Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning

The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA

Tuesday, June 11 from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at the Weitzman  Come celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with the Center City Kehillah and your fellow community members during a Night of Jewish Learning. Advance registration is required by Thursday, June 6. Click here to register.

Hebrew Bootcamp with Davida Charney

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You may be new to Judaism. You may be getting by during services from transliteration and singing along. Your previous learning may be covered in rust. No matter. This four-hour workshop is for anyone who wants to learn to read Hebrew, starting from recognizing the letters in the alef-bet, using clever and effective materials from... Read More

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Zohar Study Group led by Rabbi David Greenstein

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Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions, to taste of... Read More

Estate Planning Event Sponsored by BZBI’s Life & Legacy Program 

Kahaner Auditorium

We invite you to join us at an educational event on Estate Planning with estate attorney Jamie Valentine from the law firm of Dilworth Paxson LLP. Please click here to register for this event. Light refreshments will be served. Jamie will answer your questions and cover topics including: How to establish and change a will, including changing... Read More

Challah Braiding Workshop

Kahaner Auditorium

Join us for a challah braiding workshop ahead of the High Holy Days in person! Participants will receive prepared dough for baking at home and will be guided through the process of braiding. Techniques such as three and four strand challah, round challah and stuffed challah will be demonstrated. After the demonstration and workshop, you will be able... Read More

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Jewish Feminism: Past, Present, and Future

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One hundred four years ago, women in the United States couldn’t vote. Forty years ago, women in the Conservative Movement could not become rabbis. What changed and what is still changing? In this four-session series, BZBI member/feminist historian Diana Myers will join Rabbi Abi Weber in exploring the history and the future of Jewish feminism in both religious and... Read More

BZBI Urban Shabbaton 5785: A Weekend to Sing, Learn, Connect and Belong

Highlights include:  Meals ALL weekend including a fully catered Friday night dinner featuring a chicken course (vegetarian options will be available), Seudah Shlisheet (Saturday dinner) featuring Mama's Falafel and a Sunday brunch Prayer, music, and learning all Shabbat with guest rabbis Yosef Goldman and Annie Lewis "The United States: The First Mussar Republic," a Friday night discussion between Jeffrey Rosen (CEO of... Read More

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Voices of Jewish American Poets: Thursday Lunch and Learn

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Join congregant Nancy Leaderman to explore and discuss the wide-ranging perspectives of Jewish American poets. Bring your lunch (dairy or parve) and dive into some amazing poems. No prior knowledge or preparation required, but registration is appreciated. Click here to register.

Shofar Workshop

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Have you ever wanted to learn to blow the shofar? Learn the basics from experienced shofar blowers, and try out your skills. If you're interested in blowing shofar for BZBI for the High Holidays, or just curious about how it works, join us for a quick workshop after minyan. Bring your own shofar if you... Read More