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!

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, 17, and January 7. Please register here.

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.

With Rabbi Bailey Romano, explore the joys and oys of being a Jewish mother or a mother to Jewish children. Margarita optional! Parents who identify as non-binary are always welcome to attend.

Join us on Thursday January 7, from 7:30-9pm at Custom House on Montague Street.

In our next film group meeting we will discuss A Serious Man, a 2009 film directed by brothers, Joel and Ethan Coen. Please note this group is for BHS members only. No RSVP required.

At our next Book Group meeting we will discuss Kosher Soul, by Michael Twitty.

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

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.

Please note ths Shir Shabbat service will be held as part of our MLK Service in partnership with Grace Church and the Grace Church Choir.

Join us for our annual joint services shared with Grace Church in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Friday, January 16 at BHS

6:30pm Shir Shabbat Evening Service

Guest Speaker: Reverand Dr. Allen F. Robinson

With the BHS & Grace Church choirs

Oneg to follow, sponsored by Miriam Katowitz

Sunday, January 18 at Grace Church

11:00 am Interfaith Worship Service

Guest Speaker: Rabbi Serge Lippe

With the Grace Church & BHS choirs

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.

The Getting to Know You (GTKY) Dinners are a wonderful opportunity for both BHS members and preschool families to connect, whether it’s your first GTKY Dinner or one of many. The evening begins at 5:30pm at BHS with festive cocktails and appetizers, followed by Havdalah. After the service, everyone heads to their dinners at 7:30pm (those who can’t make the cocktail party may head straight to dinner). Anyone with space for six or more guests is welcome to host, coordinating the menu with their guests; hosts typically provide the entrée and guests bring side dishes and dessert. We can’t wait to come together and enjoy good company and a warm evening with our community!

Stay tuned for RSVP information. Interested in hosting? Click here!

A bereavement support series for BHS members on Thursdays, 6-7pm, on March 5, 12, & 19 and April 9, 16, 23, & 30 (eight sessions).

We will create a non-judgmental, safe space in which to share the grief of losing partners, sustaining memories, and the legacies that endure. Participants are invited to find comfort, support, and hope in community. The group is facilitated by Rabbi Chaplain Miriam Herscher, BCC — a rabbi and board-certified chaplain with over 11 years of experience leading bereavement groups in person and on Zoom. She spent 10 years working at the Jewish Board and currently serves as a rabbi chaplain at NY-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital.