Hakhanah LaTefillah
Remote Access Only NYEvery other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Every other week, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Join Reb Moshe Waldoks for a historical and humorous overview of the origins of Jewish humor, and how it has survived for many generations, followed by a Q&A.
Join Rabbi Dr. Rani Jaeger following Sunday Morning Minyan for our monthly Torah class live from Israel. He will be teaching on “THE Question of the Upcoming Israeli Election--an Unexpected Answer.”
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Join us for an important discussion on what a new administration means for refugees' and asylee seekers' rights in the United States. We will be joined by Russ Agdern, Grassroots Campaign Manager at HIAS.
The pandemic has put both the wonder of grandchildren and the difficulties of our situation into high relief. Join BJ member Jane Isay for a webinar focusing on the sacred role of grandparents in the time of Covid-19.
The pandemic has changed so many things for all of us, not the least of which is the way we experience death, dying, and mourning. Join us to hear learning and wisdom from two experts in the field.
Looking to hang out with friends and meet fellow 20s and 30s during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
Join Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz as we usher in Shabbat with singing, learning and kavannah before transitioning into Kabbalat Shabbat.
Using guided meditation practices, we’ll deepen our encounter with the ritual of Havdalah, mindfully taking leave of shabbat and awakening to the possibilities of a new week.
Join us for our first ever Walk-Through Purim Block party filled with physically distanced, music, fun and costumes.
Let’s come together virtually and make hamentaschen as a community! The baking will take place in small groups in breakout rooms so sign up now for a day and group that’s right for you.
What a better way to prepare for Purim than to make Mishloah Manot. Join a team from Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Summer Camps to make creative and artistic gift packages and learn a little about Purim.
Following our successful collaboration with the BJ Teen Executive Board for our Beyond Tu Bishvat program we are meeting to discuss what's next. Join us to help shape our future environmental justice actions.
BJ is expanding its efforts to help our community register for the vaccine. If you are a member and would like to participate in this effort, join us for a Zoom training on how you can help.
For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
Join the BJ Teens for a celebration of Purim with games, virtual costumes, and more! This event is planned by the BJ Teen Executive Board.
Wednesdays with Hadar: Unit 4 When Things Fall Apart: A Theology Rooted in the Real with Rabbi Aviva Richman Our immediate reaction when things go wrong may be to doubt […]
Purim marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives, bringing to mind the words of Megillat Esther, “Venahafoch Hu” - “and it was turned upside down.” In this spirit, we’re cosponsoring a day of learning, prayer, service, and ritual with Hadar.
Join us for Young Families Megillah reading on Zoom, followed by a Purim celebration.
Join us for this year's splashy, spectacular Spiel, our first-ever Purim movie starring talented BJ Theater Company kindergarten-eighth grade performers. Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on the Disney hit High School Musical, takes the Purim story to a new level.
Put on your favorite costume, your perfect mask, hear the megillah, and join us for a Purim like no other! BJ members and the Aviv community are invited to stay with us for after party breakout rooms.
Put on your favorite costume, your perfect mask, hear the megillah, and join us for a Purim like no other! BJ members are invited to stay for after party breakout rooms!
Keep the party going and join us for Shaharit an encore reading of the megillah!
BJ’s 2022-2023 membership season is underway. Our spiritual and social justice work together has never been more vital, and if you’ve been joining us on Shabbat and consider us your spiritual home, we hope you consider becoming a member, no matter where you live.