Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

Remote Access Only 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.

Haverim

Haverim

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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.

Prayer: Back to the Basics

CANCELLED Prayer: Back to the Basics (In Person)

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

Rabbinic Fellow Alissa Platcow will help unlock the hidden themes and explore the dramatic arc of our tefillot (prayers) while sharing some essential tips for how to navigate services (where do I stand, when do I bow, and why?).

Aviv Goes to Broadway

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre 261 West 47th Street, (between Broadway & 8th Ave.)

Join Aviv as we hit Broadway to see Prayer for the French Republic at the Manhattan Theatre Club, followed by a talkback with the cast just for Aviv! 

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.

Evening Minyan

Arvit (Online)

Remote Access Only NY, United States

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.

Morning Minyan

Shaharit (Online)

Remote Access Only 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.

Bim Bam: Fall-Winter 2023

Bim Bam

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

Bim Bam gives children 3 and under a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.

Kabbalat Shabbat

Kabbalat Shabbat

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

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other.

Hitoreri

Hitoreri

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

Hitoreri, our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service led by one of the BJ rabbis, followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner and a chance to hang out.

Shabbat Model

Shabbat Model (Saturday Morning)

Reception Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

BJ’s core values are reflected every Shabbat by bringing families and our whole community together. At BJ, we believe that education is about modeling authentic experiences of Jewish life, and we’re excited that our Shabbat Model program embraces BJ’s celebration of Shabbat.

Early Childhood Families: Services

Early Childhood Families: K-2 Shabbat Services

Middle Room 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United States

We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring Torah reading, songs, and more. This service is intended for families with children in kindergarten through 2nd grade with optional drop-off (parents must remain in the building).

Shared Grief, Shared Hope: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for Peace

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

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, hear from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians who remain committed to peace, reconciliation, and a path forward based on empathy and honoring the humanity of all.

Stepping into Torah: B-Mitzvah Opening Ritual

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

Families with 4th graders: mark your calendars for this milestone ritual! Together with Rabbi Rebecca Weintraub, we will unroll the entire Torah, as each student gets a glimpse of their parashah (portion), kicking off their ascent toward becoming B-Mitzvah. 

Evening Minyan

Arvit and Havdalah

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Join us in virtual community for arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.

Refugee Shabbat Havdalah: An Interfaith Gathering of Support

SPSA Sanctuary 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY, United States

Alongside interfaith partners and the Synagogue Coalition on Refugee and Immigration Crisis, participants will hear from elected officials and insightful speakers. Look forward to diving into some learning, prayer, and collective action as we unite in support of those seeking refuge.