High Holiday Journaling with Director of Engagement Liat Kovnator

Come join members of BZBI for a High Holy Day Journaling Program at the synagogue! We will reflect inward on the past year, and set goals for the new year ahead. Notebooks and writing utensils will be provided. If you have any questions and/or would like to RSVP ahead of time, please contact Liat. 

Virtual Challah Bake

Challah Bake  Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22, 7:30 - 8:00 PM Join Eileen Dwell, Gary Bramnick, and Carmie Levine over zoom to bake egg and veggie challah together for the holidays! Sign up here to be apart of the fun. Recipes, materials for baking, and a zoom link will be sent out to participants once you have signed up.... Read More

Virtual Challah Bake

Challah Bake  Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22, 7:30 - 8:00 PM Join Eileen Dwell, Gary Bramnick, and Carmie Levine over zoom to bake egg and veggie challah together for the holidays! Sign up here to be apart of the fun. Recipes, materials for baking, and a zoom link will be sent out to participants once you have signed up.... Read More

RH²: Rosh Hashanah in Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for our eighth year in Rittenhouse Square and mark the start of the Yamim Noraim with an evening of spirited music and a family-friendly service. RH² is FREE and open to the public. 5:00PM Concert with the BZBI RH²... Read More

New Members Sukkot Program

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Are you a new member of BZBI? Please join old and new members alike for a New Members Sukkot Program in the BZBI Sukkah! A light brunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Liat or Tanya Hess, the Membership Committee Chair.

Tikkun HaYam and BZBI invite you to participate in Reverse Tashlich

Join Jewish communities around the world as we reverse the Tashlich tradition, and pull our "sins" (debris) from local environments. The event meet up location is Schuylkill Banks at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center. Please contact Eileen Dwell or Liat Kovnator with any additional questions. Reservations are not required but greatly appreciated. To sign up for this... Read More

Hanukkiah Making Program

Kahaner Auditorium

Join BZBI in creating your very own Hanukkiah just in time for the first night of the holiday! Supplies will be provided, and we encourage you to bring a few of your own as well. Families can also decorate their own Hanukkah blessing sheets to take home with them, and create postcards and placemats together... Read More

Candlelighting and No Limit Texas Spin ‘Em Dreidel Tournament

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Who will reign supreme in BZBI's first ever No Limit Texas Spin 'Em Dreidel Tournament? Join other adults to test your luck, enjoy light refreshments, and light Hanukkah candles together. All participants will receive an initial stake in the tournament, with a limited number of re-buys available. A $10 suggested donation can be gifted here.  BZBI has... Read More

Havdalah, Chinese Food and a Movie

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Due to the impressive success of our mighty Philadelphia Eagles (who will be roundly defeating the Dallas Cowboys on December 24), the Chinese Food and a Movie program will be postponed until next year. Fly, Eagles, fly! *The Premier of "A Dicey Chelm" will now take place during the Dreidel Tournament. 

Happy Birthday Etzi: A Tu Bishvat Party for the BZBI Tree

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Last year, BZBI planted a brand-new tree outside the synagogue. Join us as we celebrate Etzi's first birthday just before Tu Bishvat, the traditional Jewish holiday of the trees. There will be crafts, treats, planting, and more! This event is free and open to the community but donations are always welcomed.  To register for the... Read More