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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As the Holocaust slips out of memory for many, we at BZBI are recommitting to telling the stories of survivors in our community. Join us live in the Goldberg Sanctuary to hear BZBI member David Lerman speak about both of his parents' unique journeys of survival and to light candles in honor of the six million... Read More
Revelation without Translation: Pre-Shavuot Talmud Study with Rabbi Abi Weber Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm (May 12, 19, 26, and June 2) On Zoom In the weeks between Pesach and Shavuot, we move from liberation to revelation. What better way to prepare for Mount Sinai than to study our oral Torah -- in the original, with no... Read More
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
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