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Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
The Story Of The Light: BJ Theater Company K-4 Hanukkah Play
The Story Of The Light: BJ Theater Company K-4 Hanukkah Play
In this splashy, special musical revue, BJ's K-3rd grade actors will shine on stage and help us celebrate a very happy Hanukkah. Each child will have speaking lines and singing parts, so this production is a great opportunity for actors at any level.
Meditative Healing Circle
Meditative Healing Circle
Whether you are in need of healing, praying for a loved one, or want to extend well wishes to the wider world, join Rabbi Shuli Passow and cellist Jessie Reagan Mann for a healing circle rooted in meditation and chanting.
6 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Healing our Broken World from the Inside Out: A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Healing our Broken World from the Inside Out: A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
In this class we will dive into Mussar, the ancient form of Jewish spirituality focusing on the development of middot, character traits, to attain personal and communal holiness.
9 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Mishnah After Minyan
Mishnah After Minyan
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.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
8 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
10 events,
The Other Israel Film Festival
This festival presents high-quality cinema that inspires conversation and takes an in-depth look into Israeli and Palestinian societies and underrepresented populations in Israel.
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Engage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying […]
9 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason.
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
5 events,
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a […]
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
This Shabbat morning experience for children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, and fun learning activities. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents. Join us on Facebook Live
Family Havdalah
Family Havdalah
Join us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month in front of the Sanctuary as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
11 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
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Ramah Sports Academy
Ramah Sports Academy
Calling all 3rd-6th grader BJ families! Join the FLAL department as we host Ramah Sports Academy for an interactive, virtual fitness clinic. Strengthen your body, engage your mind, and GET IN THE GAME with us!
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Removing Idols, Finding Light: A Mindfulness Hanukkah Workshop for 2020 with Sarah Hurwitz and Yael Shy
Removing Idols, Finding Light: A Mindfulness Hanukkah Workshop for 2020 with Sarah Hurwitz and Yael Shy
Through meditation, text study, and discussion, we will dive deeply into the themes of Hannukah, the festival of light, and walk away with tools to support us all season long.
The Story Of The Light: BJ Theater Company K-4 Hanukkah Play
The Story Of The Light: BJ Theater Company K-4 Hanukkah Play
In this splashy, special musical revue, BJ's K-3rd grade actors will shine on stage and help us celebrate a very happy Hanukkah. Each child will have speaking lines and singing parts, so this production is a great opportunity for actors at any level.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
New Year, new havurah! Led by BJ member Nili Gitig, this virtual Hebrew speaking group at BJ is a place to meet with other BJ members and improve your language skills in a comfortable setting.
8 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Healing our Broken World from the Inside Out: A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Healing our Broken World from the Inside Out: A Taste of Mussar with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
In this class we will dive into Mussar, the ancient form of Jewish spirituality focusing on the development of middot, character traits, to attain personal and communal holiness.
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Learning with Aviv
Learning with Aviv
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series of learning opportunities, taught by BJ’s rabbis and rabbinic fellows, on relevant contemporary issues in life, love, and Judaism.
11 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Mishnah After Minyan
Mishnah After Minyan
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.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
11 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage
Powered by Courage is a series featuring Palestinian civil society leaders Rabbis Matalon, Sol, and Passow met while traveling with Encounter in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. This will be in conversation with eight of our fellow Jewish leaders.
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Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Twice a year, we have the opportunity to provide this essential service to the community. Our region is experiencing a severe blood shortage due to COVID-19 and donors are needed now more than ever. Save a life at the BJ Blood Drive!
13 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Engage with short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, and uncover deeper layers of our own selves. No knowledge of Hebrew is required.
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Justice in Action: Secular Education and the Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic Communities
Justice in Action: Secular Education and the Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic Communities
Thousands of Jewish children attending Ultra-Orthodox and Chassidic yeshivas are being denied a basic education. Join JCC Social Justice Activist in Residence Ruth Messinger for a discussion on this important topic.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]
9 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Grace Gleason.
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam Fall 2020
Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat Family Jam
Join us on the second Friday of every month for a Pre-Shabbat Family sing-along. Our own Michael Harlow, Rachel Barnehama and Michael Witman will lead us in some of our favorite Shabbat tunes.
5 events,
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a […]
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
This Shabbat morning experience for children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, and fun learning activities. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents. Join us on Facebook Live
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Outdoor Community Havdalah and Hanukkiyah Lighting
Outdoor Community Havdalah and Hanukkiyah Lighting
Join us as we bring the Shabbat of Hanukkah to a close with havdalah and a communal lighting of the Hanukkiah. While this will be broadcast on Facebook, in-person registration is required and limited due to state safety guidelines.
9 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
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20s and 30s Hanukkah Pop Up
20s and 30s Hanukkah Pop Up
Join Aviv at B'nai Jeshurun, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel and fellow 20s and 30s for a pop up Hanukkah extravaganza! Listen to some Hanukkah music while enjoying hot chocolate and sufganiyot (jelly donuts).
Teen Virtual Hangout
Teen Virtual Hangout
Join fellow BJ teens for a Sunday afternoon hangout on Zoom! Hangouts will range from virtual trivia, interactive games, Netflix watch parties, and more. The Zoom link will be shared in the teen email every Sunday morning, or you can email Laura Schultze.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
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Taste of Modern Midrash
Taste of Modern Midrash
Join Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz on an exploration of contemporary Midrash: creative commentaries designed to spark the imagination and deepen the textual dive.
8 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
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A Taste of Mussar
A Taste of Mussar
In this class we will dive into Mussar, the ancient form of Jewish spirituality focusing on the development of middot, character traits, to attain personal and communal holiness.
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Family Life and Learning Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Join the Family Life and Learning team for a short and sweet Hanukkah candle lighting during many nights of Hanukkah.
11 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]
Mishnah After Minyan
Mishnah After Minyan
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.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
11 events,
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Join BJ's morning minyan and get a spiritual jolt to start your day. 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. Shaharit takes place […]