Center City Kehillah Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning

The University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

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

$36.00

HHD Floral Sponsor Deadline

The deadline for floral sponsorship for the High Holidays has been extended to Friday, August 19! Click the link here to become a sponsor. 

Lulav and Etrog Order Form Due

The holiday of Sukkot begins on Monday evening, October 9, and BZBI is taking orders for personal Lulav and Etrog sets. The cost is the same as last year at $54 per set, and the deadline to place orders is Tuesday, September 6.  Please note that once the deadline passes, we cannot place additional orders.  To reserve... Read More

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