Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Lecture: A Conversation with Abe Foxman

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

Join us for an evening with Abe Foxman in conversation with Joanne Palmer for an evening discussing his extraordinary life's journey, reflections on the past, perspective on the present, and lessons learned as we look toward the future.

Parent Learning: Pesah

Parent Learning: Pesah

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As we gear up for Pesah, refresh and deepen your knowledge with this three-part series, specifically geared towards anyone who will be welcoming children to their seder (or who is looking to bring some child-like wonder to their seder!). 

The Ongoing Legacy of the BJ Rabbinic Fellowship

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Join us after Community Kiddush for a special conversation with alumni of the BJ Rabbinic Fellowship as they reflect on their time at BJ and how it continues to shape their rabbinates today.

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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

Parent Learning: Pesah

Parent Learning: Pesah

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

As we gear up for Pesah, refresh and deepen your knowledge with this three-part series, specifically geared towards anyone who will be welcoming children to their seder (or who is looking to bring some child-like wonder to their seder!). 

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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

Community Megillah Reading and Afterparty

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

Wear your favorite costume or mask, enjoy the megillah reading and BJ community performances, then party like it's 356 BCE at our community Megillah Reading and afterparty!

BJ Theater Company Presents: One Short Day in the City of Shushan

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

Don't miss BJ Theater Company's One Short Day in the City of Shushan! Inspired by Wicked and the world of Oz, this swankified retelling of the Purim story will have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even singing along.

Parent Learning: God

Parent Learning: God

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

What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.

Purim Carnival

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

Celebrate Purim at B’nai Jeshurun’s Purim Carnival! There will be glorious games, incredible inflatables, crazy costumes, awesome activities, and scrumptious snacks.

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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

Parent Learning: God

Parent Learning: God

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

What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.

Shabbat Minha

Shabbat Minha

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

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.

Bim Bam: Spring 2025

Bim Bam

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

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

All We Carry: Film Screening and Conversation

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

Join us for an inspirational Refugee Shabbat film screening of All We Carry—the 2024 award-winning film that follows a young family’s extraordinary journey fleeing persecution from narcotraffickers in Honduras and enduring months in U.S. detention.

Parent Learning: God

Parent Learning: God

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

What do you believe about God? How do you talk to your kid about such a big, abstract concept? This three-part series will allow you to explore your own theology through various Jewish sources.