Join us for BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim shpiel this year and find out! Wicked: The Untold Story of the People of Shushan\, performed by kindergarten-8th graders\, peels back the curtain and takes a look at what Esther\, Ahashverosh\, Vashti\, Haman\, and Mordekhai were up to before they became the characters we know today. No shpiel would be complete without hilarious puns\, creative parodies\, and the amazing work of our young performers. \nTo stream the performance: Visit our YouTube page as well as Facebook Live. No registration necessary for streaming access. \nFor in-person attendance: The Shpiel is only open to families and friends of the cast. Each cast member will have access to five tickets each and will need to use a code to register. Contact Emma if you don’t have the code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-spiel-bj-theater-company-performs-wicked/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20220218T170231Z
CREATED:20220216T150212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T170231Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wacky and spirited Purim celebration for the whole family! This shemita year we are trying to reduce our waste and so we encourage you to use what you have in your home to create a costume. It’s time to get creative. We are looking forward to an evening filled with arts and crafts\, music\, snacks-to-go\, a costume parade\, and of course a family-friendly megillah reading of the Purim story. \nRegister Now\nEmail Tobie with any questions.  \nPlease bring a box of macaroni to decorate and use as a grogger/noisemaker which will be donated to the West Side Campaign Against Hunger at the end of the night.
URL:https://bj.org/event/early-childhood-purim-celebration-and-megillah-reading/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T174711Z
CREATED:20220202T194039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T174711Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Costume Runway Junior
DESCRIPTION:Put your design skills to work in a Project Runway-style team competition! Each team will be led by a BJ Teen through the process of creating their very own upcycled costume inspired by the Purim story. All leftover clothes will be donated or textile recycled. \nThis program is for ages K-6. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-costume-runway-junior/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T191500
DTSTAMP:20220316T183656Z
CREATED:20220209T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T183656Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Shpiel: BJ Theater Company Performs "Wicked"
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happened before the megillah? Join us for BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim shpiel this year and find out! Wicked: The Untold Story of the People of Shushan\, performed by kindergarten-8th graders\, peels back the curtain and takes a look at what Esther\, Ahashverosh\, Vashti\, Haman\, and Mordekhai were up to before they became the characters we know today. No shpiel would be complete without hilarious puns\, creative parodies\, and the amazing work of our young performers. \nTo stream the performance: Visit our YouTube page as well as Facebook Live. No registration necessary for streaming access. \nFor in-person attendance: The Shpiel is only open to families and friends of the cast. Each cast member will have access to five tickets each and will need to use a code to register. Contact Emma if you don’t have the code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-spiel-bj-theater-company-performs-wicked/2022-03-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T180000
DTSTAMP:20220311T151625Z
CREATED:20220202T193842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T151625Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Costume Runway (Teen Program)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all clothing enthusiasts! Do you spend hours creating your Purim costume? Then we got an experience for you. \nTeens are invited to participate in a Project Runway-style team competition\, complete with expert judges\, upcycled clothing\, and the chance to compete for number 1. Sign up with your own team or opt to be placed on a team. \nRegister Now\nThis event is intended for Teens only.
URL:https://bj.org/event/purim-costume-runway/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T190000
DTSTAMP:20220309T221242Z
CREATED:20211020T185116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T221242Z
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SUMMARY:4th- and 5th-Grade Cohort Unrolling
DESCRIPTION:BJ member families of all 4th-5th grade students\, or children whose birthdays fall between September 2011 and December 2012\, are invited to our annual B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. The entire Torah will be unrolled\, and each student will find the parashah (portion) that they will read when called to the Torah for their B’nai Mitzvah. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol for this extraordinary event that brings together students and families as they begin their ascent toward becoming B’nai Mitzvah. Please sign up by Friday\, March 4\, so we know your family will share in this memorable experience. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/4th-grade-cohort-unrolling/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005292-1646993700-1646996400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T210000
DTSTAMP:20220224T145848Z
CREATED:20220208T195506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T145848Z
UID:10005479-1646595000-1646600400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Noa In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary musical event with Achinoam Nini\, Israel’s leading international concert and recording artist. Noa\, as she is internationally known\, has performed with artists like Sting and Stevie Wonder and has sold over 1.5 million albums worldwide. Beyond her passionate commitment to music\, Noa dedicates much of her time to promoting peace and dialogue between Israel and Palestine and to various social issues. Noa volunteers extensively for organizations in these fields\, including serving on the international board of the New Israel Fund. \nTogether with guitarist-composer Gil Dor\, who also serves as musical director\, co-writer and producer\, Noa will join us for one night only at BJ for this soul-stirring concert\, co-sponsored by the New Israel Fund. \n \nRegister Now\nIn-Person Tickets: BJ Members: $25 | Non-members: $36 \nLivestream Tickets: BJ Members: $8 | Non-members: $10 \n\nCOVID-19 POLICY FOR IN-PERSON EVENTS AT BJ \n\nProof of vaccination for ages 5+ is required\, including boosters if eligible.\nYou must remain masked the entire time (N95\, KN95\, KF94\, or surgical masks only).
