• The Meaning of Zionism: Up Close and Personal

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

    With Israel celebrating its 77th year in the midst of an ongoing war, with 59 hostages remaining in Gaza, and profound questions about the future of its democracy; we will hear reflections from the 14 members of the Israeli delegation about the purpose and meaning of Zionism.

  • The Impact of Partnership

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

    Join us for a post-Kiddush conversation with leaders and members of of several Israeli organizations that have helped shape a vibrant, pluralistic, and authentic expression of Israeli Judaism; as we reflect on the journey we've taken together over the past 30 years.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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.

  • Bim Bam: Spring 2025

    Bim Bam

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

    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.

  • Parole Justice Denied: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

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

    Join us for a film screening of The Interview, a powerful short film on the injustices of New York’s parole system, followed by a panel discussion with formerly incarcerated individuals and others directly impacted by New York’s carceral system. 

  • Parent Learning

    Parent Learning: Israel

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

    This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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.

  • Bim Bam: Spring 2025

    Bim Bam

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

    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.

  • Parent Learning

    Parent Learning: Israel

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

    This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

  • 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

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

    This year marks the 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Combatants for Peace and The Parents Circle-Families Forum. BJ is hosting the New York Satellite event, gathering in person to view the live broadcast of this powerful ceremony.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Kabbalat Shabbat

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

    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.

  • Bim Bam: Spring 2025

    Bim Bam

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

    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.

  • Yom HaShoah Commemoration and Film Screening: As If it Were Yesterday

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

    Mark Yom HaShoah in sacred community, as we gather for prayer, ritual, and music in the presence of BJ’s Shoah Megillah—inscribed with the names of BJ family members who perished in the Holocaust.

  • Parent Learning

    Parent Learning: Israel

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

    This series will help parents brush up on Israeli history and culture, while also processing our own feelings and how to talk to our children about the beautiful and complex country.

  • Morning Minyan

    Pesah Morning Services with Yizkor (Eighth Day)

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this eighth day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.

  • Kabbalat Shabbat

    Erev Shabbat/Pesah Service

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

    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.

  • Morning Minyan

    Pesah Morning Services (Second Day)

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this second day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.

  • Community Seder

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

    Let us come together in song, ritual, and celebration as we journey through the BJ Community Seder, led by Rabbinic Fellow Anina Dassa and enhanced by our team of musicians.

  • Morning Minyan

    Pesah Morning Services (First Day)

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

    Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, services at BJ are like no other. Join us this first day of Pesah, for soul-stirring prayer, infused with melodies from across the Jewish world.