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January 2020
Evening Minyan
Our evening minyan is an opportunity to come together in prayer and to support the mourners among us.
Find out more »Israel baSalon: Race in Israel Series
Explore different aspects of race in Israel through a series of intimate gatherings. At our first session, hear from Israeli artist Nadav Peled, who will share his musical journey with us—including how he got into Ethiopian music and its unique instruments, rhythms, and modality. We will then engage in a discussion about race in the context of the Ethiopian community in Israel with Bizu Riki Mullu, a Good Will Ambassador, an artist, an Ethiopian Jew and an Israeli social entrepreneur.…
Find out more »Weekend with Assistant Rabbi Candidate Rebecca Weintraub
We invite you to meet Assistant Rabbi candidate Rebecca Weintraub. Becca is looking forward to praying with us, sharing her Torah with us, and getting to know our community. For more information, visit www.bj.org/weintraub weekend.
Find out more »Morning Minyan
Morning minyan meets Monday-Thursday at 7:30AM; Sundays and national holidays at 9:30AM. Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Find out more »Bim Bam: English and Hebrew (Winter 2020)
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The 10:15AM session features both English and Hebrew songs, while the 11:15AM session is full Hebrew immersion. The program is led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch. The winter-spring term (16 classes) is $320 for members and $480 for non-members. After the first registered child, each additional sibling receives…
Find out more »Bim Bam: Hebrew Immersion (Winter 2020)
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The 10:15AM session features both English and Hebrew songs, while the 11:15AM session is full Hebrew immersion. The program is led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch. The winter-spring term (16 classes) is $320 for members and $480 for non-members. After the first registered child, each additional sibling receives…
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.
Find out more »Board Games, Beer, and Pizza with Aviv
Join Aviv, BJ’s 20s and 30s group, and the Columbia Grad Network for a Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by Shabbat Dinner. There will be pizza, beer, and games! Bring your favorite Shabbat-appropriate board game (no electronics or writing involved) to play with friends old and new! Register by Thursday, January 23, at 10:00AM. Register Now
Find out more »Hakhanah laTefillah
Join Rabbi Roly Matalon biweekly to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and reflections on kavannah. This series is open to all, no registration necessary.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Services
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace. Please join us for kiddush lunch following Shabbat Morning Services.
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