• Canceled: Shabbat Morning Services

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

    In response to the tightened restrictions announced today by Governor Cuomo, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this week's Shabbat Morning Services. 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, […]

  • Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

    Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. The show, performed by a cast of K-7th graders, is a hilarious, full-scale musical production. In addition to the two full performances, will also […]

  • Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel

    Purim Spiel: You Can’t Stop The Spiel
    Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

    Join us for this year’s BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel—You Can’t Stop The Spiel! This Hairspray-meets-hamentaschen take on the Book of Esther is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. The show, performed by a cast of K-7th graders, is a hilarious, full-scale musical production. In addition to the two full performances, will also […]

  • Community Megillah Reading Featuring the Purim Primary

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

    Get dressed in your most upside down (or right-side up) costume and join us for our community-wide megillah reading featuring all-star performances from comedians Ophira Eisenberg, Jon Fisch, and Lenny Marcus.

  • Young Families Purim Celebration

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

    Come in costume and experience a kid-friendly version of the Purim story with music, snacks, a costume parade, and highlights from the BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel! Register now.

  • Jewrisprudence: Drinking on Purim: Cocktails and Mock-Tales

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

    Drinking on Purim is a well-known feature of the holiday, but where does this tradition come from? What do halakhic sources teach regarding its observance? How do we incorporate concerns about alcohol consumption, addiction, and substance abuse into this custom?

  • Mourning Through Creativity: A Zayin Adar Presentation

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

    Artist and writer Nancy Patz and musician Bill Gordh will share how they processed their personal grief through their work. Bill will also present a concert. Register now.