Week of Events
6th Grade Retreat
Attention all 6th graders! Join us for an exciting retreat at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp. This weekend will be packed with adventure, celebration, and bonding as we come together to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy the beauty of nature, and create lasting memories.
Early Childhood Retreat
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new families!
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
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.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
Shaharit (Rosh Hodesh—In Person and Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. This Rosh Hodesh, join us in person or on Zoom, for a beautiful service featuring Hallel and Torah reading.
Multifaith Mondays
Multifaith Mondays
This weekly vigil, organized by the Interfaith Center of New York, brings together members of faith communities across the city for connection, song, and spirit during the challenges of our political reality. Come for a weekly dose of inspiration!
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Shirah with Shira
Shirah with Shira
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.
Mindful Prayer Havurah
Mindful Prayer Havurah
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.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Intro to Judaism
Intro to Judaism
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
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.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Minha (Online)
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Shaharit (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
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.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam
Bim Bam gives children three 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.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri
Hitoreri, our monthly Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner for teens, is a BJ teen tradition. Teens enjoy a mindfulness-style service led by a BJ rabbi, transitioning from the hectic week to Shabbat, followed by a delicious dinner and time to hang out.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
Mindfulness Shabbat Morning Service
Join Rabbi Shuli Passow, Cantor David Mintz, and Rabbi Marc Margolius for a contemplative Shabbat morning service.
Shabbat Morning Services
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Shabbat Morning Services (2nd-6th Grade)
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively Shabbat Service for kids in grades 2-6. Parents can stay or join the community in the Sanctuary. Services are led by Rabbis Deena Cowans, Becca Weintraub, and our music educator Yaira Spitzer Tilchin!
Sacred Service: The Beauty and Meaning of Tahara
Sacred Service: The Beauty and Meaning of Tahara
Learn about the spiritual impact of the sacred tahara ritual, ask questions, and explore ways to get involved in this powerful Jewish tradition.
Arvit and Havdalah
Arvit and Havdalah
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.