URL:https://bj.org/event/noa-in-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005291-1646388900-1646391600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-03-04/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005290-1645784100-1645786800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-02-25/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005289-1645179300-1645182000@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-02-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005288-1644574500-1644577200@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-02-11/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220204T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005287-1643969700-1643972400@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-02-04/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bim-Bam-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005286-1643364900-1643367600@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-01-28/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T110000
DTSTAMP:20220504T161309Z
CREATED:20211119T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T161309Z
UID:10005285-1642760100-1642762800@bj.org
SUMMARY:Bim Bam In-Person Winter & Spring Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, saying Kiddush\, and giving tzedakah. The program\, all in Hebrew\, is led by our artist-in-residence\, Shira Averbuch.  \nPrice for Winter-Spring Series: \n\nMembers: $30/session or $420/full semester\nNon-Members: $36/session or $504/full semester\n\nRegister Now\nNo one will be turned away due to financial reasons. If you are a member with a child 3 years old and under and new to Bim Bam\, you are eligible for one free semester (or series). Please contact Tobie with any questions or for more details.
URL:https://bj.org/event/bim-bam-in-person-winter-spring-series-hebrew-immersion/2022-01-21/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T120000
DTSTAMP:20220114T152707Z
CREATED:20190723T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T152707Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Services: MLK Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Passionately traditional\, boldly innovative\, and deeply spiritual\, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer\, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world\, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians\, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition\, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice\, dignity\, and peace. \nOur guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lakeesha Walrond. As the first woman and 12th President of New York Theological Seminary\, Dr. Walrond is committed to preparing faith and thought leaders to engage relevant\, restorative\, and revolutionary ministry. Dr. Walrond also serves as Preaching Pastor at the historic First Corinthian Baptist Church in New York\, NY. \n \nHow to Join Us\nBJ members — check your most recent Toward Shabbat email for your link to the members-only Zoom. (If you can’t find your link\, email us). \nRegister to join us in person (BJ members only)\nJoin the Livestream\nJoin on the BJ Facebook Page\nJoin on the YouTube Livestream\nView Prayer at Home Resources\n	\n\n\nShabbat Morning Services will also be available on Zoom for members only\, via the same link as Kabbalat Shabbat. \nIf you would like to follow along with our services from home\, download a free PDF of Siddur Lev Shalem\, our prayer book for all Shabbat services\, for your own personal use. If you would prefer a physical copy\, the siddurim are available for purchase via the Rabbinical Assembly website.
URL:https://bj.org/event/shabbat-morning-services-2020-03-28-2-2020-09-12-2021-10-16-2022-01-15/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T203000
DTSTAMP:20211213T185957Z
CREATED:20211111T212245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T185957Z
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SUMMARY:From Sheikh Jarrah to New York City: Stories from Kids4Peace Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:Join Suma Qawasmi and Ittay Flescher to hear their stories about the challenges\, fears\, and dreams they encounter through their work together at Kids4Peace—an interfaith movement that brings together youth from East and West Jerusalem. \nRegister Now\nThis event will also be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person. \nJoin on the YouTube Livestream\nSuma Qawasmi is a Palestinian Muslim and the Community Manager at K4P. She has a BA in English Literature and Business from Birzeit University. Having grown up in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood\, she is active in the legal struggle to protect her home. Suma considers herself a social person who likes to meet new people\, learn about others and explore different cultures and backgrounds. \n  \nIttay Flescher is a Jewish Israeli and the Education Director at K4P.  Before moving to Jerusalem in 2018\, Ittay was a high school teacher in Melbourne for 15 years where he specialized in facilitating interfaith dialogue and identity-building programs for teenagers.
