BJ Community Shabbaton

Registration for the Shabbaton is open to all who want to experience this special Shabbat at BJ. The non-member registration fee is $180, with the option of joining the Community Shabbat Dinner for an additional fee. As always, Shabbat services and community Kiddush after Shabbat morning services are free and open to all who would like to experience the music and prayer that are so core to BJ, as well as the schmooze and food that takes place after Shabbat morning service.

Absolutely! For a one-on-one connection, sign up on the registration form to be paired with a veteran BJ member who will be your buddy, sit with you at services, and answer your questions throughout the weekend. We will also offer a tour of the BJ Sanctuary and Community House on Shabbat afternoon for those who want to explore the history and design of the building. Also, check out our website for more information about the building and our services.

Limited home hospitality with local BJ members may be available. If you are interested in this option, please fill out this form.

There are several hotel options on the Upper West Side that are convenient to BJ. As a courtesy, BJ has made arrangements with the following hotels that are within walking distance to the synagogue (10 to 15 blocks). Rates have been discounted and/or certain fees waived, but the rates themselves can fluctuate daily. Hotel rooms are expected to be in high demand at the time of our Shabbaton; reservations should be made as soon as possible since most of these hotels have established cut-off dates for BJ’s discounted rates. 

Please use the booking links below to reserve your room and read carefully, as information differs between hotels. 

Arthouse Hotel New York City

2178 Broadway at West 77th Street
www.arthousehotelnyc.com
Tel: 212-362-1100

Click here for the dedicated booking link for the BJ Shabbaton.

• Click on SELECT & GO TO THE NEXT STEP
• If using a smartphone, click on UPDATE GUESTS & ROOMS
• Select your dates of stay:
  • Click on the date you want to check-in.
  • Click on the date you want to check-out.
• Click on CONFIRM DATES OF STAY
• Proceed with your selection of a room and follow the prompts for payment.

Reservations may also be made by sending an e-mail to ah-sales@arthousehotelnyc.com and requesting the group rate for BJ Shabbaton. Use this option if you want to book a stay with additional days.

Please note: BJ Shabbaton group rates expire October 25, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET.

Cancellation policy: Reservations can be canceled up to 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid any penalties.

Hotel Beacon

2130 Broadway (between West 74th and 75th Streets)
New York, NY 10023
www.beaconhotel.com
Tel:  212-787-1100

The Hotel Beacon is extending a group discount to BJ guests through the use of a promo code when reservations are booked online. See that step below for more details.

• Go to the Hotel Beacon website and click Book Now.
• Select your dates of stay:
  • Click on the date you want to check-in.
  • Click on the date you want to check-out.
• Click on Special Codes and Rates. (If you’re using a computer, look under the date box; if you’re using a smartphone, scroll down.)
• Select Promo Code (be careful not to select Group Code) and then enter the Promo Code.
  • The promo code “GROUP” can be used by any BJ Shabbaton attendee.
  • The promo code “BIS” can be used if you sign up for the Beacon Insider loyalty program (no fee, but you may be added to a mailing list).
  • You can use only one Promo Code when booking a reservation (either “GROUP” or “BIS,” but not both).

• On a computer, click APPLY, then click SEARCH. On a smartphone, click APPLY, then UPDATE.

• Proceed with your selection of a room and follow the prompts for payment.

Reservations may also be made by calling 800-572-4969 or by sending an e-mail to reservations@beaconhotel.com. Ask for a booking using Promo Code “Group” or mention that you are a Beacon Insider and both options will be quoted to you. 

Please note: There is no cut-off date for reservations, but the Beacon is likely to sell-out well before the Shabbaton. Please plan accordingly.

Cancellation policy: Reservations must be canceled by 3:00 PM ET at least two days prior to arrival to avoid a charge.

Hotel Belleclaire

2175 Broadway (at West 77th Street)
New York, NY 10024
www.hotelbelleclaire.com
Tel: 212-362-7700

Click here for the dedicated booking link for the BJ Shabbaton. The BJ Shabbaton default dates will be displayed (Check-in Friday, December 8 / Check-out Sunday, December 10) and the room rates will reflect BJ’s discounted group rate. 

The Belleclaire block for BJ includes optional extra days, so if you want to check-in one-day earlier or check-out one-day later, your reservation can include Thursday and/or Sunday nights at the same rate.

