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.

Havdalah Post-Purim Party with Aviv and Tribe

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

Come celebrate a slightly belated Purim with Aviv and Tribe! There will be Havdalah, drinks, a chance to schmooze and celebrate Purim, as well as a performance by comedian, Marcia Belsky.

Reclaiming Your Community: A Conversation with Majora Carter

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join Majora Carter, a real estate developer, urban revitalization strategy consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award winning broadcaster, to discuss her new book “Reclaiming Our Community: You Don’t Have to Move out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One.” 

Torah of Shemita with Rabbi Felicia Sol

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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