Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Join us for a panel discussion to learn about innovative solutions to our society’s entrenched challenges and how our community can engage more deeply with the issue of climate change.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Join Rabbi Alex Braver for the first installment of Torah for our Time, exploring Jewish mindfulness and mysticism.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Formal Jewish prayer is challenging for most of us. How do we awaken the soul and allow our prayers to flow rather than pray by rote? Join Rabbi Roly Matalon for this three-part series exploring relevant questions about prayer.
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.
Join BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service).
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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Join us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
Join us for a night of ice skating at Wollman Rink! This event is open to 5th-6th graders.
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading. This month’s session will be held in-person!
Formal Jewish prayer is challenging for most of us. How do we awaken the soul and allow our prayers to flow rather than pray by rote? Join Rabbi Roly Matalon for this three-part series exploring relevant questions about prayer.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Join Rabbi Dara Frimmer for this installment of Torah for our Time, exploring Personal Choice: Seductive Motto or Human Centered Design Solution.
This Zoom support group is for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Facilitated by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub, LCSW and Dr. Adena Greenberg, PhD, the support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays for six months.
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.
Join BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service).
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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Join us for a morning of movement, games and fun activities in the gym. Please note: Lunch will not be served. This event is intended for those in K through 2nd grade.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Join Rabbi Yael Ridberg for this installment of Torah for our Time, exploring the power of vulnerability.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
It's time to reconvene our Israel Book Group. We have an eclectic line up of books planned for the year, beginning in December with Sarah Blau’s propulsive psychological thriller, The Others.
When economics meets theology, interesting ideas emerge. Harvard professor Benjamin M. Friedman discusses the role of religion in the development of economic systems, and talks Torah with Rabbi Shuli Passow and Rabbi Dani Passow.
BJ is excited to offer an evening of learning and connection for college students as they consider career paths and summer internship possibilities.
We are thrilled to share that we will be taking BJ Teens in 11th and 12th grade on a special Shemita trip to Urban Adamah in Berkeley, CA.
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.
Join BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on Thursday evenings for an experience of beautiful, rejuvenating music and conversation with a variety of special guest musicians, just before transitioning into Arvit (the evening service).
Join us for the Israel Book Group. February's read is Yair Assulin’s acclaimed novel "The Drive" features a young Israeli soldier, accompanied by his father, to meet with a military psychiatrist because he can no longer tolerate army life.
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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Come join Aviv and the Grad Network at Columbia for Havdalah and board games! We’ll bring in the new week together, schmooze, and engage in some healthy competition with a wide selection of different games. Drinks and pizza are provided.
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Join members of the Environmental Advocates and Social Action/Social Justice Manager Kiana Davis for a community conversation to reflect on the first month of BJ's Environmental Pledge on Energy and Water!
Join Rabbi Eric Solomon for this week’s installment of Torah for our Time.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
BJ members are invited to participate in a discussion group focused on Israeli politics. Together, we'll explore how Israeli politics work, what the checks and balances are, who pulls the strings, and what the costs are.
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.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Join Aviv for an evening of crafting, cocktails (and mocktails), and cupcakes! We will gather in the reception room for some delicious drinks and cupcakes, and an opportunity for a little DIY Judaica.
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series exploring the intersection of Social Justice and Art. Each session stands alone so you are invited to join us for some or all of them.
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Join us for our Sunday morning learning program following morning minyan. This month, attorney Rachel Benziman will give a shiur (teaching) on shemitat k’safim (debt remission), exploring the impact of bankruptcy on debtors and their families and on lenders.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Join us in this workshop, led by Rabbi Simkha Weintraub, LCSW, as we mine Jewish wisdom and clinical insights into coping and hoping during an extended time of trauma.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
In this year of shemita (sabbatical year), we will study rabbinic and hassidic texts on Shabbat, opening up a doorway to the 25 hour taste of the world to come. No previous textual experience necessary.
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4-years-old. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Join Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek for this installment of Torah for Our Time, exploring Jewish approaches to forgiveness.
Come join other BJ members in learning Ivrit (Hebrew) live and online. Our Hebrew course provides a comprehensive Hebrew-learning experience focusing on the skills needed for conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate student, we have a class for you!
Professor Lila Corwin Berman and visual artist Danielle Durchslag share their work about the complex histories of American Jewish class ascension, and discuss if the values of shemita align or conflict with the realities of American Jewish wealth and philanthropy.
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.
It’s time for the BJ Theater Company’s annual Purim Shpiel. Each year, we produce a splashy, spectacular Shpiel with a fun-filled theme. This show is open to age 5-eighth graders, and no previous theater experience is necessary.
Join our annual 7th-8th grade trip to Washington DC. This trip provides an opportunity for our students to further their learning about the Holocaust while bonding with their peers and connecting to the BJ community outside of the classroom.
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. This program is entirely in Hebrew.
Bring your sneakers and your game faces, because it’s time for a fun afternoon of kickball and snacks at Riverside Park! This event is for children in 3rd-6th grade.
Join us for Family Havdalah the first Saturday of each month as we bid farewell to our sacred day and transition to a week of hope.
