Week of Events
Shaharit (Virtual)
Shaharit (Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
BJ Theater Co. K-5th Grade Fall Play Rehearsals
BJ Theater Co. K-5th Grade Fall Play Rehearsals
Rehearsals for this spectacular musical revue will prepare BJ’s K-5th graders to take the stage in a Shabbat-themed Fall Play.
Day of Service for Asylum Seekers
Day of Service for Asylum Seekers
Join with BJ and other members of the Synagogue Coalition on the Refugee and Immigration Crisis, Manhattan Together, local churches and NYC faith based organizations to support the migrant asylum seekers arriving in our city each day.
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.
Shaharit (In Person and Virtual)
Shaharit (In Person and Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Daily Meditation with the Institute of Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute of 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.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink.
Shaharit (Virtual)
Shaharit (Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
Daily Meditation with the Institute of Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute of 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” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
“Soul Food” with Dirshuni (Women’s Contemporary Midrashim)
Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. Contributors of Dirshuni express their religious and moral thought and experience through innovative interpretations of scripture.
Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote
Phone Banking with Reclaim Our Vote
Join us to make calls to frequent voters facing high rates of suppression in Georgia to remind them about the runoff election on December 6.
Shirah with Shira: Fall-Winter 2022
Shirah with Shira: Fall-Winter 2022
Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward 3 and 4 year olds. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Mindful Prayer Havurah
We invite you to join this havurah, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
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.
Introduction to Judaism (Fall 2022 – Spring 2023)
Introduction to Judaism (Fall 2022 – Spring 2023)
Have you ever thought about exploring the basics of Judaism? Whether you’re looking to deepen your own understanding, are considering conversion, or are just curious, we invite you to join us for an accessible introduction to the core concepts, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
Shaharit (Virtual)
Shaharit (Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us every day on Zoom, and in person on Mondays, Thursdays, and other special days with Torah reading.
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 of Jewish Spirituality
Daily Meditation with the Institute of 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.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Virtual)
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
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.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Virtual)
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Virtual)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022
Bim Bam Fall-Winter 2022
Bim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush. The program is entirely in Hebrew.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Hakhanah laTefillah
Hakhanah laTefillah
Join Rabbi Roly Matalon biweekly to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and reflections on kavannah.
Shabbat Morning Services
Early Childhood Families: In-Person and Virtual Shabbat Services (Birth-Age 7)
Early Childhood Families: In-Person and Virtual Shabbat Services (Birth-Age 7)
We offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our Early Childhood Families community. The service will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children from birth to 7 years old.
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.