In our next film group meeting we will discuss Live and Become, a 2008 film directed by Radu Mihăileanu.

Please note this group is for BHS members only. No RSVP required.

Live and Become

Directed by Radu Mihăileanu.

An Ethiopian Christian boy disguises himself as an Ethiopian Jew to escape famine and emigrates to Israel.

Our Book Fair is coming up on Sunday, December 7, from 10am–1:30pm! With authors to meet, stories to hear, and the chance to do all your Chanukah shopping at the Fork + Pencil Book Sale. The Book Fair Raffle is one of our most important preschool fundraisers and a wonderful way to support Early Childhood Education at BHS!


Get Your Raffle Tickets & All-Activity Pass Bracelets!

Click here to purchase raffle tickets and All Activity Pass Bracelets so your child can join in all the fun! From a bouncy castle and Chanukah themed photo booth to author readings, arts + crafts, a pizza lunch, and more — your child’s bracelet is the key to a full day of excitement!

Book Group will meet next on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00pm for their annual poetry reading and Chanukah Party!

Please note this group is for BHS members only. No RSVP required.

Join our Beginner Hebrew for Adults course! New to learning Hebrew? Need a refresher on what you already know? Acquire some vocabulary and grammar skills, and learn how to pronounce (“decode”) any Hebrew word you may encounter by the end of the course.

Taught by BHS Congregant, Leslie Schwartz, who moved to Brooklyn and joined BHS two years ago. She is Professor Emerita of Chemistry at St. John Fisher University, where she taught and did research for 18 years — a Jewish lifetime! Since retiring, Leslie has spent the past 15 years teaching a variety of Hebrew classes. She loves helping adults begin their Hebrew journey and is excited to contribute to adult education at BHS!

Join us for Israeli Dance, engaging in mindful movement and learning basic classic and modern Israeli dances. The class is taught by dance instructor Elaine Sohn, who has led the Brooklyn Heights International Folk Dance group for more than thirty years. No prior experience or partners are necessary.

RSVP here.

In this hopeful moment in the Middle East, when a cease fire has been achieved, and the possibility of an enduring peace is being considered, please join us for a 4-part program on the History of Zionism, presented by Rabbi Josh Weinberg, URJ Vice President for Israel and Reform Zionism, and Executive Director, ARZA.

Join our Israel Matters group for this forum on Wednesdays at 7pm on November 19, and December 3, 10, and 17. Please register here.

RSVP here to join this discussion.

This year’s Anti-Defamation League’s Antisemitism Audit identified 9,354 assaults, harassment and vandalism incidents — adding up to an average of more than 25 targeted anti-Jewish incidents a day in 2024. That’s more than one every hour.

Bringing it closer to home: there were 2,156 incidents in New York and New Jersey combined, representing nearly one-fourth of the total incidents across the U.S. This is a 5% increase from 2023 and 500+% increase over the last 10 years.

Join Rabbi Serge Lippe as he moderates a discussion with ADL NY-NJ Associate Regional Directors David White and Tova Chatzinoff-Rosenfeld, who will talk us through these alarming findings — with a focus on New York City — and present meaningful steps our community can take to combat antisemitism.

Founded in 1913, ADL’s timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”

The ADL New York/New Jersey team responds to acts of antisemitism and hate, builds community through meaningful partnerships, advocates for local policies and provides education programs for schools and workplaces.

Join us for TOFN, with a special Chanukah Shabbat and Dinner! Stay tuned for details.

The BHS Women’s group gathers to discuss social issues, relationships, relationships, and ideas, while exploring Jewish identity and building community. Please note this is a BHS members only group. For interest in joining, please reach out to ruthgerson@gmail.com.

Men’s group, facilitated by Congregant Jeff Gold, meets together monthly to support one another and hold thoughtful discussions. Please note this group is for BHS members only. For questions or interest in joining, please reach out to Jeff at jeffreygold12@gmail.com.

Come rock out with BHS for a night of music, donuts, and schmoozing! Our family-friendly Chanukah Concert will feature Michelle Citrin, an award winning music producer and singer-songwriter.

Please note this event is for BHS members and Preschool families only.

About Michelle: Michelle Citrin is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and producer inspired by Rav Kook’s philosophy: “What is old make new, what is new make holy.” She uses music and the creative arts to spark connection with Jewish wisdom and culture in ways that are meaningful, modern, and accessible.

Her celebrated career has earned numerous accolades, including recognition by Time.com in its “Top Ten Jewish Rock Stars” list and by the Jerusalem Post as “The Jewish IT Girl.” Michelle has also been named one of The Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36 Next Wave of Jewish Innovators,” ranked among Billboard Music’s “Top Songwriters,” and honored as a VH1 Song of the Year finalist.

With viral YouTube hits viewed by millions and a globe-trotting Shabbat residency program, Eat.Pray.Sing, Michelle continues to inspire audiences through creative worship, workshops, and performances that build community and bring the spirit of tradition to life. 

Get a glimpse of Michelle’s concerts and community impact through a video reel here.

Join Rabbi Bailey Romano for a special tot singalong and Chanukah candle lighting. For families with young children up to age 5 years old.

Bring your favorite menorah, and we will supply the candles!

Latkes & donuts to follow.

RSVP here.

You've never seen a food fight like this! Come cheer on six zany panelists from the congregation as they argue the relative merits of the latke and hamantaschen. Come for the laughs, for the chance to vote for the best Jewish-holiday food, and for the post-debate nosh – latkes and hamantaschen (and vodka) of course!

RSVP here.

Join us for an evening of spirit, music and prayer Shabbat Services with the BHS Band! Led by Cantor Ayelet Porzecanski, Rabbi Lippe, and BHS Choir Members.