From Grief to Hope: Transition Ceremony from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut 

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Each year, Israel observes Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day) just one day prior to Yom Ha'atzmaut (Independence Day). This year, as we mourn the devastation of the last six months as well as the many losses throughout Israel's history, we also hold space for hope as we celebrate Israel's resilience. Join us at BZBI as we... Read More

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Parashat HaShavua Class

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Would you like to get a closer look at key issues in the weekly Torah portion? Have you been meaning to study Torah more consistently but haven’t found the right time? Are you looking for an interactive alternative to the Sanctuary Torah reading? If you answer “yes” (or even “maybe”) to any of those questions then... Read More

Tisha B’Av 5784: Long Shadows of Silence  

Join BZBI as we observe Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. The evening will begin with regular mincha at 5:45 PM, followed by a session with Davida Charney on psalms of lamentation (part of the series, "Identifying (with) Speakers in the Psalms - register here). At 7:00 PM, we will join together... Read More

RH2 in Rittenhouse Square is Back for its Tenth Year

Rittenhouse Square 18th and Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrating the High Holy Days is as easy as a walk in the park. Join us for the 10th year of music in Rittenhouse Square with an evening of spirited music and payer. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic dinner and listen to wonderful music created by Dan Blacksberg + his extremely talented band of musicians. Your... Read More

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Friday Morning Mindful Minyan

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Join us for Friday morning Mindful Minyan: click here for more information. Join Friday Morning Mindful Minyan by clicking here.

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Shabbat Services

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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. 

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Monday Evening Minyan

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Join us for Monday evening Minyan on Zoom and in the BZBI Chapel: click here for more information.  Click here to join the Monday evening Minyan on Zoom. 

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On One Foot at BZBI – An Introduction to Judaism

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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Tuesday & Wednesday Morning Minyan

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Join us for Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom: click here for more information.  To join Tuesday and Wednesday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here. 

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Monday & Thursday Morning Minyan

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Join us for Minyan in the Chapel & on Zoom on both Monday and Thursday mornings: for more information, click here.  To join Monday or Thursday morning Minyan on Zoom, click here.