Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner (1906-1980), a leader of America’s Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community, was also one of the most original and challenging thinkers in Jewish history. His writings, which he collected under the heading of hilkhot de’ot ve-hovot ha-levavot (Character Paths and the Heart’s Commitments), use the Jewish holidays as a framework for understanding the deeper levels... Read More
Once again, BZBI is sponsoring ScholarStream, a collaboration of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), Rabbinical Assembly (RA), the Schechter Institutes and Ziegler, in which teachers representing each institution will examine some of Judaism’s key ideas, moments, and challenges. This year ScholarStream is divided into eight series of lectures, spanning October 2021 to May 2022. To... Read More
Revelation without Translation: Pre-Shavuot Talmud Study with Rabbi Abi Weber Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm (May 12, 19, 26, and June 2) On Zoom In the weeks between Pesach and Shavuot, we move from liberation to revelation. What better way to prepare for Mount Sinai than to study our oral Torah -- in the original, with no... Read More
Following the amazing success of the first cohort of BZBI's Torah Academy, we are proud to announce the second cohort of BZBI's Torah Academy. Join Sayna Flink in the holy and exciting journey of learning - or brushing up on - your reading of the Torah. Together we will create a community of Torah readers. ... Read More
Yoga for all women with Deb Glassman. Beginners through Experienced Yogis — there will be something for everyone! Nominal fee $5 for sisterhood members and $10 non-sisterhood members.
Join your Center City Kehillah for Shavuot, the holiday when we celebrate the giving of the Torah (and cheesecake!). We will meet, eat, learn and pray together as a community. A variety of classes will be offered through the night and into the morning, along with an array of davening styles, including an egalitarian and mechitza service.... Read More
Yoga in Fitler Square Friday, June 17 at 6:30 PM Join us before Shabbat services for some zen time with Deb Glassman. $10 for BZBI members/$18 for non-members. Click here to let Liat know you will be joining us, and click here to directly pay for your yoga session.
Queering Judaism: Halakhic Approaches to Homosexuality Wednesday, June 22 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM As we celebrate Pride Month, Rabbi Abi Weber will lead a discussion on the Conservative Movement's shifting attitude towards queer identity. How have rabbis dealt with problematic verses (and millennia of taboo) on this topic? Join us on Zoom as we... Read More
On the last Monday of each month, the Tikkun Olam committee invites you to join old and new friends for Zoom knitting and crocheting. Lessons and laughter will be had by all. Our focus will be to knit hats and scarves for Project Home and Bethesda Project. Caps for Keppies and Scarves of Hugs for... Read More
Challah Bake Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22, 7:30 - 8:00 PM Join Eileen Dwell, Gary Bramnick, and Carmie Levine over zoom to bake egg and veggie challah together for the holidays! Sign up here to be apart of the fun. Recipes, materials for baking, and a zoom link will be sent out to participants once you have signed up.... Read More
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