BNJC

Spread the Light & Celebrate Chanukah
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Get ready for an exciting pre-Chanukah celebration at BNJC – Chanukah Around the World!
Travel the globe without leaving BNJC as we celebrate Chanukah with a cultural twist! From decorating donuts inspired by different countries, to crafting your own unique Chanukiyah, playing festive games, enjoying henna art, and winning great prizes – every corner of our event will bring a new flavour of fun.
It’s a joyful, hands-on way to get into the Chanukah spirit – with creativity, laughter, and something for everyone to enjoy.
Come join us for a global celebration of light, love, and community – BNJC style!

Community Chanukah Lighting
2025-12-20 17:30 - 19:00
Community Chanukah Lighting
Join us as we come together to spread light this Chanukah as one community!
Everyone is warmly welcome to our Communal Chanukah Lighting, a joyful evening filled with music, festive treats, and a warm, uplifting atmosphere.
Bring your family and friends and be part of the light, laughter, and togetherness that make Chanukah so special!
When: Saturday 20 December, 5:30–7:00pmWhere: BNJC

Celebrating Tu B’Shvat Together
2026-02-01 12:00 - 13:30
Celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish birthday of the trees, with a joyful and thoughtful gathering for all ages. This is a moment to pause, reflect and reconnect with nature, through taste and tradition.
We’ll mark the day with a Tu B’Shvat-inspired fruit feast, where everyone will get a skewer to build their own fruit creation, with plenty to taste and explore.
There will be crafts and activities for all, from pot decorating to a visit to our small community allotment where you can plant seeds or prepare your own pot to be added to the growing space.
Along the way, we’ll reflect on ideas of renewal, care for the environment and the small actions that can grow into something lasting.

Purim Story Telling and Crafts with PJ Library
2026-02-22 12:00 - 13:30 | BNJC, 29-31 New Church Road, Brighton and Hove, England, BN3 4AD, United Kingdom
BNJC and PJ Library are delighted to be working together to bring you this special family event.
Join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon of storytelling, hands-on crafts, and plenty of fun for children and parents alike. Through stories and activities, families will be introduced to the themes of Purim in a way that is engaging, accessible, and age-appropriate.
This event is also a great opportunity to discover more about both BNJC and PJ Library. Learn how each supports families and Jewish life in Brighton, explore what BNJC has to offer, and meet other local families in a welcoming, informal setting. Whether you already know us well or are joining for the first time, we look forward to sharing the afternoon with you.

Once Upon a Purim: A Pre-Purim Party
2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00
Get ready for the most joyful festival in the Jewish calendar with an afternoon of dress up, crafts and imagination for all the family.
This year’s party has a fairy tale twist. Children and adults are invited to come as their favourite characters from animated films and stories – queens, heroes, sidekicks, animals or anyone else they love.
Across the afternoon you can:
Make your own fairy tale style mirrors
Put together mishloach manot packages for Helping Hands
Visit our photo booth to capture costumes and creations
Explore an Aladdins cave corner filled with colour and surprises
There will be house made hamantaschen and other treats, along with games and space to relax and enjoy being together.
Come in costume, bring your energy, and join us for a playful, welcoming way to get ready for Purim together.

Pesach - Link & Learn
2026-04-04 16:00 - 17:30
Join us for a meaningful Link & Learn experience as we celebrate Pesach together. This is a chance to pause, connect, and explore the themes of the festival in good company. Whether you’re coming with a partner, a parent, a child, a friend, or simply bringing yourself, everyone is welcome.
Learning will take place in pairs, small groups or solo, depending on what suits you best. We’ll provide engaging source materials to spark conversation and reflection around the spirit of Pesach, freedom, memory, resilience and renewal. You’re also welcome to bring your own texts or questions to the table.
Alongside the learning, there’ll be a relaxed Pesach atmosphere with traditional flavours and space to gather, talk and reflect together.
This is a beautiful opportunity for parents and children to learn side by side, for friends and partners to share meaningful conversation, and for individuals of all ages to take a thoughtful pause before the festival begins.
We look forward to marking this special time with you as a community.

Family Matzah Ramble at Devil’s Dyke
2026-04-05 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for the Matzah Ramble, a fun and interactive Pesach adventure for families and young people, set in the beautiful surroundings of Devil’s Dyke.
Starting outside the Devil’s Dyke pub, this outdoor scavenger-style experience will take participants on a journey through clues, challenges and activities inspired by the story of the Exodus. Along the way, families will explore, solve puzzles and engage with the story of Pesach in a hands-on and memorable way.
Designed for children and young people, with plenty for adults to enjoy too, the Matzah Ramble is a great opportunity to get outside, connect with others and experience the story of freedom in a fun and engaging format.
Meeting Point: Outside the Devil’s Dyke pub
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free

The Prince of Egypt – A Pesach Screening
2026-04-06 17:00 - 19:30
Join us at BNJC for a special Pesach screening of the beloved animated classic The Prince of Egypt.
With its powerful storytelling, unforgettable music and stunning animation, this film brings the Exodus story to life in a way that resonates across generations. Whether you’re watching for the first time or returning to a childhood favourite, it’s the perfect way to step into the spirit of Pesach together.
We’ll transform our space into a cosy cinema for the evening, with kosher-for-Pesach snacks available to enjoy while you watch.
This is a relaxed, welcoming event for all ages, families, friends and individuals alike.
Come and experience one of the most powerful Jewish stories ever told, on the big screen.
