Week of Events
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!
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.
ELULmination Cohort
ELULmination Cohort
All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to collectively explore the powerful themes of the Waze into Light resources that will guide us through the season, led by Rabbinic Fellow Deborah Sacks Mintz.
Waze into the High Holy Days
Waze into the High Holy Days
Get rooted into the themes of our season—illuminated through the Waze into Light resources—with weekly text-based learning with Rabbis Roly Matalon and Felicia Sol. Join for one or all of these Tuesday one-hour sessions.
Turnout Tuesdays with Reclaim our Vote
Turnout Tuesdays with Reclaim our Vote
Every year, eligible voters of color are being purged from voter rolls at a much higher rate than white voters. Every other Tuesday, we will be phone banking to offer crucial information to make sure all our votes count.
Spiritual Preparation for the Election
Spiritual Preparation for the Election
Using text sources, Rabbi David Ellenson, Gabriel Barnett, and BJ Board member Karen Adler will discuss key issues for this election cycle and the imperative from our religious tradition to fully engage in the electoral process.
ELULmination Drop-in Groups
ELULmination Drop-in Groups
As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]
Annual Meeting 2020
Annual Meeting 2020
All current BJ members are invited to the 2020 Annual Meeting, which will be held by Zoom video conference and by teleconference.
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality Shofar Project
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality Shofar Project
Journey through Elul with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's Shofar Project in a special processing cohort for BJ members, led by Marvin Israelow. Each week will focus on a different aspect of awakening and renewal, through meditation, text study, and yoga.
ELULmination Drop-in Groups
ELULmination Drop-in Groups
As we collectively prepare for the Yamim Nora’im this year, exploring the Waze to the Light resources that will guide us through the season, we are excited to introduce an opportunity for BJ community members to go deeper. All BJ members are invited to join one of our ELULmination Groups, to come together virtually to […]
Round Challah Baking for the New Year
Round Challah Baking for the New Year
Take part in the tradition of baking round challah for Rosh Hashanah with BJ member Katja Goldman and Rachel Ringler. Register now to receive the recipe and ingredient list, and then join us for a zoom baking experience!
BJ in Brooklyn: An Elul Night Music
BJ in Brooklyn: An Elul Night Music
Calling all Brooklynite BJ members! Join us for an outdoor, in-person front porch concert at the home of a BJ member in Central Brooklyn. All seating will be outdoors, distanced, and attendees must wear a mask. Limited Capacity!
A Night of Remembrance
A Night of Remembrance
As we approach the Yamim Nora'im, BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein and Hazzan Ari Priven will lead a bereavement group for those who are experiencing the High Holy Days without a loved one for the first (or second, or third) time.
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.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for the afternoon prayer service before we prepare to enter Shabbat.
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.