We are pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Glassman will offer her popular in-person class during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The classes take place in Kahaner Auditorium. There is no charge for participation. Social distancing will be observed. Deb will include yogic movement, meditation, and spoken connection to the High Holy Days liturgy. All... Read More
Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) to celebrate the Torah, sing, dance, and enjoy a holiday story together! "SimTot Torah" will take place at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 28 in Fitler Square Park. You are invited to bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy after our program, and join... Read More
Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) for a fun and informal BZBI playdate on the south lawn of Rittenhouse Square Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM. The BZBI community will dance the Torah scrolls out of the synagogue and into the park during our playdate, and at that time you... Read More
Again this year, you can purchase boxes of delicious frozen Latkes in support of BZBI Youth & Family programming. They taste good any time of year. New for this year, you can also purchase bakery-fresh sufganiyot (doughnuts) and support Early Childhood Education programming! Support Youth & Family education and programming by participating in the Latke... Read More
Help us make the second annual Tikkun Olam clothing drive a success. Consider buying socks, belts and billfolds through Amazon Smile for clients of Project Home and the Bethesda Project. Gently used belts and wallets will also be accepted in the designated box in BZBI's 18th Street Foyer. Please contact Eileen Dwell at for the... Read More
Despite the challenges of 2021, more than 200 volunteers have provided spiritual support and comfort to BZBI members and the wider Center City community. Let's join together to let our volunteers know what they do is noticed, appreciated, valued and recognized. Help us celebrate the volunteers who helped spread the light this year with a... Read More
It's been what seems like a minute, but after two years many of us will be returning to in-person Seders this year – and leading a great Seder takes planning and preparation. In this workshop, Rabbi Abe shares methods, tips, and tricks that help leaders, hosts, and all participants have a meaningful seder experience. Workshop... 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
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
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