Hakhanah laTefillah-Preparing for Prayer
Please join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and reflections on kavannah. Study at home with piyutim and readings for listening and printing.
Location: 263 West 86th Street SPSA Chapel
Picnic in the Park with BJ Revolutionaries
Location: Riverside Park
BJ Sings
Please join us after Kiddush to extend our Shabbat experience through beautiful music. All are welcome. The only requirements are enthusiasm and a love of Jewish music.
Location: 263 West 86th Street SPSA Parlor
Join the BJ AIDS Walk Team
Join the BJ AIDS Walk team, led by the BJ teens, and walk together to support AIDS awareness and to raise money for AIDS/HIV prevention and care services. To sign up, click here and pick "B'nai Jeshurun" from the drop down menu. All community members, friends, and family are invited to join us! Although donations are not mandatory, if you can, please register with an initial donation of $18 and seek sponsors to help raise money for this important cause. Every sponsor's contribution counts, whether it is big or small.
Location: Central Park
Tze’irim Cooks for the Shelter
Join us as we make dinner for the BJ/SPSA Homeless Shelter. We'll meet at 6:00PM downstairs in the kitchen (88th Street between Broadway and West End). As usual, there is a suggested donation to help cover the cost of groceries ($6-10), and no cooking experience is necessary. R.S.V.P. by Sunday, May 19.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Kitchen
Israeli Bookclub- The people of Forever are Not afraid, Shani Boianjiu
Always wanted to read novels by Israel's greatest authors? Interested in how art imitates life? Join two BJ members, Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor, Jewish studies professors (in history and literature) to explore themes of Love and War in contemporary Israeli fiction. We will read one book for each of the six (and a half) decades since Israel's establishment. Register. Contact Orli Moss for more information. Session VI - The People of Forever are Not Afraid, Shani Boianjiu
Location: 270 West 89th Street B'nai Jeshurun Community House Reception Room
Lunch and Learn: Avodah ShebaLev - Prayer of the Heart – Prayer of the Heart
Our Hassidic Rabbis give voice to the search for authentic prayer and the possibility of being in connection with God. Join Rabbi Felicia L. Sol for an exploration of Hassidic texts on prayer and a conversation of how we might cultivate a more engaged and profound prayer life. Participants are encouraged to come for the entirety of the class but each class will stand alone so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected. Free of charge. Registration is required.
Location: 2109 Broadway, Suite #203 B'nai Jeshurun Office
Renee Kaufman Lecture Series and Mekusharim Present: A “How To” of Genealogy
Searching for information to chart your family tree? Want to research your grandfather’s shtetl? Come and discover innovative internet search tools from renowned genealogy guru Stephen Morse. He will trace the lineage of the Renee Kaufman family through his program “One Step Webpages: A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools”. These hands-on web tools will greatly simplify your research and are rewarding for novices and experts alike. Refreshments will be served. Registration encouraged.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sanctuary
Get Away with BJ 2013 (Community Retreat)
Imagine the beauty of Shabbat at BJ but with lake views, fresh air, swimming, Israeli dance, BBQ, s’mores, and stars. Join Rabbis Roly Matalon, Marcelo Bronstein and Felicia Sol, and Hazzan Ari Priven, and fellow BJ members as we retreat to nature. Get to know BJ's spiritual leaders and community members in a more intimate setting. Bring your singing voice and learn new songs. Special interest programming. To register click here. For more information, contact Guy.
Location: Isabella Freedman Retreat Center
BJ Annual Meeting 2013
Join us for the Annual Meeting to learn about planning for our community. Come early for some light refreshments, schmoozing and a picture presentation from the past year at BJ. We will hear messages from the rabbis and the president as well as elect new members to BJ’s Board of Trustees.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sanctuary
Hakhanah laTefillah-Preparing for Prayer
Please join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and reflections on kavannah. Study at home with piyutim and readings for listening and printing.
Location: 263 West 86th Street SPSA Chapel
BJ Walks as a Community at the Celebrate Israel Parade
Get out your Israeli flag, bring an Instrument and join BJ community as we walk and sing in the Celebrate Israel Parade. Join us all, Rabbis, friends and families to show our love and support of Israel. Be there on time and prepare a special parade hat! Walkers should wear the official BJ parade t-shirt, for Registration and to order a t-shirt. For more information contact Orli Moss. Please refrain from bringing backpacks and strollers.
