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
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
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.
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
BZBI will be hosting a free Purim block party on March 7th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in Fitler Square! Activities will include carnival games (and fabulous prizes), a face painter, DJ Aluminum, Dr. Dani Dancepants, Drag Queen Story Time, a Photobooth, hamentashen and more! Activity tickets to play the games will be $1/ticket or... Read More
Join the Sisterhood Gift Shop Monday, March 20 after evening Minyan for a wine tasting with Rosenberg's Blue Star Kosher Wines. Buy your Pesach wine at the tasting! BYOB (bring your own bag) suggested and appreciated.
Let's join together for lunch on Chol Hamoed Passover! Boxed Passover Lunches will be offered and served at the synagogue from 12:30 to 2:00 pm on Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11. The cost is $26.00 per lunch. You can enjoy your lunch here or feel free to grab and go - whatever works for... Read More
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. Notepads and writing utensils will be provided. If you have any questions and/or would like to RSVP ahead of time, please contact Liat.
Join BZBI for our annual Simchat Torah dinner and hakafot (dancing)! People of all ages are welcome to join us for a delicious meal followed by raucous dancing featuring percussionist Sam Weisenberg. The cost is $20.00 per adult and $12.00 per child (under 12 years old). We are committed to providing programming regardless of individuals' ability to pay. If cost is a barrier to your... Read More
Join Center City Kehillah and jkidphilly for a Hanukkah celebration! All ages will enjoy the klezmer band, refreshments, tabling fair from local organizations, crafts, activities and story time with jkidphilly. The event will conclude with a candle lighting, musical prayer ceremony and sufganiyot (jelly donuts) to bring some extra light into everyone’s Hanukkah. To register and... Read More
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