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Zoom Shabbat Service for Shemini Atzeret

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This week, we celebrate Shemini Atzeret, including Yizkor. Following the service, at approximately 12:00 noon, stay with us for online Kiddush and small group discussion. Zoom Shabbat uses the same link as our weekday Zoom Minyan, and you can register here for access. We now require pre-registration to attend all services. After registering, you will... Read More

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Return Your Machzorim

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

High Holiday Prayer Books should be returned by October 30th to avoid charges. The official drop-off is October 29-30 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM when volunteers will be on hand, but you can return the books during open hours, Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 to 4:30 PM. Other prayer books can be used at home... Read More

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BZBI Sponsors ScholarStream

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BZBI is sponsoring a new series of lectures developed by The Rabbinical Assembly (RA), United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) and The Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Registration ScholarStream gives you the opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading scholars and engage deeply with our texts and traditions. Each... Read More

Erev Simhat Torah “SimTot Torah” Program for Young Families

Fitler Square Pine Street between 23rd & 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) to celebrate the Torah, sing, dance, and enjoy a holiday story together! "SimTot Torah" will take place at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 28 in Fitler Square Park. You are invited to bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy after our program, and join... Read More

Simhat Torah Young Family Playdate and Dancing with the Torah

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Join other families with young children (0 - 5 years old) for a fun and informal BZBI playdate on the south lawn of Rittenhouse Square Park on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:30 AM. The BZBI community will dance the Torah scrolls out of the synagogue and into the park during our playdate, and at that time you... Read More

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On One Foot: An Introduction to Judaism for Everyone

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Judaism is a world unto itself, encompassing rituals, ideas, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the place for you! The American Jewish University’s On One Foot curriculum covers all of the essentials in an interactive format that encourages personal engagement. Join... Read More

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Before the Law: An Introduction to Jewish Responsa

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What is Jewish law and how is it decided? Who gets to decide? In this six-week course, we will explore the halakhic process and how it has changed (and persisted) over the last two thousand years. We will focus, in particular, on contemporary Conservative responsa on a variety of issues, including kitniyot, kashrut, LGBT ordination,... Read More

High Holy Days Cantorial Audition

Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel 300 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Gedalia Penner-Robinson and Rebekka Goldsmith will visit BZBI on Saturday, March 19 to audition for High Holidays 2022 cantorial roles. Please join us after Grab n' Gab Kiddush, at approximately 12:30 PM to listen to the two of them sing a few High Holiday melodies. After Shabbat ends, we will follow up and ask for... Read More

How to Lead a Great Seder

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It's been what seems like a minute, but after two years many of us will be returning to in-person Seders this year – and leading a great Seder takes planning and preparation. In this workshop, Rabbi Abe shares methods, tips, and tricks that help leaders, hosts, and all participants have a meaningful seder experience. Workshop... Read More

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Where Are You? Returns

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The air is cold, the nights are long, and our future remains unclear. In this time of questioning, join Rabbi Abe on Wednesday evenings before minyan for a contemplative exploration of the most important questions: Where have I been? Where am I now? And where do I go from here? Where Are You? meets on Wednesdays... Read More