Week of Events
Israel Film Center Festival
Join us for the 8th Annual Israel Film Center Festival! Check out the new exciting movies this year and use the discount code exclusively for our followers, BJ20, for 25% off.
Community Processing Space
Community Processing Space
Join a processing space to reflect on what is happening in our country. This session will begin immediately following Morning Minyan (approximately 10:15AM).
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
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!
Family Trivia Night
Family Trivia Night
Calling all BJ families! We want you to come to Family Trivia night to kick off our summer programming.
The State of Our Democracy: Now, in November, and Beyond
The State of Our Democracy: Now, in November, and Beyond
David Litt, author of Thanks Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years will discuss his new book, Democracy in One Book or Less with Amie Parnes, co-author of Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign, and Ginna Green, a political strategist, writer, and consultant, who was, until recently, the Chief Strategy Officer at Bend the Arc: Jewish Action.
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.
Voter Engagement with Reclaim our Vote
Voter Engagement with Reclaim our Vote
Join us to learn about how the Reclaim our Vote (ROV) Campaign is fighting voter suppression and how you can get involved. We are excited to be joined by Andrea Miller, founder of Center for Common Ground and ROV.
Ulpan Ivrit (Intermediate)—Hebrew Language Classes
Ulpan Ivrit (Intermediate)—Hebrew Language Classes
Do you know the aleph-bet, but aren’t sure what you’re reading? Now is your chance to restart your Hebrew practice! In this class, we will learn practical words and phrases that will help you have basic Hebrew conversation and writing skills.
Summer Fun: K-2nd Grade
Summer Fun: K-2nd Grade
Our Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Summer Fun: 3rd-6th Grade
Summer Fun: 3rd-6th Grade
Our Tuesday sessions will be new and exciting each week, with a mix of music, drama, art, movement, and Jewish content.
Processing Group for People Living Alone
Processing Group for People Living Alone
This session, led by BJ member, chaplain, and social worker, Miriam Herscher, will give BJ members living alone a chance to process the experience of this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
LGBTQIA+ Stories at Minyan
LGBTQIA+ Stories at Minyan
LGBTQ+ members play essential roles on our staff, in our prayer spaces, and as part of our broader BJ community. Each Wednesday through June, following morning minyan, we’ll hear from an LGBTQ+ member about their identity and Jewish journey.
Reimagining the Ethical Will: Life on the Page
Reimagining the Ethical Will: Life on the Page
In this lively, honest, and visually stunning conversation, artist and author Nancy Patz and her daughter, founding board chair of Reimagine End of Life, psychologist Dr. Jeannie Blaustein, will share an innovative way to convey your values to your loved ones.
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: Police Brutality
Justice in Action: Police Brutality
Please join us in a conversation about police reform with representatives from Communities United for Police Reform.
Music with Michael Harlow (All Ages)
Music with Michael Harlow (All Ages)
Join us every week as we sing our favorite BJ songs with Michael Harlow.
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
Summer Bim Bam
Summer Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children under 3 the opportunity to explore Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories while learning traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
Aviv Pre-Shabbat Gathering
Aviv Pre-Shabbat Gathering
Join your fellow 20s and 30s for a pre-Shabbat cocktail hour with Aviv. This will also be a time to say thank you to Rabbinic Fellow Abi Weber, whose fellowship comes to a close in June.