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, President
Our Statement on the Guilty Verdict from the Derek Chauvin Trial
Today our justice system found the man who killed George Floyd guilty. But our hearts are still heavy. The conviction today is one small victory for accountability, but by no means is it a triumph that the work is done.
We're Hiring
Our unfolding vision for life after the pandemic imagines a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual prayer, learning, and programming that is accessible to all. As such, our staffing model is evolving to build and deliver this unique offering with excellence and care.
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
National Social Worker Month
Since March is National Social Work Month, I thought it would be a great opportunity to say a few words about the work I have been doing at BJ over...
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Toward Shabbat: Vayikra
Who will ever forget the fear of the Angel of Death, roaming outside? We worked hard to elude him, and still do, by isolating, masking, distancing,...
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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.