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
You are invited to join the virtual discussion on the issue of gun violence in the city of Philadelphia. Our discussion will take place on March 30 at 7:00 PM on Facebook Live. Community Groups, key Leaders on the topic, Faith Leaders, and members of the community are all invited. To date, we have lost... Read More
To describe the post-Red Sea Israelites as "ungrateful" would be an understatement – barely a week after the Exodus, it seems like all they can do is gripe and complain. What gives? How can we make sense of their behavior, and what lessons can we draw for our own lives? Rabbi Abe Friedman invites... Read More
Join us every Sunday morning for a spirited, musical Zoom service. Following the service, we schmooze about the latest news and share our thoughts about imortant questions asked by our host, Susan Zeelander. As always, if you want to join any BZBI religious service, register here.
Join us for the third year of this course with Rabbi Ira Stone, covering the length and breadth of this unique and important literature at the heart of post-temple Judaism. The year-long class will include a deep dive into the opening chapter of the first tractate, berachot. The class will be conducted online until it is... Read More
Join Rabbi Ira Stone for a new year of exploring the Chumash. This year-long course will continue our close reading of the Torah, this year focusing on the book of Exodus (Shemot) and its many life changing and life affirming stories. The class will be conducted online until it is safe to return to the... 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
Weekly in-person MahJongg returns to Klinghoffer Chapel! This weekly game is a fun social gathering, not a high stakes game. There will be a teaching table and a playing table until everyone is confident in their game. Money generated by winning hands goes to the BZBI Tzedakah fund. All are welcome, but everyone must be... 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
Join Rabbi Abi on Friday mornings for a contemplative Shacharit service. Take some time to recharge at the end of a stressful week before the start of Shabbat. Let's create and build community in these stressful times by gathering online for meditation, chanting, and prayer, inspired by the Torah cycle and the season. All are... Read More
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