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.
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.
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
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
Book Chat with Jennifer Hirsch and David Lieberman
Book Chat with Jennifer Hirsch and David Lieberman
Join Jennifer Hirsch for a discussion on her recently-published book. Get a chance to ask her questions about her research. Please note that the discussion contains themes of sexual violence and assault, and may not be appropriate for all participants.
ReGroup—Jewish Songs of Crisis and Resilience
ReGroup—Jewish Songs of Crisis and Resilience
Join Rabbinic Fellow Margo Hughes-Robinson as we survey and sing songs crafted in response to tragedy and uncertainty, exploring old words in light of our new and emerging moment.
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
Areivim Zeh Bazeh: Communal Obligation and Personal Responsibility
Areivim Zeh Bazeh: Communal Obligation and Personal Responsibility
Following Evening Minyan, join us for a mind and heart-opening pre-Shavuot learning session with Rabbi David Silber and Dr. Devora Steinmetz.
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!
Shavuot Morning Services
Shavuot Morning Services
Join us on Shavuot for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.
Shavuot Family Services
Shavuot Family Services
Join BJ children’s service leader and musician Michelle Geisler for a kid-friendly Shavuot service,
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
Shavuot Morning Services with Yizkor
Shavuot Morning Services with Yizkor
Join us on the second day of Shavuot for soul-stirring prayer with Yizkor.
Shavuot Family Services (Day 2)
Shavuot Family Services (Day 2)
Join Shira Averbuch for a musical children's service celebrating Shabbat and the second day of Shavuot.
Singing In Revelation: Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah
Singing In Revelation: Havdalah and Melaveh Malkah
Join Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz and Cantor David Mintz for an evening of song and learning. Following ma'ariv and havdalah, we’ll harness the power of melody and Torah as we bid farewell to Shabbat and Shavuot.