Week of Events
Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival
We are partnering with the JCC for their third annual Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival, which will take place virtually January 13-17, 2022. Register with special BJ code cinebjesh22 for 25% off tickets.
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
BJ Theater Company Purim Shpiel Rehearsals
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.
Virtual Game Hangout
Virtual Game Hangout
Come catch up with your friends after winter break, and play some of your favorite virtual games on Zoom. This event is intended for 3rd-6th graders.
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
Hebrew Speaking Havurah
The Hebrew Speaking Havurah continues! Each session, we discuss a different topic, with a different member leading it. Meetings will be in person (if in an enclosed space, masks will be required).
Arvit (Virtual)
Arvit (Virtual)
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Arvit (Virtual)
Arvit (Virtual)
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food: A Taste of the World to Come” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
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.
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
Shirah with Shira: Winter-Spring 2022
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.
Arvit (Virtual)
Arvit (Virtual)
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Reimagining Criminal Justice, Policing, and Security in Jewish Communities
Reimagining Criminal Justice, Policing, and Security in Jewish Communities
Join us for the third event in this series with Lindsey Newman (B’chol Lashon, and Not Free to Desist), Rabbi Susan Talve, and Deborah Lauter for a timely conversation moderated by Rabbi Jill Jacobs.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow, and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Arvit (Virtual)
Arvit (Virtual)
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
8th Grade Hangout
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
M’kom Shalom: A Place of Peace
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.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
“In the Mirror” Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” Zoom Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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.
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and Conversation
Dan Nadel and Guests: Evening Music and Conversation
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).
Arvit (Virtual)
Arvit (Virtual)
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening services). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Aaron Leven.
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Join one of the master teachers from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Shabbat Morning Services: MLK Weekend
Shabbat Morning Services: MLK Weekend
Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Lakeesha Walrond. As the first woman and 12th President of New York Theological Seminary, Dr. Walrond is committed to preparing faith and thought leaders to engage relevant, restorative, and revolutionary ministry.
Hop, Step, and Jump into Shabbat
Early Childhood Families: Virtual Shabbat Service
Early Childhood Families: Virtual Shabbat Service
This Shabbat morning experience for children and their families (Birth-Age 7), incorporates spirited prayer and singing, and fun learning activities. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents.
Arvit and Havdalah
Arvit and Havdalah
Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.
Melaveh Malkah for Shabbat Shirah
Melaveh Malkah for Shabbat Shirah
Join vocalist Vanisha Gould, poet Sabrina Hayeem-Ladani, saxophonist John Ellis and BJ Music Director Dan Nadel on guitar as they present a program filled with the themes of freedom, liberation, rebirth, and song for Shabbat Shirah.