Who Is Man with Rabbi Stone
BZBI chapel 0"Who Is Man'' was the final book written by the eminent Jewish thinker, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. In the fairly brief work he stated the guiding philosophic insights of his life’s work.... Read More
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BZBI Book Club
In the Chapel & on Zoom 0Join the BZBI book club as they discuss "Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy" by Letty Cottin Pogrebin. Please note that this book club meeting will be taking place... Read More
BZBI Urban Shabbaton
We invite you to come together in community, celebrating our culture and our history, at the BZBI Urban Shabbaton. Beginning on Friday night, November 3, and continuing through Sunday morning,... Read More
Pirkei Avot Class
BZBI chapel 0Pirkei Avot, usually translated as ‘Ethics of the Fathers,’ is a fascinating and central Jewish text. Part of the Mishnah, it contains teachings of the sages on ethical living, proper... Read More
BZBI Welcomes Israeli Poet and Activist Adi Keissar
BZBI SanctuaryJoin us as Adi shares her poetry and experiences growing up in Israel, her family's Yemenite background and how personal identity impacts culture in Israel.
Shavuot: A Community Night of Jewish Learning
The Weitzman 101 South Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PATuesday, June 11 from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at the Weitzman Come celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with the Center City Kehillah and your fellow community members during a... Read More
BZBI Book Club
In the Chapel & on Zoom 0Join the BZBI book club for their September review of Einstein & the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul by Naomi Levy. Click here to order the book. Click here to... Read More
BZBI Book Club Meeting and Potluck Dinner
William Penn House Community Room 1919 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PABZBI Book Club Meeting and Potluck Dinner: Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair by Cuban-American Jewish writer and conservator, Rosa Lowinger Join us for this special evening to... Read More
Voices of Jewish American Poets: Thursday Lunch and Learn
BZBI chapel 0Join congregant Nancy Leaderman to explore and discuss the wide-ranging perspectives of Jewish American poets. Bring your lunch (dairy or parve) and dive into some amazing poems. No prior knowledge... Read More
BZBI Book Club: My Father’s Paradise by Ariel Sabar
In the Chapel & on Zoom 0Larry Copeland will lead the review - to order a copy of the book ahead of the next meeting date, click here. One of the author's family members, whom he... Read More
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