URL:https://bj.org/event/from-sheikh-jarrah-to-new-york-city-stories-from-kids4peace-jerusalem/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_2411-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T210000
DTSTAMP:20211202T193916Z
CREATED:20211115T210249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T193916Z
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SUMMARY:December Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year\, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community through the New York Blood Center. Save a life and donate at the BJ Blood Drive.  \nLearn more about how you can prepare to donate\, including any restrictions that may apply. We strongly encourage appointments in order to keep social distance guidelines and may not be able to accommodate all walk-ins.  \nRegister Now\nDonation typically takes 45 to 60 minutes. Don’t forget to bring your donor ID card or number (if you have one).
URL:https://bj.org/event/december-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Jeshurun":MAILTO:info@bj.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T193000
DTSTAMP:20211203T144059Z
CREATED:20211118T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T144059Z
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SUMMARY:Sparks of Creation: A Creative Arts Lab for Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we bring the Shabbat of Hanukkah to a close for an interactive evening of the arts as a vehicle for exploring light\, creativity\, and Hanukkah! We’ll gather in person for arvit and havdalah and the lighting of the Hanukkah candles\, and get a sneak peak at the BJ Theater Company’s Hanukkah play before breaking off into workshops to explore the themes of the season through a specific creative arts process.  \nRegister now to join one of these workshops with our extraordinary guest faculty: \n\nMovement and Dance with Hadar Ahuvia\nMusical Workshop for Children and Families with Shira Averbuch\nVisual Art with Rebecca Katz\nCreative Writing with Joy Ladin (available both in person and on Zoom)\nHarmony and Communal Song with Deborah Sacks Mintz\nImprov Comedy with Leanne Velednitsky\n\nSee below for more information about these workshops and the guest instructors. \nLooking to join us remotely? No problem. Register to join us remotely for the candle lighting and then experience the creative writing workshop on Zoom! No matter how you’re joining us\, register now to reserve your place at this truly unique Hanukkah celebration! \nRegister Now\n\nWorkshop Descriptions\nMovement and Dance with Hadar Ahuvia\nIn this workshop\, we explore how text\, ideas\, and questions can be activated in the body. We will have the joy of moving with and witnessing each other. No prior dance experience is necessary. Please bring a water bottle\, a notebook\, your favorite writing utensil\, and wear clothing in which you feel comfortable moving. \nHadar Ahuvia is an independent dancer\, choreographer\, Jewish educator and service leader weaving her love of movement\, song\, and Jewish community in NYC/Lenapehoking for the past ten years. Her choreographic work has been supported by Baryshnikov Arts Center\, the 14th Street Y\, Danspace Project\, Yaddo and Gibney Dance among others. Her essay on choreographing a diasporic Israeli identity beyond Zionism is featured in the forthcoming Oxford Handbook on Jewishness in Dance. Ahuvia is a recipient of a Bessie nomination for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer\, was one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch in 2019\,” and a 2020 New Brooklyn Culture Fellow with Tatyana Tenebaum. She will make her BAM debut with Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group in January. Learn more at hadarahuvia.com. \nMusical Workshop for Children and Families\nJoin BJ artist in residence Shira Averbuch for a musical workshop of song and connection geared specifically for families. We will dive into our inner light and come together in communal light though mindful music meditation\, movement\, drumming\, and song. Our workshop will culminate with writing our very own song of light as a group. \nShira Averbuch is a NYC-based Israeli-American singer-songwriter and serves as the artist in residence at B’nai Jeshurun. Born in upstate NY to Israeli parents\, Shira split her time growing up between Israel and the States. After finishing her service in the Israeli Army Band\, Shira moved to NYC. She graduated from the New School with a BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in Music Therapy and found her place sharing her healing song in both the Jewish world and the world at large. \n“Golden-voiced singer”—New York Times  \n“Shira presents an authentic narrative of longing for places we call home\, as we head toward new frontiers — a metaphor we can all relate to right now.”