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.

4th- and 5th-Grade Cohort Unrolling

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

BJ member families of all 4th grade students, or children whose birthdays fall between September 2011 and December 2012, are invited to our annual B’nai Mitzvah journey opening ritual. will have a chance to recognize and see their Torah portion.

The Scroll of Mordekhai: Everything Upside Down

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join special guests Tamar Biala and Yael Karenak for a reading of the regendered Megillat Esther from the Toratah Project, an initiative to regender the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), by reversing the genders of all characters.

Purim Costume Runway (Teen Program)

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

Teens are invited to participate in a Project Runway style team competition, complete with expert judges, upcycled clothing, and the chance to compete for number 1.

Virtual Hamentaschen Baking Workshop

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Calling all bakers! Whether you plan to participate in our Hamentaschen Drive for Purim, or just want to learn how to make amazing hamentaschen, join Connections for a virtual hamentaschen baking workshop led by BJ member Stephen Friedgood.

Aviv Hamentaschen Bake

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Lean into the Purim spirit and join Aviv for a virtual hamentaschen bake.

Ta’anit Esther with Hadar—Fasting: Who? What? Why?

Remote Access Only NY, United States

This Ta’anit Esther, take time to reflect on the nature of fasting from historical, personal, and emotional perspectives. We’ll explore the particular history behind the Fast of Esther and the ways in which fasting, prayer, and justice all wind together.

Purim Costume Runway Junior

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

Put your design skills to work in a Project Runway style team competition! Each team will be led by a BJ Teen through the process of creating their very own upcycled costume inspired by the Purim story.

Early Childhood Purim Celebration and Megillah Reading

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

Join us for a wacky and spirited Purim celebration for the whole family! We are looking forward to an evening filled with arts and crafts, music, snacks-to-go, a costume parade, and a family-friendly megillah reading of the Purim story.

Community Megillah Reading and Purim Cabaret

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

Put on your favorite costume or your perfect mask, hear the megillah, and join us for a Purim like no other. This year, we’ll celebrate with performances from our Purim Cabaret—song parodies written and performed by BJ community members!

100th Anniversary of the Bat Mitzvah Commemoration

Society for the Advancement of Judaism 15 West 86th, New York, NY, United States

Join Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, City Council Member Gale Brewer, Rabbi Carole Balin, Rabbi Tamara Cohen, Rabbi Joy Levitt, Rabbi Mira Rivera, Rabbi Sandy Sasso, and Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann to celebrate 100 Years of Bat Mitzvahs.