As much fun as it is to enjoy potlucks in the park, it's even more fun when someone else does the cooking for you. Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 PM. Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is... Read More
This week, BZBI holds services in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The Zoom link for BZBI religious services changed in September. You can sign up for the new link here. You can download Siddur Sim Shalom, used during Shabbat by going here. The weekly Torah parashah can be found on our shofar blog, here. For more information, please click here.
Everything we do at BZBI depends on our many dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Join us on Saturday, December 17 as we honor and appreciate all the people who help our community shine. After Shabbat morning services we will all join for a celebratory kiddush in Kahaner Auditorium. Would you like to make a donation in honor of... Read More
First Fridays @ BZBI: January Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner Friday, January 6, 5:00/6:00/7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 PM. This month our service will feature percussionist Joe Tayoun. Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a... Read More
Please join us for Shabbat services and Kiddush in honor of our beloved Phyllis Kramer, on January 28. If you would like to make a donation in her honor or sponsor Kiddush click here or please call the Temple office.
Enjoy a tasty vegan Kiddush sponsored by SHAMAYIM: Jewish Animal Advocacy. Educational materials about Jewish approaches to animal welfare will be provided. All are welcome!
Join us as we celebrate First Fridays @ BZBI with a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service and dinner. Families with young children are invited to an early dinner at 5:00 PM, and the entire community is invited for a late dinner at 7:00 PM. Feel free to BYOKW (bring your own kosher wine). The cost is $18 per adult and $12 per... Read More
Join members of BZBI after Kiddush for Board Game Shabbat! Play some of your favorite games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Mahjong, Rummikub, LCR, and Uno. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is preferred, but not required. Feel free to bring your own Shabbat friendly game!
We are proud to welcome the second cohort of BZBI’s Torah Academy as their year of dedicated study culminates in reading Torah for our community. Led by coordinator Shayna Flink, Torah Academy Students Ilana Trachtman, Natalie Oppenheimer, Sara Laver, Bryon Wasserman, Eileen Dwell, and Noah Weathers, and alumni Heidi George, Sabrina Rubin Erdley and Cara Levinson will each read a portion of this Shabbat's parasha.... Read More
BZBI will welcome Elad Strohmayer, the Spokesperson of the Embassy of Israel to the United States, back to Philly as part of Philadelphia’s Shabbat Gatherings in honor of Israel 75. Elad was an integral member of the Philadelphia community when he served as Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Israel to the Mid-Atlantic... Read More
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