Author: Joy Feinberg

We owe a lot to the LGBTQ+ Jewish writers, rabbis, and activists who have paved the way for the queer community of today. Here is ...

What is mishloah manot? Mishloah manot is one of the four mitzvot of the Purim holiday. It literally means ‘sending of portions’ and refers to ...

Our college-age kids have expressed an overwhelming interest in networking with the BJ community! BJ is excited to offer an evening of learning and connection ...

Aviv is hosting our first ever giving circle! A giving circle is a group of people who pool their charitable donations and decide together where ...

BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...

Borne out of this narrative is an ethical directive: to protect and care for the stranger, the parentless, and the widow, because the Israelites were ...

This week, we watched with grief and deep distress as devastating global crises unfolded. While we continue to pray for the health and safety of ...

This plan has been formulated based on guidelines from the CDC, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and our peer programs, building upon ...

Starting immediately, we’ll be referring to our programming for children from birth through 8 years as “Early Childhood Families.” We hope that the new name ...

Each year, our ushers and greeters contribute to our High Holy Day services by creating a welcoming atmosphere and assisting members in (literally) finding their ...

On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...

On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...

On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...

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 ...

We are assembling a collection of written responses to the pandemic --meditations, bits of wisdom gleaned, frustrations, unexpected insights, survival tips, and more. We invite ...

Add your voice to help guide and inspire future programming aimed at cultivating deeper Jewish learning and living! Since there’s no one way to build ...

Homelessness has been a painful, difficult and persistent issue in New York City since the 1970's, and there are presently more people experiencing homelessness in ...

This plan has been formulated based on guidelines from The CDC, The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and our peer programs, building upon ...

We have chosen the issue of Environmental Racism for our Tzedek Project. As young people watching and participating in the recent call for anti-racism, we ...

In 2019, B’nai Jeshurun embarked on the next leg of our ongoing journey to be an inclusive community and spiritual home to all who come ...

BJ has been a longtime supporter of West Side Campaign Against Hunger. Every year, BJ members donate to WSCAH on the night of Kol Nidre. ...

Every year, as the High Holy Days approach, we have the opportunity to reflect on how we have showed up in this world, especially in ...

Whether you are newer to Jewish ritual or have been practicing your whole life, whether you studied in yeshivah or are just dipping your toe ...

The holiday season will look and feel like none other we have ever experienced in our lifetimes. We are socially distanced from our families and ...

All year, every year, BJ volunteers make amazing things happen. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York, it wasn’t a surprise that over 150 BJ ...

From prayer and learning to volunteering and social connections, each week, thousands of BJ members and friends connect with each other over Zoom. We have ...

Some people love a good plan. They want to know their schedule days, or sometimes weeks, in advance. They thrive on routine and live for ...

I continue to be both honored and humbled at the accomplishments of our special BJ community, including our dedicated spiritual leadership and staff. Thanks to ...

We are in a global environmental crisis. Jewish tradition compels us to respond. Now more than ever, we must stand up and assess the role ...

Looking for something fun to do to make your High Holy Days meals extra special? Why not bake some delicious round challah? The following recipe ...

Jewish food links us to the past in a way that touches the soul and fills the belly. Whether it’s a brisket recipe passed down ...

We have made the decision to hold Kadima@BJ virtually from September-December. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of every student, parent, and staff ...