• If you’re using a computer, click Check-in and the reservation calendar will appear. 
• If you’re using a smartphone (or a computer with a small browser window), click on Your Stay to view the calendar.
• Select your dates of stay:
  • Click on the date you want to check-in.
  • Click on the date you want to check-out.
• Once your dates are selected, click Search to confirm dates and proceed to the Select a Room screen. (On a smartphone or a computer with a small browser window, click Update.)
• The rooms available at discounted rates for BJ Shabbaton will be displayed. Click Book Now to choose your room. 
• Follow the prompts for payment.

For personal assistance with reservations, call 212-453-4036 or send e-mail to belleclairesales@triumphhotels.com. When contacting the hotel via phone or email, reference the BJ Shabbaton.

Please note: BJ Shabbaton group rates expire November 8, 2023.

Cancellation policy: Individuals can cancel up to 3:00 PM the day prior to check-in.

The Lucerne

201 West 79th Street (at Amsterdam Ave)
New York, NY 10024
www.thelucernehotel.com
Tel: 212-875-1100

Click here for the dedicated booking link for the BJ Shabbaton.

• Select your dates of stay:
  • Scroll through the calendar to view dates. Green dots denote days that BJ discounted rates are available.
  • Click on the date you want to check-in.
  • Click on date you want to check-out.
• Once your dates are selected, click Search to confirm dates and proceed to the Select a Room screen. (On a smartphone or a computer with a small browser window, click Update.)
• The rooms available at discounted rates for BJ Shabbaton will be displayed. Click on the room name for details and rates. Click Book Now to choose your room. 
• Follow the prompts for payment.

Reservations may also be made by calling 800-492-8122 or by sending an e-mail to reservations@thelucernehotel.com. When contacting the hotel via phone or email, reference the BJ Shabbaton. 

• Please note: BJ Shabbaton group rates expire November 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET.

Cancellation policy: Rooms must be canceled by 4:00 PM ET 48 hours prior to arrival date, otherwise you will be charged one night’s room and tax.

While we may not be able to accommodate all allergies or restrictions, all communal meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Please be sure to note any dietary restrictions on your Shabbaton registration.

Available for non members (as participants?)

Fantastic! Please take a look at these volunteer opportunities and sign up for what speaks to you.

• Sanctuary Welcome Team: Bring your warm smile and open heart by serving as a greeter for services on Friday night and/or Shabbat morning. We’ll give you all the info you need, so even if you’ve never been inside BJ before, you can absolutely be part of the welcome!
• Friday Night Home Host: Welcome other BJ members to your home for Shabbat dinner. If you select this volunteer opportunity, our Friday Night subcommittee will follow up with additional details and questions for you.
• Out-of-town Host: Host BJ members coming in from outside the New York area for the weekend. If you select this volunteer opportunity, our Out of Town subcommittee will follow up with additional details and questions for you. You don’t need to host a Shabbat dinner in order to provide accommodations.
• BJ Buddy: Welcome a specific person to BJ, sit with them during services to help orient them, and answer questions they may have. We’ll match you with a BJ member who has requested a buddy.
• Clean Up Crew: Ease the burden on BJ’s operations staff by helping with clean up after Friday night dinner, community Kiddush, or Saturday evening dinner. You’ll also help direct people to dispose of their waste in the appropriate receptacles (trash, recycling, or compost). (select Friday night, community kiddush, sat evening dinner)
• Communal Meal Table “Host”: Help people feel at ease during the communal meals at BJ by facilitating introductions and conversation at your table. (select friday night dinner and/or community kiddush)- is that via a form I can’t see?
• Floor Team: Say hello to someone who is standing alone, introduce people, answer questions, and generally help create an atmosphere of warmth and belonging. We’ll give you all the info you need to do this job well, plus a big name tag so people know they can approach you! (select Friday night, Shabbat morning services, Community Kiddush, Shabbat afternoon programming, Saturday evening dinner, Saturday night program)
• On-Call Volunteer: Be on the list of people we can call if we need some extra hands leading up to the Shabbaton.

Got another special skill or super power? Let us know how else you want to volunteer!

Refunds will be granted for those who cancel by Thursday, November 30.

COVID-19 policies, if any, will be determined as we get closer to the Shabbaton, based on our assessment of the situation at that time.