Upper West Side · New York, NY

B’nai Jeshurun

Services, classes and events for the next three weeks.

This week

9:30 amShabbat Morning ServicesSanctuary
1:00 pmAviv Book Club: And This is the LightRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelJoin Aviv’s 20s & 30s book club to read and talk about And This is the Light by Leah Goldberg. We’ll come together to connect, share ideas…
4:00 pmThe Role of Poetry in Israeli Society: The Poems of Nathan AltermanRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelJoin renowned educator Rachel Korazim to explore poems by Nathan Alterman that grapple with Israel’s responsibility toward Arabs, and the…
5:35 pmArvit and HavdalahRemote Access Only

9:30 amShaharit (Online)Remote Access Only
10:00 amOur Countries, Our Lives, Our Hearts: BJ/Israeli Partners GroupRemote Access OnlyDeepen connections with members of BJ’s Israeli partner communities through meaningful conversations about current events, Zionism…
6:30 pmArvit (Online)Remote Access Only

7:45 amShaharitRabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
6:30 pmArvit (Online)Remote Access Only
7:00 pmRededication of BJ’s Czech Memorial Torah ScrollSanctuary
7:30 pmConnections Cocktail HourRemote Access OnlyJoin us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.

7:45 amShaharit (Rosh Hodesh)Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
12:30 pmSoul Food: Torah on Prayer and Faith with a Radical Twist with Rabbi Felicia SolRemote Access OnlyJoin Rabbi Felicia Sol for a lunchtime exploration of prayer and faith through Jewish tradition, asking what we seek in prayer and how…
5:15 pmKadima Parent LearningCommunity House – 6th FloorInvest in your own Jewish learning alongside other parents and caregivers. Taught weekly by a rotation of BJ clergy and spiritual leaders…
5:30 pmKavannah GroupRemote Access Only
5:30 pmMindfulness Prayer Practice GroupRemote Access OnlyWe invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and…
6:30 pmArvit (Online)Remote Access Only
7:00 pmIntroduction to JudaismRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelCurious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person…

7:45 amShaharit (Rosh Hodesh)Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
3:00 pmMinha Moment: A Deep Dive into the Amidah with Rabbi Becca WeintraubRemote Access OnlyPause, reflect, and reconnect through prayer and learning. Explore the Amidah blessing by blessing, looking closely at its words and…
6:30 pmArvit (Online)Remote Access Only
7:00 pmHasidic Images of God, World, and SelfRabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
7:00 pmThe Future Is PeaceSanctuaryJoin renowned activists Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, who have transformed profound personal loss into a commitment to partnership and…

7:45 amShaharitRabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
12:30 pmMi-Tziyon: Perspectives on the Israeli ElectionsRemote Access OnlyGo beyond the headlines— BJ’s Israeli partners Ronen Koehler and Rabbi Dotan Arieli will share their firsthand reflections about Israel’s…
3:45 pmA Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi
6:30 pmArvit (Online)Remote Access Only

7:45 amShaharitRabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel
8:30 amParashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana BrodskyRemote Access OnlyJoin us for weekly parashah study following Friday morning minyan. This cycle, we will ask the question, where do we see God in this text?…
5:30 pmLikrat Shabbat: Camp ShabbatCommunity HouseWe will welcome Shabbat with camp ruah (spirit) and your favorite camp melodies at a special Jewish camp-themed Kabbalat Shabbat and Arvit…
6:15 pmKabbalat ShabbatSanctuary

12:45 pmHope in Action: Our Generation SpeaksRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelBe inspired by Israeli and Palestinian young leaders building ventures, building trust, and building a better future, together. Hear from…

8:30 amJewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli PassowRemote Access OnlyStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by…
1:30 pmWhat’s on Grandparents’ Minds—For Those Near and FarWhether you’re involved every day or are far away, join parenting experts Ron Taffel and Fretta Reitzes to explore the joys and challenges…
6:00 pmAviv Giving CircleCommunity HouseAviv is hosting a Giving Circle for 20s & 30s interested in giving thoughtfully and in community. A small group will come together over…
7:00 pmSparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex BraverRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelJoin Rabbi Alex Braver for a weekly exploration of surprising Hasidic images of God, world, and self, drawing on centuries-old mystical…

7:00 pmIsraeli Authors Discussion GroupRemote Access OnlyExplore rich and thought-provoking Israeli literature with BJ members Rabbi Carole Balin and Jennifer Sylvor. Join the conversation as we…

7:45 pmCommunity Shabbat Dinner Celebrating Rabbi Felicia SolCommunity House – 3rd FloorJoin the BJ community for an elegant, multi-course Shabbat dinner marking Rabbi Felicia Sol’s installation as Rosh Kehillah. Enjoy a…

4:00 pmShirei Neshama: Songs of the SoulRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelJoin the BJ rabbis, Hazzan Ari Priven, and music director Dan Nadel for a special gathering of Shirei Neshama bringing the Installation…

11:00 amSongs of Gratitude & ResistanceSt. Paul and St. Andrew (SPSA)On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, join BJ and St. Paul & St. Andrew as we raise our voices in gratitude, hope, and resi…

8:30 amJewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli PassowRemote Access OnlyStart your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by…
7:00 pmSparks: Mystical Light on the Weekly Parashah with Rabbi Alex BraverRabbi Rachel Cowan ChapelJoin Rabbi Alex Braver for a weekly exploration of surprising Hasidic images of God, world, and self, drawing on centuries-old mystical…

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