Week of Events
Crises of Health and Faith: COVID-19 and the Question of Theodicy
Crises of Health and Faith: COVID-19 and the Question of Theodicy
How do the biblical and rabbinic traditions explain God’s role in pain, suffering, and chaos? How do modern thinkers reimagine God’s presence in crises—human and natural? Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to learn, discuss, and wrestle.
Race and Us: COVID-19 and Racial Disparities in Our Healthcare System
Race and Us: COVID-19 and Racial Disparities in Our Healthcare System
Dr. Jessica Zitter and Pastor Corey Kennard will explore how the history of racial disparities in our healthcare system is affecting African American communities during the current COVID-19 crisis, and offer a vision of how this country might create a more equitable healthcare system.
Teen Executive Board Election Night
Teen Executive Board Election Night
It's BJ Teen Executive Board Election season! Find out who is running for the BJ Teen Executive Board and cast your ballots for who you want representing the BJ Teen Program.
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.
Smash the Stigma
Smash the Stigma
BJ is proud to cosponor this second annual Jewish conversation on suicide and depression, presented by Shearith Israel and NAMI.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/760671853 Meeting ID: 760671853# Join via Phone: 646-558-8656
The Sacred Marriage Between Israel and Torah
The Sacred Marriage Between Israel and Torah
Join Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller for an exploration of “Revelation as the Sacred Marriage Between Israel and Torah”: A Love Story for the Generations (Shavuot). Register now.
Shirah with Shira Online
Shirah with Shira Online
Join us for a live, online Hebrew immersion class geared toward children ages 2-5. Shira Averbuch will lead children and their parents and caregivers in music, stories, and movement.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Aesthetics and Spirituality: A Roadmap for Meaning
Aesthetics and Spirituality: A Roadmap for Meaning
Join filmmaker, cultural historian, and BJ Member Myriam Abramowicz for a discussion on the art of living embodied in Shabbat, our festivals, and High Holy Days.
COVID-19 Virtual Teen Giving Circle
COVID-19 Virtual Teen Giving Circle
The COVID-19 Virtual Teen Giving Circle is an opportunity for BJ member teens to come together and pool their dollars, decide together where to give the money (and other resources such as volunteer time), and learn together about their community and philanthropy.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Jewrisprudence: Frontiers of Modern Jewish Law
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes to explore our timeless Jewish legal system in the modern day.
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
In light of the situation with the coronavirus this event is now remote access only. Without the constraints of the physical meeting room, we are delighted to open this class up to all. Join Zoom Meeting If you would like to join via phone, please email Beth Tarson. Download Reading Materials Download Supplemental Class Packet […]
Justice in Action: Ruth Messinger + Brad Lander on NYC and COVID
Justice in Action: Ruth Messinger + Brad Lander on NYC and COVID
This Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan series explores the challenges and opportunities of this moment in NYC, focusing on how justice issues are being impacted and amplified by COVID-19, and what we can do to create change from within our homes.
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Bedtime Story and Shema
Bedtime Story and Shema
At the end of a long day, get ready to say goodnight as a BJ grownup reads a favorite bedtime story and sings Shema. Laila tov! Watch live on the Family Life and Learning Facebook page
Israeli Authors—The World We Think We Know
Israeli Authors—The World We Think We Know
BJ members, join us for a discussion on the exciting new book The World We Think We Know.
Supporting our Immigrant Friends in the time of COVID-19
Supporting our Immigrant Friends in the time of COVID-19
Join us for this forum with New Sanctuary Coalition. In the time of COVID-19, immigrants face unprecedented challenges. Learn about what we can do to respond at this moment and what we can do to plan for the future.
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Virtual Bar Trivia with Aviv 20s and 30s
Looking to hang out with friends during this time of physical distancing? Miss going to your weekly bar trivia? Join your fellow 20s and 30s every Thursday for virtual happy hour with Aviv!
New and Soon to be Parents Gathering
New and Soon to be Parents Gathering
Join Rabbi Erin Glazer, members of BJ's young families community, and fellow soon-to-be, or new, parents as we explore Jewish parenthood in a pre-Bim Bam virtual gathering.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.