We invite you to come together in community, celebrating our culture and our history, at the BZBI Urban Shabbaton. Beginning on Friday night, November 3, and continuing through Sunday morning, November 5, we will eat, sing, learn, and dance together. Join us. Click here to visit the BZBI Urban Shabbaton web page. Register here. The... Read More
Jews around the world can trace their roots to small towns in Eastern Europe. Before they made the leap to a big shtot (city) they lived for centuries in shtetls. These places have become shrouded in myth and clouded by memories. Join us for an adventure into the real stories of the towns where our ancestors fell... Read More
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will be offering two Counter Active Threat Training (CATT) sessions for agencies and congregations. These trainings will be led by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Security Director Scott Kerns of Secure Community Network (SCN), the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. These... Read More
Midrash, one of the fundamental genres of Jewish literature, came into being almost 2,000 year ago and was developed and composed by thousands of sages working in parallel – all of whom were men. In our generation, increased opportunities for women to study and teach led to a renewed interest in composing Midrash. In this... Read More
Are you hosting a Seder for the first time? Is this the year you get back in the saddle after the pandemic? Have you been hosting for what feels like forever, and you need to spice things up? Join Rabbi Abe for this interactive workshop as we learn new strategies for engaging guests, low-stress menu... Read More
Join Dr. Deborah Glassman for an embodied experience of the weekly Torah portion. The physical practice of yoga will bring you into deeper connection with yourself, your community and the meaning of Shabbat. Classes will take place on select Saturdays from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM in the Kahaner Auditorium. Registration is required for these classes,... Read More
Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they explore the Talmud and probe philosophy through civil and criminal law. This course meets on Zoom only, every Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up, click here!
Join Rabbi Stone and his students as they study the 12 minor prophets. This class will be held on Zoom only, on Tuesday's from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign up for the class, click here.
Would you like to get a closer look at key issues in the weekly Torah portion? Have you been meaning to study Torah more consistently but haven’t found the right time? Are you looking for an interactive alternative to the Sanctuary Torah reading? If you answer “yes” (or even “maybe”) to any of those questions then... Read More
Want to learn how to knit caps for IDF soldiers? Need knitting lessons? Know how to knit but need directions for these caps? Eileen Dwell is willing to provide you with private or small group lessons at a mutually convenient time in person or on Zoom. Yes, lessons can be on Zoom! Do you still... Read More
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