Connections Book Talk with Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New YorkWeek 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.
Connections Book Talk with Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Connections Book Talk with Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Join us for conversation and brunch followed by a book signing. After opening remarks from Rabbi Felicia Sol, Letty will discuss her new book, SHANDA: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy with BJ member and civil rights lawyer Kathleen Peratis.
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.
Dirshuni: Women’s Contemporary Midrash
Dirshuni: Women’s Contemporary Midrash
Join us for a conversation examining women’s roles in interpreting holy Jewish writings—with Tamar Biala, an Israeli Jewish feminism scholar, along with some of the other incredible authors, scholars, and rabbis who contributed to the book Dirshuni: Contemporary Women's Midrash.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Post-Israeli Election: Reflections with Professor Moshe Halbertal
Post-Israeli Election: Reflections with Professor Moshe Halbertal
As the dust settles following the most recent Israeli election, we are eager to understand the new political reality that faces Israelis and Jews in the Diaspora. We are honored to speak to Professor Moshe Halbertal, to hear his point of view on Israeli politics and society.
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.
Pre-trip Meeting for Immigration in America: Teen Domestic Trip to Arizona (Grade 10)
Pre-trip Meeting for Immigration in America: Teen Domestic Trip to Arizona (Grade 10)
Our Domestic Trip this year will be focusing on Immigration in America. We will be traveling to Arizona over MLK Weekend 2023.
B-Mitzvah Opening Ritual and Parent Orientation
B-Mitzvah Opening Ritual and Parent Orientation
Gather with some of our Rabbinic and Family Life and Learning team via Zoom to learn about the initial details of the B-Mitzvah planning process, including date applications.
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.
Cafe Be’Ivrit – קפה בעברית
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past weeks’ pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Virtual New Member Gathering
Virtual New Member Gathering
Join us for an intimate online gathering with learning, discussion, and fun for new members.
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 (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.
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following Shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow.
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.
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.
Tot Shabbat: 2022-2023
Tot Shabbat: 2022-2023
Families will enjoy a kid-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service filled with singing and dancing. Services will be followed by a dinner complete with Shabbat blessings and songs. While adults are finishing their meal, children engage in play and exploration.
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Friday Night)
At Kadima@BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. We’re excited that our new Model embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.
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
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
Kadima@BJ Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)
At Kadima@BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life. We’re excited that our new Model embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.
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.
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
Early Childhood Families: Birth-Pre-K Shabbat Services
We offer weekly in-person Shabbat services for our Early Childhood Families community. This service will feature lively songs, stories, and movement for families with children from birth to pre-K.
It’s Shabbat Time: BJ Theater Co K-5 Fall Play Performance
It’s Shabbat Time: BJ Theater Co K-5 Fall Play Performance
It's Shabbat Time! The K-5th grade BJ Theater Co performers take the stage in this musical revue to help us celebrate Shabbat.
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.