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.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arch of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).
As Hanukkah approaches, we remember loved ones who we will miss during our holiday gatherings this year. With that in mind, we invite BJ members to join us for a virtual bereavement group, facilitated by BJ Social Worker Jane Blumenstein, LCSW.
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
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.
Participants will be guided through the process of selecting a healthcare agent, documenting their wishes for care, and communicating their values. Attendees sometimes already have an advance directive in need of updating, or have never heard the term—all are welcome.
Open the other half of the Jewish bookshelf with Rabbi Felicia Sol and the study of Dirshuni: Contemporary Women’s Midrash. No previous textual experience is necessary. Each class will stand alone, so come for one or join for all. Rabbi Sol will select the midrashim and share them with the class.
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.
Kadima@BJ is BJ's religious school, serving grades K-6. Kadima, which means “moving forward,” is centered around building a holy community—fostering pride, joy, and excitement in our students as they learn to become full and active members of our BJ community.
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.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this class is for you.
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are sparked by curiosity to explore this rich tradition, this online class, taught by Associate Director of Creative Development, Rabbi Jessica Lenza, is for you.
Join Donniel Hartman for a conversation with Rabbis Felicia Sol and Roly Matalon about the critical questions of this moment, the obligations of Jewish Peoplehood, and the moral considerations related to fighting a just war.
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.
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.
The Faith in Action for Food Justice conference will focus on faith-based immediate hunger relief efforts, as well as campaigns addressing the structural roots of food insecurity.
When just one pint of blood from a single donor can save up to three lives, every one of us can choose to be someone’s hero. Save a life by donating at the BJ Blood Drive.
The Faith in Action for Food Justice conference will focus on faith-based immediate hunger relief efforts, as well as campaigns addressing the structural roots of food insecurity.
Our 7th-grade program, Haverim, integrates students in both secular schools and Jewish day schools, providing a platform to explore topics that affect all teenagers, regardless of background, and preparing students for their B-Mitzvah and beyond.
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service). As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Among North American Jewry, the latke is one of the most iconic Hanukkah foods. This Zoom cookalong led by BJ member Allaya Fleischer will teach us to elevate our latke game.
Come to a learning happy hour where we'll meet for drinks and/or food and learn with Rabbi Sammy Kanter, who will lead teachings related to Hanukkah (which starts the next day, on Thursday night, December 7).
Join high school juniors and seniors from across New York to hear from Julia and discuss Jewish life on campus, antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and more. (Current college students and parents are welcome, too!)
