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First Fridays @ BZBI: January Kabbalat Shabbat and Catered Dinner

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

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

Shabbat Service and Kiddush in Honor of Phyllis Kramer

BZBI Sanctuary

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.

HipCityKiddush: Judaism and Animal Advocacy

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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!

First Friday Shabbat Dinner @ BZBI

Kahaner Auditorium

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

Board Game Shabbat

Kahaner Auditorium

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!

Torah Academy Shabbat

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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

Honoring Israel 75 at BZBI

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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

First Fridays: Educator Appreciation Shabbat, ft. guest leader Rena Branson

BZBI Sanctuary

Join us for our next installment of BZBI First Fridays, featuring renowned ba'alat tefillah (Prayer Leader) Rena Branson. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, we will express our immense gratitude to BZBI's many wonderful educators in our Laurie Wagman Playschool, Abigail R. Cohen Preschool, Neziner Hebrew School, and Youth & Family Programs. Registration ends Monday,... Read More

First Fridays: Pride Kabbalat Shabbat & Dinner 

Kahaner Auditorium

Join us for our next installment of First Fridays honoring Pride month! As usual - the early dinner will begin at 5:00 PM, a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat Service will follow at 6:00 PM, and the late dinner will be at 7:15 PM.  Sign up today by clicking here.  More information will follow in the coming days.

Pink Shabbat

BZBI Sanctuary

Join BZBI for our Pink Shabbat, a morning service in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We will welcome Emily Schaeffer Bakaj to share her experience.  Her story begins with her mother passing away from breast cancer when she was in her early twenties. Helping her through her journey and then living on her own, changed her as a person to... Read More