Week of Events
BJ Theater Company Purim Spiel: Hai School Musi-Spiel
Calling all K-8th grade actors, dancers, singes, and aspiring performers to join us for what promises to be our biggest, best Purim Spiel yet! This year's show is Hai School Musi-Spiel, based on Disney's beloved High School Musical.
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Listening Session for LGBTQIA+ BJ Members
Listening Session for LGBTQIA+ BJ Members
Join us following morning minyan for an intimate conversation with Rabbi Felicia and an opportunity to share who you are. What does community look like for you? This session is intended for LGBTQIA+ identifying B'nai Jeshurun members and their families.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Ooey-Gooey Cooking with Berkshire Hills Culinary (3rd-6th grade youth group event)
Ooey-Gooey Cooking with Berkshire Hills Culinary (3rd-6th grade youth group event)
Join Chef Adam from Berkshire Hills Culinary camp and Matt Altman, our Youth Advisor, for an afternoon on Zoom exploring the ooey-gooeyness of freedom and chocolate lava cake.
Arvit
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for arvit, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
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.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Arvit
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for arvit, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Conversation with Rabbi Yehuda Sarna: My Journey from NYU to the UAE
Conversation with Rabbi Yehuda Sarna: My Journey from NYU to the UAE
Hear Rabbi Yehuda Sarna discuss his Jewish-Muslim interfaith work at NYU and his recent appointment as Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates. We are grateful to Helena Diamant Glass for sponsoring this program in honor of her beloved parents.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Mishnah After Minyan
Mishnah After Minyan
Join Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub on Tuesday mornings through August 25, as we explore Mishnah Brakhot: the very first chapter of the six books of Mishnah, the beginning of our oral Torah.
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” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
“Soul Food” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Felicia Sol
Open up your soul to the nourishment and challenge of the Hassidic rabbis. Join Rabbi Felicia Sol as we study Netivot Shalom, Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, a 20th c. Slonimer Rebbe. Each class will stand alone, so new participants are always welcome. No prior knowledge is expected.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Kadima@BJ
Kadima@BJ
“Kadima” is the name of our Hebrew school program. Kadima@BJ will be held virtually from September-December.
Parent Corner with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Parent Corner with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub
Calling all parents! Join us for an opportunity to learn a bit of Tu B'Shevat Torah, connect with one another, and get to know our new assistant rabbi, Becca Weintraub!
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
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for arvit, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
This course offers an overview of the core beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism and the Jewish people. We hope to deepen the understanding of those just beginning to explore Jewish life as well as of those who would like to participate more fully in the life of the Jewish community. No prior knowledge or […]
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
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.
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19
Supporting Each Other While Living Alone During COVID-19
For those who live alone, the COVID-19 crisis has brought an increased sense of isolation and disconnection. Together, we will process the experience of living alone during this challenging time, and to learn and gain strength from one another.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Haverim
Haverim
Centering around the building of community in 7th grade, students will feel more connected to the BJ community, the B’nai Mitzvah process, and their peers through this trimester program.
Arvit
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for arvit, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Learning with Aviv
Learning with Aviv
Join fellow 20s and 30s for a series of learning opportunities, taught by BJ’s rabbis and rabbinic fellows, on relevant contemporary issues in life, love, and Judaism.
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.
Everyday Moral Dilemmas
Everyday Moral Dilemmas
Wednesdays with Hadar- Unit 3 Everyday Moral Dilemmas with Rabbi Avi Strausberg Wrestle with everyday moral dilemmas, the sorts of which we each encounter all of the time in our lives, through the lens of traditional Jewish texts. In this course, we’ll consider questions like: "If and when is it okay to shame someone else […]
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
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” Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
“In the Mirror” 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.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
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 to be studying the daily Talmud page to participate, nor do you need any prior experience studying Talmud. Register Now After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]
Arvit
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for arvit, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Beyond Tu Bishvat: Environmental Justice
Beyond Tu Bishvat: Environmental Justice
This Tu Bishvat, join us for a night to deepen our understanding of why equity and justice are important for the environmental movement. BJ is hosting this event as part of Hazon’s Big Bold Jewish Climate Fest.
Shaharit
Shaharit
Shaharit (our morning minyan service) is currently being held via Zoom. Develop a daily Jewish practice, meet new people in an intimate setting, and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones.
Parashat Hashavua
Parashat Hashavua
Immediately following shaharit each Friday morning, join in weekly study of the Torah portion with Marshall T. Meyer Rabbinic Fellows Deborah Sacks Mintz and Grace Gleason.
Bim Bam 2021
Bim Bam 2021
A space for children under 3 to get ready for Shabbat through songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions. The series is held on Zoom and led by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.
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.
Minha
Minha
Join us in virtual community for minha (the afternoon prayer service) as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Mindful Preparation for Shabbat with Rabbi Marc Margolius
Transition out of the work week and settle, into a Shabbat heart and mindset through contemplative practice and meditation with Rabbi Marc Margolius.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians, and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a […]
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
Shabbat Morning Family Services: Ages 2–7
This Shabbat morning experience for children and their families, incorporates spirited prayer and singing, and fun learning activities. Each session includes special learning component for both children and parents. Join us on Facebook Live
Arvit
Arvit
Join us in virtual community for minha/ma’ariv, as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Melaveh Malkah of Ladino Song
Melaveh Malkah of Ladino Song
As Shabbat Shirah (the Shabbat of Song) comes to a close, join Spanish vocalist Lara Bello, BJ Music Director Dan Nadel, and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi for an evening of exquisite Ladino songs.