Event Series Evening Minyan

Arvit for Tisha Be’Av

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

Bring your flashlight and join us on the floor of the Sanctuary, as we transition into Tisha Be’Av with Arvit and the reading of Eikhah (Lamentations). 

Context and Culture: Community Lessons from a Tisha Be’Av Tale

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Shuli Passow to discuss the story of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza—cited as the reason the Temple was destroyed—in the context of Eikha Rabba, drawing out lessons for today’s world.

Event Series Evening Minyan

Minha for Tisha Be’Av

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.

Event Series High Holy Days 101

High Holy Days 101

Join Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow for an exploration of the foundational elements of the High Holy Days rituals and liturgy, readying ourselves to be fully present and prepared for this season.

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.

Family Mahzor Dedication

Sanctuary 257 West 88th Street, New York, NY, United States

All are invited to celebrate the dedication of Mahzor Ledor: An Intergenerational Family Mahzor at the end of Shabbat morning services in the sanctuary.

Event Series High Holy Days 101

High Holy Days 101

Join Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow for an exploration of the foundational elements of the High Holy Days rituals and liturgy, readying ourselves to be fully present and prepared for this season.

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. 

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Knocking on the Gates of Mercy: Spiritual Preparation to Hear the Shofar

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

In preparation to hearing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, join Rabbi Roly Matalon and Jonathan Silver, BJ’s ba’al toke’a (shofar blower), to learn, reflect on, sing, and experience this powerful piyut. 

Event Series Morning Minyan

Shaharit (In Person and Online)

Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Event Series 20s & 30s High Holy Days

Aviv 20s & 30s Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner

Community House - 3rd Floor 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy a nourishing meal on Erev Rosh Hashanah with fellow 20s & 30s in Aviv. This is an opportunity to meet new people and make friends as we embark on the spiritual journey of the High Holy Days together.