Event Series Other Israel Film Festival

Other Israel Film Festival

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ is a proud co-sponsor of the Other Israel Film Festival, presented this year both virtually and in-person. Don’t miss in-depth films that explore human stories and social issues within Israeli and Palestinian societies.

Coffee with Kobi

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Meet Kobi, our new Israel Educator! Drop in to talk with Kobi and share what interests you about Israel (art, history, politics, and beyond). Together, we'll get to know one another and brainstorm ideas for future Israel programming at BJ.

BJ Teens & College Gesher Chat

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join the BJ Teens and our Gesher (college) students for chat about college experiences, and being Jewish on campus. This space will be open for questions regarding life on campus, Jewish opportunities on campus, and application processes.

Event Series Mishnah After Minyan

Mishnah After Minyan

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the first tractate of the six books of Mishnah and the beginning of our oral Torah. 

From the Experts: What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

Remote Access Only NY, United States

With the FDA’s emergency use approval for the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11, hear from Dr. Maureen Nemetski, pediatric emergency medicine attending physician and assistant professor of pediatrics, about vaccine updates and communications strategies for children under the age of 12.

Event Series Other Israel Film Festival

Other Israel Film Festival

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ is a proud co-sponsor of the Other Israel Film Festival, presented this year both virtually and in-person. Don’t miss in-depth films that explore human stories and social issues within Israeli and Palestinian societies.

Event Series Shirah with Shira

Shirah with Shira

Frankel Hall 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3- and 4-years old. Shira Averbuch will lead children with their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement rooted in Jewish tradition, while providing exposure to Israeli culture.

Event Series Introduction to Judaism

Introduction to Judaism

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This course offers an overview of the core beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people, for both those just beginning to explore Jewish life and those who would like to participate more fully in the Jewish community.

Event Series Other Israel Film Festival

Other Israel Film Festival

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ is a proud co-sponsor of the Other Israel Film Festival, presented this year both virtually and in-person. Don’t miss in-depth films that explore human stories and social issues within Israeli and Palestinian societies.

Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Roly Matalon

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for an evening of learning with Rabbi Roly Matalon, as we explore the foundational biblical texts at the root of Shemita. We'll explore how these texts shape our understanding of shemita and how they inform our practice today.

Event Series Other Israel Film Festival

Other Israel Film Festival

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building, 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ is a proud co-sponsor of the Other Israel Film Festival, presented this year both virtually and in-person. Don’t miss in-depth films that explore human stories and social issues within Israeli and Palestinian societies.

Restorative Yoga with Aviv: Renewing Our Bodies and Mind

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come join fellow 20s and 30s for a decolonizing restorative yoga event! This event will teach us how yoga has been co-opted by the west, and how we can partake in these practices while honoring the roots of yoga.

Pizza Picnic

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Hannah, BJ’s new Youth Advisor, on the roof of BJ for a pizza picnic lunch and for some fun getting-to-know-you games! This event is open to K-2nd graders.

Reimagining: Criminal Justice, Policing, and Security

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Andy Potter, founder of One Voice and director of the Michigan Corrections Organization, and Ronald Simpson-Bey, a leader in the criminal justice reform movement with JustLeadershipUSA, for a courageous conversation about our nation’s prison system.