Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival

Remote Access Only NY, United States

We are partnering with the JCC for their third annual Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival, which will take place virtually January 13-17, 2022. Register with special BJ code cinebjesh22 for 25% off tickets.

Shabbat Morning Services: MLK Weekend

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

Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lakeesha Walrond. As the first woman and 12th President of New York Theological Seminary, Dr. Walrond is committed to preparing faith and thought leaders to engage relevant, restorative, and revolutionary ministry.

Hop, Step, and Jump into Shabbat

Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

This event has been postponed, with a new date TBA.

Melaveh Malkah for Shabbat Shirah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join vocalist Vanisha Gould, poet Sabrina Hayeem-Ladani, saxophonist John Ellis and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on guitar as they present a program filled with the themes of freedom, liberation, rebirth, and song for Shabbat Shirah.

Torah of Israel: Making Shemita Alive and Relevant in Israel

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Join us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. This month, Rabbi Yediya Sinclair will give a shiur (teaching), "From Avoiding to Embracing: Old-New Initiatives to Make Shemita Alive and Relevant in Israel." 

MLK Day of Service

JCC Harlem 318 West 118th St., New York, NY, United States

Join fellow BJ members and Repair the World New York on Sunday of MLK Weekend to package hygiene kits at JCC Harlem, which will be donated to the Community Kitchen & Pantry (CKP) of West Harlem.

The Future of NYC with District Attorney Alvin Bragg

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Ruth Messinger, the JCC’s social justice activist in residence, and Matt Nosanchuk, president and co-founder of the New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA),  for a conversation with newly elected New York County District Attorney, Alvin Bragg.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us for the Israel Book Group. January's read is The Slaughterman's Daughter by Yaniv Iczkovitz.  This sprawling novel, winner of the 2021 Wingate Prize, is set in the Pale of Settlement at the end of the 19th century. 

Event Series Kulanu

Kulanu

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Kulanu means “all of us” in Hebrew, and this Shabbat morning service really is for everyone! Kulanu is a fun, welcoming, and engaging space for 3rd-6th graders and their families.

Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub as we explore the foundational texts from rabbinic literature at the root of Shemita. We’ll explore how these texts shape our understanding of shemita and how they inform our practice today.