Location: 54th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
June Tot Shabbat
Families will enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing, followed by a dinner at 5:45PM downstairs in Frankel Hall complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. Dinner will include delicious choices for adults as well as children, and vegetarian options will be available; dietary laws observed. While adults are finishing their meal, teen volunteers will engage children in games and more songs! Register by noon on Wednesday, June 5 and contact Kristen Kersey with any questions or specific dietary requests. Cost is $25/adult members, and $32/adult non-members; thanks to a generous donation, all children eat free.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Frankel Hall
Spring Hike with Yozma
Join Yozma for a 5-6 mile hike (no hills) in beautiful Van Cortlandt Park and Tibbetts Brook Park. Bring your own lunch. A group will meet at 9:45AM at BJ on 88th Street to travel to the Bronx together or take the #1 subway to the last stop (242nd Street). R.S.V.P. by Sunday, June 2 to coordinator and hike leader Craig Rosenberg at crosenberg6@optonline.net. Event will be canceled if it rains.
Location: Van Cordlandt Park, The Bronx
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
Hakhanah laTefillah-Preparing for Prayer
Please join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and reflections on kavannah. Study at home with piyutim and readings for listening and printing.
Location: 263 West 86th Street SPSA Chapel
BJ Sings
Please join us after Kiddush to extend our Shabbat experience through beautiful music. All are welcome. The only requirements are enthusiasm and a love of Jewish music.
Location: 263 West 86th Street SPSA Parlor
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
BJ Hazorim CSA
Join us for our fourth season of wonderful organic produce. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a chance for you to pick up fresh, organic produce from Free Bird Farm at BJ once a week beginning on June 4 at 88th Street. Choose from delicious vegetable, egg, and fruit shares. Register here. Registration closes March 31. Our Community Gathering and Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 21. For more information, contact Larissa.
Location: 257 West 88th Street B'nai Jeshurun Sidewalk
Help us Tell the BJ Story! Take the Kol Hadash Survey.
We want your opinion about the Kol Hadash, BJ’s quarterly magazine. Specifically, we want your input to help us make decisions about the scope of the content, and the best way to distribute it. Your responses are completely confidential and much valued. Please take three minutes to answer the 9 short questions on the KH Survey. Thank you for your time!
Bratslav & Beethoven at JTS
May 18 at 9:30PM | May 19 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM | Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway, at 122nd Street
Bratslav-Beethoven-Bratslav is a stage adaptation of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav’s inspired Hassidic tales set to the music of Ludwig von Beethoven. Join them for a performance and Q&A with acclaimed Israeli director Yossi Yzraeli.Admission is free but space is extremely limited.Click here to register.
Tze'irim at Kabbalat Shabbat Services
Ongoing | 6:30PM | 88th Street Sanctuary
Want to meet other young professionals in their 20s and 30s at Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat Services? Come join us! Every Friday night, Tze’irim will gather on the first level of the Sanctuary in the back two rows on the right side. No reserved seating, just a place to meet and get together with friends and other Tze’irim members and alumni.
Israeli National Soccer Team Comes to New York
Sunday, June 2 | 5:30-7:00PM | Citi Field, New York
Come support Israel’s national soccer team. For the first time in over 35 years, the Israeli national soccer team is coming to New York and will challenge Honduras as it plays a friendly game at Citi Field in preparation for three World Cup qualifiers. (Gates open at 4:00PM). For tickets click here.
More Ushers Needed
Are you outgoing, friendly and warm? We need you to join our Ushering committee to greet people at Friday evening and Shabbat morning services. How much time you give is up to you. As you know, ushering creates an important first impression for BJ. It is all about making people feel welcome at services and helping to seat our visitors. If you are interested, and we hope you are, please email Elaine Nevins or Shelly Ostro for details.
Volunteers Sought for Study on Judaism and Mental Health
McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School is conducting a research study on American and Canadian Jewish Adults addressing the relationship between Jewish spiritual belief/practice and psychological functioning. They are seeking Jewish individuals of any (or no) affiliation 18 or older. Participation will include a series of web-based questionnaires and experimental tasks over a 3 year period, and a phone interview. Participation may be anonymous and one can receive up to $45 compensation. For more information, click here or contact Devora Shabtai.
