Exploring the Talmud as Philosophy Starting at the beginning of the Talmud, the first chapter of Tractate Berachot, we will try to determine what philosophic questions the authors/editors of the Talmud were exploring and how and why the text came into being in such an idiosyncratic form. Tuition for BZBI members is $180, and the... Read More
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 the Tree of Life. Our studies touch on... Read More
Stay up through sunrise with Center City Kehillah at the annual Shavuot Community Night of Jewish Learning! Enjoy an evening filled with discourse, community, and delicious dairy foods. The event will span from Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 PM until Friday, May 26 at 8:00 AM. The all night learning event will take place at... Read More
Do you love to sing? Join BZBI's Singing Group! The last meeting of the season will be May 31, and singing group will continue again in the fall. This group is mask-optional. Please contact Liat with any questions, or to let her know you will be attending. We look forward to singing with you here!
The fast days of the 17th of Tamuz and 9th of Av, and the mourning period between them, define the Jewish summer. In preparation for this time of reflection and national mourning, we will explore the opening section of Eikhah Rabbah, learning the hallmarks of midrashic style while also delving into some of Judaism's most important themes and... Read More
Where can we turn for comfort, consolation, and support? Join fellow congregant and Jewish educator Nancy Leaderman to explore what traditional and modern Jewish texts (and songs) have to tell us about responding to life’s inevitable difficulties. The class is free and open to all; all texts will be in English (with Hebrew alongside as... Read More
Our siddur is full of strange and beautiful poetry, much of it written thousands of years ago. Where do these prayers come from and what do they mean? Join Rabbi Abi for a three-session in-person discussion of liturgical psalms, with a focus on psalms for the season of repentance. Students are warmly invited to stay... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
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Get ready for the Challa-days! Join Eileen Dwell, Gary Bramnick, and Carmie Levine on Zoom for a 2-day class – making, braiding, and baking challah. Session 1: prepare your dough and learn about the history & importance of challah Session 2: braid your dough (both round and traditional designs) Sign up by clicking here. Recipes, materials for baking, and... Read More
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