As we celebrate Rabbi Roly Matalon's 40 years of leadership, we stand at a sacred threshold. We have launched Sacred Space, Sacred Future—a bold campaign to renew the physical spaces that hold our communal life and to strengthen BJ for generations to come.
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A lecture series exploring American Judaism at an unprecedented time
October 7 changed both Israel and American Judaism forever. Since that date, Jewish communities have been asked to reconsider the place of Judaism in the public sphere; the role of Israel in American politics; the future of Judaism in this country; and fundamental questions about Zionism, liberalism, and Jewish identity. This lecture series brings diverse perspectives to reflect on these topics, helping us make sense of these unprecedented times in which American Jews are living.
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A Sacred Partnership: A Conversation with Rabbi Roly Matalon and Rev. K Karpen
Rabbi Roly Matalon and Rev. K Karpen reflect on nearly four decades of sacred partnership ...
Empty Chair at the Seder—A Pre-Pesah Bereavement Group
As Pesah approaches, feelings of grief and loss may be heightened as memories of years ...
Inside the Passover Seder: Haggadah 201
Deepen your understanding of the Haggadah and seder through text, history, and key moments, with ...
What’s on Grandparents’ Minds
Grandparents have a lot on their minds, whether they are involved every day, or far ...
Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbis Joy Levitt and Michael ...
This week in our seven-week series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we ...
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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.
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"Roly sent me his annual selfie with my son at Camp Ramah, with two of the biggest smiles you ever saw. I feel so grateful for their special bond."Paula Kramer Weiss, Board Member
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Shabbat Won’t Fix the World—But It Can Steady Us
Even though I knew going into last Shabbat that we…
The Haftarah Project: Parah—Women’s Bodies and the Burden of Holiness
BJ member Jane Gronau reflects on the haftarah for Parah…
Beyond the Mask of a Single Story
Lately Tuesday evenings have become a highlight of my week,…
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