DEI Update—January 2021
We are learning and re-learning that the work of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is slow, iterative, and requires building a relational culture among the BJ staff and the BJ membership.
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Est. 1825
Welcome to
our Sacred Community
B'nai Jeshurun is a nearly 200-year-old non-affiliated synagogue located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. We welcome all, no matter the path traveled.
"Joining and participating in the BJ community has transformed the trajectory of my life."
Suzanne Schecter, First Vice President
Kol Nidre Partnership Appeal
Contributions to BJ’s Kol Nidre Partnership enable us to continue groundbreaking work in the fight for social justice; to shelter and feed those who experience housing and food insecurity, to speak out for those who cannot, and to continue the fight for a more just world.
Livestream
Join us on Fridays at 6:15 PM for Kabbalat Shabbat via our livestream. On Shabbat morning, services will begin at 9:30 AM via our livestream. Services will be led from the Sanctuary, with no members present. Zoom is available exclusively for members.
VirtuShul
Many of our programs and services have moved to VirtuShul, our virtual shul—a living, connected, loving, virtual community. We have been moved by how Zoom has allowed so many to gather together for morning and evening minyan, for meetings, and programs.
Spiritual Leadership
Our Rabbis & Hazzan
Stories & Articles
Voices from
Our Community
Toward Shabbat: Terumah
Exactly one year ago today in the Jewish calendar, at 7:04AM on the 7th of Adar, I received the following text from my childrens’ school: SAR Ac...
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Black History Month: Uplifting Black Jews
This year, we are honoring Black History Month by sharing the stories of both contemporary and historical figures who are changing the course of hi...
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Digital Communications Coordinator
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- By Lisa Shillan
BJ is launching our search for the newly added role of director of communications. This person will provide strategy, leadership, planning, and man...
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Help With Our Livestream & Zoom
Need help with accessing our livestream services or Zoom programs? Please take a look at this guide for assistance.
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Ilene Rosenthal, Board Member
Stella Skolnik-Weil, BJ Member
Paula Kramer Weiss, Board Member
Lighting the Path Ahead
With your help, B'nai Jeshurun is better equipped to pursue its vision of a transformative spiritual community and more just and peaceful world.