—Americana Highways \nLearn more at shiraofficial.com. \nVisual Art with Rebecca Katz\nWhat do you want to illuminate in your life? In this intergenerational workshop\, light up your creativity and explore the meaning of Hanukkah using the Jewish Studio Process methodology. No artistic experience necessary—just an openness to playing with new materials.  \n \nRebecca Katz is an artist and educator from Brooklyn\, NY. She’s spent the past decade working in the Jewish social justice movement with teens through adults. Rebecca operates from a foundational belief that everyone is creative. She’s focused on bringing the creative process to all aspects of movement building and as a space for people to reflect on their connection to social justice\, identity\, and place. You can currently see her comics and illustrations published in Lilith magazine. \nCreative Writing with Joy Ladin\nIn this workshop\, we will use writing prompts—open-ended jumping off points for you to explore in any way you are inspired to—to kindle new ways of thinking about light in our lives\, and beyond. Bring your imagination\, memories\, longings\, sparks\, and something to write with.  This program is available in person and on Zoom. \nJoy Ladin has published nine books of poetry\, including The Book of Anna\, recently reissued by EOAGH Press; a memoir\, National Jewish Book Award finalist Through the Door of Life; and Lambda Literary and Triangle Award finalist\, The Soul of the Stranger: Reading God and Torah from a Transgender Perspective. Links to her writings\, readings\, interviews and talks are at her website\, joyladin.wordpress.com.  \nHarmony and Communal Song with Deborah Sacks Mintz\nHow do we harness the expansive layers of harmonies and unearth the potential textures of sound to create communal melodies in the real-time act of communal song and prayer? In this experiential session\, we’ll explore strategies and tools for realizing this potential in our own voices—as individuals and as communities—and weave together new melodies through a co-created collaborative process. \nDeborah Sacks Mintz is an educator\, practitioner\, and facilitator of Jewish communal music\, supporting those who seek to deepen their practice of empowered song and connective prayer.  As a musician\, Deborah has partnered creatively with a diverse array of voices in the Jewish soundscape; in addition to collaborating on over two dozen albums\, she released her debut record of original spiritual music\, The Narrow and the Expanse\, in 2020 on Rising Song Records. Beloved ongoing artistic projects include Rabbi Josh Warshawsky’s Chaverai Nevarech\, New Moon Rising with Elana Arian and Chava Mirel\, and Joey Weisenberg’s Hadar Ensemble. A candidate for rabbinic ordination and an MA in Women and Gender Studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary\, Deborah serves Hadar’s Rising Song Institute as an artist\, consultant\, and teacher. An alum of B’nai Jeshurun’s Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellowship\, Deborah is honored to continue to serve BJ through music and prayer. Learn more at deborahsacksmintz.com. \nImprov Comedy with Leanne Velednitsky\nImprov is about making things up. Full stop. The truest and purest form of creating something from absolutely nothing. We’re gonna be silly\, we’re going to laugh\, we’re going to be spewing nonsense! The divine light of creation is meant to celebrate and inspire every little moment. And in improv\, we learn to not judge our creativity and instead say “YES\, And…” Come join in on the fun and connect with your inner goof! \nLeanne Velednitsky is a New York based actor\, writer\, comedian\, dancer\, producer\, and shower-singer. You may have seen her Off-Broadway in Puffs\, performing comedy all over the city or at her sold out comedy variety show\, Backyard Show. You can learn more about her at leannevelednitsky.com or talk to her at the Creative Arts Lab! She’s very friendly and has a firm handshake you don’t want to miss. \n  \n\nRegister now to join one of these workshops with our extraordinary guest faculty. \nRegister Now
URL:https://bj.org/event/sparks-of-creation/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 257 West 88th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10024\, United States
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