On the day of Purim, join us in Fitler Square for our annual block party. Expanded activities include carnival games, face painting, sand art, DJ Aluminum, Drag Purim Story Hour, Dr. Dani Dancepants, a photobooth, hamentashen, pretzels, cotton candy, a Mr. Softee ice cream truck and more! Wristbands will be sold at the check in table for... Read More
In 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 the composer’s Provençal heritage, the work is based on a Purim play staged in the ghettos of southern France while under papal rule (17th through 19th centuries).... Read More
Join the BZBI Sisterhood and Giftshop for evening Minyan at 5:45 PM and a wine tasting with Rosenberg's Blue Star Kosher Wines. This year we are also adding a Pesah Candy Sale! Buy your Pesah wine and candy at the tasting. Wine and candy will be available to purchase at the Giftshop throughout Pesah.
As many Jews prepare for Passover, the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday, we invite people of all backgrounds to join us for this long-running and beloved annual Weitzman event. Experience an artfully curated lineup of speakers, storytellers, and musicians as they reflect on traditional Passover themes such as freedom, renewal, transmitting traditions, and welcoming the stranger. 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 us for a challah braiding workshop ahead of the High Holy Days in person! Participants will receive prepared dough for baking at home and will be guided through the process of braiding. Techniques such as three and four strand challah, round challah and stuffed challah will be demonstrated. After the demonstration and workshop, you will be able... Read More
Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the 10th year of music in Rittenhouse Square with an evening of spirited music and payer. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians. Your... Read More
Last year on Shmini Azeret the Jewish people suffered the worst massacre since the Shoah: the October 7 atrocities committed by Hamas. This year, we mark the yahrzeit of all the lives taken on that dark day with additional memorial prayers as part of our Shmini Azeret Yizkor service. In addition, BZBI has the privilege of hosting Noa... Read More
Even as we mourn the Hebrew anniversary of the October 7 attacks, we will come together as a community to celebrate Jewish resilience and the continued importance of our tradition. Join us for a festive Community Dinner (pre-registration required) followed by Hakafot Dancing (no registration required). Dinner will cost $15 per adult, $10 per child (children under 3 eat... Read More
We have some truly wonderful vendors coming: Born Yesterday, Philly Homer, Sylvie and Gold, Strut This, All Aboard Candy and many more! There is a $10 entry fee (includes drinks and light bites) register here!
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