Sukkot Concert with Late Night Thoughts

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us in the Sukkah for a night of joyful music with Late Night Thoughts! LNT is the folk-pop duo from BJ’s own Michael Harlow (Teen Educator and Music Educator) together with Brian Rauch.

Pizza in the Sukkah

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

All 5th and 6th graders are invited to join us for pizza in the sukkah after Kadima ends.

Dinner with New Neighbors in the Sukkah

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join families living in the nearby migrant and refugee shelter for a communal meal and gathering in the sukkah. BJ members of all ages are welcome—there will be fun activities for children! Please bring a dessert that can be shared.

BJ Teens Elul Meet & Greet

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join the BJ Teens for a meet & greet! Say hi to old friends and meet new ones. 

A Spiritual Warmup with Aviv

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

This is a learning opportunity for Aviv, which is BJ's cohort for folks in their 20s/30s.

Connections Oneg

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join your Connections friends for a rooftop cocktail hour, before heading downstairs for Kabbalat Shabbat services.

The Role of the LGBTQ+ Community in Israel’s Democracy Today

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an in-depth conversation about diversity, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and Israeli democracy with representatives from IGY The Proud Youth Organization.

Aviv May Shabbat Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join your fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner. After Shabbat services, we will enjoy a delicious meal, schmooze, and celebrate Shabbat together!

Aviv April Shabbat Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join your fellow 20s, 30s, and 40s for Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner. After Shabbat services, we will enjoy a delicious meal, schmooze, and celebrate Shabbat together!

Aviv Erev Rosh Hashanah Cocktail Hour

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Let’s toast to the New Year! Join the Aviv community for sips and bites following first night Rosh Hashanah services.

Shabbat Dinner and Pride Storytelling

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

As we celebrate Pride Shabbat and close up the month of June, we invite you to join us after services for a Shabbat dinner and an evening of Pride storytelling.

Pop-Up Jamaican Shabbat Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for an evening of Shabbat services and Jamaican inspired dishes and drinks on the roof after services. This is a dinner you don’t want to miss!

Community Conversation on Kiddush

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

What is your favorite part of BJ's community Kiddush? What could you live without? Join this conversation to share your voice and shape the nature of Kiddush at BJ!

Aviv Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

After almost two years, we are having a good old-fashioned Shabbat dinner! COVID-19 and weather permitting, join Aviv for Kabbalat services with the larger BJ community, and then a delicious Shabbat dinner on the roof.

30s and 40s Wine and Cheese

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Are you in your 30s or 40s and looking to build an even deeper community here at BJ? Join us for a conversation over wine and cheese to discuss potential programming and resources, and ways you want to be involved.

Aviv Shabbat & Pesah Services and Matzah Nachos Oneg

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come join fellow 20s & 30s Shabbat and Pesah services in the Main Sanctuary, and then head to the roof for schmoozing, drinks, and a matzah nacho (macho!) bar

Aviv Ugly Sweater Shabbat and Oneg

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Grab your best “Ugly Sweater” and join Aviv for Kabbalat Shabbat services and oneg this month! After Kabbalat Shabbat, we'll head to the roof for hot chocolate, cookies, ample dreidel playing time, and a chance to shmooze in your amazing sweaters!

BJ Theater Company Hanukkah Play Performance

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

In a splashy, spectacular musical revue, BJ's pre-k-5th grade performers will shine on stage and help us celebrate a very happy Hanukkah! Don't miss this fun-filled chance to watch our youngest performers sing and dance their hearts out!

Aviv Thanksgiving Shabbat and Challah Tasting

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Come join Aviv for Kabbalat Shabbat services, challah tasting, and Thanksgiving dinner! Together we will get a chance to learn about the significance of challah on Shabbat, taste a variety of challot, and enjoy a yummy all-side-dish Thanksgiving dinner.

Pizza Picnic

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Hannah, BJ’s new Youth Advisor, on the roof of BJ for a pizza picnic lunch and for some fun getting-to-know-you games! This event is open to K-2nd graders.

Board Games and Brownies

Rooftop 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

3rd-6th graders: Put your game faces on, because it’s time for a night of Candy Land, Shoots and Ladders, Sorry, and all your other favorite board games! Come together for Havdalah, some friendly competition, and delicious treats.