Aviv Giving Circle

Aviv Giving Circle

We will gather to learn and discuss Jewish perspectives on charitable donations, then collectively decide where to give our money. This year, we are focusing specifically on needs within New York City.

Israeli Politics Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Until recent years, a sole member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) was a member of a flock. Beginning in the 1990s, we began to see more members of the Knesset who acted as lone wolves among their parties.

Israeli Authors Discussion Group

Remote Access Only NY, United States

Omer Friedlander’s debut, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, features 11 short stories about inhabitants of Israel. Each compelling character helps build an intimate and thoughtful portrait of the country’s diversity and universality.

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, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

Community Shabbat Dinners

Community Shabbat Dinner with Cantor Dave Mintz

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

Join Cantor Dave Mintz for a catered Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!

Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends

Teen International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic

Join 11th & 12th grade BJ Teens on an International Service Trip to Cotui, Dominican Republic. Our time will be service-focused, and in the cross-cultural context of working and spending time with our Dominican neighbors and friends

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, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a mindfulness-style Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by one of the BJ rabbis and BJ teens, where we transition into the peacefulness of Shabbat.

Community Shabbat Dinners

Community Shabbat Dinner for 30s and 40s

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

Join other folks in their 30s and 40s for a special Shabbat dinner with singing, learning, and deeper community connections. With a sliding scale fee, we encourage you to register at the price that’s right for you!