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A Musical Hug from Israel
Kahaner AuditoriumBZBI, the Israeli American Council, Moishe House and Society Hill Synagogue are coming together to sponsor an evening with Israeli music expert and radio personality Josh Shron. Josh will take... Read More
A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Program
Landmark's Ritz Five, Philadelphia 214 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PAThe Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will be hosting a free screening of HBO's “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting", followed by a panel of survivors and experts.... Read More
Firsthand Accounts from Israel: Ronit Bart
BZBI chapel 0As the crisis in Israel continues, it is vital that we hear the firsthand testimony of those who survived the October 7 massacre and the realities since the deadliest day... Read More
Performing Esther on Stage: Questions on Gender, Image, and Music
Kahaner AuditoriumIn this presentation Katharina Galor will introduce the forgotten opera Esther de Carpentras by Jewish French composer Darius Milhaud, originally performed in Paris in 1938, and then fallen into oblivion. Inspired by... Read More
Judaism Is About Love: Book Release with Shai Held and Robert Krulwich
The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PAWhat does Judaism say about love, and why do so many people–Jews included– seem to think that love is a “Christian idea”? How can Judaism’s teachings on love transform our... Read More
Post Kiddush: Standing Together
BZBI SanctuaryPlease join us to meet two Israeli grassroots activists, Rula Daood and Itamar Avneri, from New Israel Fund grantee Omdim Beyachad/Naqaf Ma'an (Standing Together). Hear about the issues at the... Read More
Pirkei Avot Class
BZBI chapel 0Pirkei Avot, usually translated as ‘Ethics of the Fathers,’ is a fascinating and central Jewish text. Part of the Mishnah, it contains teachings of the sages on ethical living, proper... Read More
WhyDoWe Post Kiddush Discussion
Kahaner AuditoriumJune is wedding month! Of course for Jews, getting hitched and even unhitched involves important documents. At this week's WhyDoWe after Kiddush, join Rabbi Mort Levine and Kati Steiner with... Read More
WhyDoWe Post Kiddush Discussion
What are the first things to do when someone dies? Why do people in a house of mourning tear their clothes and cover their mirrors? Discuss Jewish mourning practices with... Read More
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